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Federation University Historical Collection
Work on paper - Fashion Illustration and Commercial Art, Alice Watson, Ballarat Technical Art School folio of Alice Watson, 1931,1932 and 1933
Edith (Alice) WATSON (1914–2010) Murtoa | Australia Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. These works include commercial art, advertising and catalogue illustrations as well as figure construction and fashion-plate designs. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. Her folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family. Commercial artA folio of Fashion Drawing by Edith Alice Watson of the Ballarat Technical Art School. .1) Two women dressed in fashionable clothing- lhs tan ensemble and hat; rhs fuschia ensemble with black and white accessories plus fur stole. Signed lrs A.Watson. 1933. .26) The image with three women wearing a hats. This appears to be an example of ticket writing. Signed lrs "A Watson- 2nd term. 1932." .35) The image with a woman wearing a hat appears to be an example of ticket writing. Signed lrs "A Watson--11th-7-32." .23) female figure drawing. Signed lrs A.Watson. 1st Term. 1932 .21) female figure drawing. Signed lrs A.Watson. 2nd Term. 1932 .17) drawing of lips, side view. Signed lrs A. Watson. 1931 .18) drawing of lips,three-quarter view. Signed lrs A. Watson .37) Paper is embossed with 'Windsor & Newtons Bristol Board' stamp.(Griffin depicted in centre)alice watson, ballarat technical art school, art, drawing, figure drawing, alumni, costume drawing, fashion drawing, ticket writing, 1930's fashion, indian ink, edith alice watson, figure construction, advertising, commercial art -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Painting - Oil Portrait, Major G Rees-Jones RFD ED
Major Rees-Jones was Administrative Commander of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from May to December 1977One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Major G Rees-Jones RFD EDportrait, rees-jones -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Major Wildlife Habitat: a unique drawcard. The Courier, Ballarat, 24/5/2001, From Marsh, to Swamp, to Beautiful Lake, 24/5/2001
The two articles are about Lake Wendouree, the first relates to the Lake as a major wildlife habitat and the second to the development of the Lake.Not only are there details of the Lake as a wildlife habitat, there is a detailed chronology and history of developments on and around Lake Wendouree.1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5) with 2 major headings and a " Lake Timeline", 1/2 way down the page.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, wildlife habitat, yuille's swamp, ducks, grebes, native aquatic plants, white ibis, silver gull, possums, native water rats, history of lake wendouree., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, c1880
Square Damask Doyley, Hand Crocheted Edge. Drawn thread work border. Moulden Family stawell clothing material -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Work on paper (Item) - Australian Aircraft Restorations Group annual reports, 1973 to 1974 Annual Report of the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Work on paper - Transcript, The Rookie
WW11 history8 type written pages, a personal story of his life as a Rookie soldier during WW11 in the Pacific Also a copy of a report on phone tapping the Japanese. All 9 pages are stapled together at top left -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Report, Historical plaques, 1/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Historical plaques in the former City of NunawadingA 27 page list of historical plaques in the former City of Nunawading prepared by members of the Nunawading and District Historical Society in 1997.(Collected and transcribed by Valda & Ted Arrowsmith). Historical plaques in the former City of Nunawading city of nunawading, plaques, war memorials -
Castlemaine Art Museum
Painting, J. Taylor, Talbot's Half-way House Muckleford, c. 1864
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Toorak Road, South Yarra, Sept 12-14, 1943
By Leonhard Adamleonhard adam, toorak road south yarra -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Getting The Injured Medical Treatment
An original coloured painting of four soldiers, one holding a drip, carrying an injured soldier on a strectcher. In the background is a helicopter with two soldiers standing beside it.painting, soldiers, vietnam lest we forget -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Work on paper - Lithograph, Grahame King, Red and Black, 1965
This artwork is thought to have come from Robin Boyd's East Melbourne office after his death in 1971. Robin Boyd was a long time friend of Grahame King and sculptor Inge King and he designed their Warrandyte home and studio in three stages between 1952 and 1964. This artwork may have been a gift from them.Red and black abstract composition.Signature and date on lower right. 3/20grahame king, inge king, robin boyd, walsh st artwork, ohm2022, ohm2022_22 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Painting - Portrait, Lt-Col L G Coleman
Lt-Col Coleman was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1960 to 1962One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col L G Coleman portrait, coleman -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Work on paper, Maurice Cantlon, Fairfield, Rutherglen, 1966
Cantlon is widely known for his illustrative paintings of Victorian historic homes, and he wrote and illustrated Homesteads of Victoria 1836-1900 published by Georgian House in 1967. Fairfield, Rutherglen is located in the North East region of Victoria and is a historic homestead that was built in 1889 and plays a prominent role in the history of the region. Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Purchased with funds from the Wangaratta Art Council.An black ink sketch of the Fairfield homestead on white paperObverse: Cantlon 66/ (bottom right)wangaratta art gallery, maurice cantlon, ink drawing, homestead, fairfields, rutherglen -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Painting - Alan MARTIN (b.1923 - d.1989 AUS), Portrait of Alan Marshall, 1956
Alan Martin studied under Max Meldrum, at the National Gallery School and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. He later established his own art school. He has won several prizes and is represented in several provincial collections. Alan Marshall was the author of more than fifteen books, and lived much of his life in Eltham. He became a central figure in the area's arts community of writers, artists, sculptors, film makers, actors and musicians. He contracted polio when he was young is considered one of Australia's most successful and loved authors. His most famous book, 'I Can Jump Puddles' is based on his life story and the obstacles he faced as a child in trying to overcome his disability. The portrait of Alan Marshall was exhibited as a finalist at the 1956 Archibald Prize. -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Beanie, Tina Knitwear, 1980-2000
Part of a selection of garments knitted by ‘Tina Knitwear’. Tina Knitwear was a successful made to order knitwear business in Brighton from the mid-1960s to around 2010, run by Assunta and Franco Liburti. Daughter Melissa Persi writes: Our parents Assunta (Mum) and Franco (Dad) Liburti ran a successful made to order knitwear business in Brighton from the mid-1960s to around 2010. Assunta was affectionately known to her family as Assuntina, therefore the business was named "Tina Knitwear" after her. Assunta and Franco were born in the beautiful seaside town of Terracina in Italy in 1933 and 1930 respectively. As was so common in Italy in the 1950s, Assunta who was in her late teens and early twenties learnt the intricate skills of machine knitting, dressmaking and pattern making. Franco on the other hand, learnt the building trade with his 2 brothers and specialised in bricklaying and tiling. As was so common after the war, Assunta and Franco yearned for a better life so they decided that they would get engaged and then migrate to Australia to be married and raise their family in Australia, a land of much opportunity which they no longer felt their beloved Italy held for them. Assunta migrated to Australia first in 1957 and later Franco joined her in 1958 where they were married. For the first few years, Franco (also known as Frank) worked as bricklayer /tiler on buildings such as the Robert Menzies building at Monash University in Clayton and various buildings in the Melbourne CBD. Assunta on the other hand put her machine knitting skills to use working in factories doing piece machine knitting for various knitwear companies. The hours were long, the conditions were difficult, and travel was onerous without a car. After their 2 older children were born, it was decided that dad would leave the building trade and they would start their own made to order knitwear business. That way they could work from home and raise their family together. Mum taught dad everything he needed to know so he could operate the knitwear machinery. They purchased COPPO knitting machines from Italy and a Linking machine from Germany. Initially they had a knitwear shopfront in Bay Street Brighton where a store assistant would take the orders and client’s measurements and Assunta would then make the garments from a small workshop in their home. Unfortunately, the assistants were not skilled dressmakers and often measurements and orders were incorrectly taken. Assunta being the perfectionist and highly skilled machinist that she was, decided that she needed to oversee the entire process from meeting the client, to taking their order, right thru to the fittings and completion of the garment. It therefore made sense that they should close the shop front and run their business from their own home in Brighton and hence “Tina Knitwear” was born. Together, for more than 40 years they ran their very respected and successful business and were well known in the Bayside area. They specialised in made to order knitwear for both men and women using mainly pure wool (from Patons, Wangaratta Mills, Japan and Italy) but also lurex and estacel. Over those years, many of their clients became their close friends. It wasn't unusual for clients to come to order garments and then end up in the kitchen chatting over a cup of Italian espresso coffee and homemade biscuits. Some of their clients were especially memorable and became lifelong friends. Mrs Connell was a dear friend of mum’s, each year she would buy tickets for the “Gown of the Year” fashion show. She would insist on taking Assunta and her 2 daughters so that we could see the latest fashions. Then there was their dear friend Ms Griffiths. She had been a Matron nurse at the Queen Victoria Hospital when she met my parents in the 1970s. She returned to live in New Zealand in the 1980s but came back to Melbourne every year to stay for 2 weeks with the sole purpose of visiting my parents (she adored them) and order garments. For those 2 solid weeks, mum and dad would only knit for Ms Griffiths and she would go back to New Zealand with at least 5 or 6 new outfits. I actually think she enjoyed mum’s homemade pasta almost as much as her new clothes! Over the years, my parents learnt to speak English very well given that majority of their clients were not Italian speaking. Their oldest child John born in 1960 learnt to speak English with the help of those clients who were such a big part of our childhood. Mum and dad always went above and beyond to ensure their clients were satisfied. Mum was an absolute perfectionist and it showed in her attention to detail and the quality of their beautiful work. You only need to look at the garments that have stood the test of time or speak to their clients to know that this is true. Their clients would always comment on how well their clothes would last and much of their clients came via word of mouth and recommendations. Occasionally there would be disagreements because mum had found an error in dad's knitting (either a wrong stitch or a sizing mistake mainly) and would ask him to redo a piece, he would argue back saying that it was fine, but we always knew who would win the argument and that the piece would get remade! Similarly, we recall discussions where mum would ask dad to find a particular colour of wool in the garage where the stock was kept. He would try to convince her that they were out of stock of that colour and that the client should choose a different colour. She would insist they had it and then after hours of searching, he would return into the house sheepishly holding the wool! Our childhood is full of beautiful memories of mum and dad always being present, clients coming and going, mum humming her favourite songs as she worked often late into the night and sometimes, we even fell asleep to the hum of the machinery. They put their heart and soul into "Tina Knitwear" and took pride in providing only the best quality garments for their clients. In Italian there is a saying “lei ha le mani d’oro” which literally translated means “she has hands of gold”. Franco enjoyed his work but for Assunta, it was more than just work and there is no better way to describe her skills, passion and dedication to her machine knitting… she truly did have “hands of gold”. We will forever be grateful that our parents’ life journey gave us the opportunity to live in a home filled with creativity, dedication and passion, amazing work ethic and mutual respect, lifelong friendships and a lifetime of love. Teal knitted ribbed beanie with gathered crown.knitwear, clothing, italy, migrants, brighton, knitting machine, linking machine, garments, business, family, community -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Catalina taking off, Dennis Adams, memorabilia
framed photo -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, c1917
Pin-tucked Pillowcase. Oblong Bias Cut Frill with 3 rows pintucking tape ties.stawell clothing material -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting, RMS Queen Elizabeth, 1971
RMS Queen Elizabeth that sailed primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1939 to 1968 for the Cunard Line , later owned by the Queen Corpration and then the Seawise University. Queen Elizabeth was a slightly larger ship (than the Queen Mary) , the largest passenger liner ever built at that time and for 56 years thereafter. She also has the distinction of being the largest-ever riveted ship by gross tonnage. She first entered service in February 1940 as a troopship in World War II, and it was not until October 1946 that she served in her intended role as an ocean liner. With the decline in popularity of the transatlantic route, both ships were replaced by the smaller. Queen Elizabeth was sold to a succession of buyers, and finally was sold to Hong Kong businessman of the Orient Overseas line in 1970. In 1972, whilst she was undergoing refurbishment in Hong Kong harbour, fire broke out aboard under unexplained circumstances, and the ship was capsized by the water used to fight the fire.Marine artLong framed unglazed landscape format painting predominantly depicting in foreground an ocean liner painted black hull and white superstructure with two funnel stacks painted red with black trim, under full sail against a blue sky. The back of the painting is covered with brown paper in places damaged. Hanging cord missing . Remnant Brown paper backing.at lower right corner single uc word in white paint : "CV WRIGHT (artist symbol of crossed anchors) / 3 ? '71"marine painting, ocean liners, rms queen mary, royal mail ships, p & o steamships, ww2, artwork-paintings, hobbies, bosun, c.v.wright -
Geelong Gallery
Painting - Still life with dead game, GOULD, William B, c1846
Oil on board -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, V. R. Watt, Untitled (Pastoral landscape with sheep), unknown
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Gift of Leslie Morrison. Donated in memory of Bruce Morrison, Shire Engineer.A realistic pastoral landscape, painted in watercolour using a colour palette of green, blue, brown, yellow, and white.Obverse: VR WATT/ (bottom left corner)wangaratta art gallery, v. r. watt, landscape, pastoral, painting -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Painting, Margaret Burns, Arapiles View
Framed landscape in oil. If you can provide information on this artist and artwork please use the link below. landscape, arapiles, horsham, margaret burns, horsham student collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley
Square doyley cut work embroidery - hand embroidery around edge.handcrafts, needlework -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, c1940
Small Supper Cloth with Lace Edging –Hand Oil Painted flowers and Butterflies. Mrs Liz Driscollstawell clothing material -
Benalla Aviation Museum and Men's Shed Inc.
Work on paper - Various GST Camps 1977
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Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Ceramic - Ceramic shard, Mint ceramic shard
Ceramic shard with glazed white finish -
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Textile, Marie Cook, Sunbather, 1977
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Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Painting - oil on canvas on board, Charles Douglas Richardson, The Passing of Arthur, 1885
oil on canvas laid on boardking arthur, lord tennyson, poetry, idylls of the king, boat, water, death, c.d. richardson, c. douglas richardson, charles douglas richardson, painting -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Painting, [Untitled]
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed painting. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please use the comment link below. artwork, painting -
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Textile, Trevor Smith, Strike !, 2003
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Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Painting - oil on linen, Stieg Persson, Duck and quail eggs, Italian herbs, 2015
With a career spanning over 30 years as a painter, Stieg Persson is a well known figure within the Australian and international art world. Persson’s work is celebrated for his distinct (yet eclectic) style, which consists of elements associated with abstraction, figuration and decorative art, as well as the artist’s deeply intellectual interrogation of Australian culture and society. In this work titled, Duck and quail eggs, Italian herbs, Persson reflects on contemporary parallels in changes of taste and the desire for decadence as a political and social drive. Inspired by Brighton’s iconic Church and Bay Streets, the artist addresses the social currency of luxury and high-end cuisine by depicting rococo style blackboards which offer the latest in fine dining, alcohol, exercise classes, skin treatments and lavish linens. Persson is presenting a subtle critique of the contemporary obsession with food; as contemporary society places greater significance on the connoisseurship of eating, it does so in lieu of engagement with culture as it is traditionally conceived (music, theatre, literature and art).oil on linenstieg persson, brighton, signage, graffiti, food, chalkboard, bayside, painting