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Accessory (237) Clothing (931) Costume (45) Craft (24) Domestic object (346) Footwear (75) Furniture (122) Headwear (168) Leisure object (110)-
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesAccessory - Collar, c.1890
Collected for it’s unusual and complex shape and completeness Shaped lace collar lace used to add interest to a plain gownlace, collar, isabel robinson, textile, decoration -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Furniture - Furniture, table, small hardwood, circa1850
A small, hard-wood table with decorative spindles, three drawers, and turned legs is from the original pioneer cottage built on land that was part of the Dendy's Special Survey 1841 . Now 302 Jasper Road Ormond. The table is in fair condition, but not complete. It is thought that the original drawer handles most likely deteriorated or were broken over the years. An unknown person replaced the original handles with modern glass knobs, in the late 1970’s. This table was in the original pioneer cottage which is now Reconstructed Box Cottage Museum. An unknown pioneer built the Cottage circa 1850 and it was purchased by William Box in 1865. William and Elizabeth Box lived in the Cottage until 1914 when it was sold to August Reitman who resided there until 1950. In 1964 the Cottage was moved to the present site , Joyce Park, adjacent to 302 Jasper Road Ormond A small, hard-wood table with decorative spindles, three drawers, and turned legs is from the original pioneer cottage built on land that was part of the 1841 Dendy's Special Survey The table is in fair condition, but not complete. It is thought that the original drawer handles most likely deteriorated or were broken over the years. An unknown person replaced the original handles with modern glass knobs, in the late 1970’s. moorabbin, table, ormond, bentleigh, pioneer, dendy henry, box william, market gardener, reitman august, dendy special survey -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear cotton drawers, 1905
This pair of lady’s cotton underwear drawers is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A lady's hand sewn lawn long cotton drawers with button waist and long ties. Hand made lacework with ribbon around hem of legs.Waist : D BAYLEYdressmaking, craftwork, lacework, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Clothing - Lady's Jodphurs, Rankine & Dobbie, c. 1930
Jodphurs worn by female students. Given to Archives by Alice Tucker who graduated in 1933. jodphurs, pants, trousers, female students, alice tucker (née glascodine), 1933 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's cotton christening gown, pintucks, c1900
This baby's white cotton Christening gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Baby's long sleeved white cotton christening gown with 2cm bands of pintucks on yoke and long ties. Bone button fastens at napeclothing, needlework, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, milne meryl, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime VillageDomestic object - Water Carafe & tumbler, 1850 -1900
Carafe believed to be of the mid to late Victorian era and used as a bedside water carafe however the tumbler is possibly not of the same era could be later. These sets were in fashion from the 1700s filled with water and used if the owner required a drink during the night. however the subject item would have been made after 1850 as glass etching started to be used on glass from around this period.The carafe is most likely a vintage example of a Victorian bedside water container and for that is significant, the item was made in England.Bedside Water Carafe onion shaped with glass tumbler, set is clear glass with decoration hand blownFern decoration acid etched into carafe and around top of tumblerflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, carafe and tumbler set, blown glass carafe and tumbler, hand made glass -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Baby's Dress
Babies clothes used at Tatura Maternal Health Centre. (five other pieces of clothing as well) L0861-L0866Sleeveless dress with trim.babies clothing, tatura maternal health centre, sister elaine kenyon -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Fur Stole, Large Fitted Brown Fur Stole, 1945-1958
Large fitted brown fur stole, held at the front with a hook and eyefashion & design collection - kew historical society, costume accessories, fur stoles -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaAccessory - Neck tie, 20th C
Necktie of MTS member, used for more formal or representational occasions. Worn by Captain Keith Dann founder of the Mission to Seafarers, Hastings From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Men's polyester fabric dark blue necktie, with small prominent flying insignia in white tie, necktie, flying angel -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Accessory - Smokers Set
Metal Box. Hinged Lid. Top Portion lined with wood. Lower Portion contains four small ash trays Husky pulling sled moulded on lid. Rose moulded in centre of each ash trayOn Base: Made in Japan "Japan" on the base of each ash traysmoking accessories, local history, personal effects -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories
Soft Cream Cotton Night Gown. Neckline has pink crochet around it. Opening a Fly front with buttons. Around neck. Front opening and sleeves hand worked in cream button holed scallops. Two large embroidered cream flowers on front. Machine hem. Neil Family Jallukar.stawell clothing material -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub BranchCraft - Model, Huey Helicopter
Depiction of Iroquois (Huey) helicopter, the prime source of assisted transport for infantry during Vietnam war.Of great relevance to infantry soldiers: the helicopter provided many services to soldiers in the field and were much respected by the soldiers in return. Services included, but not limited to, were: transport to and from the field; medivacs for wounded soldiers; re-supply of food, arms, reinforcements etc, Model of Huey helicopter, made of polished wood.Nilvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, raaf -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Peg, 1900s
Bought to enhance the collection of domestic items No providencetwo (2)Wooden "Gypsy" pegS. Dowel split and fixed with a band of tin shaped at lower edgeslocal history, domestic items, laundering -
Woodend RSLHeadwear - Hat, CAP-10, Baseball cap - USS Carl Vinson, Unknown
A blue baseball cap - USS ARKANSASGold coloured cotton thread - “USS Arkansas” and “CGN-41”on crown of the cap Embroidered hog in white and red thread on crown of the cap between USS Arkansas and CGN-41 Embroidered acorns and oak leaves in gold thread on peak of cap. Label of maker inside cap. uss, carl vinson, cap, cvn-70, the corps, made in u.s.a -
Kew Historical Society IncLeisure object - Number Puzzle, Arithmetic puzzle, 1950s
The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Eight paper numbers. No 9 is missing. Numbers to be arranged in a square so that the addition of any row, vertical, diagonal, horizontal adds up to 15."These 9 figures can be arranged within the square in such a manner that the addition of any row whether vertically, horizontally or diagonally is 15. Try it! Arrange the square this way / Made in Japan"educational games, number puzzles, arithmetic games -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing, Silver & Pink Satin Cocktail Dress, 1950s
The Fashion & Textiles collections of Kew Historical Society include a number of textiles, as well as women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Textiles include items manufactured or created in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia. As other cultures opened to Australian travellers in the 20th century, members began collecting and donating textiles produced in a number of other countries. Fashion (or clothing/costumes) in the collection was essentially produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, This cocktail dress is one of a number of items donated to the Fashion Collection by Rosemary-Vaughan Smith.Medium length silver satin evening dress. The weave of the silk fabric includes small pink flowers. The bodice is gathered to give the impression of a bow. The dress has strapped shoulders.women's clothing, cocktail dresses, evening wear, rosemary vaughan-smith, australian fashion - 1950s
