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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - REPRODUCTION MODEL MINING CAGE
Reproduction Model Mining Cage. This item is constructed of wrought and forged flat iron. It clearly displays how the breaking mechanism of a mining cage is created so that if the tension is released from the support cables , the cage 'locks' on to the side rail (Skid). (see Research Tab)gold mining, miners' safety cage -
Clunes Museum
Leisure object - DOLL, BRODERIE ANGLAIS CLOTHES MADE BY JOAN SANDWITH, CIRCA 1920
DRESSED CELLOLOID DOLL "MABEL" GIVEN TO JOAN SANDWITH BY AUNT MABEL APPROX. 1929DOLL - CELLULOID, DRESSED IN BRODERIE ANGLAIS DRESS AND PANTS, KNITTED BOOTEES. BODY. LEGS AND HEAD ARE SEPERATEDHALLMARKlocal history, toys, dolls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Embroidered Silk & Cotton Apron, 1950s
The Matyó region of Hungary, which includes Mezökövesd is known for its rich costume traditions, specifically embroidery. Matyó embroidery is a densely-patterned style of free-hand work in rich and colorful floral motifs. Its prime era was the 1860s and 1870s when the folk arts thrived. This example characterizes the dynamic color combinations and flower varieties of the Matyó tradition.The textile is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Rectangular apron worked in three panels, the lower two of which are backed. The waist tie is of a floral fabric. The tape is attached to both vertical sides. There is a black fringe attached to the bottom panel over floral printed fabric. The needlework techniques employed in the embroidery include flat stitch which is used to create the effect of quilting and creating large brightly coloured flowers in the middle section. mezökövesd, aprons - hungarian, matyo embroidery, migration -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Women's Swimwear, Swimsuit by Miss Jantzen, 1960s
Navy blue woman's swimsuit marketed under the Miss Jantzen label by Jantzen, Australia. The swimsuit is made of navy blue fabric with a metallic threaded tie on the bodice.Labels picturedswimwear, miss jantzen - australia -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Prayer desk, c. 1917
Mrs Geo Higgins was Beatrice Elizabeth Shuter, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Shuter. The plaque to Cecil De la mare Goldsmith who died in 1917 may have been added at a later date.st peter chapel, beatrice elizabeth higgins (nee shuter), george higgins (c.1860-1943), orchard house, cecil de la mare goldsmith (1862-1917), gifts-1917 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: CREAM ELBOW LENGTH KID LEATHER GLOVES WITH FLAT PEARL BUTTON AT WRIST, 1890-1900's
Clothing. Elbow length, fine cream coloured kid leather gloves. Top edge is curved and is not hemmed. A plackett at the wrist is finely bound in the leather, and is 11.5 cm long. It fastens with three tiny 8 mm diameter pearl shell buttons, and bound button holes. The gloves are machine stitched, and it would appear that the long full-length side seam has been placed side by side, and then 'overlocked'. Three rows of angled stitching fans out over the back of the hand.costume accessories, female, kid leather gloves -
Clunes Museum
Furniture - TABLE
IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. THE TABLE WAS USED FOR MEETINGS OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL. CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL CEASED TO EXIST IN 1965 WHEN AMALGAMATED WITH THE SHIRE OF TALBOTTABLE, LARGE WOODEN WITH BLACK LEATHERETTE TOP, TURNED LEGS.local history, furniture, office, government, local -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Two Piece White Satin & Lace Wedding Dress, Mme Pamely, c.1900
This wedding dress was made for an unknown customer by a late 19th and early 20th century Richmond dressmaker known by her married name as Mrs Pamely. The dressmaker’s name is identified on Petersham ribbon on the bodice. (1877 was the first known use of a dressmaker’s name on a dress in Australia). The dress entered the Collection by donation. The donor, Netta Fuller, and her husband Alec, were long-term residents of Kew. In 1985, Netta Fuller and Elizabeth Pace launched a parade of garments sponsored by Kew Historical Society at Holy Trinity Church, Kew. The parade was called 'Downunder Dressmakers' and included a collection of over fifty items of clothing dating from 1800 to 1984. The core of the parade consisted of a collection of 19th Costumes worn by the ancestors of a Miss Gertrude Murray, a resident of Blackburn. In sourcing items for her collections, Netta Fuller collected costumes stored in old trunks and wardrobes, or even purchased from opportunity shops. Not satisfied with purchasing authentic costumes of the period, she also used these as models for artistic recreations. Following her retirement from both collecting and exhibiting, Netta Fuller donated a number of 19th Century items of clothing to the Kew Historical Society. Some garments were parts of costumes such as bodices, while others were complete outfits. Many of the latter exhibit signs of old damage, however very few of the costumes have been modified to enable them to be worn in exhibitions. Known provenance is limited to donor information, although some of these donations may have originally formed part of the collection owned by the Murray family. While the costumes are old and therefore historic, provenance is less important than the representativeness and or rarity of the costumes. Similarly, the costumes need to be evaluated as a group and separately, considering their aesthetic and artistic significance. This is the only 19th century costume in the Collection where the maker's name and address is known. To date, no other costumes by this dressmaker have been identified. The maker's business activity (1888-1905) allow one to, with an assessment of style, be relatively certain about its late Victorian construction. This adds to the item's significance even though its condition has been compromised by later removals and additions of decorative fabric on the bodice.Cream satin wedding dress comprised of a fitted bodice and a full skirt with a long wide train. Both the skirt and the bodice feature extensive use of ruched silk. Originally the bodice was covered with silk net embroidered with small white flowers. While sections of the net remain on the rear of the bodice (and on the sleeves), that on the front has been removed, probably due to damage. The name of the dressmaker is stamped on Petersham ribbon on the bodice."Madame Pamely, Costumiere, 41 Stanley St. Richmond"wedding dresses, australian fashion - 19th century, women's clothing, dressmakers - richmond (vic), netta fuller, fashion manufacturers - mrs pamely -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's gown, c1900
This very small baby's cotton gown with decoration and collar is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900 The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families A very small, baby's cotton gown with decoration and collar.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MEN'S SUIT TROUSERS
Brown striped men' suit trousers. Fine white striped fabric-unlined. Two back pockets, two side pockets. Front zip with hook and eye fastener at waist. Matching Jacket 11400.257 & belt 11400.250. This suit was purchased by James Lerk in late 1981. He wore it frequently when he travelled around the world in 1986. He used it to advertise his home town of Bendigo.costume, male, men's suit trousers -
Mont De Lancey
Leisure object - Child's Wheelbarrow
Child's orange painted wooden wheelbarrow, with a part frame of wicker, two pram wheels, and blue wooden handles.toy vehicles, toys, toy wheelbarrows, mobile toys -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Dress, Christening Gown
Cotton white gown made for a christening of a child in camp. Made by unknown personWhite cotton dress with round next, short sleeved. Bottom of from has many folds, and flower pattern with holes. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - INFANTS CREAM NIGHTDRESS
Clothing. Infant's cream coloured cotton nightdress. High round neckline with lace trim and casing with cotton tape. Front yoke of three horizontal strips of lace. Long straight set in sleeve gathered into casing at wrist with 2 cm lace edging. Left sleeve missing. Centre back opening (21 cm). Fastened at neck with cotton tape.costume, children's, infant's cream cotton nightdress -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's embossed nylon organza collar, c1950
Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibres such as polyester or nylon. Silk organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of Zhejiang in China. A coarser silk organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas are woven in France and Italy. Organza is used for bridal wear and eveningwear. In the interiors market it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains. Nylon organza was very popular as the new fashion material in the 1950’sA lady's collar white embossed nylon organza with machine lace edge. C1950clothing, nylon, organza, dressmaking, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, fashion -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Leisure object - Dolls pram
Large wooden pram, woven wicker body and hood, on metal frame with four metal spoked wheels. Pram features two long metal arms and a singular carved wooden handle attached to both arms. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Altar, Rodney Howard Alsop, 1907
Along with the pulpit, this Altar was designed by architect Rodney Howard Alsop (1881-1932) (Annual report 1908). It was originally made for the Siddeley Street Institute, which was built in 1907 on a block of land leased from the Melbourne Harbour Trust and donated by Mrs Amelia Shuter (nee Lord) (see Annual Report 1907). The altar is photographed in an early picture of the Siddeley Mission in a room used as chapel before the chapel built in 1909. Although a 21 year lease for the site had been granted, a notice was delivered to the Mission to quit the site in 1912. In 1915, the present site was agreed on. The Altar sits within the Chapel of Saint Peter, which belongs to the State Heritage listed (H1496) Mission to Seafarers Victoria complex. This complex was designed by Walter Richmond Butler in 1916, and officially opened on 11 September 1917. On the right hand side of the altar, is a brass plaque in memory of Charles Shuter, a colonist and police magistrate who died in 1902. The plaque was made in 1907.The Altar is significant because it is located within the Memorial Chapel of Saint Peter, forming part of the State Heritage listed Mission to Seafarers Victoria complex. It is of religious significance in catering for all denominations and the spiritual needs of visiting seafarers.The Altar has a shelf above and three panels along the front, with carved decoration and lettering. Altar bears a plaque that reads "To the Glory of God - In memory of Charles Shuter, of Melbourne, Police Magistrate, Given by his Wife, December 13th 1907". Carved letters "MTS" in centre of three panels along front of Altar, and "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY" in three panels below shelf on top of Altar.altar, mission, seafarers, seamen, melbourne, victoria, charles shuter, siddeley street institute, chapel, australian timber, walter richmond butler, australian maritime history, rodney howard alsop (1881-1932), saint peter chapel, communion table, amelia shuter nee lord, heritage listed, gifts-1917 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Pink Wool Evening Dress, 1970s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. Dress owned and worn by Dione McIntyre.Pale pink long woollen dress the skirt of which is embroidered above the hem with large woollen flowers of the same colour. Beneath the floral embroidery are long pink woollen tassles. women's clothing, australian fashion, evening dresses, dione mcintyre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy truck
Blue painted metal front end of truck with coupling on rear. 4 movable wheels.toys, general -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MARONG MUNICIPAL (?) BRASS BAND TROUSERS, Late 1900's-2000
Clothing. Men's pure wool trousers with a full length stripe - waist to ankle, 3cm wide (red) 1.3 cm gold metallic ribbon (stitched on top of red). Fob pocket at waistline. Side pockets on either side. Two pleats on either side of front. Metal zip fly 29 cms ;long. Adjustable waistband lined with cream coloured cotton buttons on inside to accomodate braces. One bound pocket with button closure, on back right hand side.No brand names visible. ''Andrews'' written in pencil on inside of back pocket- possibly the wearer.costume, male ceremonial, band trousers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Shortie pyjama top, circa 1960's
1960's shortie pyjama top. Black nylon with pink nylon on reverse side, frilled panel around. Off the shoulder neckline and over the shoulders. Frill around base and top of the panel with pink stitching exposed. Pink rouleau bows on each shoulder and in front of neckline. Elastic inserted around waistHelen Stuart Regd 38costume, female nightwear -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Child's dress, Eliza Towns, Late 19th century
This child's dress is one of several linen and clothing items that were made and belonged to Mrs. Eliza Towns and donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. Eliza was born Eliza Gould in 1857 in South Melbourne (Emerald Hill) and in 1879 married Charles Towns. In the early 1880's they moved to Nhill in western Victoria and remained there for the rest of their married life. Charles was a jeweller and later became an accountant and for many years was involved with the Shire Council, the local show committee (A & P Society), the Hospital Committee and the Board of the local newspaper (the Nhill Free Press). They had three children and lived a life that would be regarded as comfortably "middle class". Eliza probably had a treadle sewing machine and would have made many of her own clothes as well as clothes for her children - adding her own handmade embroidered or crocheted decorative trim. A photograph of their youngest child, Alice, taken in circa 1903 depicts her wearing the dress. The dress would have been only worn on special occasions (such as a formal family photographic portrait) as most young girls in that era would have smocks or pinafores for everyday wear. The age of the dress is in question as it may have been made by Eliza for her eldest daughter, Dorcus, who was born in 1884. This dress has some machine sewing at the neck, waistband and pintucks but much of the dress is handsewn and richly embroidered with Broderie anglaise. Broderie anglaise (also known as eyelet lace) is a form of cutwork embroidery. The foundation fabric is cut to make decorative holes which are sewn with overcast or buttonhole stitches to create a lace like effect. Designs often involve floral motives that are enhanced with simple embroidery stitches such as stem stitch and satin stitch and scalloped edges finished with buttonhole stitches. It was commonly used to trim baby clothes, dresses, nightclothes, underclothes and household linens - particularly in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th century - combining machine stitching with hand embroidery to personalise and embellish a child's special dress.Child's white dress made of cotton and lawn, with a skirt of hand embroidered circular cutwork (broderie anglaise), a scalloped hem edged in buttonhole stitch and a gathered waist. The lined bodice has three panels of hand embroidered broderie anglaise (eyelet lace) inserted in a V shape with pintucks and bordered with a broderie anglaise lace frill. The short sleeves also have an inserted broderie anglaise lace strip, three pintucks and a broderie anglaise lace frill. The skirt is semi lined with fine lawn. The dress has a back opening with one button and two ties. The neckline is decorated with two rows of hand embroidered broderie anglaise lace.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, nhill, wimmera, eliza towns, dorcus towns, child's dress, machine sewing, hand sewing, broderie anglaise, cutwork, embroidery, eyelet lace, clothing, handmade, charles towns, alice towns -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Gloves
Elbow length gloves, beige/milky coffee colour, pattern of bands of 8mm stocking stitch offset to each other continuously down the gloves.6 Artificial Silk Made in Germany.costume accessories, glove accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Nightdress
Cream Fuji silk nightdress with flower pattern in the material. Applique embroidery on V neck and cap sleeves. Ties and small pocket at waist. Cut on bias. Edges bound with material.costume, female nightwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LADIES LINEN BLOUSE, 1960's-1970's
Beige linen ladies blouse. Foldover collar. Sleeveless with turned back cuffs at arm holes 7 cm at shoulder. Front opening with three 1 cm white plastic buttons and one press-stud 12 cm above the waist. Front made of two pieces with 24 cm dart from hemline. Breast pocket on LHS with turn over flap. Back made from one piece with 23 cm darts from hemline.Label inside back neckline ''SPORTSCRAFT'' Regd. In a Moygashel. Pure Irish Linencostume, female, ladies irish linen blouse -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Clothing - T-shirt, Mascot Sportswear, "Save the Trams", Around July 1971
Demonstrates a clothing item produced near the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat system and has a strong association with the donor.Orange cotton T-shirt size 10, printed by Mascot Sportswear with an image of Ballarat 43, showing Mt Pleasant as a destination and the words "Save the Trams" with a manufacturers label on the back of the collar. Has been worn. Were sold by Myer's Ballarat near the time of closure. A web search on 30/6/2017 shows that Mascot Sportswear remains trading, near Sydney Airport. See also Reg Items 8017 and 8018 for other examples.trams, tramways, clothing, btps, closure, t-shirts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Trousers Army, c1939
World War 2 Army uniform trousers worn by Captain Noel West.World War 2Khaki coloured Mens trousers with fly with 3 buttons, hook at top, 2 buttons at back and 22 either side of fly. Pocket either side.costume, male uniform, military -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - T-shirt, Port Melbourne Festival, T shirt Media, 1985
1985 red Port Melbourne Festival T Shirt size 20Port Melbourne Festivalcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival -
National Wool Museum
Clothing - Jacket, 1978
The wool for this jacket began on the back of two sheep many kilometres apart. The first fleece for the warp was shorn from a single Merino at Currotha in Moree, NSW. The wool was 21-22 micron and the bloodline is a cross between Bundemar, Rossmore and Eural. The second sheep that provided wool for the weft was shorn in Beaufort, Victoria. It was a single Corriedale fleece shorn at Niawanda. The distance between these two towns is approximately 1250kms; a 15-hour car ride between paddocks. The two fleeces were spun and weaved together by the donor’s mother, Marjorie Allnutt. A level of talent is required to spin Merino fleeces. It is easier to spin cross bred wool, such as Corriedale, because it is less dense and much easier to comb, card and then tease out for a spinning wheel. The donor Philip Allnutt had a suit tailored out of the completed fabric at Ravensdale J & Son, 37 Swanson Street, Melbourne. The tailor was then a member of the Master Tailors Federation of Victoria. The business closed around 1986. Adding to the jacket’s story is its relationship to the household board game “Squatter”. Marjorie Allnutt was the sister-in-law of Robert Crofton Lloyd, the inventor of the wool themed boardgame. With more than 500,000 games sold in Australia as of 2007, it is the most successful board game ever produced in the country. The original “Squatter” board game is located within the National Wool Museum’s Collection. Philip Allnutt donated the Jacket to the National Wool Museum Collection in 2021. Cream singled breasted jacket with a narrow overlap and one column of buttons for fastening. The jacket features notched lapels of a medium width and two buttons of a cream & brown marble. The jacket has three visible pockets. A jetted pocket with no flap is on the right breast. A further two jetted no flap pockets finish an inch above the hem, on either side of the opening. Internally, the jacket features a further two pockets and a white silk lining for comfort. At the cuffs, the jacket utilises another 2 buttons of the same cream & brown marble.merino, currotha, moree, nsw, niawanda, corriedale, beaufort, victoria, hand spun, hand weaved -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Clothing - 4 * Tunic and Pay Document
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Ararat Gallery TAMA
Clothing, Belt
The Lady Barbara Grimwade Costume Collection is comprised of Lady Barbara Grimwade's personal apparel and includes 145 pieces of clothing, 10 hats, 19 handbags, 66 pairs of shoes and assorted accessories of gloves, belts and scarves. In its breadth, this significant acquisition ranges from the mundane to the memorable, therefore giving a balanced representation of one person's taste. Following Lady Barbara Grimwade’s death in March 1990, Ararat Gallery formally accepted the generous gift of clothing and accessories donated by Lady Grimwade's son, Mr Angus K Grimwade, on 28 August 1991. Subsequent smaller donations in 1995 enhanced the collection. Lady Grimwade's Scottish forebears, the Gaerloch Campbells, first settled in Australia in 1861 in the Ararat-Beaufort district. Her great great grandfather, Mr Henry Campbell, died on the voyage to Australia. His widow, Jane, with 10 of her 13 children, farmed and grazed land, firstly at Stockyard Hill then at Fiery Creek, near Buangor, before leaving the shire in 1873. Lady Grimwade held a privileged position in Melbourne society. As the wife of Sir Andrew Grimwade, a prominent businessman, Chairman of several boards and a Trustee of various committees, Lady Grimwade met with royalty, heads of state, politicians, corporate directors, and horse and cattle breeders. Excerpt from 'Hot Pink Summers' catalogue essay, Helen Jackson, 1995.