These 2 clear glass swan ornaments were very common decorative items mid 20thC2 clear glass swansmoorabin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, ornaments, glassware, homewares.

Part of the Laby Collection of material donated by the family of TH Laby and daughters Jean and Betty in August 2014. This particular book is one of two copies acquired together as part of the Laby Collection, the other being inscribed with Betty’s name, suggesting that this volume belonged to Jean Laby. At some point the ornament has been stuck in the book on the first page.This volume is a softcover book with green coated fabric cover and black lettering. The front cover is horizontally bordered top and bottom with a double black line. A flat, decorative ornament of a person playing a piano, threaded with a pink ribbon, is stuck with tape to the inside front page.Written inside front page with blue ink: ‘Jean / from D. K. [P.]’ Front cover in black: ‘A FIRST / TRIGONOMETRY / BY / WINIFRED WADDELL / AND / D. K. PICKEN’laby, picken, books, trigonometry, jean laby

Gift from a 1991 "Chinese Transportation Delegation" to Port of Melbourne Authority. Part of a collection of artefacts accumulated by the Port of Melbourne Authority (previously Melbourne Harbour Trust and subsequently Port of Melbourne Corporation) at a time when gifts were exchanged with visiting international maritime delegations.Eastern Han Dynasty Copper Horse gifted by Chinese Transportation Delegation to Port of Melbourne Authority 11/10/91 in printed linen covered box and lined box. Enclosed papers provide history and staff of People's Republic of China in Chinese and English. Attached document describes it as "The Copper Horse, famous both at home and abroad, Was excavated from ..." Labelled "PMA 0204/1-3 ORNAMENT : COPPER HORSE Loc 1/3"Box with chinese writing on two labels. White mark under belly noting 'PMA 0204/1'. Also additional label stating 'PMA 0204/1-3 Ornament: Copper horse Loc 1/3.'

Book displaying types and ornaments for stationery.book, magazine, catalogue

Domestic Green Glassware - Ornament (Vase)stawell

Table decoration or bridal ornament, crochet

Metallic bird ornament. Smaller in set of twoWritten on base "WMA 24" "PMA 0139"

Domestic Pale Blue Glassware - Ornament (Jug)stawell

Beaded Dress Ornament in a three Leaf Designstawell

Worn by Mrs Ethridge cousin to Mrs. Annette Lord.Silver Diamante dress ornament with a silver chain.dress clips

Three small ornaments, one pair, and one half of a pair. The ornaments were purchased by Kathleen Carroll for her parents Patrick Carroll and Mary Carroll (Fitzgerald), stamped on base 'Made in Japan'.kimamy, ornament, salt cellar

Metallic bird ornament. Larger one in set of two.Written on base: "WMA 34" "PMA 140"

Brass ornament of Three Wise Monkeys. Hollow base.Made in Belgiumbrass, three wise monkeys

Domestic Glassware – Pair of Ornaments Green Tall Vasesstawell

Domestic White and Red Onion Shaped Glassware Ornamentstawell

Domestic Glassware - Yellow and Green Glass Ornament (Basket)stawell

Domestic Glassware - Red and Clear Glass Ornament (Basket)stawell

Domestic Decorative Ornament with small lady figurine and bowlstawell

Lapel Ornament (Ladies) Brown and Green. Clip on Back stawell

Bought in Fiji in 1912. The anklets were a means of saving money.Indian ankle ornaments made from Silver coins.anklets

This item shows the creativity and resourcefulness of rural families in the early 20th century.Seven iron horse shoes welded together to make an ornament.horse-shoes ornament

Domestic Pottery - Blue Ornament (Vase) with Birds and Flower designsstawell

Domestic Red Glassware - Ornament Jug with bowl shaped basestawell

Slovenian carnation is a topic for many drawing, ornaments, embroideries and songsOrnamento geometrico del garofani Gec M.slovenian carnation, marcela bole, geometric ornament, slovenian association melbourne

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. White cotton voile blouse with short sleeves. Neckline ornamented with collar and jabot style front edged with tape lace. Sleeves also ornamented with tape lace. Sleeves and neckline gathered with roulauxfashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, lace, women's clothing, australian fashion

This item shows the creativity and resourcefulness of rural families in the early 20th century.Three iron horseshoes welded together for use as an ornament or hanging hooks.horseshoes iron ornament

Owned by Alexander Cameron who arrived in Australia in 1853. Alexander Cameron ("Big Alex") was an early settler on the Snowy River flats. he worked the paddle steamer Cheviot for a while, having a wharf and sheds on the Snowy River in 1900. Later moved to Cann River.This item is an example of a handcrafted religious ornament of the late 19th-early 20th century.Handmade, round, religious text ornament of celluloid and cardboard with silver writing.Front - "The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?"ornament handmade religious

Domestic Glassware - Clouded white Glass Ornament Vase Floral Patternstawell