2 black & white photos of 3 young women. (2 copies). All are wearing their dresses up to their necklines with a brooch or necklet. They all have their hair tied up. Bartlett Bros. impression in the bottom right corner of photographs.Bartlett Bros.photograph, portrait, female group, foster & wilson collection, photograph

Belonged to Miss Eva Sebire. Bought in Naples and worn by 3 sisters (Eva Sebire, Olive Sebire and Netta Sebire (Mrs. H.N.Lord)4 Italian filigree brooches of rose design - total of 10 pieces. a. one blue and gold with matching earrings b. one gold with matching earrings c. one pink and gold with matching earrings d. one gold (no earrings) brooches, earrings

Swiss silver Ladies Half Hunter key wound Pendant Watch with Face cover .Black hands & Roman Numerals on face. Face protector has enamel Time ring .Well Hallmarked with the Swiss rampant bear .Name scratched inside back cover -May / Markings - 18050 F 0.935 (silver content).horology, watches, pocket, horology-watches-ladies-swiss

John Trestrail Freeman was an engineer who in 1889, with a partner named Olsen, established Freeman's Border Foundry in Murray Esplanade, Echuca. The Foundry later became known as Freeman Brothers when sons Harry and Tres took over the business. This business played an important part in shipbuilding in Echuca, fitting engines, building paddlewheels and carrying out repairs. It is thought this photograph is of Tres' mother or it could be his wife (Dolly Dean).The Freeman family is an important family in the history of Echuca boat building and engineering in the early 20th century. The business produced paddlewheels, fitted engines and conducted repairs on riverboats in the area. After the riverboats ceased the foundry went into engineering works producing agricultural implements and other general foundry works. It is thought that this photograph is of Tres junior's mother but the dates of the photograph would indicate it is more likely to be his wife, Dolly.Black and white photographic postcard of a woman dressed in a vibrant floral dress with string of pearls and another longer necklace. She has a brooch attached to her blouse. She has cropped straight hair and is wearing circular metal framed spectacles.On reverse: Printed "Post card/ Correspondence/ address only/Kodak Austral". Handwritten in pencil:" Member of Freeman family. Tres' mother?echuca boatbuilding, freeman family, freeman brothers foundry, echuca.

The Clarendon Old Collegians Association existed from very early times in the school history and was a singificant controbutor to school socail capacity and infrastructure. The OC's regularly donated funds and purchases to special projects. Sections of the society met in different geographic areas, such as Melbourne or the Wimmera. Three circular enamel brooches featuring outer circle in royal blue with lettering enclosing features of school crest - open book in white with gold border, royal blue lamp with gold flame at base of book and gold star at top of bookLettering around border: CLARENDON OLD COLLEGIANSclarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, clarendon-old-collegians

Small oval head and shoulder portrait of a lady wearing a dark dress with a wide crocheted collar and a brooch at the neck. She has a lacy type of head dress. Photo mounted on dark brown card with the photographer's name printed in red on the back.M. W. Bent, Pall Mallphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a lady, m w bent

Black & White studio photograph.seated woman. Floral bouquet at neck of ball buttoned blouse above full length dress. Choker necklace above central bar brooch. 'With Love' caption written on reverse. Bartlett Bros Sandhurst printed on cover.Bartlett Bros Sandhurst.photograph, person, female

A large ornate brass brooch with a highly decorated swirled surround, a glass cover which has displayed underneath it locks of hair on a white background. There is a pin on the back to attach it to clothing. It is stored in a cardboard brown and cream patterned box with cotton wool.Locks of hair are seen under the glass cover both front and back.jewellery, personal adornment, sentimental jewellery, brooches

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia..1) black and white photograph of a woman dressed in a dark ankle length dress with a scalloped overskirt, wearing beads around her neck. She is standing on the steps of a cottage "Laura Villa" with a shrub to the left of her. The woman is Laura Wright. .2) black and white photograph of a woman wearing a long dark dress and a white cravat with a brooch, standing of the steps of a cottage. The woman is Sarah Wright and the cottage is "Laura Villa". .3) black and white photograph of a woman wearing a long dark dress and a white cravat with a brooch, standing of the steps of a cottage. The woman is Sarah Wright and the cottage is "Laura Villa"..1) Handwritten on back - Laura Wright, aged 25 years. Taken at Smeaton, January 28th 1922, by Frank Wright .2) Handwritten on back Mrs W. Wright, "Laura Villa" Smeaton. Taken by her son, Frank Wright on January 28th, 1922laura wright, sarah wright, laura villa, frank wright, smeaton

BHS Collectionblack and white photo: family. One mature female in dark gown with brooch and necklace, one mature male in suit, white shirt, tie and tie pin. One male child suited, short trrousers. Six young males suited and buttonholed, one with watch chain. Two young females, long dark curls, pinafore gown, brooch visible at throat of R. hand gown. Weatherboard house at rear, ivy at left hand border. Step and verandah visible behind group with an upholstered chair, personal belongings nearby and below four pane glazed window.2000 - 180-01 on back of photoperson, group

There is no information available on this dress which has been in the Historical Society’s collection for many years. It may have been a wedding dress. This is an interesting item as an example of a woman’s dress worn about the 1880s. It is a wonderful display item. This is a claret-coloured dress with a full length skirt with bustle. It is made of good quality heavy satin mounted on organza with a back fastening. There is a rosette in the same fabric with two pendant panels. There is a matching fitted jacket with hooks and eyes to fasten and full length narrow sleeves edged with claret lace (much tattered). The jacket is faded and torn in parts. Machine and handsewn. claret-coloured dress, warrnambool, 1860's ladies dress

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a men's sport team. Some in the same stripe socks and tops and the other in tops stripes going the other way. A man in the middle wearing around his neck a very large 'star' type pendant. Written on back of photo, 'Identity of Team unknown #1900'. Photo taken at the Upper Reserve (now QEO).W H Robinson.organization, club/society, sport, sports team. all male.

Malone Collection. Greeting card. Small white card with gold, green & red scene with house & trees. Below is a gold pendant shape with a large red W and some gold dots in it. Below are some red roses and green leaves and stems. With kind thoughts is printedon the front. Card & insert held together with pink string. Given to Miss Malone.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting card

Black & White studio portrait head & shoulders matron, wearing lace cap, floral brooch. Printed on front. Charlemont Sydney and Melbourne. Also reverse The Royal Arcade Sydney,and at 114 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. 117 68 pencilled reverse, doubtful date.Charlemont & Co Sydney & Melbournephotograph, person, female

Black and white image, black border around photo. Portrait of young woman seated dressed in long dress, hat with ruched underneath, cameo brooch at neck of dress. On back of photo, Photographers Miniature and Portrait Painters, Bartlett Bros View Place Sandhurst.Bartlett Bros., Sandhurstcottage, miners, bartlett bros., bendigo, sandhurst, woman

Small head and shoulder portrait of a lady. She is wearing a high neck dress with a small white collar and a brooch at the neck. The dress has ruffles down each side front of the bodice. She has a dark ribbon round her neck and is wearing a locket.T. M. Cleaves, View Point, Eagle Hawkphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady t m cleaves

Three quarter length cabinet portrait of a lady standing beside a bush chair with her right arm resting on the chair. She is wearing a high neck dress and has a scarf around her neck with a brooch in it. Photo mounted on black card with gold printing.Yeoman & Co., 47 Chapel St. Prahanphotograph, portrait, female, cabinet portrait of a lady, yeoman & co.

Small portrait of a lady standing beside a small, high table with a book on it. She is wearing a long, high neck dress with a frill neckline and a brooch at her neck. The skirt is long and full. Her hands are resting on the book. The photographer's name and address is printed on the back.Chevalier, Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, chevalier

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 43 lower right. Mrs W.G. Bennett (Susan Bennett, née Williams) was Stella Surman's grandmother.Coloured sepia photograph of a young woman with long hair drawn back off face, wearing long sleeved long gown buttons down bodice front, bustle at back, white at neck and brooch, standing leaning with hands together on back of chaise lounge."Grandma Bennett W G Bennett's wife".susan bennett, susan williams, surman collection

This is a photograph taken from the painting by McCubbin of Lady Janet Clarke, a prominent Melbourne philanthropist who worked for social welfare issues and was a driving force in the early days of the Melbourne District Nursing Society. At the end of 1885 for her work with MDNS she was given a Testimonial Dinner where she was presented with a letter signed by 429 people expressing their thanks for her visits, kindness, sympathy and charity shown toward the sick poor. In 1887, at her home, she held the first function to raise money for the Society. Lady Janet Clarke was a generous and hospitable prominent socialite of Melbourne; a kind and sympathetic philanthropist who worked tirelessly for social welfare issues. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded on the 17th of February 1885 and on the 9th of April a Special General Meeting was held to elect the committee for the following twelve months. Lady Clarke was elected a Vice-president; a position she held until being appointed President, when Mrs. Simon resigned on the 7th of June 1887, a role Lady Clarke held until she became ill in 1908; except during her trips overseas, when the role was held by another until her return. Her management and organizational skills enabled MDNS to flourish in its earliest days. She was actively involved taking her turn on the Superintendent sub-committee where she accompanied a Trained nurse when she visited patients; checking that high quality nursing care was maintained, as well as observing the patient's social condition; even giving a personal donation to a special case in need. The patients of the Society were so grateful for her sympathy, kindness and love that when she and her husband, Sir William Clarke, were going overseas at the end of 1885, a Testimonial was given for her at Scots Church District-hall where 200 attended to show their appreciation of her work carried out with MDNS. She was presented with a Bible from them, and their letter signed by 429 working persons expressing their thanks. In a time of great financial need of the Society, Lady Clarke offered the ballroom at her home, 'Cliveden', for a monster Cake, Flower, and Dairy produce Fair which raised a substantial amount saving the Society from closure. She promoted the Society and led it in further fund-raising events, such as the annual Ball, and Fairs where she often manned cake stalls. Near Christmas each year she made a special appeal to the public for 'comfort and good cheer' which could be given to poor families visited by the Society. During the depression of 1890 she had thick soup prepared in the Cliveden kitchens and this was distributed, with bread, from her home, and from a school room, to hundreds of the poor. In 1892 Lady Clarke agreed to represent the Society during her visit to England. During her years of leadership MDNS expanded; Nurses uniforms were introduced; lectures - for example, on hygiene and on the prevention of sickness and the treatment of children, were given by doctors for the patients; further Trained nursing staff were employed; Midwifery was introduced to the poor, the Society extended beyond the city centre and bicycles were introduced for transport; a system for regular annual subscriptions was introduced and sufficient funds were raised for the Society to rent its own premises, with Lady Clarke paying for a subscription to Mullen's bookstore each year for the use of the Nurses in the Nurses Home. As well as her work for MDNS she held roles in many other organizations . She donated a substantial amount of money to build a Hostel for Women University Students attending Trinity College, later named the Janet Clarke Hall. Lady Janet Marion Clarke died at Cliveden, aged 57 years, on the 28th of April 1909; a lady held in high esteem and affection by all she knew.This is a black and white photograph of a painting of Lady Janet Clarke. She is looking forward and has a serious visage; she is wearing her long dark hair drawn up and back and in her left ear a small dropped ear ring can be seen. She is wearing a light coloured, long sleeved, floral frock with a material short cape section seen over the top of her left sleeve. Her left arm is crooked with her hand resting just under a flower brooch fastened in the centre of her frock. She has a choker around her neck with a brooch in the centre..Janet Lady Clarke, president 1889-1908.From the painting by McCubbin.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, lady janet clarke

Black & white wedding photograph. The wedding party consists of 4 males and 4 females. The men are wearing 3-piece suits. Three of them have flowers in their buttonholes and the 4th one is wearing a clergyman's collar. The bridegroom is sitting on a chair beside the bride who is wearing a long white dress with a long veil. She is holding a large bouquet. The bride and the lady standing on the other side of the groom are wearing a medallion and brooch. The lady to the right of the bride is wearing a plain, long white dress, a white hat, a cross and brooch and she is holding a large bouquet. The lady on the groom's left is wearing an embroidered dress, slightly shorter, a white hat and is holding a large bouquet. The 4th lady is wearing an embroidered dress, gloves, a wide brimmed, dark hat and a cross and brooch. She is sitting on a chair. Photo is mounted on brownish board. Stuck to the back of the board is a notice: Molony & Co., Photo Enlargers and Picture Framers, 44 Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St. Bendigophoto, group, wedding, foster & wilson collection, photograph

Black & White 16.5 cmx10.5cm photograph. Young woman head & neck, Bardwells Studio Royal Arcade Melbourne printed on front. Embroidered dress top with close fitting neck collar. Two brooches at neck. Vertical row of small buttons fastening dress top.Bardwells Studio, Royal Arcade Melbournephotograph, person, female

This photo was probably taken before her marriage to Arthur Redding Brent Born 1872 Died East Malvern 1956. Buried Brighton Cemetery.B/W photograph. Lady's hair is done up on top of her head. Right arm is resting on a pot with flowers at the bottom. Dress. High neckline with brooch at her throat. Buttons down front beading on shoulders and around hip. Left arm is holding a flower. portrait

Taffeta Silk dress worn by Miss Lydia Gaudion at her Marriage to Mr John Hunter, November 1881. This was the first Wedding in the new Methodist Church building.Taffeta silk, olive green with taupe contrast, wedding dress. Self-covered buttons down front. Layered pleated hemline, lace around the cuffs, and a bustle, and petticoat. Ruby and green stone brooch in shape of a flower, with a clear stone in the centre, worn at the neckline of the dress.wedding dresses, wedding clothing

Small, oval head and shoulder portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a high neck dress with buttons down the front. The dress has a high frilly collar with a brooch at the front. Photo mounted on cream card with rounded corners, a brown border and brown printing front and back.Albert Lomer, 775 George St., Sydneyphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a young woman, albert lomer

Annie Halfey (nee Marston) was the daughter of Carlington George E. Marston, a chemist of Smith Street, Collingwood. Marston had extensively speculated on land in Kew and in this way had made his money. Marston was the owner of 'Wimba' in Cotham Road, having purchased the house in 1879. Annie Marston married the eminent Victorian pioneer John Halfey, and together they made their home at Ordsall (later Southesk) in Cotham Road, Kew. She died in March 1909. (Rogers, 1973).Donated by Eileen Grigg, 2017Small, full-length portrait of Annie [Mrs. John] Halfey ( -1909) in an original gilded frame. Annie Halfey is depicted in a high necked black dress with a silver brooch at her throat. She stands in a room by an open window. The detailing of the face is highly rendered by the artist/s.annie halfey, john halfey, ordsall, marston