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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Maretimo, Portland, n.d
From the National Trust register: Statement of Significance Maretimo, a 22 room single storey Australian Colonial Georgian style mansion set on a prominent bluff overlooking Portland harbour, was erected c. 1854 for John Norman McLeod. The design of Maretimo, which is constructed of basalt ashlar with fine-axed parapet entablature, delicate open timber work verandah and Regency interior, has been tenuously attributed to Adelaide architect James Barrow. Maretimo is rivalled only by the stylistically similar Henty residence, Burwsood of 1853 by James Barrow, as perhaps the finest Australian Colonial Georgian style residence erected within the first twenty years of settlement in Victoria. The residence, which was occupied for twenty years by distinguished English-born gentleman parliamentarian, pastoralist and former Van Deimen's Land settler, J H McLeod, is now notable for the disciplined facade and elegantly crafted interiors. Maretimo has been meticulously maintained and is presented in near perfect original condition. The interiors have been sensitively enhanced and redecorated.Linen souvenir tea towel 'Maretimo'. Green and black on cream. 'MARETIMO' at top, front view of Maretimo beneath, then map of locaion, then view from air. 'HISTORIC HOME PORTLAND, VICTORIA' beneath 'Pure Linen', bottom right.historic building, historic homestead, maretimo, henty, souvenir -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Tea Towel Portland, Maretimo, 1977
Pure linen printed souvenir tea towel (black and green on ecru); Showing two views of Maretimo (Portland) and a map of its location in relatio to Portland Bay. Care label states designed in Australia, made in Hong Kong. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tea Towel, Nu-color-Vue, "Melbourne's old tramways", c1995
Tea Towel - linen - white background, printed in colour featuring three different trams: Restaurant tram W class tram - green and yellow City Circle tram with the location Melbourne at the base of the item. Made by Nucolorvue c1995.trams, tramways, tea towel, w class, city circle -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Strainer, Tea, 1920 (estimated); Approx. 1920
A tea strainer is a type of strainer that is placed over or in a teacup to catch tea leaves. When tea is brewed in the traditional manner in a teapot, the tea leaves are not contained in teabags, but rather are freely suspended in the water. As the leaves themselves may be distasteful, it is usual to filter them out with a tea strainer. Strainers usually fit into the top of the cup to catch the leaves as the tea is poured. Some deeper tea strainers can also be used to brew single cups of tea, much as teabags or brewing baskets are used - the strainer full of leaves is set in a cup to brew the tea, and then removed, along with the spent tea leaves, when the tea is ready to drink. By using a tea strainer in this way, the same leaves can be used to brew multiple cups. Tea strainer use declined in the 20th century with mass production of the tea bag, but is still preferred among connoisseurs who claim that keeping the leaves packed in a bag, rather than freely circulating, inhibits diffusion. Many assert that inferior ingredients, namely dust quality tea, are often used in tea bags. Tea strainers are usually either sterling silver, stainless steel, or china. Strainers often come in a set, with the strainer part and a small saucer for it to sit in between cups. Tea strainers in themselves have often been turned into artistic masterpieces of the silver- and goldsmith's craft, as well as rarer specimens of fine porcelain. Brewing baskets (or infusing baskets) resemble tea strainers, but are more typically put in the top of a teapot to contain the tea leaves during brewing. There is no definitive boundary between a brewing basket and a tea strainer, and the same tool might be used for both purposes. Tea strainers are also used by patients trying to pass a kidney stone. The patient urinates through the strainer, thereby ensuring that, if a stone is passed, it will be caught for evaluation and diagnosis. Source: www.wikipedia.net This item has historical significance in the evolution of Tea drinking.The Strainer being needed if a cup of tea was to be poured without tea leaves being present in the tea liquid.As Tea bags have been introduced into everyday life tea strainers are an item of the past. This particular tea strainer was an item for everyday useage.White enamel tea strainer, round in shape with flange edges, 7 small circle areas of perforations in the concave area of the utensil, a small perforated handle (same material) at one outer area of the item.domestic, kitchen, food, preparation, white, enamel, tea, strainer, beverage, perforated, utensil, round, flanges, leaves -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Toy Tea Set
Porcelain tea set consisting of two plates, two cups, milk jug, sugar bowl with lid and teapot with lid Presented in a cardboard box with red lidon pieces: made in japan on box: 9 piece porcelain toy tea set made in japan / handwritten on box: Barbara May Sutton toys, children, presents, tea set -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bunnies for dinner, 1925-1926
405-04: Sepia photograph of 4 ladies and a girl in front of the Tea House at Shelly Beach. 405-04a: Sepia photograph of 6 adults and 3 children sitting in front of a thatched roof hut. One woman is holding several rabbits.Tea House Shelly Beach On back of photo. Bunnies for dinner. Shell House Shelly Beachphotographs, tea house behind shelly beach, social life and customs -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Dinner Service
The tea set was a wedding gift by Miss Win Lord (Mrs. Nevin all dated 1934)Dinner and tea service - Royal Doulton Claremont. White, black and yellow pattern with gold trim on edge. Comprising 9 pieces - China tea set cups, saucers, plates and basin. Plus 8 piece porcelain dinner set - Soup bowls, dinner plates, and pudding plates.dinner plates, plates, china, dishes -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Tea set, 1932
Presented to Olive Cassell in 1932 on the occasion of her marriage to Clive Jarvis, by her brother Leonard, son of local butcher Milton Cassell. The tea set was bought at O.Gilpins store in Korumburra . It was donated by Leonard Cassell on 22nd September 2011. White chin tea set with a black printed transfer of Korumburra Public Park as the decoration on each item. 9090.1 - 9090.4 Four tea cups 9090.5 Saucer 9090.6 - 9090.11 Six side platesOn bottom of each SHEFFIELD MADE IN ENGLAND -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Portland Victoria, n.d
Souvenir tea towel, cotton, white on back, front multi-coloured, dark blue border. Images of whales, chart showing sizes of whales relative to one another. Black print 'Greetings from PORTLAND Victoria', in orange 'WHALES' -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a woman pouring tea
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows Pat Baird (a FOCIS volunteer) pouring tea in the kitchen of Amess HousePhotograph of a woman in period dress standing pretending to pour tea in the Amess House kitchencatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, amess house, pat baird, focis -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, VICTA STUDIO CLUNES
PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN FRONT OF SHINGLE ROOF HUT, DURING SMOKO BREAK. MEMBERS SEATED ON USED WOODEN BOXES AROUND SET TABLE - BEER BOTTLE, WINE CARAFE, TEA AND COFFEE. EMPTY WOODEN BOXES AND CHINESE CARRYING BASKET.POST CARD PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES GUN CLUB - TEA BREAK AT CLUB HOUSE.VICTA STUDIO CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, gun club -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Tea Towel - Humpback Whales Portland, Victoria, n.d
Souvenir cotton tea towel. Blues, aqua, sea-green, white. Top section shows humpback whale breaching; bottom shows whale flukes. 'AUSTRALIAN HUMPBACK WHALES' in white, top border. 'Greetings from PORTLAND Victoria' in black. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Souvenir - Falls Creek Picture Tumbler
A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to use as keepsakes or mementos of Falls Creek. They include caps, keyrings, booklets, other clothing, tea towels, coasters and mugs. This item is representative of that range.This item is significant because it represents the wide range of memorabilia available in Falls Creek.A plastic souvenir tumbler with an image of Falls Creek Village. An "AUstralian made" sticker is attachedsouvenir, tumbler, powerhouse, snow crystal appartments -
Mont De Lancey
Dress, 1890
A tea gown or tea-gown is a woman's dress for informal entertaining at home. These dresses, which became popular around the mid-19th century, are characterized by unstructured lines and light fabrics. Belonged to Louisa Hoadley, (Mrs. Thomas Carlyle Adamson) - daughter of Abel Hoadley. Black two piece satin ensemble - Tea gown. Long skirt with short fitted style jacket, with black lace trim on skirt and bodice.tea gowns, dresses -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tea cosy, c. early 20th century
This crochet tea cosy was made by Marjorie McKeown who was member of the early pioneering families of the Orbost district. She was an expert needlewoman.An example of Australiana in design.A hand crocheted white / echru coloured tea cosy with an Australiana design which incorporates two kangaroos and a bush setting on the front and back. The cosy is lined with yellow satin and a deep yellow ribbon is threaded through the sides to hold the tea cosy together. The ribbon ties into a bow at the top of the cosy.tea-cosy womens-arts-crafts crochet australiana-design -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CLOTHING COUPON RECEIPT, Commonwealth Govt of Australia, 17.3.1948
Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer cat No 4316.4 for service details.Rationing Commission Clothing coupon permit, paper No 400295 black print, hand entries in dark blue pen, items receipted for 2 x double sheets, 2 x tea towels for the sum of Thirty two (Schillings?) Signed by issuing Officer."Mrs M. C. Craig 148 Banksia Rd Bankstown", expiry "17.5.48", issued "17.3.48"accessory, coupons, clothing, rations, -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, A Mural West of Tobruk, 1941
A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a tea pot saying '9,256 miles to Griffiths Bros Tea Headquarters, Melbourne'. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. He thought Melbourne Legacy might be able to use them to generate money by selling them for advertising or publicity. He said they were enlargements of snapshots he had found in his old army trunk. The text says '9,256 miles to Griffiths Bros Tea Headquarters, Melbourne'. Legatee Wilson's letter says the murals were: 'painted on three walls of a white concrete Italian block house (Police Check post I think), some 18/20 miles west of Tobruk, between Tobruk and Derna, and near a captured Italian airfield, somewhere about February 1941. Obviously they were painted by a Victorian Sapper. They were very well done, by a competent Sign-writer/artist, in correct and excellent colours (captured Itie paint no doubt - there was plenty in their Naval Stores at Tobruk).' (NB Itie was slang for Italian) From the AWM website the signs were painted by South Australian painter, SZ538 Sapper Leslie John “Doc” Dawes, 2/3rd Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. There are several photos on the AWM site including the building the three murals were on.Photos taken by a Legatee when on active service in Libya in World War 2. They were donated to Legacy when it was thought they could be used for fundraising, which shows that Legatees were conscious of that Legacy needs to generate funds to continue its work.Black and white enlargement of a photo taken in Libya of a Griffiths Tea mural.tobruk, tea, murals, world war two -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows Club at Legacy House, 1980s
A group of ladies with cups of tea at Legacy House. The lady second from corner is Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.Black and white photo of a group of widows at Legacy House with cups of tea and food.Handwritten on back in blue pen 'Legacy House'.widows, widows clubs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Pulpit notice, 1888
Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD].Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD]. Public tea meeting Monday May 7th, incl. tram timetable.Wesleyan Church Mitcham: [notice of opening] Sunday May 6 [1888 AD]. methodist church mitcham, opening -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows Club, 1991
A close up photo of a lady drinking a cup of tea. The photo featured in the March 1992 edition of the Widows' Newsletter which names her as Sue Sargent - Volunteer Helper. The date is assumed as 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651 and 00661 - 00666.Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield).Black and white photo of a Legacy widow with a cup of tea and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030C-24. Pg 3 C in pencilwidows, widows club -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, Tea Pot, Between 1885 and 1905 after which the backstamp changed to G & S LTD
Earthenware is lightly fired, readily absorbs water if not glazed, and does not allow light to pass through it. Coarse earthenware is made from clay and grog (ground up fired pot). There are two main types of glazed earthenware: One is covered with a transparent lead glaze; when the earthenware body to which this glaze is applied has a cream colour, the product is called creamware. The second type, covered with an opaque white .in glaze, is variously called tin-enamelled, or tin-glazed, earthenware, majolica, faience, or delft. G&S marking could be Grove & Stark, Longton, England (1871-1884). In the 19th century, J. & G. Meakin ,1851 based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, was known for the vast quantities of cheap ironstone china it produced for the domestic English market and for export to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. Grove & Stark were taken over by Meakin early 20thC The Mark could also be Gibson & Sons (Ltd), were notably manufacturers of earthenware Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent. Founded around 1885 and traded until the mid 1970's. They were previously Gibson, Sudlow & Co. Manufactured between 1885 to 1905. Small earthen-ware, black-glazed tea-pot. 8 sided. The body of the tea-pot is decorated with hand-painted gold flowers and raised cream flowers. The lid is also hand -painted with green leaves and flowers. This floral pattern is named "Garland" The lid is not of the same pattern as the base. The spout was broken when brush tailed possum entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014. Can be repairedOn the base of the tea-pot. Makers Mark is G & S. "Garland". (Pattern), Rg. No. 175153. Also 'Made in England'. Under glaze there is the word: England.crockery, earthenwarre, gibson & son ltd, grove & stark ltd, pioneers, early settlers, bentleigh, market gardeners, moorabbin, cheltenham, pottery, stoke- on - trent, england, longton, burslem, wedgwood -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Marion Tilley in 'The Cingalee', 1953
The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. A partial record of performances by the company includes: 1952 Florodora, 1953 The Cingalee - San Toy or The Emperor's Own, 1954 While the Sun Shines - A Country Girl - Our Miss Gibbs, 1955 The Toreador - The Arcadians, 1956 The Maid of the Mountains - Whiteoaks - Goodnight Vienna!, 1957 A Country Girl. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.A black and white photo of Marion Tilley in The Cingalee in 1953. She is dressed as a tea picker. Marion Tilley was wardrobe mistress of the Kew Light Opera Company in many later productions, however in the Cingalee, the wardrobe mistress was Ada Colton. "Marion Tilley", written in red and black ink on the base of the photo. Her role as a 'tea picker' is written in the scrapbook under the photo.marion tilley, kew light opera company, kew recreation hall -- wellington street -- kew (vic.), performing arts -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TOWEL, 1969
Part of kit issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Green towel, brushed cotton, Army issue."7210 - 66 - 019 - 8149" "Palm Beach SA 1969"manchester, linen, towel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Tea Towels
Depicting NZ Naval vessels (two towels)miscellaneous, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Tea pot Cover
Tea pot would have had a thick tea cosy and this piece over the top as decoration.White tea pot cover - semi-circle in shape. hand made tatting and drawthread edging. Three cut out embroidery patterns with leaves embroidered around them on one side and one example of the sam pattern enlarged on the other side.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Haeusler Collection Tea Measure, Stokes & Sons
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This object is a scoop for measuring tea leaves, also known as a tea caddy spoon. It was manufactured in Melbourne, Australia by Stokes & Sons. Stokes & Sons was established in 1856 by Thomas William Stokes, a die-sinker from Birmingham, England. It was likely manufactured in the early twentieth-century. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history.A small metal tea caddy, or tea measure, with an engraved clock face on the scoop showing the time as 4 o'clock. On the reverse of the scoop a makers mark lists place of manufacture as Australia, and lists a registration number. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA REG NO 15733"tea, teaware, tea caddy, kitchenware, social history -
National Wool Museum
Canister
Rice canister, part of a set of 3 kitchen canisters. From "Waverly" at Rainbow, owned by the Strauss familyTEAsheep stations - history, waverly, rainbow -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Tin, tea
Cylindrical metal container with pull off lid. Coloured blue, black, gold silver and white, with grey coloured textTea -
Cheese World Museum
Tin, tea
This tea tin is part of the Uebergang Collection. The collection is the property of the 'Ray & Joyce Uebergang Foundation' and was held in store for several years before being transferred to the care of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Ltd's Cheese World Museum. The Uebergang family came from Silesia in 1848 and were early settlers in the Allansford area. The Uebergangs purchased Tooram Park in 1912 and lived there until it was sold following the death of the last member of the family in 1994. The family often re-used, recycled and repaired items. The tea tin is an example of re-use. Moran & Cato was Dark blue cylindrical tin with push-on lid decorated with a bronze ring around the top and bottom for retail tea sales. The tin was sold by retail firm Moran & Cato and is decorated with their name in large white lettering on the front, and the address in scrolls at the bottom. The firm's logo/trade mark is featured in a circle at the top with a flower design each side. The logo/trade mark has the letters M & C intertwined and the company motto in a scroll below. The tin was designed to be used for storage once empty and is marked on the back with the word 'Cakes' in a cream scroll across the centre. The top half of this side is light blue and the bottom half dark blue.Trade mark: We Keep Troth Moran & Cato's Pure Tea/Branches in all suburbs of Melbourne and throughout Victoria, Hobart (Tas). At base: Moran & Cato Pty Ltd/277 Brunswick St/Fitzroy. Distributors for NSW. Moran & Cato Ltd Sydney. Reverse: Cakes On bottom: A24uebergang, tins, tea, moran & cato, recycling -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1929 - 34
The Knight's Tea-Rooms, which were known as "Coonarah". See "Victoria's Wonderland" p. 103-104 for further information.Photo shows a house with a smaller building to the right (Knight's tea-rooms at the Wannon).There is a car parked in front of the house and an unsealed road runs through the foreground.buildings, tea rooms