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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Gaspars Modern Print, M.Hemmons, Dentist, Early 20th century
This is a label from the business of Melsom Hemmons, a Warrnambool dentist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He had a practice at first in the chemist’s shop of Richard F. Kennedy in Timor Street and was later in Kepler Street.This label is of interest as a memento of a prominent dentist with a business in Warrnambool a hundred years ago. This is a small white card with a black border, black and red printing and some decorative patterns.M. Hemmons Dental Surgeon, W’bool Antiseptic Mouth Wash for Cleansing and Hardening the Gums melsom hemmons, warrnambool dentist, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Rain bonnet, 1960c
Portable rain bonnet could be carried in handbag in case of rain. Clear plastic bonnet in black plastic pouch.Clear plastic rain bonnet in decorative press-stud plastic gilt and black caseIllegible price ticket on backrain bonnet -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Exercise Book, 1890
Exercise book of William Shillinglaw. Filled with writing exercises and some math problems and map drawings. May have been used as a homework book. All pages headed with day and date. William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. He left the school in 1890 when 12 years of age. Dates obtained from EPS school attendance rolls. Exercise book last entry is dated June 16th, 1891. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by William Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was one of 8 siblings to attend Eltham Primary School. This workbook is a rare local example of the practical classroom education process in the late 1880s and early 1890s.Hardcover with marbled decorative cover with hand made name plate pasted on; 58 pagesCover: ? Shillinglaw Eltham June 17 1891shillinglaw family collection, william shillinglaw, eltham primary school, exercise book -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 1870 -1910 circa
Sepia photograph of child (aged 2 years approx.) mounted on decorative cream cardNone on photograph, manufacturers details: -Talma Paris Panel 119 Swanston Street Melbournethompson collection, nightingale -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Buckle
Buckle, metal, gold plated decorative in shape of leaf with a green gem enclosed in centreflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pin
Pin long with decorative head that is bead-like. Bead head is black, shiny and synthetic.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pin
Pin long with black and shiny decorative head. Head is disc shaped with flower decoration.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Theo Jarrett at a celebration in Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Max/ Farrell/ and Associates, Pty. Ltd./ TO RE_ORDER QUOTE 69/1659 (blue ink stamp and pencil, centre) Portland (pencil, upper right corner)port of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Theo Jarrett, Chairman, Portland Harbour Trust, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Theo Jarrett/ Chairman/ PHT (blue pen, centre)port of portland archives, theo jarrett -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Map - Map, Vietnam
Colour map of vietnam and neighbouring countries with a decorative border of cultural aspects in a gilt framedonated by the Pham Family to National Vietnam Veterans Museum 9.03.2007map, vietnam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - PAIR OF INFANT'S SOCKS
Off white knitted infant's socks. Decorative ribbed pattern on main body of socks.costume, children's, pair of infant's socks -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, E. Phillips FOX, From Charterisville, c. 1900
Born: Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia 1865; Died: 1915ImpressionismLedger Gift, 1993Rural landscape with fence and buildings in the distance. Gold gesso on decorative wood moulding frame.Recto: Signed "E. Phillips Fox" in black paint l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledlandscape, buildings, rural, hills, fence, australian art -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, William OWEN, Naval battle, English v. Dutch, Not dated
Born Ludlow, Shropshire, England 1769; Died: London, England 1825 RomanticismGift of Wooleen Pty. Ltd., 1980Six battleships on water in smoky atmosphere. Gold gesso wood moulding with decorative corners.Recto: Not signed, not dated, not titledpainting, seascape, sea, ships, boats, sails, naval -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Domestic object - Cutlery
Attributed to have been used in the Melbourne office in John Flynn's early days.G080.1 Silver teaspoon with engraving on the handle. G080.2 Silver fruit fork with a decorative handle. .G080.1 "AIM"australian inland mission -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, c1920
Embroided Cotton Tea Cosy. Half round circle of embriodered flowers. Decorative Hemstitching.stawell clothing material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Herman Schneider
Herman Schneider brother of Peter Schneider who ran the Boarding & Dining Rooms at the corner of Victoria & St. George St. Stawell. c 1901Photo of Herman Schneider standing with his right hand on a book beside a decorative desk. stawell portrait -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Dagger, Comb
Tortoiseshell hair comb used for decorating hair. Decorative top with 6 long prongs.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 1988
Rectangular wooden plaque with removed corners, gold text and a decorative border. Text reads:OPENED ON 2nd AUGUST 1988 A JOINT VENTURE BY PAST STUDENTS & TEACHERS W.H.S. PARENTS CLUB -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Cotton Pinafore, 1950s
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. Large white cotton apron. Halter neck. Added scalloped border and decorative pockets.clothing - women's, aprons, porective wear, fashion & design collection - kew historical society -
Montsalvat
Rubber Mould, Untitled (Diana and the Hounds)
Rectangular rubber mould containing a circular design depicting Diana and the Hounds and a decorative stemNonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, diana and the hounds, stem, decorative design -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Perfume Bottles
3 small clear cut glass perfume bottles with decorative ground glass stoppers.perfume bottles, cosmetic containers, bottles -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Tea trolley
Wooden tea trolley (auto trolley) with two shelves and a decorative handle at one end.tea trolley, auto trolley -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Menu, "Dinner Christmas Day December 25, 1940 "
Used in the Mt Buffalo Chalet dining room in 1940.Printed cardboard menu. Front cover has a decorative edge of holy in green and red."Dinner / Christmas Day / December 25, 1940 / MENU / The Chalet / Mt Buffalo / National Park / Victoria / Australia" -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Functional object - Serving Tray, 1970
Presented to the CO and Ranks of 1RVR at the Grant of the Freedom of the City of Essendon 10 May 19705/6RVR is descended from 1RVRSilver serving tray with grape vine decorative borders and handles. The serving surface is engraved."Presented by His Worship the Mayor CR.N.M. CLARKE To The Commanding Officer and All Ranks of the First Battalion the Royal Victoria Regiment on the occasion of The Grant of the Freedom of the City of Essendon to the Regiment on the 10th May 1970"1rvr, essendon, wark vc club -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Culotta, Nino [John O'Grady] et al, Cop this lot, 1960
220 p. : ill. Illustrated by 'WEP'. Decorative cover and endpapers depicting multicultural themes.fictionfiction -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Awarded at Geelong 1950 Discipline Contest SecondPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionSilver cup with decorative handles mounted on Bakelite base. Base has some decoration. GEELONG DEMONSTRATION 1950 DISCIPLINE CONTEST Class 'E' Pres. by COUNTRY FIRE AUTHORITY Secondkyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, trophy, fire brigade demonstrations, fire brigade discipline contest, geelong -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Unknown - Iron architectural object
Decorative architectural feature with a semi-circular shape. Yellow oxidisation is viable across the surface historic building, former royal mint -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Roe, Rev. E. P, An original Belle, [n.d.] [First published in USA in 1885]
Novel set against the background of the American Civil War.384 p. : decorative front cover, embossed with gold and silver, images of flowers and leaves.fictionNovel set against the background of the American Civil War.mrs mary ann goodfellow [linton librarian], fiction, american civil war -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Shoes, "The Clinker" & manufacter's emblem on soles of both shoes, Black Leather Shoes
Found in cellar of building formerly Barrs drapery.Pair of black leather ladies' shoes, with heel and decorative buckle. Manufacturer's mark on sole.shoes -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Church history, Bond, John, Golden candlesticks, 1873
A history of various Methodist congregations throughout England.134 p. : small volume, decorative dark green cover embossed with black and gold.non-fictionA history of various Methodist congregations throughout England.methodist church, john bond