Tea was one of the first goods to be packaged in metal containers. Early import/export companies shipped it in metal-lined wooden crates. Pewter (widely used in England) was used one of the earliest metals used to fashion oriental style tea containers. Tin plated iron was made into tea canisters as early as 1790, often hand painted with places of the tea's origin. This tin has been adapted for use as a money box.In the mid-nineteenth century custom branded tins developed as a tasteful form of advertising. They were often cheap and decorative and found their way into households as gifts, often being kept as ornaments and storage boxes.They have survived well in many homes. A cylindrical metal Lipton's tin. The lid has a slot cut into it. The front panel has "LIPTON'S" above a red drawing of a tea factory and plantation with" TEA" below it. The print is white. There are panels framed in bamboo around the tin."Lipton tea, coffee and cocoa planter: Tea merchant by special appointment to his majesty King George V"tea-caddy lipton's container

Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Show in 1959 and was awarded for being the Champion Merino Wool Fleece.Red, white and blue wool ribbon with yellow tassels on short ends. Yellow stitched/stamped text. Text divided into three lines, one on each coloured panel. Colour panels stitched together with white stitching.charles wilson peel, geelong agricultural & pastoral show, merino, wool, fleece, callenondah, gnawarre, champion, ewe

Iron-framed Thurmer upright piano with dark wooden panels. Two marks where candlesticks or other objects may have been attached can be seen on the front panel. Decorative carving on sides. 2 pedals.Thurmer; Sole Agents Allan & co. Pty Ltd Melbourne, on front. Paper sticker inside top lid - 'Ferd. Thurmer'.musical instruments, keyboard, thurmer, piano, augusta borrack (ziebell), leo borrack, allan & co.

.1 Black and white photograph of control panel, for 1041 at Preston Workshops .2 Black and White photographs (2 copies) of cab showing control panel installed plus seat and foot controls Printed on Kodak Paper.MMTB stamp on rear of all copy 1 od .2 has A "ASEA PAGE 3" and printing dimensionstrams, tramways, preston workshops, prototype tramcar, tram 1041

Air to ground container WWI.Pouch, khaki, containing a lead weight inside. Two brass press studs, strong cotton bunting material plain dyed with white stitching. Attached are two long ribbons composed of three segments coloured green then white & red. Pouch: “HCR LO 1918, a broad arrow with No. 422” Handwritten on one of the white panels: “No. 7”containers-military, metalcraft- brassware, military equipment

Harry Hale 1861-1937, a silk spinner, builder, migrated from England c1890 and built his house using 2nd hand material from the old Mentone Baths, old Co-op Stores, and some windows from the old St Matthew's Church Cheltenham .Harry with wife Frances raised 9 children. Following an accident Harry lost his leg and dissatisfied with the artificial limb he found a 'peg- leg ' more comfortable. Harry built many houses in Cheltenham unhindered by his 'peg-leg' . Harry also worked as an Insurance Agent. \ The house was demolished 1962. ( T. Sheehy, Moorabbin News 1962 H. Stanley )Harry Hale was a typical resourceful early settler who courageously worked with disability as he established his family in Cheltenham c1900a) Black & White photograph of the Harry Hale's House c 1930 North Cheltenham b) Sepia photograph c1906 of Harry Hale 1861 - 1937, Builder, Insurance Agent Cheltenham a) Handwritten information b) Mount ; TALMA, PARIS PANEL , 119 Swanston Street Melbourne and at Sydney hale harry, st matthews church of england cheltenham, talma photographers melbourne, photography, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

Portland City CouncilRetouched black and white portrait of a bearded man in three-quarter view. He is wearing a suit and bow tie, and his hair has a central part. Photograph is framed in an oval burgundy mount with a wooden gold gilt frameFront: F. Schofield Esq., 1881 (engraved on brass panel, lower centre) Back: (no inscriptions)civic photography, civic, councillor

Clothing. Three quarter length sleeves, finished on the outside with a peak, outlined with tiny pink, glass beads-13 cm long. The inner side of the sleeve has three rows of gathering 13 cm long. A peaked collar at the front neckline is also edged with tiny pink glass beads, and tapers in shape at the back opening. This opening is 56 cm long and fastens with 1.2 cm covered buttons and loops, (31 buttons in total). The back centre panel is peaked at the lower edge. Side panels are ggathered at the side seam, and also as they join the front and back centre panels. Circular skirt. A beaded floral motif is stitched to the centre front panel, midway between neck edge and waist. Centre panels extend below the waist at both front and back. An underarm ''protector panel'' under the left armhole with printed motif. Tiny glass beads, beaded flower panels. On underarm protection panel a circular shaped printed label reads: PERFECT FITTING GUARANTEED HYGENIC, REGD. ''ADMYRA''. MADE IN ENGLAND, RUBBER LINED 1585 3- DRESS SHIELDS COTTON AND RUBBER.costume, female, ladies cream synthetic fabric dress

CENTRAL white silk square surrounding a small panel of embroidery featuring flags of various nations in the shape of 1918. Cotton lace inserts between 4 silk panels embroidered with pale pink & white flowers & trailing green foliage. Pale pink ribbon bows at each corner < the whole silk panel edged with wide, scalloped edge lace with mitered corners.1918 Souvenir de Francemilitary history-souvenirs, flags - national, manchester - fabric

The lectern was gifted by Mary Georgina Howard Northcote in December 1907 for the Siddeley Street mission (see Annual Report 1907: list of gifts for the new institute page 8). It was moved to the St Peter Chapel, Flinders Street, and has been in use ever since. Mary nee Reynell in Cheltenham, England, was the wife of Edward Northcote, ex master mariner and general manager of the Adelaide Steamship Company between 1899 and 1926, before his death on 4 November 1926. Edward Northcote was the cousin of Henry Stafford Northcote, Governor General of Australia (1904-1908). Lord Northcote laid the stone of the Siddeley Street Seamen's Institute on Tuesday 5 February 1907. Mary died in December 1932, in her will she made a donation of £25 to the Mission. As it was moved to the St Peter chapel when the Flinders Street Mission opened, it was added to the 1917 list of gifts.The Mission to Seafarers Victoria has been in operation for over 150 years in Victoria although experiencing many name and location changes. Support and patronage by Governors general and State governors was key to official recognition of the work of the Mission.The current site at 717 Flinders Street is the most enduring and many artefacts from previous locations have been relocated to this site. This lectern underscores the relationship between the Mission and notable Victorians.The head of the lectern is supported by three wooden cross sections each engraved with a criss-crossing leaf pattern. The legs of lectern have a similarly carved decorative panel forming an arched shape. Each corner of the panel has gum leafs and nuts carved into it. The foot of the lectern is less ornate although there are three decorated wooden panels mimicking those supporting the head.Brass plaque on lectern: FOR THE GLORY OF GOD/THIS LECTERN/WAS PRESENTED BY/MARY HOWARD NORTHCOTE/DECEMBER 1907religion, lectern, australia-wharf, mary georgina howard northcote nee reynell, edward northcote (1854-1926), adelaide steamship company, henry stafford northcote (1846-1911) g.c.m.g, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, flinders street, yarra river, siddeley street, heritage listed, gifts-1917

Clothing. White nylon women's panties with gussett and straight legs, Centre and back of legs trimmed with 2.3 cm lace. Centre front full length panel (20cm wide) with two full length side panels. Lower section of side panels have 14 cm frilled inserts of pleated nylon fabric, with lace trim at top. Elasticized waistband.costume, female underwear, woman's white nylon panties

This item was donated to the museum by Joseph Dallimore. Dallimore was brought up at Lake Gillear, and as a young man he left Australia to travel overseas both to help his parent's business in the wool trade and for pleasure. He wrote many letters to his parents keeping them updated with the prices he received from selling wool and on his travels. Later in life Dallimore enlisted in the Australian Army and went on to have a distinguished career during the Boer War. He would have collected this piano whilst on service in South Africa.South African thumb piano from the Zulu culture. It is a wooden panel board with 15 iron finger keys in it. They are stuck onto the wood at one end with some sort of glue and also held in place by an iron rod passing over the top of them. At the bottom of the board is a metal panel and attached to that is a small circular cymbal. There is a string tying the metal panel to the wooden board.There are no original markings on this although the original museum label is still stuck to the bottom which says, ' Native piano ( Mashona)' on it in script.south africa, joseph dallimore. war, boer war, zulu, finger piano, music

Page featuring print (reproduction) with two panels: upper panel depicts musicians and men with sporting equipment; lower panel depicts women in Elizabethan costume. Title caption states: 'EUROPA XVI-XVII TH CENT'Y...EUROPA XVIE-XVIIE SIECLE...EUROPA XVI-XVII'TES JAH RT'. UV glass. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Wood, Metaltennis

This was the official state flag of Italy used by Italian armed forces during WWII. The tri-colour flag with the emblem of the former Royal House of Savoy was the first national flag and lasted for 85 years until the birth of the Italian Republic in 1946. Soldiers' inscriptions on the flag suggest that it was capture from Italian troops during the Battle of El Alamein on 9 July 1942. The service numbers tell us that these soldiers served with the 2/24th Battalion which was raised Wangaratta. Walter Edward PARKER VX34529 Lancelot HALL VX32047 DOB 25/10/1904 Mildura Greville Egerton DENNYS Capt. NX4731 DOB 4/3/1917 DOD 4/10/1969 Enlisted 27/10/1939 George Charles GREEN VX21968This was the official state flag of Italy used by Italian armed forces during WWII. The tri-colour flag with the emblem of the former Royal House of Savoy was the first national flag and lasted for 85 years until the birth of the Italian Republic in 1946. Soldiers' inscriptions on the flag suggest that it was capture from Italian troops during the Battle of El Alamein on 9 July 1942. The service numbers tell us that these soldiers served in the 2/24th Battalion which was raised in Wangaratta. Recognising the cultural and historical significance of the flag to both Italy and Australia, the Wangaratta RSL received a grant to have the flag professionally restored and framed in 2017.Large Italian flag with green, white and red vertical panels of equal size defaced with the Savoyan coat of arms, a red shield with white cross bordered with blue. Three two-piece hoist ties on the green side. Panels are sewn together from separate pieces of fabric. The shield appears to have been printed directly onto the white panel. The edges are hemmed.There are several handwritten inscriptions on the coat of arms in red and blue/black ink detailing the name and service numbers of different soldiers. (Not all of the writing is legible). Legible texts reads: "VX32047 / L HALL / ALAMEINE / 9.7.42" "VX21968 / G Green" "VX?45?? / W PARKER / ALAMEIN" - "NX4731 Greville Denys"italian flag, italy, el alamein, battle of el alamein, 2/24th battalion, wangaratta, ww2

The internal decorative scheme of Villa Alba is significant as a fine example of the work of the leading Melbourne decorators, the Paterson Brothers. It is one of their first interiors to depart totally from the use of pre-prepared wallpapers of repetitive designs and it is a rare and comprehensive extant example of their domestic work. The decorative schemes in the ground floor hall, the dining room, the drawing, the vestibule, the stair hall, the upper hall, bedroom 1 and the boudoir are also individually of significance as outstanding examples of Victorian decoration. The frieze in the Dining Room of Villa Alba was painted by Hugh Paterson in 1883-1884, and depicts scenes from Walter Scott's novels 'Rob Roy' and 'The Heart of Midlothian.'High quality photographic record of 'The Heart of Midlothian' section of the frieze with annotations by Robyn Riddett. Photographs were taken by Trevor Mein.Panels 11 to 17 of scenes from Sir Walter Scott's novel 'The Heart of Midlothian'. Positioned below the architrave, each panel or lunette is separated by tromp loeil columns. The Heart of Midlothian section of the frieze is located on the east wall, continuing clockwise from above the door. [The panels on the north, west and east walls depict scenes from Scott's 'Rob Roy'.][The captions on each image were created by Robyn Riddett using the text of each novel as a reference]villa alba museum, domestic interiors -- 1880s, hugh paterson, the paterson brothers, walter scott, the heart of midlothian

This lockable wooden inlaid box is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Hilda Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A lockable rectangular handmade lidded wooden box with inlaid patterned wood panels on each side and the lid. It has red velvet lining inside the lid and inner base. There is a lift our red velvet lined wooden tray. The lid is attached with brass hinges. Keys for the inlaid cabinet in the same room are stored in the tray in this box.L W is written in grey pencil on the base of the box.boxes, objects, containers, storage boxes

Hexagonal clear amber glass bottle, 1/2 full of viscous liquid, a cork stopper floating in the liquid, with metal screw top. Three plain sides, two sides with stippled 'x' patterns either side of panel with embossed text. Paper label printed with dark blue text and red highlights. Embossed text on side of bottle 'NOT TO BE TAKEN'. Near base of widest plain panel '1'. Embossed on base AGM monogram over 'F1071M' over upside down '722'. Printed label 'Tromax CAMPHORATED OIL FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. CAUTION ! Use strictly in accordance with the directions. Adults : Rub briskly on part affected. Infants : Use gentle massage. 2 ozs. net. Tromax Logo in red and blue. SIGMA CO. LTD MELBOURNE'.camphorated oil, pharmaceutical, topical medication

Fold out pamphlet with 3 panels of Lake Wendouree Tourist Park (off Gillies St. North). On one panel, 1/3rd size is tram 671, City of Ballarat. Printed in full colour with other Ballarat attractions.btm, city of ballarat, tourism, lake wendouree tourist park

Research suggests that this dress dates from the early 1920's when elastic was first used in clothing.Deep cream cotton muslin ladies tea dress. High waisted, square neckline, elbow length sleeves edged in cotton lace. Skirt has four panels of fabric - two side panels extending around front and back, and centre panels at front and back. French seams - some stitched in pink thread - machine stitched. Centre panels have two rectangular inserts of cotton lace. Each side panel has one rectangular insert of cotton lace. Lace inserts are edged on sides with six ball passementerie buttons. Neckline and sleeves edged with cream cotton lace. Soft gathering from neckline of centre front and back. Elastic casing around waist.costume, female, ladies tea dress

Panel Plough Plane. Maker Atkin and Son Sheffield Works Birmingham. Stamped JBflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Framed glass panel door with etching of R.S.L. badge from previous R.S.L club .

A photo of the "Garden Flowers" display from one of the earliest Wildflower Shows.The photo shows a display comprising a table of floral arrangements in vases with panels of photos behind it."One of the first Flower Shows. Garden Flowers 1938 Ida Stanton" written on rear in pen.events, wildflower show

Metal box with a hinged lid, front panel decorated with silver lettering and green background.Tea No 290. Colchin's Tea Stores PHONE J2565 Direct Importer of Finest Teas, Coffee & Cocoas Always over the Commonwealth Standard of extract ~Blends to suit individual Tastes! 110 BRIDGE ROAD. RICHMOND.. CITY END Your recommendation favoured MELBOURNE

This decorative overskirt was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This decorative overskirt is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Decorative overskirt in three leaf-shaped panels decorated in gold scales with blue trim.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costume

Pink Fuji Silk Nightdress. Crocheted neckline, short sleeves, 4 panels pintuckingInitials "EM"clothing, nightwear

Square wooden plaque anodised plastic inscription panel. Badge of the Royal British Legion.To Ringwood RSL from Evanstown and Gilfath Goch R.B.L. Branch 1986