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Lorne Historical Society
Decorative object - 2 Dinner Plates, China - Souvenir
... Decorative object... Parade Lorne great-ocean-road 2 Dinner Plates Decorative object ...Identical yellow dinner plate with souvenir scenes of Lorne -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Brooch, Australian Penny Brooch, 1938/1940's
... Decorative object...Brooch Decorative object Australian Penny Brooch Circular ...Made by craftsman in Camp 3. Care had to be taken to curve the Australian Penny without damaging the face.Circular brooch. Australian penny with clip/pin soldered on backAustralia Penny 1936. Raised impression of a kangaroo in "flight"brooch, australian penny, beck h, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery, 1936 penny -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Small green glass vase, 1907
... Decorative object...Small green glass vase Decorative object A small green ...The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small green glass vase with gilt edge which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold lettering. "Alice Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Ruby Glass and crystal jug, 1907
... Decorative object...Ruby Glass and crystal jug Decorative object A small ruby ...The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Mary Burrowes, aunt of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass and crystal jug which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold coloured paint. "Mary Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Postcard - framed, Farewell Bougainville
... Decorative object...Postcard - framed Decorative object Farewell Bougainville ...Metal framed postcard of Bougainville. Backing wood, surround/mount mirror. Postcard appears to be adhered to wood backing. Lettering "farewell Bougainville" above photograph of country scene and SWD 1945as above -
City of Greater Geelong
Decorative object - Stain Glass Window, Arthur S. Pittock, Geelong Crest Stained Glass Window, 1916
... Decorative object...Stain Glass Window Decorative object Geelong Crest Stained ...This stained glass was originally installed at Geelong Town Hall following its expansion in 1917. The Geelong Council involved the staff and former students of the Gordon Technical College in designing the artwork and aesthetic of the building. Arthur S. Pittock, former student and local glazier, was responsible for the design and construction of the large stained glass window in the stair hall. The window was described as “a special feature” in the new building with the leaded glass work using “the motif throughout in Greek form, of admirable colour”. The window showcases the City of Geelong’s original coat of arms, featuring images of Geelong’s early industries: sailing, wool, wine and wheat production, and a kangaroo as an inescutcheon. During the redevelopment of City Hall in the late 1960s the stained glass window was removed from the building. The surviving City Hall window is the most elaborate, known surviving stained glass window by PittockGeelong Crest fashioned in glassBy the right use of God's gifts 1894stain glass window, arthur s. pittock, city hall geelong -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Wall Decoration, 1850 to 1901
... Decorative object...Wall Decoration Decorative object Printed card wall hanging ...This item is part of the Giles Collection, dating back to the late Victorian era, from the 1880s to the early 1900s, in which Queen Victoria ruled England. The queen’s influence was felt throughout the world, including in the United States and Australia where Victorian values shaped society and style, especially in home décor. This period’s distinct style presents an eclectic mix of highly ornamented furniture, wallpaper, and knick-knacks. Particularly in terms of furniture, and the characteristic floral patterns and rich, contrasting colours, wall hangings that enjoyed the height of their popularity during the Victorian era were of the spiritual type with either embroidered or punched paper religious motto or bible quote. Mottoes were commonly hung high up on the wall or in an area of prominence, to remind the viewer of their important message, such as “He Leadeth Me” and “Honesty, Industry, and Sobriety.” Short and pithy, they embodied the ideals of Victorian society. Technological advances contributed to the boom of religious mottoes whereas before the Industrial Revolution home décor of this sort was handmade and therefore minimal, now consumers could purchase and fill their homes with all sorts of mass-produced ephemera goods similar to the subject item. Many of these mass-produced period pieces still exist today, often in their original frames, ceramic, enamelled or paper formats. Flagstaff maritime museum has many examples of mottoes on display that serve to reflect the period in which values of home, faith, and Christianity were very prominent in everyday Victorian society. The Giles Family There are many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with the Giles Family and are known as the “Giles Collection”. These items mostly came from the simple home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), whose photos are in the parlour. They married in 1880. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill in 1858. He was a labourer on the construction of the Breakwater before leaving in 1895 to build bridges in N.S.W. for about seven years. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook. She attended Mailor’s Flat State School where she was also a student teacher before, as a family legend has it, she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family of six, some of whom were born at Mailor’s Flat and later children at Wangoom, lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940.The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established. This wall decoration reflects the social values and attitudes of the late Victorian era that was used to promote good Christian and moral values in many households. These items of decoration were very popular at this time and the subject item is significant as it gives a snapshot into the social norms of past generations. Printed card wall hanging with floral design. Religious text on the sign is embossed onto the card and highlighted in silver print. There is a handwritten ink inscription, and a pencil inscription, on the back. A string is attached to two holes on top of the card. Embossed"THE BLESSING / OF THE LORD/ BE UPON YOU." "PS 129.8." In pencil "H/S" In ink "To dear Granny with lots of love / from Dorothy. X X."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, paper wall decoration, religious, home decoration, societal values, victorian moral values, wall hanging, wall decoration, spiritual decoration, bible verse, giles collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Christmas Tree, 1942/43
... Decorative object...Christmas Tree Decorative object Christmas Tree Christmas ...Made by German POW's Camp 13 and sent by Army Guards to Internment Camp 3 as a gift to German Beilharz family. Used until family released in 1946. Later, Meta Beilharz had it with her in the Tabulam and Templer Home for the Aged In Bayswater Vic.Christmas tree made of wooden upright and stand, wire branches covered in silver tinsel. Hand cut and painted angels and dwarfs, painted walnuts, stars (gold and silver), other ornaments - tiny pine cones, cotton wool, candle holderstatura, christmas tree, camp 3, beilharz family, pow, camp 13 -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Hearth Tiles, Drawing Room Fireplace, Villa Alba, Mintons Ltd, c.1882
... Decorative object... object Digital photograph of the pattern of plain and decorative ...The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with plain and decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd.Digital photograph of the pattern of plain and decorative hearth tiles in the fireplace of the drawing room at Villa Alba. The decorative tiles depict pink clematis flowers, buds and foliage. The tiles were produced by Mintons Ltd.fireplaces, villa alba - drawing room, mintons, mintons - tiles -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Drawing Room Fireplace, Villa Alba, c.1882
... Decorative object...Drawing Room Fireplace, Villa Alba Decorative object ...The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd in the United Kingdom.Digital photograph of an intact and original 1880s fireplace in the drawing room of Villa Alba. Carved white marble mantle surround. Iron and brass back panel. Cast iron insert. Plain and decorative surround and hearth tiles produced by Mintons Ltd.fireplaces, villa alba - drawing room, mintons, mintons - tiles -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Model - T.S.M.T. Tarragal Tug, n.d
... Decorative object... Tug Decorative object T.S.M.T. Tarragal tug model in glass ...Front: Tarragal (portside front, paint).port of portland archives, model ship, tsmt tarragal tug -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Decorative object - 5 Battalion Pipe Banner holder, 5 Battalion Pipe Banner holder
... Decorative object... crest which is a lion 5 Battalion Pipe Banner holder Decorative ...5 Battalion Flag Banner holderA wooden pipe banner holder the length of a drone. At the end is a crest which says in Latin "Nnemome Impune Lacessit" 5 Victorian Scottish Regiment crest which is a lionNnemome Impune Lacessit5 vsr, 5th victorian scottish regiment, 5/6 rvr -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Furnishing gimp (braid), Decorative furnishing gimp, detached from curtains, 1850-1900
... Decorative object... Decorative object Furnishing gimp (braid) ...This is the same gimp as on the curtains. Probably saved because it was beautiful and expensive, but inherently decontextualised from its original historic use.Length of decorative upholstery gimp, unpicked from original curtains and wound onto a piece of card for storage. Gimp is a type of upholstery trim. a flat tape made up of threads or fine cords forming a wave or chain design, held in place by another wavy cord to produce an openwork, geometric braid. In this item, the cords are respectively light blue and metallic gold (much of it tarnished to silvery colour). The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings.upholstery trimmings -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Curtain trim, 2 stuffed decorative "ropes", 1850-1900
... Decorative object... the draped length in loops over the curtain drops. Decorative object ...2 long lengths of trim for curtain ensemble; consists of gold-coloured silk satin like a twisted sausage, padded with cottonwool; the twists defined by narrow gold gimp, now tarnished. Length 1 contains 3 sections of upholstery tacks for pinning the draped length in loops over the curtain drops. -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Gilt metal fringe for furnishings
... Decorative object... gold finish. Decorative object Gilt metal fringe ...Board wrapped w c.17m of heavy bullion fringe in several pieces, evidently unpicked from curtains (qv), and/or possibly furniture items. The fringe is composed of metallic thread tightly wound over a cotton thread, attached to a narrow header braid with an ornamental design worked in metallic gimp cord. The colour was originally gold, now tarnished on all parts exposed to air, but sections of the fringe under the top layers retain the luxurious gold finish. -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Curtain tie backs, 3 pairs, 1850-1900
... Decorative object.... Decorative object Curtain tie backs, 3 pairs ...The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Part of a group of curtain furnishings which includes a curtain with original fittings, fringe and braid unpicked from other curtains, and these six curtain tie backs. The six curtain tie backs are identical, though one pair is shorter. The tie backs comprise a length of soft, loose (floss) silk cord, made of two thick strands twisted together (cable cord). An elaborate tassel is attached to the middle of each cord, to weight the tie back in an elegant loop, with the loose ends attached to hooks or pins on the window frame. Each tassel is formed of a turned wooden mould, covered with floss silk thread, and further decorated with knotted netting, applied braid, and glass beads. The end of the mould has a large flattened shape, from which hangs a ring of long, bullion metal fringe. This may be silver-gilt: untarnished parts are still true gold colour, while the majority of the fringing is tarnished black. These curtain decorations are truly luxurious; the original suite of curtains would have been very expensive, an eloquent item of conspicuous consumption of luxury goods.Attached handwritten note : "VA Th 7/6/2012 Ric Freeman (Nat Trust member) & Julie Freeman / re soft furnishings, tassels, trimmings, braid set / Jessie, Terry (and Chris St) to view, collect"decorative arts & design, interior decoration - history, curtain accessories, tassels -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Suite of curtains, 7 drops, 1850-1900
... Decorative object... they are in excellent, sound condition. Decorative object Suite of curtains, 7 ...7 curtain panels, all the same size, possibly to fit a 3-light bay window; or alternately, to fit 3 windows in the same room (or something else altogether, if this is not the original total number). Fabric: silk-wool/linen (?) mix, sky blue ground with narrow vertical stripes gold. The fabric is a damask weave with a watered (moiré) finish; the large, woven motif depicts an urn filled with stylised flowers, leaves and curlicues; the spacing of the motifs is more 19thC than older styles. Each curtain drop is decorated with an applied band of narrow, colour-matched gimp braid around the sides and lower end. The bottom hems are weighted with what feels like lead shot. The curtains are lined with sturdy brown cotton. They are gathered at the top edge on drawstring tape; and sewn with small metal hanging rings. Faded vertical bands of sun exposure are visible on most of the curtains, and one panel has a mended tear on a lower side. Otherwise they are in excellent, sound condition.decorative arts & design, interior decoratio -- history, curtains, curtain accessories -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Curtains: decorative trim, 2 pieces, 1850s-80s
... Decorative object... sections. Decorative object Curtains: decorative trim, 2 pieces ...Part of a suite of decorated curtains, DAD-035-00012 lengths of decorative trimming; one piece longer (002-1: 5.4m) than the other (002-2: 4.5m). Basically composed as a long thin sausage of gold-coloured silk satin, stuffed with cotton wool, and twisted with a narrow gold metal woven braid. It forms a soft, loose cord for ornamental draping around the curtains, perhaps on the front of a fancy pelmet (though no pelmet of valance survives). The longer piece (002/1) contains 3 groups of furniture tacks for pinning the cord to enable loose, draped sections. interior decoration, curtain accessories, interior decoration - history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Motif
... Decorative object... netting. Decorative object Motif Elsie Doris Whitten (Grandmother ...Sample of sequin decoration.Black jet sequins stitched onto a black netting.black sequin, black netting, elsie doris whitten -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
... Decorative object... reproduction by Sanderson & Co from the 1970s. Decorative object ...The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Polychrome, repeat pattern of a flowering tree among meadow flowers with scrolling green and blue acanthus leaves. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction by Sanderson & Co from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Ship model in bottle, Ship models Robin Hood's Bay, "H.M.S. Bounty" 1784, 1950c
... Decorative object... Decorative object Ship model in bottle Ship models Robin Hood's Bay ...Ship model mounted in triangular Haig's whisky bottle. Model is based on "HMS Bounty". Display model, possible a souvenir, although these models can be made as a hobby.Ship model mounted in triangular Haig's whisky bottleShip model, Robin Hood's Bay, England label on screw top; John Haig & Co Ltd moulded on base; label with historical information on the Bounty pasted on bottlemodels, ship models, impossible bottle -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Dish, Dish with Greensborough scene, 1930s
... Decorative object... Decorative object Dish ...Small glass dish, possibly sold as a souvenir of a trip to Greensborough in the days when Greensborough was a popular destination for day-trippers and picnickers.Pressed glass dish, clear glass, with coloured scene of Greensborough."Greensborough" printed on scenedishes, greensborough, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Embroidered flower motif, Unknown
... Decorative object..., pink & green leaves. Decorative object Embroidered flower motif ...Sample of Embroidered flower motif.- Small Embroidered flower motif with leaves - Colours, pink & green leaves.Nilembroidary, flower motif -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Photo Frame, 1850 - 60
... Decorative object...). See NP855 Decorative object Photo Frame ...Ornate frame of light green with gilt. Included in the frame is a black and white photo of lady wearing shawl (NA2623) on display in this cabinet in museum. It is thought that the lady's name is Mrs.S. Smith (nee Miss .S. Scott). See NP855photography, photographs / slides / film, domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Port of Echuca
Decorative object - Permewan Wright Vase
... Decorative object... scalloped opening. Decorative object Permewan Wright Vase ...Permewan Wright & Co Ltd were one of the biggest shipping agents on the Murray in the 2nd half of the 19th century. They were a cartage company established in 1856 in Geelong, who opened one of its twenty Victorian branches at Echuca in 1875. The company dominated the river trade in Echuca during the 1880s and 1890s, operating a fleet of steamers on the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Edwards Rivers.Off White Vase with blue decorative Permewan Wright Co Flag. Thin blue lines encircled at top and middle. Slightly scalloped opening.Decorative Scrolls embossed on one side. permewan wright, river transport, permewan wright building, permewan wright flag -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Decorative object - Cat figurine associated with Professor F J Browne
... Decorative object... Decorative object Small black cat figurine with red bow tie. Faintly ...Traditional Welsh going away gift, given to Professor FJ Browne. Professor Browne was a GP in Wales at the start of his career. The cat is intended as a lucky charm.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. Collection of objects transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers.Small black cat figurine with red bow tie. Faintly blue tinged eyes and mouth. Cat is depicted in an upright sitting position. Part of left from leg missing.browne fj -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Glass Sphere on Metal Stand, c. 1930
... Decorative object...Glass Sphere on Metal Stand Decorative object ...These two items have been linked together as a decorative pair but it is not clear why, as the sphere or bulb does not have an opening and cannot hold a light and there is nothing very attractive about the two items as they appear today. The stand may have been set in front of a coloured light to ensure reflection or the sphere may have been decorated in some way.These items are kept as ornamental curiosities.This is a clear glass sphere on a metal stand. The stand is painted light brown and has a fretwork decorative base, a moulded stem and an open top with a curved pattern edge.vintage ornaments, glass ornaments -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Bookends, ca. 1930s
... Decorative object...Bookends Decorative object Bookends, a pair of two (2 ...The pair of ornamental white resin owl bookends was likely made around the 1930s when epoxy resin became available. Bookends modelled on owls have been a popular ornament for many years, possibly because of the association between owls, books and wisdom. They are used and displayed in places where books are appreciated and valued, such as homes, libraries, educational buildings, business offices, legal institutions and banks. Bookends hold a row of upright books in place by supporting the beginning and end of the row. The books are more likely to keep their integrity when stored vertically. The first patent for a metal bookend was placed by William Stebbins Barnard in 1877. Bookends became useful and decorative items around the middle of the sixteenth century after printed books became available. At that time books were expensive and treasured possessions, treated with much respect. Even in the early nineteenth century, a Bible was often the only book in the home. It was included among the limited items brought by many immigrants to Australia. Books became more available and affordable to the public by the end of the nineteenth century and households and businesses were able to build their own libraries. Bookends were used then, and are still used now, to keep books organised, cared for, and readily accessible. Bookends, a pair of two (2) small white resin owls with clear bright red eyes standing on a stack of books, their bodies facing towards each other, chests on an upright book, heads turned towards the viewer. The ends are left and right-handed.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ornament, bookend, bookends, pair of bookends, library, book storage, book display, room decoration, resin ornament, white bookends, owl bookends, owl ornament, white owls, resin owls, book support, bookend patent, william stebbins barnard -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Decorative object - Gift Tin, c.1900
... Decorative object... along the bottom. Decorative object Gift Tin Fry ...In 1899, British soldiers and sailors were in South Africa fighting the second Boer War which lasted from 1899 to 1902. Queen Victoria was concerned about the morale of her army and navy and wanted to do something to lift their spirits. She would send chocolate to all of her army and navy serving in South Africa (including Australian contingents) as a Christmas/New Year gift in 1899/1900. The chocolate manufacturer, Cadbury, which since around 1854 had a Royal Warrant to supply Queen Victoria with cocoa and chocolate, was contacted and requested to produce the royal bars of chocolate, each with its own individual tin. This put Richard and George Cadbury in a dilemma because, as Quakers, they were pacifists and did not agree with the war. However they did not want to refuse a request from the Queen. To prevent their confectionery rivals from accusing them of going against their principles, their solution was to invite fellow Quakers, Joseph Fry and Joseph Rowntree to form a temporary three-way partnership to complete the order. Forty thousand tins, designed and made by Fry, were produced in two different sizes. The larger of the tins (15 x 9 cm) has a gold coloured rim around the edge of the lid and contained two layers of chocolate. The slightly smaller or rather thinner tin (16 x 8 cm) has a blue rim around the edge of the lid and contained one layer of chocolate. The design of the lid of both sizes is the same. It was decided by all three companies, that the tins would carry no brand name. However Queen Victoria was not amused by this decision; she wanted her army and navy to know that she was sending them quality British chocolate. As a compromise, the Cadbury name appeared on interior packaging of the chocolate. The tins remained unbranded. The empty tins had a more sombre use for for men killed in action. The tins, containing their few personal belongings, were sent home to the next of kin. The tins were not large and may have contained items such as medals, talismans, coins, jewellery, photos, letters and dog tags.Sheet metal tin with hinged lid. In the middle of the red lid of the tin is a gold-coloured embossed picture of Queen Victoria's head. To the left is Queen Victoria's insignia, and to the right are the words "South Africa 1900" and is inscribed "I wish you a happy New Year" and signed Victoria running along the bottom.gift to defence personnel from queen victoria. gift sent at christmas / new year in 1899/1900, gift sent at christmas / new year 1899/1900 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Decorative object, Wooden bowl made from Osage Orange tree timber
... Decorative object... Osage Orange tree timber Decorative object ...This small bowl was won by Alex Todd for marksmanship at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Bazaar in Bacchus Marsh in 1935. It was described in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper as a piece of Local Objet d'Art. The Express noted that it was 'made and donated to the Ladies' Guild by Mr. Walter Simon, of Bacchus Marsh. A local osage orange tree furnished the wood for the bowl, which was one of many articles that Mr. Simon's lathe has shaped from time to time, the grain of the osage timber being especially suitable for such work', Express, 25 May, 1935, p.2. A small polished wood bowl with unattached wooden lid. woodworking