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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Portland Sticker, 2008
... Shaped vinyl sticker, oval in centre with whale tail... sticker contemporary collecting Shaped vinyl sticker, oval ...Shaped vinyl sticker, oval in centre with whale tail, 'PORTLAND' above whale, 'Discovery Coast VICTORIA' beneath. Sticker mounted on white card. Sticker in clear cellophane packet with hole for hanging.souvenir of portland, sticker, contemporary collecting -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wooden Shield, n.d
Portland Highland Pipe BandWooden shield with 8 shield shaped silver plaques and one oval plaque, arranged around a central larger oval plaque. This larger plaque is decorated on the outside with a silver wreath hang top of shield is a silver banner. Inscriptions a banner,and all plaques. Two hooks with string to hang, on back.Front: Banner - 'Portland annual street march Highland gathering' Central Plaque: J.G Murrell Memorial Shield 1959 Other plaques: 1959 - Portland Highland Pipeband 1962 - Portland Ladies H.P.B 1966 - Naracoorte H.P.B 1960 - Horsham Pipeband 1963 - Blue Lake Ladies 1967 - Warrnabool and District 1961 - Naracoorte Highland Pipeband 1964 - Portland H.P.B 1968 - Portland H.P.Bportland highland band, memorial shield, 1959, music -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Coffee Grinder
Possibly a pre 1930s model. Spong founded the company in 1856 making economic household utensils or domestic machineryUsed in the Kiewa Valley by a householder.Heavy black metal with red timber handle. Edges painted gold. Clamp at one end and a 'bell shaped' outlet at the other. There are 3 feet for standing the grinder up and bolting it onto a surface.'Founded 1856 / Spong / Made in England' - black print on golden oval shape. 'Spong & Co. Ltd' 'London' embossed either side and painted gold.spong coffee grinder, household utensil -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - G.S. Mackay company seal, Late 19th century
George Sutherland Mackay came to Warrnambool in 1891 and in 1893 joined his practice with that of James Fletcher and the firm became known as Mackay and Fletcher later changed to Mackay and Taylor. G S Mackay served for a long time on the Warrnambool City Council including 4 terms as Mayor. He was also an active member of the Presbyterian Church and worked to establish the Warrnambool Agricultural High School. He built the offices which still stand at 131 Kepler Street. He died in 1926. The firm celebrated its centenary in 1993.A commonly used office item which is well linked to both a long established business in Warrnambool and G. S. Mackay who contributed greatly to the community of Warrnambool and district. Cast iron painted black with rounded rectangular base. Circular seal and shaped handle which moves down 45 degrees. Trimmed with worn gold paint. Excelsior in gold on the front. The oval seal reads G. S. Mackay Warrnambool solicitor.warrnambool, g s mackay, mackay & taylor, mackay solicitor, company seal -
Orbost & District Historical Society
stirrups, c. 1900 - 1950
Are believed to have been worn by a jockey riding horses in the Orbost district. They were found stored inside a leather valise with other "horse" items which are also believed to have been owned by the jockey. Horses played a vital role in the history of Orbost both in agriculture and horse racing This item is connected to that role.A pair of metal stirrups. The bottom of each stirrup is an oval shape with a rod in the middle. This is suspended by a "D" shaped metal piece which has a rectangular hold in it at the top.stirrups horse-racing horse-riding -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo- Purcell/Councilors, Richards & Co.Ballarat, W.Purcell,President,and Councilors,1906, "C1906"
This Collection Of Photos shows the Shire President W.Purcell and Councilors J.P.Spiers,R.J.Dobson,M.Ryan,J.M.Feery,J.Baird,J.Mitchell, H.W.Symons,J.Lester,and staff,H.T.Hughes,Valuer and Collector, and C.T.Jones,Secretary and engineer,for the year 1906. Original Historic Photo.Photos are sepia set on grey mount within a black,wide, frame.The frame has "beading" effect on outer edge then a narrow band of sculptured gold flowers and leaves,and sculptured inner edge. The central photo of,Councilor W.Purcell, is surounded by a shaped cream border.The photos are oval, rectangular and rectangular with curved top in shape.Around the central photo a decorative design is painted. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council 1906.purcell w, councilors 1906 ballarat shire council -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Rennie, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President George Rennie,Esq, "Circa1886"
Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until1890.He was appointed for two terms as President ,1885-86 and 1886-87.He died in1898 aged 74 years.Original Historict Photo.Sepia photo of President George Rennie Esq.(Oval) is in the middle of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.It is surrounded by a shaped gold border Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Lester, J.Lester-1885 - 86, "Circa 1886"
Councilor John Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 until 1905.He was appointed as President for three terms 1888-89, 1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Lester Esq.(oval). It is set third from bottom of left side of horse shoe shaped mount in light grey and has gold edging around photo.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, lester john 1886 1905 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - J.Baird, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, James Baird
Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo-Dalgleish, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.Dalgleish,Councilor, "Circa 1886"
Councilor John Dalgliesh was elected as a member of council in 1866 until 1872 and again in 1880 until 1887.He was appointed Shire President for three terms, 1869-70,1883-84,1884-85.Origin Historic photo which is part of a composite photo of councilors for the year 1885-86.Photo of Councilor John Dalgleish in sepia.It is oval and set at top right of light grey horse shoe shaped mount which is on a deeper grey mount,it has a gold edging around mount." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT,G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, dalgleish john -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo-King, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J. King, "Circa 1886"
In 1875-78 and 1883-89 Councilor John King was elected as a member of council. He was appointed Shire President in 1887-88.This photo forms part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86. Sepia photo of Councilor John King is oval and set third from bottom of right side of " horse shoe" shaped light grey mount and on a deeper grey mount, it is edged with gold.It is part of composite photos of councilors for 1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE.ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1885-86 ".1885 1886, ballarat shire council, king john -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Edmonston, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, C.Edmonston, "Circa 1886"
Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo. - ANA.no.75,1912, Richards & Co.Photos, C.Medwell.Esq.and Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No 75 members, 1912
This collection of photos depicts the members of the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No.75,in 1912.It was presented to C.Medwell Esq.(Secretary),by his fellow members in appreciation of services to the branch as Secretary.The members are C.Hamilton, B.H.Louden, J.Ritchie, W.R.Sara, M.Baird, A.Patterson, A.E.Medwell, R.E.Sara - Assistant Secretary, R.Dowler, J.R.Creelman, J.Leys - commmitee, J.Doolan - President, J.Whately, T.Whately, M.Donovan - commitee, T.E.Connelly - commitee, W.McCubbin, D.Doyle, E.C.Kinnersley, M.Ryan - Trustee, P.Ryan - Treasurer, M.Casey - Secretary, J.Medwell - Trustee, Dr C.A.Courtney - Medical Officer, J.Tonks, J.C.Robertson, J.Yates, J.Curran, P.Casey - commitee,R.L.Medwell, D.Baird, A.E.Stewart, A.Whately - Vice President, H.A.Page - commitee, W.H.Lang, H.Lang, W.D.Sara - Auditor, W.T.Hamilton - Auditor, R.Jarrett, A.Medwell, F.Kinnersley, W.W.Walker, J.Barnes, J.Parker. Original photo showing members belonging to the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch no.75 in 1912Black and white photos of A.N.A.members in 1912,set in wide dark brown frame with carved decorative outer edge,the mount is lighter brown wood. The main photo of C.Medwell Esq.Secretary, is surrounded by a decorative gold trim and between each photo there are decorative markings in white.The Inscriptions are white edged in black.The photos vary in shape,oval, rectangular,rectangular with curved top and rectangular with shaped cut top. LEARMONTH A.N.A. BRANCH N0.75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL Esq. BY HIS FELLOWS MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. Richards & Co. Photos.learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell 1912 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Medwell C, Richards & Co. Photos, C.Medwell,Esq.Learmonth ANA Branch No75, 1912, "circa 1912"
In 1912 C.Medwell Esq. was presented,by his fellow members, with this set of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,in recognition of his services to the branch as secretary.Original collection of photos of 1912 Learmonth ANA members.This oval photo of C.Medwell Esq. is in the centre of a collection of photos of all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912.It is set in a brown woodgrain mount and photo is surrounded bya gold shaped mount,On the brown mount are decorative markings in white ,inscriptions are also in white.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C. EDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.1912, learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell esq -
Cheese World Museum
Stereoscope, George Rose
Part of the Uebergang Collection (H49). This would have been used by Ray and Joyce Uebergang as children during the 1930s.Wooden frame with two-lense metal viewer. The metal viewer is an oval shape with an etched pattern and suede-covered edge. A removable wood and metal attachment has two wire holders for the stereograph cards. There is a folding spindle-shaped wooden handle attached to the base with a metal fitting. The stereograph is housed in a black cardboard box with 'Rose Stereographs' on the lid. The double-image stereo cards are stored separately.Base: PAT'D APR 20 1897 SEP 20 uebergang, george rose, stereoscope, rose stereographs -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Octant, Mid to late 19th Century
An octant is an astronomical instrument used in measuring the angles of heavenly bodies such as the sun, moon and stars at sea in relation to the horizon. This measurement could then be used to calculate the altitude of the body measured, and then the latitude at sea could also be calculated. The angle of the arms of an octant is 45 degrees, or 1/8 of a circle, which gives the instrument its name. Two men independently developed the octant around 1730: John Hadley (1682–1744), an English mathematician, and Thomas Godfrey (1704–1749), a glazier in Philadelphia. While both have a legitimate and equal claim to the invention, Hadley generally gets the greater share of the credit. This reflects the central role that London and the Royal Society played in the history of scientific instruments in the eighteenth and nineteenth century's. There were also two others who are attributed to having created octanes during this period, Caleb Smith, an English insurance broker with a strong interest in astronomy (in 1734), and Jean-Paul Fouchy, a mathematics professor and astronomer in France (in 1732) In 1767 the first edition of the Nautical Almanac tabulated lunar distances, enabling navigators to find the current time from the angle between the sun and the moon. This angle is sometimes larger than 90°, and thus not possible to measure with an octant. For that reason, Admiral John Campbell, who conducted shipboard experiments with the lunar distance method, suggested a larger instrument and the sextant was developed. From that time onward, the sextant was the instrument that experienced significant development and improvements and was the instrument of choice for naval navigators. The octant continued to be produced well into the 19th century, though it was generally a less accurate and less expensive instrument. The lower price of the octant, including versions without a telescope, made it a practical instrument for ships in the merchant and fishing fleets. One common practice among navigators up to the late nineteenth century was to use both a sextant and an octant. The sextant was used with great care and only for lunar sightings while the octant was used for routine meridional altitude measurements of the sun every day. This protected the very accurate and pricier sextant while using the more affordable octant for general use where it performs well. The invention of the octant was a significant step in providing accuracy of a sailors latitude position at sea and his vessels distance from land when taking sightings of land-based landmarks.Octant with metal handle, three different colored shades are attached, in wooden wedge-shaped box lined with green felt. Key is attached. Two telescope eyepieces are in box. Some parts are missing. Oval ink stamp inside lid of box, scale is graduated to 45 degrees. Ink stamp inside lid of box "SHIPLOVERS SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. LIBRARY"instrument, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, octant, navigation, nautical instrument, navigation instrument, john hadley, sextant, astronomical instrument -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Bottle, Pre 1974
Phenyle has been used for decades as a cleaner and disinfectant. It is well know for its use for cleaning outdoor toilets and easily identified by its strong odour. The brown glass bottle is immediately recognised as containing a poison. We've all seen them in a hundred different mystery movie scenes. The medicine cabinet opens and there, sitting on a shelf, is the incriminating object -- the ominous dark bottle with the skull and crossbones on the label. In off-screen reality, however, poison bottles have quite a different identity -- they are distinctive, varied, colorful -- and definitely collectible. Obviously, the one thing that sets the poison bottle apart from all other bottles is the need for prominent and immediate identification as a receptacle for toxic material, and this was achieved in a number of ways, including shape, color, embossing and labeling. Poisons were commonly found in the home for the purpose of controlling rodents and other pests, and were sold by grocers and druggists. For consumer protection, as far back as 1829, New York State made mandatory the marking of the bottles with the word "poison" in large letters. Then, in the middle of the 19th century, the American Pharmaceutical Association recommended legislation regarding identification of all poison bottles. In 1872 the American Medical Association also made recommendations -- namely that poison bottles be made of colored glass, and also have a rough surface on one side -- making them identifiable even in the dark -- and the word "poison" visible on the other (the skull and crossbones wasn't quite as ubiquitous as those movies led us to believe). However, passing these laws was not easy, and the manufacturers were essentially left to do as they wished. For collectors, the high point of poison bottle manufacturing was the period ranging roughly from the 1870s to the 1930s. At that time some, of the bottles were distinguished by particularly bright colors, such as cobalt blue (the most common) and emerald green. Others, particularly rare and collectible, had unusual -- and appropriate -- shapes, including skulls, leg bones and coffins. In order to better identify these lethal vessels by feel (not forgetting that there were many people in this period who could not read) when groping for them in the dark, they had such elaborate tactile patterns as quilted diamonds, lattices, hobnails and prominent vertical or horizontal ribbing, as well as spiky knobs and ridges. In addition, many had sharp points on top for the same precautionary purpose. Further efforts to distinguish poison bottles from others included uncommon multisided and triangular shapes, and unusual, hard-to-open tops, the predecessors of the modern child-proof openings. https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/lifestyle/2001/08/19/poison-bottles-steeped-in-history/50352280007/The recognition and awareness of bottles containing poisonpous substances is extremely important for safety reasons.Bottle, brown glass, diamond shaped. "Bright Star" phenyle. Paper label attached, but peeling off and badly damaged. Corked with contents. Text moulded into glass, some with a border of stars. Poisonous contents, not to be taken. Registered Number 2140. Volume is 20 fluid ounces. Printed label "Bright Star". Text is moulded in the glass in raised lettering: "PHENYLE" outlined and decorated with star border. "POISONOUS", "NOT TO BE TAKEN" "V / DM / A" within oval, "REGD NO. 2140" (D and O are smaller and underlined) . Base is marked "F190".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bright star, phenyl, cleaning and disinfecting chemical, poison, bottles -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Bass Drum, Ludwig & Ludwig, Early 1920's
This Marching Bass Drum is mid-size at 68 cm; these drums can range from 35 to 81 cm (14 to 32 inches). A Marching Bass Drum is slightly smaller than a Concert Base Drum and larger than a Kit or Drum Set Bass Drum. The drum is supported by a shoulder harness with a pin that connects to the eyelet incorporated on the shell of the drum, which keeps the drumheads vertical. The drum is played with one or two felt-covered drum mallets. The six tension rods connected between the drumheads can be screwed tighter or looser to change the tension of the calfskins on the drumheads, which changes their tune. This Marching base drum was made in the early 1920s by the firm Ludwig & Ludwig of Chicago, Illinois, USA. LUDWIG & LUDWIG: - William F. Ludwig was a professional drummer. He and his brother Theobold established the Ludwig & Ludwig drum factory in Chicago in 1909. They became famous for their invention of a bass drum pedal that could play faster beats on the bass drum. Theobald passed away in 1918. By 1923 Ludwig was the biggest drum manufacturer in the world. William continued on when his business was bought by C.O. Conn, but in 1937 he left to begin his own company; the WFL Drum Company. William and his son Bill purchased the Ludwig & Ludwig name back from Conn, and the name William F. Ludwig II continued on. The brand was sold to the Selmer Company and moved to Monroe, North Carolina in 1998, at the time of the 75th anniversary of the Ludwig name. Ludwig drums are still being manufactured over 100 years later. Many famous musicians and bands played the Ludwig bass drum, including Ringo Star who was the drummer in the 1960’s group The Beatles.This marching bass drum is significant for its connection to Ludwig & Ludwig, a famous and popular drum manufacturer established in 1909. The firm was once the largest drum manufacturer in the world. It is known for supplying drummers of fame, such as Ringo Star of The Beatles. This is the only drum in our collection. It is also rare, having only six tension rods, where most have from eight to twelve.Marching Bass Drum; the polished shell around the body is one continuous sheet of timber that has been steamed, shaped into a cylinder and joined together. The drumheads on the sides of the shell are strong timber strips joined into hoops that hold stretched, hand-painted white calfskin. Six Long Tube threaded nickel-plated brass tension rods are evenly spaced around the drumheads between the drumheads. A brass eyelet is fitted into the shell halfway between each drumhead, providing a connection point for the drummer’s shoulder harness. The eyelet has an indecipherable inscription. An oval brass plaque with a central formed hole has a stamped inscription. The imperial size is 27 x 13 inches. The drum was made by Ludwig and Ludwig, Chicago, Illinois, in early 1920's. On brass plaque; “LUDWIG / TRADE MARK / LUDWIG & LUDWIG / CHICAGO”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, marching drum, bass drum, marching bass drum, pitched drum, band drum, drum mallet, marching band, military band, percussion instrument, calfskin, shoulder harness, ludwig & ludwig, wfl drum company, william f. ludwig, chicago, north carolina, the beatles, tension taps, tension rods, drum pedal, long tube tension rods -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Teapot, Unknown
In the 1650s, the newest exciting development had arrived on Britain’s shores, this time it was tea from China. As it was brought back from overseas, tea was incredibly scarce and as such its price was very high; in 1664, the cost of tea was already 40s per pound, although this is not as high as what it would become when taxed in the 18th century. This resulted in only the social elite enjoying a cup of tea, and most commonly tea was enjoyed in coffee houses, and teapots were therefore not yet a household item. As the East India Company imported larger quantities of tea, it became more widely available and a larger section of the British population were able to enjoy it meaning that, by 1669, tea was available nearly everywhere. Likely due to the fact that tea was first enjoyed in coffee houses, the first known teapot resembles a coffee pot, with a tapering cylindrical shape and standing much taller than what we now know as a teapot at 13.5 inches tall. Into the 1680s, these teapots were given a conical cover for the spout that was fixed to the pot via a chain. As Queen Anne took the throne in 1702, teapots had become much more widely used and had formed two common groups. The first style of teapot was the pear shaped style which began to appear in 1705. The pear shaped pot usually had a domed lid and sometimes featured a finial. This form was generally supplied with a heater and stand as well as having a baluster shaped handle on one side. This iteration would disappear by 1725 but does make a reappearance in the 1740s, only this time as an inverted pear shape. The second group was the more spherical, or globular, shape which appeared in 1710. The globular teapot had a flush, hinged lid as well as a narrow moulded rim foot and a straight sided, tapering spout. Both generalised groups of teapots have polygonal examples – that is, teapots that are made up of straight sided segments – but six or seven sided teapots are incredibly rare. There is one known example of a seven sided globular teapot, made by Isaac Ribouleau in 1724. This is so unique because polygonal teapots are much more technically difficult and time consuming to make. Other than the occasional band of engraving round the shoulder of the teapot, they remain quite plain until c.1740 when scrollwork and chased shells begin to be applied for decoration. ‘Chasing’ is the process of decorating the front of a piece of metal by indenting the back, without cutting or engraving. From 1755 until 1770, silver teapots became incredibly uncommon and it is likely that this either reflects a change in drinking habits or changing trends producing a favour for porcelain. This dip in popularity could also be in response to the outrageous taxes placed on tea, up to 119%! In 1765, the Leeds creamware globular teapot seemed to kickstart a resurgence and this, combined with the Commutation Act of 1784 – which reduced tax on tea from 119% to 12.5% – saw teapots return in all their forms. It’s around this time, in 1780, that a form of teapot with a detachable, openwork stand appeared; however, the plain, oval teapot remained the most popular in the 1780s and 90s. In the later years of George III’s tenure on the throne, during the last decade of the 18th century, there was a revival of chasing and embossing teapots with flower and foliage designs. At the turn of the century, the spherical, partly fluted teapot with classical decoration was superseded by a more oblong shaped pot that sat on four spherical feet. This was then changed again when teapots became more melon shaped. It was at this time that the capacity of a teapot greatly increased and the previously wooden or ivory handles were replaced by silver handles with ivory washers for insulation. As Britain entered into the Victorian era, the design quality often suffered as there was a tendency to over-decorate the silver. In the early 19th century, the last major addition to the shape of the teapot, a raised collar was added between the cover and body. Whilst this seems to just be for decoration, there is some speculation that it could also be to prevent overspills. https://www.marklittler.com/silver-teapots-history/ This item shows that silver and silver plated teapots were used for tea making.Plain sliver teapot. Heavy oxidation. Dented.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, teapot, silver, siver plate, tea -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Branding Iron
... Branding iron with long shank and end shaped into an oval... iron Branding iron with long shank and end shaped into an oval ...Branding iron with long shank and end shaped into an oval handle. "1/2 Bushel".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, branding iron -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Haberdashery, x 2 small doilies crochet c1900, c1900
These dressing table doilies were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their crochet skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These tray covers are examples of the crochet skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 2 x small ecru crocheted dressing table doilies a) oval with flowers and shapes, b) star shaped lacyclothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS
Shaped, brown wooden picture frame with rectangular picture in the centre and an oval one on each side of it. At each end are carved wooden gumnuts which have been glued on. Some pieces are missing. The left photo is a sepia, waist high portrait of two young women. Both are wearing lacy type dresses with high necklines. One is wearing a locket? and the other a brooch. The centre photo is a young woman sitting at a window. She is wearing a lacy type dress and a bracelet on her right arm and also a ring. There are some flowers in a vase and on her lap. The photo on the right is of an older woman wearing a dark embroidered high neck dress with a white frill collar. She has a brooch at the neckline. Also a waist high portrait.person, family, family, foster & wilson collection, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Cream coloured card with raised border. A green oval at the top with a shaped, rolled edge banner with 'All Good Wishes' printed in gold. Near the bottom is a small green garland. Card & insert held together with green card with a tassel on the ends.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1916
Small white card with celluloid fron sewn onto the back. Narrow raised border around the edge. Blue & red flowers in an M shaped pattern. In the cnetre is an oval with 'Thoughts' embossed in gold. Underneath is printed in red & gold: 'Sweet Memory turns her pages old and pleasant. Card & insert held together with pale blue cord.British Manufactureperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, Fellows & Co, After 1850
Clear aqua tinted glass bottle for stopper seal, oval in section, embossed text and border on one side, numeral embossed inside pontil shaped impression in base.On side : 'FELLOWS & Co CHEMISTS St JOHN N.B.'. on base '16'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: CLOTHES BRUSH, MAKE-UP BRUSH, HAIR COMB, 1920's
Objects. Clothes brush is oval in shape, with a polished wooden base, and black bristles. Shaped to a rounded point at each end. Bristles 2.5 cm long. Nine rows of bristles. Make-up brush bears Chinese writing on the handle, 23.5 cm long with 6.5 cm long white hairs forming the brush. Hairs are held in an ebony cup shape fitting, attached to the handle. An ebony top-knot completed with a red silk ribbon loop finishes the top of the handle.Hair comb: Tortoise shell, with three 7 cm long teeth, which unfortunately are broken from the fan-shaped decorative top. The fan-shaped top of the comb, has an art-deco type flowing floral design-1920's.Chinese lettering - six characters.costume accessories, female, clothes brush, make-up brush, hair comb. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: FULL LENGTH LONG SLEEVED, BLACK BEADED DRESS, Late 1800's
Clothing. High stand-up embroidered net collar-close fitting to the neck, and fastening at the back with now 4 metal hooks and loops (one hook missing) and edged at top and bottom with tiny black beads. Five metal ''curved wires'' 7 cm long, are spaced around the up right ''collar'' (to hold in place). The embroidered net forms a V shaped panel at the centre front, and has 15 silk covered oval buttons .8 cm long, from throat to lower bodice. This panel is bordered by embroidered and beaded braid, 7 cm wide and giving a cross-over effect. Cotton tape inside waist 66 cm long fastens with two metal hooks and eyes.Under this lace cross-over, the bodice is shirred and pleated, to give fullness for movement. Pleats are ''caught-in'' at the waistline. An elbow length over-lay of sheer silk fabric, edged with the beaded braid. The sleeves are silk fabric to the elbow, and then narrow in to a three hook plackett at the wrist. This lower sleeve with a 2.5 cm lace frill, and a spotted tulle fabric, and ''dotted'' at the upper side with a double row of tiny black beads. A false tucked effect at opprox knee level at back of skirt. Back hemline extends to a small ''train''. Hemline is heavily weighted.costume, female, full length long sleeved black dress -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: PINK SATIN AND VELVET HAT (POSSIBLY ''GOING AWAY'' HONEYMOON HAT), 1960's
Clothing. Pink satin, flat-shaped crown, with a flat pink satin bow across the back. Pleated pink velvet and satin, are alternately swathed around the crown. A slightly raised peak at the centre front, to from the face. LIned with black fabric, with an oval centre, and pleated around the oval, to line the sides.costume accessories, female, pink and velvet hat -
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Clothing - PIECE OF DELICATE BLACK LACE, 1950--------->
Black cotton lace, 50 cms deep, and 115 cms wide. A 2 cm wide band of hexagon shaped lace a 4 cm wide band incorporating a floral design, a 23.5 cm hexagon panel edged with a 21 cm peak edged panel. Oval shapes in edge panel, 12.5 cm deep, have what could be interpreted as a rose in each oval "frame".manchester, trimmings, delicate black lace piece -
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Clothing - FINE COTTON AND LACE ROUND NECK CAMISOLE.- A BEAUTIFUL GARMENT, Late 1800's - early 1900'
Deep round neck, front and back. Sleeveless. Armholes edged wit a two cm band of lace, featuring a diamond shaped geometric design. Lace is spoke stitched to the garment, and has a scalloped edge finish. Two bands of the lace edge - one 2.5cm wide, and one three cm wide. Where they are stitched together, a drawstring of stranded cotton enables the neckline to be gathered in. The lace is spoke-stitched to the fabric, and inserts in circular loops (2) and oval inserts (3) decorate the back across the bustling. One circular shape and two oval shapes decorate the back across the shoulders. Fine, machine stitched, french seams at side seams. Right side seam has a nine cm opening in the seam to the hemline, with a metal hook and hand stitched loop to fasten.costume, female, cotton and lace round neck camisole