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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin, circa 1920s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsHat Pin with a forest green opaque ball headclothing, millinery, hat accessories, 1920 fashion -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has the letter "J" as its head.costume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pin
Pin long with spherical decorative black shiny head.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
Block
1 sheave metal block with loop with split pin.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady’s nightgown, c1900
This lady’s long, white cotton nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA long, white cotton, lady’s nightgown with pin-tucking clothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - GLASS ROLLING PIN
Clear glass rolling pin with sealed dimpled ends.domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal rack
8 Medals mounted on pin board for wearing on jacketFront - Medals awarded for:- Conspicuous Gallantry; 1945-1975 Australian Active Service with clasp, South East Asia; Vietnam Medal 1945-1975; Australian Service, South East Asia; Defence Force Medal with clasps, 5 year service increments; National Medal; Australian Defence medal, South Vietnam campaign medal with clasp 1960 Back - Medals & Memories Framing Tel: (03) 5975 1506 Email: [email protected], medal, vietnam, medal, campaign, medal, conspicuous gallantry, medal, national, medal, australian active service, medal, australian service, south east asia, medal, defence, board, display, coghlan, john desmond -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army
Wooden rolling pin withhandles secured by a metal rodcatering -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Rolling Pin, c1940
Made by internee, Alfred Edel Maire at internment Camp 3B TaturaRolling pin superbly carved from red gumrolling pin, maire, baumert, beilharz, camp 3, tatura, domestic, items, food, preparation, handcrafts, woodcarving -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badges - Australia x 5
Three metal "Australia" badges with metal pins at side.Australiabadge, australian army, australia military badges, australian shoulder badges -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1935
Stawell and District Pioneer Memorial Donors Lapel Pinstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1977
Numismatic - Uniting Church Pin , Red and Blue Enamelstawell -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Life Member Badge Auckland Workingmen's Club : S. W. Eustace, Circa 1900-1920
late 1800's and early 1900s clubs designed to bring working men from all walks of life together in a relaxed, friendly and companionable manner. A majority of these types of clubs catered to ex-servicemen which assisted with their integration back into social circles after their challenging war experiences. Early 1900's, belongs to S.W. Eustace, former Chiltern Resident who was involved int he Boer War and WW1 Campaigns. Round silver badge, missing back hinge and pin. Inscribed "Auckland Workingmen's Club" S.W. Eustace. auckland working mans club, s.w. eustace life member badge, cica 1900-1920, s. w. eustace boer war and ww1 -
Clunes Museum
Headwear - HAIR ACCESSORY, HAIR SLIDE
1 HAIR SLIDE - BOW SHAPED WITH CLOSING PINlocal history, costume accessory - hair accessory -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SAFETY PIN
Metal safety pin. Sticker attached marked "48".Nilfastener, safety pin -
National Wool Museum
Merino Pins x12
Small bronze pins with Merino ram side profileMerino 1797-1997 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Pivot broaches
Used by W.R. Cruickshank in Albury from 1920-70's at Nicholson & Smith, Watchmakers and JewellersPacket of eleven pins (broaches) with red bakelite handlesBergeon No 3008trades, jewelling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Hat Pin
Plain hat pin with flat olive green top.costume accessories, hat accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tray
Small silverplated tray probably used for buttons and pinsSilver Markdomestic items, trays -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Pin Board - Navy Uniform Badges, Pins & Patches
13 Badges & Pins - US & British 2 Patchesuniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Tool - Belaying Pin
Acquired by the donor while sailing in Melbourne on the 'New Endeavour'Standard belaying pin made from jarrah woodbelaying pin, sailing ships -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cuff Links and Tie Pin
1 Set cuff links and tie pin RAAFephemera, raaf -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Medically Unfit, c1915
History / Summary This badge was issued to people of military age who had volunteered for active service outside Australia since 1 July 1915, but had been certified by an authorised Medical Officer as medically unfit to do so.Circular badge with two loops on back. Pin missing.Around circumference of badge, Volunteer for active service , below coat of Arms, Medically Unfit. Next line , Issued by Department of Defence. Back, 58682ww1, badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - ELECTRIC BED HEATER
Tin electric bed heater with 2 pin plug.domestic equipment, heating, bed heater, k78 -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - SAFETY PIN, UNKNOWN
Domestic metal safety pin, circular metal claspNilsafety pin, domestic item -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1900
Black Beads Glued to wire frame. Pin Clasp.stawell clothing material -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB badge, 1940-1980
Badges were created to identify staff members. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse . Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse on blue background'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Secretary badge, 1970-1985
A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Help the Blind badge, 1940-1980
To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Help the Blind" - A red, white and gold badge, circular, with four scroll shapes on the edges. The centre is white, with 'Help the Blind' in gold; the outer area is red with gold edging and words, 'as a thanksgiving for sight'. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with red and white enamel, and gold edgingHelp the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a light green background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a black background, with 'Auxiliary' across the middle of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges