This sturdy, deep hat box has been carefully constructed to give the contents utmost protection in the roughest of travel conditions. At the same time, attention to detail and quality of materials makes the box an attractive, desirable and useful piece of luggage. The supports inside the hat box show that the hat’s brim dipped at the front and back in the popular 1920s Homburg or Derby style. The hat box was likely to have been purchased, complete with its fashionable hat and personalised with the initials ‘G.M.’. The five shipping labels on the hat box tell that the owner traveller overseas with it on more than one occasion. The owner had first travelled with the shipping line Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation Company, and may have been one the first Australian passengers in 1932, as the remnant of label on the base reads Sydney. The owner later voyaged under the company’s new name of P & O. and travelled from at least one of the voyages from Melbourne to London The square label, with “P & O” and red printed “M” in centre of circle, refers to alphabetical organisation of baggage by surname, connecting the owner ‘G.M.’ to the owner’s voyage with P & O. The P & O shipping line’s early beginnings started with the partnership of London ship broker Brodie McGhie Willcox and Scottish sailor Arthur Anderson in 1822. The partnership was joined by Irish shipowner Captain Richard Bourne in 1835 and they began operation as the Peninsular & Orient Steam Navigation Company with a service between London- Spain - Portugal. In 1932 the company expanded to include Australia with its passenger services departing from Sydney; in 1840 the company was incorporated. After various take-overs of other shipping lines and businesses, it operated under the name P & O. JOHN BRUSH The hat box was made by Australian saddle designer and maker, John Brush, Sons & Co. Brush began his saddlery trade in Roma, Queensland, His designing process included consulting with the men who rode and worked the horses. He was described in the Sydney Morning Herald of December 15, 1897, as a leading Sydney saddler, well known and reliable, with every kind of English and Australian saddle on view. John Brush established his business in 1840, operating from 371 George Street Sydney. A catalogue from that era jointly advertises John Brush (371 George Sty Sydney) and Butlers & Brush (432-4 Queen Street Sydney), both under the name of Edward Butler & Co. Pty. Ltd. The catalogue included saddlery, harness equipment, riding wear and travel goods, and strongly promoted the Wienkek made saddles, which he distributed Australia wide. John Brush, So & co. advertised its ‘new’ address in 1887, as 403 George Street Sydney. In 1898 Brush made a side-saddle for a customer, a design popular with gentlewomen of the era. The business was still operating over 100 years later, producing a catalogue in the 1950s.This early 20th century hat box is significant for being one of a kind in our Collection. Its fitted design shows the shape of the hat, dating it from the 1920s men’s fashions. The hat box is significant for being a high quality hat box made in Sydney, Australia by prominent and successful early colonial saddler and leather goods business, John Brush, Son & Co. The labels on the outside of the hat box are also significant, representing the prosperous lifestyle of an Australian traveller who purchased quality goods and cared for them. The traveller was able to depart from firstly the Port of Sydney and later the Port of Melbourne. Hatbox, oval shape, brown leather, strong, sturdy construction, six pieces, and metal lock on base. Wide lid, then tapers to a narrower base that has a red leather trim. Brown velvet fabric lining inside and covers some accessories. Other internal accessories are trimmed with plain red paper and blue and white striped paper. The lid has two attached leather tabs and a leather handle and underneath it has a drawstring liner and oval, gold-lettered maker’s label. The internal oval box has a leather retention strap and brim support. Separate moulded brim support is included. A detached leather strap with catch is inside the base. Inscriptions are stamped on the lid, printed on the maker’s label, attached as printed paper labels to the lid, sides, and under the base. Maker is John Brush, Son & Co. of Sydney. The owner’s initials “G.M” are embossed on the lid.Stamped on lid “G. M.” Label, oval, inside lid “JOHN BRUSH, SON & CO. / MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS / of / SADDLERY AND HARNESS / 403, GEORGE ST. / SYDNEY” Label, paper: “BAGGAGE, MELBOURNE TO LONDON’, part of word ‘CABIN’ and “P & O” Label, square, white background, black print, circular emblem: ‘PE - - - - - & ORIEN-’, ‘STEAM NAVIATION COMPY.’ BAGGAGE’ and a red printed “M” in centre of circle. Label, rectangular, white background, black print; narrow line border, text in rows and an ‘X’ overprinted, from corner to corner of the border: “BAGGAGE / P. & O. S. N. Co. / MELBOURNE / To / LONDON” Label, paper, rectangular, white background, black print, an “X” across the label: “CABIN / P & O / “ Label, paper, on base, “– aid” [Paid], “SYDNEY” flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, hat box, leather hat box, vintage hat box, top hat, homburg hat, derby hat, travel ware, luggage, leather goods, travel goods, clothing accessory, men’s clothing, john brush, son & co, saddler, sydney firm, peninsular & orient steam navigation company, p & o, g.m., melbourne to london, sydney port, melbourne port, hat case

This large pastel drawing was created by Dr W.R. Angus in 1925, the year after he graduated as a doctor in South Australia. In 1926 Dr Angus was appointed as Medical Assistant to Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, in Nhill, Victoria, where he extended his experiences in radiology and pharmacy. Eventually, in 1939, he and his wife Gladys moved to Warrnambool, Victoria, with their children. The drawing is part of the W.R. Angus Collection, which includes another of the doctor’s pastel drawings and a box of used pastels. The picture was framed by W.H. Rogers & Co. of North Terrace, Adelaide. The business also framed maps and plans. This pastel drawing is locally significant for being the work of Warrnambool doctor, W.R. Angus. It is part of the W.R. Angus Collection, which is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The collection of medical instruments and other equipment is culturally significant, being a historical example of medicine, administration, household equipment and clothing from late 19th to mid-20th century. Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan, a pioneer in the use of X-rays and in ocular surgery. The collection includes Army objects, which are examples of items issued to Doctors and Surgeons in the Medical Services of the Australian Army in World War 2. It also includes household items used by Dr Angus and his family from the 1920s in various locations including Warrnambool, together creating an understanding of the furnishing of an early to mid-20th century home.Pastel drawing behind glass in a rectangular wooden frame with an unusual oval wooden matt. The subject is a scene with a pink-tinted sky reflected in a river running between the foot of two hills with trees. The picture was created and signed by W R Angus in 1925. The back is covered in brown paper and has a mounting wire. Inscriptions are on the picture and the back. A remnant of the framer’s label is attached. The picture is part of the W.R. Angus Collection. Signature and date; “W.R.A. / 1925” Printed on label remnant; “—Rogers & Co. / - ORIA STREET / - way Station, North Terrace / “THE CORRECT FRAMERS” / -lise in Map and Plan Mounting / PHONE 5437”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, drawing, pastel drawing, pastel drawing by w.r. angus 1925, rogers & co., w.h. rogers & co., correct framers, w.r. angus collection

This scale was owned by Dr Angus, whose training and experience included chemistry and pharmacy. This is a sliding balance scale. The object to be weighed, such as a letter or a dose of medicine, is placed on the square metal plate and the weight, the slider, is moved along the notched metal arm and adjusted until the arm is horizontal, then reading is recorded of the figure the pointer on the slider is positioned. This design of small is often referred to as a letter scale. This item was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” that includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) as well as Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969.The scale is significant as an example of 20th century measuring and weighing equipment. It is also important for its association with the W.R. Angus Collection, which is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The collection of medical instruments and other equipment is culturally significant, being a historical example of medicine, administration, household equipment and clothing from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries. Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan, a pioneer in the use of X-rays and in ocular surgery. Scale; a small sliding balance letter scale. The scale has a flat metal platform and a toothed metal balance arm with cylindrical brass weight. These are attached to a decorative metal stand that is mounted onto a shaped lacquered black wooden base. The sliding weight causes the arm to pivot on the stand. The arm is marked into equal-length segments from 0 to 8. Each segment is marked into halves. There is no maker’s mark. The scale is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, dr w r angus, letter scale, postal scale, balance scale, single arm scale, chemist scale, pharmacy scale, office equipment, retail equipment, sales equipment, measuring instrument, weighing instrument, technical instrument, medications, w.r. angus collection

Jar containing 20 black plastic buttons marked A.M. Pool Bendigo - 18 small size and 2 larger.costume accessories, clothing accessories, a.m. pool bendigo

A large 1959 calendar with a print titled 'Telling the Tale.' The print depicts 9 gentlemen enjoying a dinner in the late 18th century. The room has a carved stone fireplace, oak panelling and many shooting trophies. The clothes being worn are typical of the 1770's Coats of velvet, elaborate waistcoats and lace ruffles at the throat and wrists. The artist is Vine Lerche. A Bemrose Gravure Reproduction. Morgan Fairest Ltd. Sole manufacturer of the 'Banks' Labellers. Sheffield 4 England.drawing, reproduction, calendar, lydia chancellor, collection, calander, history, print, 18th century history, 'telling the tale, ' vine lerche, art, artworks, 18th century clothing, drawing

Framed black and white photograph of large group of people outside large single story building, signage across top of building reads-- ' ? UST Bendigo Knitting Mills. Pty Ltd ' accession Number 531 lists ' Hanro Building 'Bartlet Bros. Bendigo. Handwritten bottom right cornerorganization, business, clothing manafacturer

Black and white photograph of a mannequin parade in the Hanro factory, the girl on the catwalk is Joan Ryan. Written on the back in pencil is ' J. Mannix 54 Bannister Street Bendigoorganization, business, hanro, hanro mannequin parade, joan ryan, j. mannix, clothing manufacturers

Orange coloured manila folder with a glued on hand written label : ' Samples of Attachments in Sewing Room '. It consists of 25 cardboard pages and one loose cardboard insert. 17 of the pages have samples attached, by sellotape each end of the sample. The samples are of different fabrics and lace edgings. Eight pages at the rear of the folder are blankHanroorganization, business, hanro, hanro , clothing manufacturers, sewing room, fabric samples

Five Hanro catalogues, produced in Switzerland, printed in colour, depicting a range of Hanro garments. (a) A timeline of the Hanro Company from 1884 - 1959, printed in French ? , (b) Woollands Catalogue of Hanro Knit womens suits. (c) Catalogue of the Hanro Knit autumn collection. , (d) ' Miller Anderson presents Hanro of Switzerland ' catalogue, (e) Autumn collection -- same as © aboveHanro Companyorganization, business, hanro, hanro knitwear, clothing manufacture

Page from ' The Draper of Australasia 'magazine, with the headline ' Hanro salesmen and representatives confer at Bendigo Headquarters. 3 pictures on the page showing their 1959 Autumn winter knitwear styles and the management team at Hanro. On the reverse side there is an advertisement for ' Tootex ' an exclusive new 'Tootal ' fabric for smart serviceable uniformscottage, miners, the draper of australasia, hanro annual conference, clothing manufacture, tootex, tootal

Black and white photograph of a shop window display by Allan and Stark, Brisbane of Hanro underwear and slumberwear. The prices displayed are : Slips 37/6 , Scanties 16/11 , Briefs 12/11David R. Jones 97 Hardgrave Rd. West End Brisbaneorganization, business, hanro, hanro, clothing display, shop window display, smartex, slips, scanties, briefs

Black and white photograph of a box of 'Santies' by Hanro. Described as Finely knitted Sanitized cotton interlock briefsReg. V. Brockorganization, business, hanro, hanro clothing, underwear, santies

Black and white photograph of a section of the interior of the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerland ( the parent company of Hanro). It depicts about a dozen women working in the pressing room, they are using industrial steam irons and there are assorted bins in front of the workbenches. Some of the bins are empty and some are full of freshly pressed garments ready for collection.organization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, iro9ning, pressing, handschin and ronus, hanro

Black and white photograph of a section of the interior of the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerland (the parent company of Hanro), depicting a woman working at a machine that is winding a large number of bobbins from large skeins of yarn that are fitted onto frames above the bobbinsorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacturing, hanro , handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of the executive dining area of the Handschin and Ronus factory. There are half a dozen small square tables arranged around the room with four chairs at each one. Six men are seated around a larger table in the centre of the room. Some of the tables have ashtraysorganization, business, hanro, hanro, clothing manufacture, handschin and ronus, board room

Black and white photograph of an industrial kitchen, There are nine women working at various locations. There are high windows visible on two sides of the kitchen. This is the kitchen associated with the dining room (entry 11000.139)organization, business, hanro, hanro, handschin and ronus, industrial kitchen, clothing manufacture

Black and white photograph of the dining room at the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerland.. It is a long room with 4 rows of tables across it, floor to ceiling windows run the full length of the room on the right hand side of the photo. There are perhaps 40 or 50 people seated at the tables, which could accommodate several hundredorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro, handschin and ronus, lunch room

Black and white photograph of a young women seated at a circular sewing machine?, Knitting machine ? . The photo was taken in the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro, handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of a woman threading a large loom. This photo has been taken in the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of a woman using an overlocker to attach lace edging to pieces of fabric. Photo taken at the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro, handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of a women working on a machine that is winding bobbins of yarn from large hanks. Photo taken in the Handschin and Ronus factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro, handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of a women working at a table inspecting lingerie. There are garments scattered across the table and a rack of garments in the backgroundorganization, business, hanro, clothing manufacture, hanro, handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of a woman measuring the width of a coat. She is working at a table and there is a rack of garments visible in the background. Taken at the Hanro factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, hanro, clothing manufacturers, handschin and ronus

Black and white photograph of women using industrial sewing machines, taken in the Hanro factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, hanro, clothing manufacture, sewing machines

Photograph: black and white photo of man posing in v neck jumper. Jumper is patterned with diamond print. Sample of product. On top of photo ' 516 pullover. No. 145'Hanroorganization, business, hanro, hanro, bendigo, manufacturing, men's clothing

Object. Tomlins Simmie's Growers Mash analysis tag. No 04338. Manufactured by Tomlins Simmie, 87 Charleston Road, Bendigo.domestic equipment, clothing tag

Photograph. Wedding photograph of Mrs James Mitchell nee Ella Nicholls (Bendigo). Brown cardboard surround. Photograph - black and white 18.5cmX13.5cms. A .5cm wide dark brown border surrounds the photograph, and the edge of the mount. Bride wears a beautiful silk and lace gown, a floral head-dress holds a floor - length veil, and she wears fingerless gloves and carries a large round bouquet.Photo, Eden Studios Melbourne P697. On back of photograph: hand written - About 1912. Mrs James Mitchell nee Ella Nicholls (Bendigo).photograph, person, wedding photo of mrs james mitchell, refer research notes included in clothing box 136

Photograph. This is a photo-copy of 11400.751. A black and white photo mounted on cream card. It is from the Wedding of Mrs James Mitchell (nee Ella Nicholls, Bendigo). A floral head-dress holds a long veil, fingerless gloves, and a large round bouquet complement this beautiful silk and lace dress.photograph, person, copy wedding photo of mrs james mitchell, refer research notes included in clothing box 136

Pink, blue, cream and olive coloured material on sunshade. Dark crown shaft with lighter coloured handle. Wodden handle has twisted leater strand with fringed tassel for hanging. Material and metal closing catch. Paragon, S. Fox and Co. Limited on inside metal strutS. Fox and Co. Limitedcostume accessories, clothing accessories, umbrella

Varied coloured material sunshade, edged with dark blue. Dark blue/black shaft and handle, shaft appears to be synthetic and as tip. A gold band at top. Handle has woven material Holder. Material and metal closure. British make on matel strut.British make on matel strutcostume accessories, clothing accessories, umbrella