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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Coat hanger with clothes brushes on the ends, n.d
Folding wooden coat haanger, brass hinge and clip, with bristle brushes on ends. PIece of cord threadeD through each arm of coat hanger, joined in a loop for hanging. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Clothes - Baby's Nighties x3
Three early to mid 20th century baby's nighties, purported to have been worn by Nesta Drew nee Cooper. The Cooper family lived in Tawonga for three generations.The nighties were hand-made in the 1920s when clothing was usually hand made especially in the Kiewa Valley where access to shops was limited. The Cooper family were farmers in Tawonga.Three Vyella (brushed cotton) baby's nighties. White vyella fabric with silk thread embroidery. Very well home-sewn items, with cotton lace trimming.1920s.Home-made so no marking or brandingbaby nighties, nesta drew, cooper family of tawonga -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cap, Reynolds, Mrs Clarrie, 1920's
A boudoir cap was popularly worn in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries In its original form, the boudoir cap was worn over undressed hair, It was designed to be worn in the privacy of the boudoir with negligees or nightwear.[andwas often made from lightweightfabrics such as muslin or net and trimmed with silk ribbon and lace. In the 1910s and 1920s, it was used to protect short hairstyles whilst sleeping.This item is an example of a piece of clothing no longer in fashion.Hand crocheted boudoir cap. Light blue thread crochet on top. Fine piece of fabric around centre. Blue and pink border. wire inserted into cap at sides.cap costume-female boudoir-cap handcrafts crochet sleepwear -
Federation University Historical Collection
Domestic object - Object, Vegemite Jar
Vegemite was invented by Ballarat School of Mines alumni Cyril Callister.White opal glass jar with two threads at the top for a screw on lid. The lid of of black plastic. The jar has been reused for Nutritive Cream for hair by A.M. PalmerJar base: Vegemite V906 16 Label: Nutritive Cream, an excellent romade for the hair. ... vegemite, jar, cyril callister -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BADGE: Y. M. C. A. 7TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL 1914
Round, white badge with a yellow and an olive green ribbon with a green edge threaded through a hole at the top. Badge is for the Y. M. C. A. 7th Annual Festival 1914.organization, society, entertainment, badge, y. m. c. a. 7th annual festival 1914 -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Intrauterine device, Copper T model TU380A
The TCu380A IUD is the most widely used copper IUD in the world. Although it is claimed that the TCu380A IUD has been shown to be an effective, safe, long-term contraceptive device, a recent study has noted that it causes side effects and early removal for many users.Intrauterine device. Copper T model TU380A, made of copper and white plastic. T-shaped, with two threads of cotton attached. Includes patient information leaflet [23.2].contraception, intrauterine device -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Sewing Kit
Khaki material sewing kit tied together with hession ties. Four pockets holding needles and thread. folded into three and tied up to make compact for carrying in packsD D S.K. 1952sewing kit, housewife, maag, w maag -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bag, Wire cutters bag
Japanese army bag for holding wire cuttersCanvas bag for storing wire cutters. 1 large section for mechanism and 2 small sections to store handles. Fasten with a strap and buckle and a tap to thread onto a belt.8 Japanese inscriptions on the outside, small Japanese inscriptions on inside.japanese, bag, tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memo Book
Property of internee at camp 3, Tatura and used there for memo-type entriesSoft covered memo book, sapled with pencil entries. Rusted needle and thread secured to front cover. Front cover design : "Memo book", ink pot and quillKarl Wied 1943 Taturamemo book, bissinger g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Regalia - Stole, n.d
Rev Quick served in seven Methodist Circuits in Victoria, one in Tasmania, one City Mission (North Melbourne) and also an appointment with the Methodist Inland Mission in Central Australia. He was one of the first ministers to be appointed to the new John Flynn Memorial Church in Alice Springs. Aubrey Quick was a part-time Chaplain in the Royal Australian Airforce and received an Order of Australia for his pastoral care of the apprentices the RAAF. He served on the University of Melbourne Queens College Council for 23 years.Black RAAF Chaplain's stole with yellow, red, green and gold embroidered stitching of embroidery and gold thread at each end. The stole has three pleats around the neck."RAAF"rev aubrey quick, chaplains branch royal australian air force -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
This is the second version of the badge.Two silver metal Presbyterian Deaconess badge in the shape of a cross. B097.1 has a pin on its back. B097.2 has the pin removed and a chain threaded through the cross."LIVE SERVE"presbyterian deaconess -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, c1900
Open Combinations, Lace Edged. Cotton Material. Torchon Lace Trim Round neck. Armholes. White material. Frill gathered threaded with tape. Lace trim for legs.stawell clothing material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories
Cream Cotton Nightgown with Elaborate Lace Insertion on sleeves yolk waistline and neckline. Lace edging to square neckline & cuffs of sleeves. Ribbon threaded through insertion at waist. stawell clothing material -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Textile, Hilary Buckland, Warp 1, 2016
I am interested in the history and practice of weaving and textile production and the growing of cotton in different areas of the world, especially as it relates to my Lancashire, UK heritage. The cotton painting drop cloth has been dyed with Australian native plants and the warp threads exposed by removing the weft showing the simple robust structure of this fabric characteristic of the interlacing of warp and weft in plain weave. This work can be hung or can stand on a plinth or table.Wangaratta Art Gallery Collection. Donated by June Brown.A textile work that features a piece of cotton drop cloth that has has sections of the warp threads removed and other sections plant dyed brown to create a radial effect.hilary buckland, textile, plant dyed -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table Centre, not known
Table centre was donated by Bette Jones from her collection of fine manchester.Tenneriffe Lace, square white cotton to form daisy like patterns measuring 5cm in diameter. Joined to centre of white linen and drawn thread square of smaller circles.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Extending Cake Fork
Tubular brass handle outside a smaller brass tube. The smaller tube is joined by a screw to an iron fork with turned up ends. Two holes to thread a loop through.domestic items, food preparation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Australian Red Ensign
British Red Ensign. Red flag with Union Jack in the left hand top corner. Rope threaded through placket on left side of flag with toggle on one end.Tom Wright Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1military history, navy, flags, maritime -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Cufflink, Camp Penny Cufflink, 1939-1945
Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The Internment Camp currency was manufactured for use in the camps by the internees. It is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the items.Internment camp Penny with small metal bar soldered to back ("one penny" side). White thread fastens a grey motley plastic button to the bar. For use as a cufflink.coin has "Internment Camps" on the face & the denomination (penny) on the reverse.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internee camps, numismatics, coins, accessory, internment camp currency -
Tennis Australia
Attire, Personal items, Circa 1885
Two piece women's striped blue silk outfit with lace detailing.(.1) long sleeved top section (.2) long skirt. Materials: Silk, Thread, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Pincushion, Circa 1920s
Pin doll, with ceramic upper and padded fabric lower section. Ceramic upper represents a flapper girl holding tennis racquet. Materials: Ceramic, Cloth, Thread, Wooltennis -
Mont De Lancey
Gloves
Worn by Mrs Eva Sebire.One pair of cream, cotton, wrist length gloves with dark brown spade pattern. All side, finger and thumb seams are over sewn with cream cotton thread.clothing accessories, gloves -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Kew Library Uniform : cardigan
The Kew Library was run by the City of Kew until it was amalgamated into the Boroondara Library Service, when Kew became part of the City of Boroondara in 1994.Black Kew Library woollen cardigan with the name of the library embroidered in acqua thread. This black jumper was part of a new colour scheme, superseding the previous royal blue uniforms."Kew Library"library uniforms, cardigans, kew library -
National Wool Museum
Clothing - Children's clothing, 1944
Two items of newborn clothing dating to 1944. The first item is a dress and the second is a singlet. Both items are made from wool and are in new, unused condition. The clothing was owned by Mrs L. Brawdrup and was donated to the National Wool Museum in 2022 by Lila Gore.Clothing item one is a cream woven dress. It is finished at the sleeves, neck, and hem with a white lace trim. The trim is formed from a thread that has a metallic gleam, presumably cotton. The dress is styled under the neck with a stitched patterned of frills and flowers in the same white metallic thread. The dress gathers under the armpits, similar in style to a dirndl. At the rear, the dress is loosened and fastened by 3 press stud buttons in an opening at the centre. Clothing item two is a cream woven singlet. It is finished at the sleeves, neck, and hem with a white lace trim. The trim is formed from a thread that has a metallic gleam, presumably cotton. The lace is like the dress; however, it is less intricate. baby clothing, 1940s, 1940s baby clothing -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Equipment - Book Press, Small Book Press
Small book press with rectangular pressing surface driven by worm wheel thread and turning handle. This press is still used in the Hymettus library for book repairs.ballarat, books, book repair, covers, hymettus cottage, library. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - GRENADE, ITALIAN, C 1939 - 45
Italian M - 35 model SRCM hand grenade. Named “Red devils” by the British in the Desert campaigns The grenade comes in four parts minus the fuse. 1. Aluminium top plate aluminium colour attached to a wire circle with a pin and attached with a small chain. .2) Aluminium red colour cylinder shaped with an internal thread with 2 small pin slots. .3) Aluminium red colour cylinder shaped with external thread. .4) Round cylinder with wire woven around its outside, this is part of the inner workings, not shown..1) “Societa Romana” stamped on.grenades, m - 35 model, srcm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - AIRFORCE INSIGNIA, RAAF
Insignias worn as part of the uniform to indicative. Division of Service. In this case the RAAF. Belongs to Peter T. Stoklahsa who joined in 1966. Refer Cat No. 7674P.Two identical RAAF Airforce Insignia's uplifted eagle wings and a crown bolted on to wing shaped plate. All gold in colour and connected each by 3 threaded small bolts. raaf, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - STRAP, LEATHER
Item in a collection relating to Edward Judd, refer Cat No 7410 for his service details.Small tan leather strap. Chrome iron/steel buckle. Function unknown but possibly from leather legging. There are two sets of sewing holes approx in middle. No thread present.horse equipment, saddlery -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
First Field Dressing, October 1942
Used by the thousands in World War 2. And, on issue long after the war.Cotton outer cover, secured by a thread. 2 x inner water proof covers each containing a dressing. Dressings consist of gauze pad stitched to a bandage, and a safety pin Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd Sydney October 1942 Instructions for usefield dressing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Bloomers
This pair of bloomers was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, pulled thread embroidery and machine made lace inserts, lace trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900Illegible inscription on waistbandflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, ladies' underwear, underwear, ladies' fashion, victorian fashion, ladies' clothing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sewing accessories, Sewing Kit, 1950s
Probably used in making or repairing clothingPortion of card with 4 black 1 cm press studs; cotton reel 3.9 x 1.5 cm with orange thread; metal thimble 2 x 1.5 cm