A FreeSwing Autograph tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and plastic handle grip. Made in Pakistan. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Plastic, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A Trio Hollander tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and leather handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, String, Adhesive tapetennis

This lady’s silk bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families, in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire A lady’s silk bodice with pin-tucking and drawer-string waistclothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork

Two sheets of cardboard tied with string containing dividend distribution.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

Small brown leather pouch with string attached at one side.Nilleather pouch, pouch, leather

Used to transport fertilizer but probably had other uses on the farm or at the mill.Two large hessian bags with string and straw inside; with inscription.On front of one bag with sickle image within a diamond shape." 22 / HIGH GRADE SUPER / COMMONWEALTH / FERTILISERS" On front of other bag with sickle picture."FLORIDA / SUPER /SICKLE / BRAND / CUMING. SMITH & Co"

Dark coloured book with pattern on the front cover and green stringnon-fictionAutograph book

Macrame pelmet for a mantlepiece made of string in a very intricate pattern.handcrafts, macrame, pelmet

A 19th century tennis court net. Materials: Rope, Stringtennis

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This emerald green, satin evening dress, owned by Gwen Steele, was worn by her to a reception for Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 at Government House, Melbourne. [The personalised printed invitations are kept in the Subject File 'Gwen Steele'.]Emerald green, satin cocktail dress with shoe-string straps.royal visit (victoria) 1954,, gwen steele, women's clothing, australian fashion - 1950s, cocktail dresses

In 1866 Humble & Nicholson brought the Vulcan Foundry in Geelong, where it is believed this model wool press was made.Red wooden model of a wool press with string pulley and crank.wool, wool press, humble and sons pty ltd, humble and nicholson, vulcan foundry, geelong, innovation, industry, model, design

Belonged to Eileen Otter, who was 18 or 19 at the time of the Dances, this may have been when she first 'came out' into Society.4 cardboard Dance Cards, one with a pencil attached by string.1, "Government House" 2. "St Kilda Town Hall 12 Sept 1913" 3. "City of Melbourne Regiment, Town Hall Prahran Fri 19 Sept 1913" 4. Victorian Naval & Military Club. St Kilda Town Hall 31 Oct 1913" dancing, leisure

A small Christmas card with a celluloid motor car and fabric lowers on the front.There is some outlining in string. Thegold coloured edges are scalloped. Inside are Christmas greetings and a poem, It has string binding.At the bottom on the front - handwritten - Xmas card E. Reynoldschristmas-card greeting-card stationery tuck-raphael

An Eureka Marathon wooden tennis racquet, with concave throat, string whipping around shoulders, and fine-grooved handle. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leather, String, Inktennis

An Estrada Victoria tennis racquet with string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with patterned perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leathertennis

A Sportflite Professional Model tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders. Materials: Wood, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Nylon, Enamel, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Fibre, Stringtennis

A miniature Paramount tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and adhesive tape handle grip. Materials: Wood, Adhesive tape, Nylon, String, Ink, Paint, Glue, Lacquertennis

Tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, shoulders with string whipping, and fine grooved handle, flaring slightly at the butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Gut, String, Gut, Leathertennis

People - Fincher & Stringer Families & J.Hocking Buildings - Warehouse Associated with - John Hocking & Son

A Dunlop Hire, wooden squash racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and leather handle grip. Materials: Wood, Enamel, Nylon, Ink, String, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Lacquer, Gluetennis

A Dunlop Graduate, wood/composite squash racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and cotton handle grip. Materials: Wood, Composite Materials, Nylon, Ink, String, Adhesive tape, Cotton, Plastictennis

A Best Ever, Best-Quality 7 Ply tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders. Materials: Wood, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Nylon, Enamel, String, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis

The Centenary of Warrnambool in 1947 drew crowds of 20000. It was generally felt that the celebrations excelled anything that had been seen in the city in the last 100 years. There were numerous activities held over the weekend including an elaborate street parade which was followed by joining the 4500 children at sports and picnic celebrations at the showgrounds. The Warrnambool and District Turf club also held a race meeting to aid the Hospital and raised 740 pounds. It was estimated that 20000 attended the finale bonfire and fireworks in Albert Park. This little booklet of tickets is a tangible link to one of the biggest celebrations ever held in the city.Dark pink cover with three remaining tickets stapled and held with string. On Cover: Warrnambool Centenary. Picnic and Sports March 27th 1947 Margaret P**** in greylead warrnambool, warrnambool centenary, 1947 warrnambool celebrations warrnambool centenary tickets

Black and white image of courtyard in front of four storied building identified as military barracks in Montmorency, France. A group of people assemble for a roll call. Though described as WW2, this image is probably from WW1 era. Possibly identified as the Chateu d'Ecouen located 5.6 kms from Montmorency, a northern suburb of Paris. From 1850, it was the site of a secondary school for girls of the Legion d'Honneur. Today it is a musem dedicated to the Renaissance. Sources: Montmorency, Val-d'Oise Wikipedia and Chateau d'Ecoun, Wikipedia, Maison d'education de la Legion d'honneur, Wikipedia "Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel" translates as "Montmorency Barracks - Roll-call".Image in ornate wooden frame with glass face, string for hanging on backCaption: 78 Bethune - Caserne Montmorency - L'Appel - LL Inscribed in pen on reverse: "Montmorency, France Barracks during 2nd World War. Given to Mrs Ivy Sullivan, Montmorency, Vic., Aust. and passed on to Mrs M. North, Montmorency, Vic. Aust., 1985"ivy sullivan, marjorie north, montmorency (france), montmorency barracks, ww1