Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver tone necklace with two detachable flowers, one of which is a pendant and one of which is a brooch. "CANADA/(c)SARAH COV"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces

Dress worn by Kathy in 1965 to a ballroom dancing championship. Made by her mother, Muriel. In 2000 the dress was worn by daughter, Meg for her year 7 formal.New scarf and gloves worn by Meg. Brooch worn with the dress in 1965.The dress spans three generations. Ballroom dancing was an important social activity at the timeOff the shoulder full length sheath sleeveless dress of more velvet shot with blue lurex. Worn with black chiffon scarf fixed with diamete bow-shaped brooch on shoulder. Shoulder length black stretch satin gloves with original packet. Four items make up the outfit Gloves: Dents one size made in Hong Kongsewing

Brooch Pin Holderbrooch, pin holder

Made in Camp 3Wooden oval shaped brooch. Daisy like flower in the centre, gold coloured safety pin embedded into broochbrooch, wood, vollmer h, camp 3, tatura, ww2, handcrafts, woodwork

Metal brooch with pin fastener.Face: "PSYCHIATRIC NURSING"nurse badges, psychiatric nursing, mental health service

Metal brooch with coloured inlayRoyal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Infirmus Opitulare

Round enamel badge/broochNunawading Arts Council|188 on backnumismatics, badges

small brooch with ceramic decorationcostume accessories, jewellery

Gold brooch with pearl and clip.

An example of a Melbourne Legacy Widow's Badge. These were worn by widows to identify themselves at events. Although the date is unknown it is an earlier example of the badge than the lapel pin at 01701. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of the badge given to widows when they join Legacy.Gold brooch of the Legacy torch with red enamel containing the words Melbourne Legacy Widow mounted on a gold bar with a brooch pin.Imprinted with 'Stokes Melb' on reverse.widows, membership

Metal and enamel brooch, with pin fastener.On reverse: "R.G.N", "17724", "BRIM / MELB" Face: "VICTORIA", "GENERAL NURSE", "REGISTERED"nurse badges, registered nursing

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Reverse: "R.N.A", "17037" Face: "RNA" "IN HELPING WE SERVE IN SERVING WE HELP" "REGISTERED NURSING AIDE"nurse badges, registered nursing aide

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face: "WARRNAMBOOL" "CORANGAMITE ENROLLED NURSE SCHOOL". nurse badges, corangamite enrolled nurse school

Metal and enamel brooch with stud fastener.Face: "AMBULANCE SERVICE / VICTORIA" Reverse: "WOMBAT PROMOTIONS", "(03) 3326 0333"nurse badges, ambulance service victoria

Metal and enamel brooch on key ring.Face: "WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT BASE HOSPITAL" Reverse: "PLEASE / RETURN TO / WARRNAMBOOL / & DISTRICT/ BASE HOSPITAL / RYOT STREET / WARRNAMBOOL / (055) 62 4000".nurse badges, keyring, warrnambool & district base hospital

Hospital Emplyee Fedration of Australia (1959-1991) http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0569b.htmMetal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face: "HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION" Reverse: "SWAN & HUDSON" nurse badges, hospital employee federation, health service trade union

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / 20 YEARS SERVICE" Reverse:"3497" "k.G.LUKE"nurse badges, australian red cross society, twenty year's service

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY" Reverse:"K.G.LUKE / MELB."nurse badges, australian red cross society

Hospital Employee Federation (1959 - 1991) http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0569b.htmMetal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION" Reverse:"BRIM / MELB"nurse badges, hospital employee federation, health service trade union

Grey metal brooch with horseshoe pattern.costume accessories, jewellery

An example of a Melbourne Legacy Widow's Badge from the 1970s. These were worn by widows to identify themselves at events. It is an earlier example of the badge than the lapel pin at 01701. Donated by the family of Jean Cohen, along with a second badge of slightly different dimensions. Jean was the widow of Flight Lieutenant Henry Cohen who served in WW2 and he passed away in 1970s. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of the badge given to widows when they join Legacy.Gold brooch of the Legacy torch with red enamel containing the words Melbourne Legacy Widow mounted on a 4mm wide gold bar with a brooch pin.Imprinted with 'Stokes' on reverse.widows, membership

Object: Enclosed in envelope: Death brooch of Elizabeth Lansell. Rectangular brooch, black enamel engraved with gold scroll work. Brooch has lock of hair enclosed in clear rectangle in centre of brooch. Engraved on back : E. Lansell, died Feb. 26th. Aged 88 yrs. Written on front of envelope in pen: Born Elizabeth Rammell 1769 Married William L. Elizabeth Lansell's death brooch she was our great, great, great, great, grandmother.E. Lansell, died Feb 26th. Aged 88 yrs.personal effects, fortuna, family history, bendigo, fortuna, lansell, elizabeth lansell

An example of a Melbourne Legacy Widow's Badge from the 1970s. These were worn by widows to identify themselves at events. It is an earlier example of the badge than the lapel pin at 01701. Donated by the family of Jean Cohen, along with a second badge of slightly different dimensions. Jean was the widow of Flight Lieutenant Henry Cohen who served in WW2 and he passed away in 1970s. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of the badge given to widows when they join Legacy.Gold brooch of the Legacy torch with red enamel containing the words Melbourne Legacy Widow mounted on a 3mm wide, slightly tapered gold bar with a brooch pin.widows, membership

An example of badges issued by Legacy prior to 1966 for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. Their donation value was 10 shillings. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The badges do not have laurel leaves which makes them unusual.Examples of early Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. These were before decimal currency was issued in 1966.Legacy Appeal badges x 2 and a pin with the Legacy torch issued prior to 1966, they are silver with light blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.On reverse of the brooches is '10/- "Parxite 77" AJ Parkes Bris'. The pin has '10/- AMOR' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

LADIES BROOCH, CIRCULAR MINIATURE, SURROUNDED WITH 18 DIAMANTESlocal history, costume accessories, jewellery, personal effects

Gilt brooch in shape if basket with multi coloured stonescostume accessories, female

Worn by Miss Frances Quayle (later Mrs. W.J. Sebire)Silver brooch with a raised floral design in a fan shape.

Worn by Late Miss E.M. SebireSilver setting blue cameo brooch with clip and on a chain.

The cameo was given to Mrs. Lord by a friend, and she had it mounted in a 9ct gold setting.Oval cameo brooch in a 9ct gold setting, with a chain.