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matching late 19th to early 20th centuries
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Contact Print - Portland Botanical Gardens, n.d
... , early 20th century.... Gardens. Dress is late 19th, early 20th century. Photograph ...Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows a young woman sitting on, and two others standing near a bridge in Portland Botanical Gardens. Dress is late 19th, early 20th century.portland botanic gardens, photography, 19th century, 20th century -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Tennis players in the late 19th, early 20th century, 1960-1979
... Photograph - Tennis players in the late 19th, early 20th..., early 20th century.... tennis racquets. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. Photograph ...Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image is of a group of 7 men and women sitting on a bench under a tree. They are all holding tennis racquets. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. -
Orbost & District Historical Societybuttons, Heuheit, late 19th, early 20th century
... 19th or early 20th Century....late 19th, early 20th century... 19th or early 20th Century. black-buttons dressmaking ...This card of buttons was most likely purchased in Orbost from a local shop, eg. Herbert Stores, and dates from the late 19th or early 20th Century.A card with 12 'jet' like buttons attached to it. The card has a heraldic-type image of a dragon and shield on the top, and also the name Heuheit which is difficult to read, presumably the makers name. possibly Heuheitblack-buttons dressmaking haberdashery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAccessory - Necklace, Late 19th to early 20th century
... of jewellery that was fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th...Late 19th to early 20th century... of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. flagstaff hill maritime ...The origin of this necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is unknown. However, its design is reminiscent of jewellery that was fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is an example of a women's fashion accessory of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Necklace; metal chan with facetted ambe beads attached to the lower half. A small chain is added to the clasp. Each teardrop-shaped amber-coloured glass bead is linked to smaller round, lighter-coloured beads, which are then joined to the chain links.flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill museum and village, accessory, fashion accessory, necklace, facetted beads, amber beads, glass beads, late 19th century, early 20th century -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Bible Miniature, Miniature Bible 1895, 1898
... in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were made to carry... in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is useful for display ...No specific information is available on this item but miniature books, especially Bibles and dictionaries, were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were made to carry on the person. This item is of interest as an example of a novelty item popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is useful for display.This is a miniature Bible of 877 pages. It has a dark blue leather cover and the pages are gilt-edged. It has a folder at the back with a small magnifying glass enclosed. The cover is slightly scuffed and worn. Spine of cover: ‘Holy Bible’miniature bible, warrnambool -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBallot box
... Probably used in late 19th century/early 20th century...Probably used in late 19th century/early 20th century ...Probably used in late 19th century/early 20th century by the Independent Order of Rechabites. Box found with other I.O.R memorabilia in cellar of Doll Museum at Ballarat.Dark, varnished wooden box used in conduct of ballots. Box has two round holes in top and a lockable drawer (key in it) which slides out to the side. Two funnel-shaped wooden pieces (one dark, one a lighter colour) fit into the holes at the top of box and the drawer is divided into two sections. Black and white glass voting tokens are inside box. Voters in the ballot would cast their vote by dropping a white or black token through one of the funnels into the box, to signify approval or rejection of issue being voted on.ballots, ballot boxes, voting, independent order of rechabites -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTextile - Drawn thread tablecloth
... in the 17th century. In the late 19th and early 20th century... in the 17th century. In the late 19th and early 20th century ...Drawn thread was an embroidery technique that appeared in the 17th century. In the late 19th and early 20th century it was used on linen and cotton to create decorative functional items such as this tablecloth. The item is of significance socially as an example of a decorative domestic object from the early 1900s. It is a fine example of drawn thread embroidery.Handmade decorative tablecloth created from soft white linen. A crochet lace edge decorates the outer edge of the tablecloth and drawn thread work has been used to create two large inner borders as well as fine edging borders.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, tablecloth, linen, crochet lace, drawn thread work, textile, domestic object, decorative lace edging -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis attire, 1890-1910
... Photograph - Group of men in late 19th, early 20th century... shows a group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis... Photograph - Group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis ...Original black and white photo mounted on white card. Image shows a group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis attire. 3 men seated on grass, 5 standing behind. Backdrop of dense shrubbery. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Group of 5 women and 2 men, with tennis racquets sitting on bench under tree, n.d
... 19th, early 20th century.... under tree.Estimated dress to be late 19th, early 20th century ...Black and white photo taken from glass plate negative, attached to heavy card. Group of 5 women and 2 men, with tennis racquets sitting on bench under tree.Estimated dress to be late 19th, early 20th century. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Picnic Scene, n.d
... to be of the late 19th, early 20th Century.... of trees. Estimated by dress to be of the late 19th, early 20th ...Black and white photo taken from glass plate negative. Attached to heavy card, showing a large group of men and women picnicking on grassy area, in front of trees. Estimated by dress to be of the late 19th, early 20th Century. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ornament, Black bone, Late 19th century
... but it was common practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to use... practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to use bone ...No information is available on this particular item but it was common practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to use bone as ornaments or jewellery. Tusks were used to make earrings or necklaces.This item is of interest as an example of the use of bone as ornaments or jewellery. It will be useful for display. This is a piece of curved bone (coloured black or polished) with a round metal piece at the top with a loop for attachment to a chain or fabric. It is probably a tusk from a boar or pig. The bone is somewhat blotched and the metal is a little rusted.bone jewellery, warrnambool -
Deaf Children AustraliaConversation tube bell
... and early 20th Century, but there are still some manufactured today... and early 20th Century, but there are still some manufactured today ...Most conversation tubes were made in the late 19th and early 20th Century, but there are still some manufactured today. They were manufactured for a variety of reasons, not just for the hearing impaired. Metal bell for a conversation tube. Metal connection, black bell (possibly metal) deaf children australia, conversation tube, bell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Tennis Club, n.d
... estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century..... Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century. Photograph ...Black and white photo mounted on heavy dark grey card. Image shows a large group of people on the verandah and outside Portland Tennis Club Clubhouse. Tennis court in foreground. Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century.Back: 'Gardens Tennis Club' - blue biro -
Friends of WestgarthtownBuggy ownership plate-A Ziebell, Homemade
... 19th or early 20th Century.... 19th or early 20th Century. This object is of primary ...This plate was attached to the buggy (0254.2) which acted similarly to a number plate in denoting ownership. As such it is the only one of its kind. Estimated date of manufacture was late 19th or early 20th Century.This object is of primary significance. Its significance relates to the buggy (0254.2), belonging to Alfred Ziebell, to which it was attached.Metal hand painted ownership plate. Black background with yellow writingA. Ziebell Thomastownbuggy, number plate, alfred ziebell, ziebell's farmhouse, friends of westgarthtown -
The Cyril Kett Optometry MuseumEquipment - Stereoscope, (estimated); early 20th century
... 19th and early 20th century. The dual photographic images gave... viewers were popular throughout the late 19th and early 20th ...Stereoscope slide viewers were popular throughout the late 19th and early 20th century. The dual photographic images gave a three-dimensional view of popular tourism sites and sometimes news events.This is the only stereoscope in the collection intended for general use. Others held in the collection were intended for study of ocular anatomy or visual training.Stereoscope slide viewer. Wood with metal eyeshield engraved with eagle decoration. Folding wooden handle. Detachable sliding target slide holder.Clip mount stamped 'PATENT/AUS', unclearstereoscope, stereopsis, views, tourism, souvenir -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Kerosene Lamp
... lamps of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Kerosene... design to marine lamps of the late 19th and early 20th centuries ...This Kerosene lamp was made in a similar design to marine lamps of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Kerosene lamps were one of the most common oil lamps used and manufactured until the 1980s. The lamp is an example of 19th and early 20th-century kerosene lamps used on board ships. The design was still made in the 1980s. Kerosene lamp; metal framed cylindrical lamp with a hinged top lid with a chain-locking device. A swinging metal handle on top pivots on two side lugs and a loop in its centre. Another similar handle is on the base. Four thin rods join the base to the top. The tank at the base has evenly distributed formed holes around it. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, maritime-museum, modern reproduction, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, kerosene lamp, lighting, mantle lamp, marine lamp, lantern, maritime lamp, lighting equipment, marine technology, ship's lighting -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, 1890-1910
... umbrellas. Dress is late 19th, early 20th century style.... of a group of several furled umbrellas. Dress is late 19th, early ...Original black and white photo mounted on white card overlaid with grey/green indented card. Image is of two women in a rural setting, holding handles of a group of several furled umbrellas. Dress is late 19th, early 20th century style. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Tennis Club, n.d
... . Estimated dress late 19th, early 20th Century.... standing on court behind her. Estimated dress late 19th, early 20th ...Black and white photograph taken from glass plate negative. Woman holding tennis racquet standing on court at Portland Tennis Club (Gardens). Man standing on court behind her. Estimated dress late 19th, early 20th Century. -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical CommissionButter dish, Victorian Butter Shell, c. 1895
... Higgins' work around Australia in the late 19th and early 20th... in the late 19th and early 20th century and his administrative moves ...Presented to Dr Higgins as Bishop of Rockhampton before his translation to Ballarat. This presentation piece evidences Bishop Higgins' work around Australia in the late 19th and early 20th century and his administrative moves.Victorian Silver Plated folding scallop design warming/biscuit dish, having a hand-chased oval body with grape and vine leaves decoration and plane silver border sitting inside a rustic cast frame with cast feet. c.1890. Inscribed- To the Right Rev Dr Higgins from his grateful children the Pupils of Rosebank Sept 2nd 1899. Makers Mark for Walker and Hall underneath dish.walker and hall, bishop higgins, rockhampton, ballarat, rosedale. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Label, Gaspars Modern Print, M.Hemmons, Dentist, Early 20th century
... , a Warrnambool dentist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He had... in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He had a practice at first ...This is a label from the business of Melsom Hemmons, a Warrnambool dentist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He had a practice at first in the chemist’s shop of Richard F. Kennedy in Timor Street and was later in Kepler Street.This label is of interest as a memento of a prominent dentist with a business in Warrnambool a hundred years ago. This is a small white card with a black border, black and red printing and some decorative patterns.M. Hemmons Dental Surgeon, W’bool Antiseptic Mouth Wash for Cleansing and Hardening the Gums melsom hemmons, warrnambool dentist, history of warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDocument, Last Will and Testament of James Black, 1853_
... area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.... in the Watsonia area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. james ...Last will and testament of James Black of Pilgrim Inn, Plenty Road, with probate documents, 1854. Preceded the unrelated Black family who leased and owned land in the Watsonia area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.5 p. photocopies of Will and Bondjames black [plenty road] -
Blacksmith's Cottage and ForgeBowl, mixing
... in Austrailan kitchens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Women... in Austrailan kitchens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Women ...Mixing bowls of this design were a common item in Austrailan kitchens in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Women worked largely in the kitchen producing three meals daily for their families and, on farms, for the workers or casual labourers.Local significance for the history of women's work, especially the domestic duties of baking and cooking. Round, cream-coloured, ceramic mixing bowl with pouring lip, fluted design.baking, cakes, mixing bowl, kitchenware, women s work, domestic utensils, home cooked meals -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Contact Print - Shelly Beach looking toward Cape Nelson; Portland Show, 1960-1979
... late 19th, early 20th century.... at Portland Show. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. Print Contact ...Sheeet with 2 black and white contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top: View from top of Shelly Beach, looking towards Cape Nelson. Bottom: View of crowd at Portland Show. Dress late 19th, early 20th century.Front: Bottom: 'PORTLAND SHOW' - white print -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Tennis Club, n.d
... Club. Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century.... Tennis Club. Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century ...Black and white photo taken from glass plate negative. Mounted on heavy card. Card label attached to bottom of photo. Group of men and women painting clubhouse at Portland Tennis Club. Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century.Front: '(on label) Working Bee - Portland - Tennis Club - Approx. 1900' Black texta Back: 19.8 x 15.1 -
The Cyril Kett Optometry MuseumChatelaine Spectacle Case, W Ltd, 1900 (estimated)
... . This style of spectacle case was used late in the late 19th and early... late in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This spectacle ...This spectacle case is designed to be worn attached to a belt or waistband in the style of a 'chatelaine'. It is made of electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) and is lined with blue velvet. This style of spectacle case was used late in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This spectacle case is one of the most ornate in the collection.Chatelaine spectacle case with elaborately pierced pattern decoration made of electroplated nickel silver. Empty cartouche. Deep blue velvet lining. Small chain links case to holding clasp.Rear of clasp hook stamped 'EPNS W Ltd'spectacle case, epns, chatelaine -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageCraft - Ship model, 28-01-1985
... , U.K. in late 19th and early 20th century. ... and Hill, around Yorkshire, U.K. in late 19th and early 20th ...This unnamed ship model was built by a Warrnambool resident. The Humber Keel design is typical sailing craft used for transport if inshore and inland cargo, from Humber and Hill, around Yorkshire, U.K. in late 19th and early 20th century. Ship model, single mast, double spar, humber keel. Two tone brown and cream paint, light brown sail. Figures of a man, woman and dog on deck. A type of vessel used on the Yorkshire waterways. Perspex case with wooden frame. Folded plans are inside case. Nameplate Plaque inside case describes ship."RIVER HUMBER KEEL/YORKSHIRE/LENGTH 61', BEAM 15'6", DR G CAP 100 TONS/CREW MAN & WIFE, SCALE 1:40/HUON PINE etc. E.H. GRANGER 28.1.1985" on plaque inside caseflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, humber keel, sailing cargo -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Fob Watch, early 20th century
... for a man to carry on his person in the late 19th and early 20th... person in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wrist watches ...A watch of this type would have been a common item for a man to carry on his person in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wrist watches became common after this time frame. This item has no known local provenance.This item is retained for display purposes onlyThis is a round silver watch with a white face with roman numeral figures and gold hands.The face has a glass front which is loose in its mountings. The watch has a round clip at the top to which is attached a silver chain. At the end of the chain is a metal badge with a space to engrave a name but this is blank. vintage accessories, warrnambool history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Contact print from glass plate negative, 1960-1970
... fishing poles. Dress late 19th, early 20th century...., early 20th century. Print Contact print from glass plate ...Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image shows a group of men and women posing on a rocky platform above the sea, rocky cliffs behind. Most are holding long fishing poles. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, c. 1970
... late 19th, early 20th century.... late 19th, early 20th century. Photograph Photograph ...Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows front and one side of bluestone house with verandah. 'Windsor Cottage', residence of James Fawthrop, Harbour Master. Captain Fawthrop and his wife in garden at front of house. Dress late 19th, early 20th century.windsor cottage, james fawthrop -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - hotographic print of a rephotographed photograph - 'Prospect' house, Portland, c. 1970
... and numerouse people on driveway. Estimated to be taken late 19th, early... to be taken late 19th, early 20th century. Photograph hotographic ...Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows 'Prospect' house, stone, two-storied, verandah across front, 2 stone chimneys, stables visible at rear. One horse and numerouse people on driveway. Estimated to be taken late 19th, early 20th century.Front: 'Prospect' - green print Back: 'Prospect' - blue biro
