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Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Children's football, C1900
... Leisure object... Leisure object Children's football ...Football as used in Australian rules football matches, sport and recreationUsed for sport and recreation. Manufactured by Holden and FrostLeather oval shaped children's footballleather, football -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Padded leather riders shin guard, circa 1900
... Leisure object... with leather straps Leisure object Padded leather riders shin guard ...Used to protect shins while playing sport and manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured by Holden and Frost to protect shins during sportPadded leather shin guard with leather strapsleather, shin guard -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Gun case
... Leisure object... Leisure object Gun case ...Hand carry gun case manufactured by Holden and Frost C1900Manufactured an sold by Holden and FrostLeather gun case with hand hold strap and buckled top coverleather, hunting, gun case -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Leather carry pouch, Late 1800's
... Leisure object... carry pouch with strap and buckle Leisure object Leather carry ...Brown leather carry pouch used as an equestrian accessory in the late 1800's Manufactured by Holden and Frost in the late 1800's Half round brown leather carry pouch with strap and buckleG.V.H.leather, equestrian accessory, pouch -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Boxing gloves, Circa 1900
... Leisure object... gloves, missing laces Leisure object Boxing gloves ...Used to protect hands while boxing Manufactured by Holden and Frost C1900Pair of brown leather boxing gloves, missing lacesleather, boxing gloves -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Equestrian polo ball
... Leisure object... in equestrian sport Leisure object Equestrian polo ball ...Round white willow polo ball imported by Holden and FrostImported by Holden and FrostWhite round solid ball as used in equestrian sportMade in England Chas Meurisse and Co Chicago Willowhorse, polo, ball -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Leather boxing Gloves
... Leisure object... leather boxing gloves leather lining with laced wrist Leisure ...Pair of brown leather boxing gloves used as hand protectionManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather boxing gloves leather lining with laced wristleather, boxing, gloves -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Child's boxing gloves
... Leisure object... boxing gloves Leisure object Child's boxing gloves ...Used by Children to protect hands while boxing at the beginning of the 20th centuryImported and sold by Holden and FrostFabric and leather Children's sized boxing glovescanvas, leather, small, boxing gloves -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Boxing gloves
... Leisure object... gloves Leisure object Boxing gloves ...Leather boxing gloves used for hand protectionIManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for sporting undertakingsLeather outer fabric lined with vented palm boxing glovesleather, boxing, gloves -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Leather cricket equipment bag
... Leisure object... key lock Leisure object Leather cricket equipment bag ...Used to carry Cricket gear, circa 1900Cricket bag manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostLeather carry bag with straps and buckles, carry handles on top, canvas lining, metal key lockleather, cricket, bag -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Leisure object - Polo Mallet
... Leisure object... handled polo mallet with wooden head and rubber hand grip Leisure ...Cane handled timber polo mallet used for sport and recreationImported and sold by Holden and FrostCane handled polo mallet with wooden head and rubber hand gripC151Cpolo, mallet -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Centenary Army Bear, 2023
... Leisure object... and a printed cardboard tag. Centenary Army Bear Leisure object Toy Bear ...For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Army uniform of the type worn in 1923 and slouch hat with a rising sun badge.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an army uniform from 1923 With a rising sun badge on slouch hat and a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Centenary Navy Bear, 2023
... Leisure object... cardboard tag. Centenary Navy Bear Leisure object Toy Bear ...For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Navy uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in a Navy uniform from 1923 and a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Centenary Air Force Bear, 2023
... Leisure object... with a printed cardboard tag. Centenary Air Force Bear Leisure object Toy ...For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 with a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Celluloid Doll, c1910
... Leisure object... Doll Leisure object Celluloid Doll ...This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. This doll was given to Nancy Turner (born 22/12/1911) for her 3rd birthday. The clothes were handmade by her mother Mrs Beatrice Turner. Celluloid is one of the first synthetic plastics ever created. It is made from wood products that include cellulose nitrate and camphor. First created in 1863, it was a popular material to make items as diverse as jewellery and dolls from the 1870s through the 1930s. Celluloid is flammable, deteriorates easily if exposed to moisture and can be prone to cracking and yellowing.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also representative of a domestic item common in the 1930s.Celluloid doll dressed in home made clothing. Doll has red lips, dark eyes and brown wavy hair as part of the design.domestic items, children's toys, vintage dolls -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Celluloid Doll, c1910
... Leisure object... of the design. Celluloid Doll Leisure object Celluloid Doll ...This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. This doll was given to Nancy Turner when she was 7 in 1918 and then passed down to her daughter Elizabeth when she was in 1952. This doll was given to Nancy Turner (born 22/12/1911) for her 3rd birthday. The clothes were handmade by her mother Mrs Beatrice Turner. Celluloid is one of the first synthetic plastics ever created. It is made from wood products that include cellulose nitrate and camphor. First created in 1863, it was a popular material to make items as diverse as jewellery and dolls from the 1870s through the 1930s. Celluloid is flammable, deteriorates easily if exposed to moisture and can be prone to cracking and yellowing.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also representative of a domestic item common in the 1930s.Celluloid doll dressed in home made clothing. The doll has dark eyes and a small amount of hair as part of the design.domestic items, leisure items, vintage dolls, celluloid dolls -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Two Miniature Celluloid Dolls, c1910
... Leisure object... Celluloid Dolls Leisure object Two Miniature Celluloid Dolls ...This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. Celluloid dolls were very popular in the late 19th to mid 20th century. They were lighter and less fragile than porcelain dolls and were therefore more durable. Celluloid is one of the first synthetic plastics ever created. It is made from wood products that include cellulose nitrate and camphor. First created in 1863, it was a popular material to make items as diverse as jewellery and dolls from the 1870s through the 1930s. Celluloid is flammable, deteriorates easily if exposed to moisture and can be prone to cracking and yellowing.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also representative of a domestic item common in the 1930s.2 miniature celluloid dolls dressed in hand-made clothes. Doll in blue dress also has shoes painted on the celluloid.On back of doll: RODDY MADE IN ENGLAND"vintage dolls, leisure items, miniature dolls, children's toys -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Haeusler Collection Walt Disney celluloid figurines with moving parts c.1930s
... Leisure object... Leisure object Haeusler Collection Walt Disney celluloid figurines ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. These Disney figurine toys belonged to Alfred Haeusler (b.1922) and were played with during his childhood in Wodonga in the 1930s. The character of Donald Duck was released by Disney Studios in 1934, so they can be dated from the mid to late 1930s. These toys are among several objects in the Haeusler Collection concerning early childhood that provides insight into family and home life in early twentieth century Wodonga. The Walt Disney Company animation film studio was established in 1923 in Los Angeles. The period the Haeusler Collection Disney figurines were manufactured in the 1930s is known as the ‘Golden Age’ of Disney filmmaking, beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and ending with Bambi. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. Walt Disney celluloid figurines of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Popeye, with moving parts c.1930stoy, walt disney, film, film studiom, childhood, children, child, domestic, game -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Haeusler Collection Handmade Toy Xylophone with wooden mallet c. late 1920s - 1930s
... Leisure object... Handmade toy xylophone with wooden mallet Leisure object Haeusler ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. Handmade from recycled materials from the family farm, this toy Xylophone belonged to Alfred Haeusler (b.1922) and was played with during his childhood in Wodonga c.1920s-1930s. This toy is one of several objects in the Haeusler Collection concerning early childhood that provide insight into family and home life in early twentieth century Wodonga. The item is handmade and unique, with well documented provenance. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. Handmade toy xylophone with wooden mallet "C D E F G A H C" notes engraved on xylophone keys toy, music, xylophone, children, child, domestic, home, game, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Haeusler Collection Child's Chad Valley Money Tin c. 1930s-1950s, Chad Valley, c. 1930s - 1950s
... Leisure object... with a coin slot on a hinged lid. Leisure object Haeusler Collection ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This child's money box was manufactured by British toy company Chad Valley, owned by the supermarket chain Sanisbury's. It is one of many items in the Wodonga Historical Society's Haeusler Collection that reflects domestic life and childhood in rural Australia in the early to mid twentieth century.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and the history of childhood. A black, gold and red money tin with a coin slot on a hinged lid. On back of tin on hinge of lid ""CHAD VALLEY"/'ENGLAND/10167"toy, child, children, money, money box -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Haeusler Collection Building Blocks c. Mid-Century
... Leisure object... blocks. Leisure object Haeusler Collection Building Blocks c. Mid ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. Burgundy, yellow, cream and green children's building blocks. wodonga, haeusler, haeusler collection, child, children, blocks, play, leisure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... Leisure object...' of a streetscape. Leisure object Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... Leisure object...' of a streetscape. Leisure object Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... Leisure object...' of a streetscape. Leisure object Stereoscope c. late 1800s - early 1900s ...In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - Banjo, 2019
... Leisure object... with a printed cardboard tag. Legacy Bear $15 - Banjo Leisure object Toy ...In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian Army uniform in a camouflage pattern. After a naming competition, Melbourne Legacy calls him Banjo. Sometimes special editions of the bears were produced. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in army camouflage uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - Navy Bear, 2019
... Leisure object... cardboard tag. Legacy Bear $15 - Navy Bear Leisure object Toy Bear ...In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian Naval black uniform and white cap. Sometimes special editions of the bears were produced. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in naval uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - RAAF bear, 2019
... Leisure object... with a printed cardboard tag. Legacy Bear $15 - RAAF bear Leisure object ...In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in a Royal Australian Airforce uniform with a blue shirt and navy trousers. Sometimes special editions of the bears were produced.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in RAF uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - Lighthorse Bear, 2018
... Leisure object... cardboard tag. Legacy Bear $15 - Lighthorse Bear Leisure object Toy ...In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. A special edition bear to commemorate 100 years from the end of World War One. The bear is wearing a World War One soldiers' uniform including a slouch hat with feather. The date 2018 and Legacy is printed on his boots. In 2020 another Lighthorse bear was released, retailing at $20, with slight differences to this one. The Light Horse Brigades were mounted infantry made up of mostly young men from the country. They were experts at rough-riding from their lives in the bush and could navigate terrain easily for long periods with little food or water. An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in World War One Soldier uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model Tram, Transit Graphics, 2013
... Leisure object... donation of Michael Sainsbery 31/12/2014. Leisure object Cardboard ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model tram - Melbourne E class tram, numbered 6001. Has a pantograph attachment as well. Tram in the PTV colour scheme. Made late 2013. Produced by Transit Graphics of Canberra for Public Transport Victoria. 2nd copy added 3/1/14 - from donation of Michael Sainsbery 31/12/2014.trams, tramways, models, e class, tram 6001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard Model, Ministry of Transport, Victorian Railways Board, mid 1970's?
... Leisure object... the VicRail - Teacup logo. Two copies held. Leisure object ...Cardboard, punched out, folding model bus - VicRail (VR) Comeng Train 301M, gives specification details on the base of the model. Has assembly instructions. Produced by the Victorian Railways Board and Ministry of Transport mid 1970's. Has the VicRail - Teacup logo. Two copies held.trams, tramways, models, railway vehicle manufacture, railways