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Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1907 Wedding dress of Nellie Eichner, 1907
1907 Wedding dress; cream silk, two piece gown; top has leg of mutton sleeves and a high collar, ruffles boarding a V shaped lace panel on bodice which tucks into a full skirt with a wide waistband adorned with silk flowers at the clasp, no trainwedding dress, nellie eichner, 1907 - wedding dress, textiles - bridal - fashion -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr and Mrs Tully
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 38 left.Sepia photograph of a lady wearing long full skirted gown laced at bodice, with scarf at neckline, standing with left hand on shoulder of bearded man wearing suit with long jacket, wide tie, standing with left arm leaning on back of chair, right arm by side."Mr and Mrs Tully".mr tully, mrs tully, surman collection -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Dr Thomas and Mrs Maria Hoskins with baby, c.1878
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 3 lower left.Sepia photograph of a bearded man wearing suit and long boots, holding crop in right hand, left hand holding high crowned hat, seated beside a young woman wearing long sleeved long gown, seated holding baby with long (?christening?) garment."Dr Thomas Hoskin wife and baby".dr thomas hoskins, maria hoskins, surman collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - 1996 Sir John Quick Lecture - "Towns and Gowns: The Humanities and the Community", Michele Matthews Collection, 1996
La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lecture1996 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "Towns and Gowns: The Humanities and the Community". Presented by Dr Janet McCalman, on Thursday 28 November 1996 at 6:45 PM; in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University. B&W printed flyer, invitation and program.sir john quick annual lecture, dr janet mccalman -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1956 wedding dress of Lila Elizabeth Thompson
Lila Elizabeth Thompson & Lloyd Frederick Henseleit were married at Church of Christ, Kaniva on Saturday, November 17th 1956The Thompson and the Henseleit families are from the district.1956 Wedding gown of white figured nylon organza over satin featuring a V shaped neckline front and back. The skirt was styled in a bouffant H-line with a satin band tying in a big bow at the back and falling into two satin panels each side of the train.wedding dress, lila thompson, church of christ, kaniva, november 17 1956, vintage - dresses, textiles - bridal - fashion, lloyd henseleit -
Clunes Museum
Clothing - NIGHT GOWN
ORIGINAL NIGHT GOWN WORN BY ERNEST HULL - SON OF WILHELMINA AND JOHN HULL, FORMER, RESIDENTS OF DUNACH VIA TALBOT. ORIGINAL NAME TAG AT NECK M H. [MINNIE HULL] MCLENNAN [GRANDDAUGHTER OF MRS. HULL, NIECE OF ERNEST HULL] FOUR GENERATIONS OF CHILDREN HAVE WORN THIS NIGHTGOWN.INFANTS LONG WHITE COTTON NIGHTGOWN TRIMMED WITH COTTON LACE INSERTION, AND EMBROIDERED COTTON EDGING.M H MCLENNANlocal history, costume, infant -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos Newsletter Articles, An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde directed by Alice O'Donnell, n/a
Production Number 66 by the Heidelberg Repertory Group - currently known as the Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc. The program lists names of actors and roles,, backstage, technical crew, creative and administration positions. Special mention of Lois Connor for 'general assistance with costumes and designing and making Mrs. Cheveley's ball gown.'All in Good Condition. The Program is rather fragile.None1961, 66, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by alice o'donnell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Debutante Ball 1949 and names of debutantes, 1949
The origin of debutante balls was that the woman was old enough to be married, and part of the purpose of her coming out was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select circle. These balls were popular on the Island and held at the Shire Hall in Thompson Ave.HistoricalBlack and white photo of group of debutantes in white gowns with posies, dance instructor and Mrs Leggatt, wife of local MP Sir William Leggatt. Allan Murray was the photographer.List of names of debutantes, dance instructor, dignitary and photographer. Also notes re problems with photos from the night.Charlotte Cleeland's deb photo 1949. also names as above.photograph, charlotte cleeland, debutantes phillip island, allan murray, john claringbold, val spokes, joan westley, ruth grayden, heather burton, gwen jackson, margery forrest, fay redpath, mrs mcadie, mrs dorothy leggatt, verna gawith, eileen jones, mrs anderson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Courier, Derek Woolley and Peter Fryar, 1999, 14/05/1999
On 19 May 1999 Peter Fryar (Physical Education) and Derek Woolley were made Honorary Fellows of the University of Ballarat. They are former staff members of Ballarat College of Advanced Education..1) Colour photograph of two men standing in academic gown and red floppy hat. They are (L-R) Derek Woolley and Peter Fryar. They are standing near the University of Ballarat Council Room, Mt Helen Campus. .2) Handwritten page of updates on Derek Woolley post retirement. university of ballarat, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, peter fryar, fryar, derek woolley, woolley, honorary fellow, fellow, physical education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FEMALE PORTRAIT
sepia photo on cream board. Lady in long, light coloured gown. Corsage on bodice. Deep frill to bodice and to edge of sleeves. Holding book on lap. Seated on bamboo chair. Table and greenery in background against brick wall. R DERMER SMITH BULL STREET BENDIGOR. Dermer Smith, Bull Street, Bendigoperson, individual, female portrait -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - DEBUTANTE PHOTOGRAPH
.1 CLUNES TENNIS CLUB DEBUTANTE BALL 22ND AUGUST 1986, DEBS AND PARTNERS .2 CLUNES TENNIS CLUB DEBUTANTE BALL 1986 OFFICIAL PARTY .3 TENNIS CLUB DEB BALL , DATE UNKNOWN DEBUTANTES ONLY .4 EIGHT LADIES IN EVENING GOWNS..1 ON BACK: CLUNES TENNISCLUB DEBUTANTE BALL 22ND AUGUST 1986 BACK ROW: JOHN HIND, ADAM PARR, PAUL PARDOEL,SCOTT CAMERON, MARK ANDREWS, JAMIE ANDREWS, DOUGGARTH SECOND BACK:NEIL RUMLER,PETER WITCHER, WAYNE STEPMALL, HOWARD SMITH, ROD SALKOVIC, WAYNE WESTCOMBE, ROB POLLACK GIRLS STANDING:JULIE CHANT, LIZ HARRISON, PENNY MITCHELL, KIM VAN BERKEL,ANDREA MCFARLANE, CHRISTINEDUNNE, KAREN SOBIE SITTING:JODIE JOBUNG, KATRINA WILLIAMS, , KERRY NUGENT, ANNITA PARKS, AMBER JESSER, ROBIN GOLDSMITH, PAGE BOY DANNY ANDREWS, FLOWER GIRL RACHEL NUGENT .2 OFFICIAL PARTY: ALLAN BARTLEY, MARIE BARTLEY, BARB ADAMS, CATHIE KELLER, PETER KELLER .2 OFFICIAL PARTY ALLEN BARTLEY, MARIE BARTLEY, BARB ADAM, CATHIE KELLER, PETER KELLER .3 JENNY HILL,, COLLINS , BARB ADAM, KAYE SADOWITH , GEOFF MILLER .4 NOT A DEB BALL debutante ball 1968, tennis club -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Coate/Symmons, 1937
Sepia toned photograph taken at the marriage of Vi Coate and Ray Symmons showing the wedding party in a garden setting. Bride in shin length gown with train, bridesmaids in knee length frocks with layered frills on skirt and gossamer capes, flower girl in simple frock with short skirt.genealogy, celebration -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs. Harriett Wilson ("Granny Wilson")
Harriett Wilson was the wife of William Wilson, an active member of and preacher with the Linton Methodist congregation. This is one of two photographs of Mrs Wilson in the collection. This one appears to have been taken earlier than the other. The other photograph is Registration no. 480 (Box 14, also Mounted photograph 21), and shows a somewhat older Mrs Wilson, although Mrs Wilson is wearing the same dress in both photographs. An inscription on the back of the photograph says that this photograph was given by Mrs Wilson to F. Bryant on December 16, 1890. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 126. Photographs of Mr Wilson are also in the collection - see Registration nos. 45, 479 & 642. It is understood that Mrs Wilson was one of the first teachers at Linton State School. Mrs Wilson died in a fire in 1900 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Small sepia photograph of a woman with hair drawn back from face, wearing a long-sleeved, full-skirted gown with beaded detail on bodice and white collar, seated with left hand resting on lap, right arm crooked on back of a chair, holding a book in her hand.In faded pencil on reverse of photograph: "James / Wilson / Linton / Given by Mrs Wilson / to F Bryant Dec. 16, 1890". Written in darker pencil over the top of this: "Mrs Wilson / (Granny)".mrs w. wilson, harriett wilson ("granny" wilson), old lintonian collection -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Ben Joel, Presidential Portrait of Dr Walter Thompson, 2008
This portrait is of Dr Walter Thompson, former President of ANZCA from 2006 - 2008 was commissioned by ANZCA to commemorate Dr Thompson's presidential term. The painting was unveiled on 17 April 2009. The artist Ben Joel is a Western Australian artist, well known for his commissioned portraits and contemporary artworks in most media. Joel's artworks are represented in national private and public art collections Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Walter Thompson wearing the Presidential gown and medal. The sitter's hands are clasped in front of him and he is casually seated in front of a plain background coloured in black and red imitating a second frame/window. The painting is set in a plain gold and maroon frame.[ lower right hand side] BEN JOEL '08painting, anzca president, thompson, walter, joel, ben -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Woodworking Tool - Jack Plane
Very Old. Until the end of the 19th century the bodies of jack planes were predominantly wooden, typically made out of beech (wood). Wooden planes were largely superseded by iron-bodied planes.Used by carpenters and cabinet makers in the Kiewa Valley from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.A Jack Plane is a general purpose woodworking bench plane, used for dressing timber down to size in preparation for truing and/or edge jointing. It is usually the first plane used on rough stock, but for rougher work it can be preceded by the scrub plane. German Pattern Jack Plane. The smallest - 1.5 inches. Ref. Page 21 - Tools for all Trades Catalogue 1930s?"The Burgham Tools Company / Solingen Germany"woodworking tool, jack plane, plane -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Dressing, borated gauze, Seabury & Johnson, Unknown
Square cardboard box with removable lid. Box is made from brown coloured cardboard. A paper label is adhered al around the box securing the lid in place. The box is wrapped entirely in blue coloured semi transparent Glassine paper and secured on the top and botton with small circular labels printed in red, gold and black. Box contains a gauze dressing. Gold Cross Brand Seabury's Borated Gauze dressing, borated gauze, gauze, seabury & johnson -
Mont De Lancey
Dressing Table and Side Table, Circa 1930's
See picture of family history.Wooden dressing table with mirror, on castors, with two large drawers, and two smaller drawers at side of mirror. An inlaid decorative design, and brass handles on drawers. Wooden side table with one door with a brass handle, and an inlaid decorative design. The chamber pot would be stored on a shelf in this cupboard. These two pieces are part of a 4 piece bedroom suite.side tables, night cupboards, bedroom suites -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Pharmacy, mustard plaster, 20thC
A mustard plaster is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing. It can be used to warm muscle tissues and to treat chronic aches and pains. For long a part of conventional medical treatment, and available in prepared versions in pharmacies, it fell from favour in the 20th century, and is now only used as a home remedy.A paper packet that would have contained a cotton cloth impregnated with a mustard poultice used for the relief of pain in muscles.on packet ; ONE / MUSTARD PLASTER / WET THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING / S[READ ON / CLOTH / TRADE / JELCO / MARK / No. 127 - GUARANTEED BY / THE J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / UNDER THE FOOD AND / DRUGS ACT, JUNE 3J-ELWOOD LEE 0TH 1906 / MANUFACTURED BY / J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS / CONCHOHOCKEN PA. U.S.A.pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturers, moorabbin, cheltenham, medical poultices, early settlers, mustard plaster, pennsylvania usa, -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Photograph - Framed photograph of Dr Liam Hugh Wright, RNZCOG President, c. 1982-1984
Dr Liam Hugh Wright was the first President of the RNZCOG, between 1982 and 1984.Head and shoulder portrait photograph of a man. The man is wearing an academic cap and gown, with a wide purple sash running around the collar of the gown. The man has grey hair, which is visible on the sides of his head, and is wearing a grey suit jacket, white shirt, and a tie with a dark coloured pattern beneath the robe. I set of vertical blinds is visible in the background. The photograph is framed in a dark coloured wooden frame with gold trim on the inner edge, surrounding the image. Handwritten text at top centre on the back of the frame reads 'MR LIAM WRIGHT/PRESIDENT RNZCOG'. A length of cord and two circular fittings have been attached to the back of the frame for hanging. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Golden Jubilee Medal associated with Frank Forster, 1979, 1979 (approximate)
This medal was struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in London in 1929. The RCOG was founded by William Blair-Bell, who is said to have been largely responsible for the design of the College coat of arms and gowns, and to have contributed to the motto "Super Ardua". This medal belonged to Frank Forster.Round silver medal with ring for chain attachment. Front of medal features a raised image of a pair of hands closing protectively around a foetus in utero. Surrounding this image is the inscribed text 'GOLDEN JUBILEE/1929-1979'. Back of medal features an image of the RCOG coat of arms, surrounded by the text 'ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS'. Medal comes with a navy blue, hinged presentation box, lined with cream satin and blue velvet.numismatics, rcog -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Kid Gloves, Dents, 1960
Kew was declare a separate municipality in 1860. To commemorate this, a number of events were held in Kew, including a Centenary Dinner Dance in 1960 at which the speakers were Sir Robert Menzies and Cr WHS Dickinson. As the mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson accompanied her husband, wearing these gloves and a grey velvet evening gown. Pair of white kid gloves with pearl buttons. The gloves were worn by the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson at the Centenary Ball of the City of Kew with her steel grey velvet evening dress. The gloves were made by Dent's. The dress was donated by Mrs Judith Goodes, a daughter of Cr. Dickinson. cr whs dickinson, mrs doris dickinson, australian fashion - 1960s, women's clothing - 1960s, gloves - 1960s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEDDING PHOTO
Sepia Photograph on fawn board. Wedding Photo. Bride in short wedding gown of 1920's and one female attendant with hat large trailing bouquet, men in 3 piece suits with buttonholes and gloves. Inscription: Printed B.R. of board 'CROXTON/STUDIO','631 HIGH ST/Northcote'person, group, wedding, see 815 -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, 1889
Two pages from Harper's Bazar magazine, June 29 1889 issue. The pages feature a section entitled: 'TENNIS GOWNS', including images (from lithographs) of women modelling outfits and holding tennis equipment. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Adhesive label, Glasstennis -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1964 Wedding dress of Patricia Capp
Owned and worn by Patricia Capp of Dimboola, on her wedding day, when she married Mr. Walter Clark of Nhill.Bridal gown of figured de-lustered satin, with a fitted bodice and scooped neckline with long pointed sleeves and a full-length skirt with deep unpressed pleats. The three-tier veil was held by a circlet of flowers in front with a Dior bow, The bride carried a trailer of white roses and lily of the valley.1964 wedding gown, wedding attire, clothing, formal - clothing, textiles - satin -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photograph, Framed, "Her Majesty The Queen"
Framed print titled "Her Majesty the Queen" Copy of a painting by Denis Fildes. Decorative wood frame with white card window mount. Features a young Queen seated wearing a white evening gown; short puffed sleeves and blue sash. She wears a tiaria on her head. -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Audrey Wilson, Presidential Portrait of Dr Michael J H Hodgson, 1995
Dr Michael Hodgson was apppointed ANZCA President in 1992 until 1993. The painting, undertaken in 1995, was later unveiled in 1996 with Dr. Hodgson present. Further information about Dr. Hodgson can be found on The Lives of the Fellows, http://anzca.online-exhibition.net/fellows/fellows-1992/michael-john-hind-hodgson/ Oil painting on canvas of Dr Michael J H Hodgson seated in front of blue-grey drapery and a window showing Ulimaroa in the distance. The subject is wearing the Presidential gown but not the Presidential badge. Framed in a plain grey and gold frame with a brass plaque affixed on bottom center front of frame. [plaque] Dr Michael J H Hodgson / President 1992 - 1993 [Artist's signature lower right corner] Audrey Wilson / 1995hodgson, michael, anzca president, ulimaroa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: TOWNS AND GOWNS
Booklet titled Towns and Gowns: the Humanities and the Community, by Dr Janet McCalman, Prize-winning author and Australian Research Council Research Fellow. La Trobe University, Bendigo 28 November 1996. The front cover has a red and white photo of Dr Janet McCalman. The subject of the book is education.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - towns and gowns - the humanities and the community, la trobe university, dr janet mccalman, the third sir john quick bendigo lecture, melbourne university, sir robert menzies, senator amanda vanstone, helen daniel, roland barthes, basil blackwell, university of melbourne -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
Rev. G. S. Taylor (1901 - 1959) attended university of Melbourne and was a chaplain to the forces in World War Two.Semigloss, black and white, 3/4 studio portrait of Rev. George Stewart Taylor whose is looking directly at the camera with his body is facing to the right of the camera. He is wearing his clerical collar and academic gown. The photograph is on board and has a grey card mount with a gold border and inscription."REV. G.S.TAYLOR - B.A.,B.D. MINISTER OF ST. ANDREWS 1942-1959"rev g s taylor presbyterian minister, world war two chaplain, st andrew's presbyterian church oakleigh -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories
Cream Linen Calico Baby’s Night Gown. Made in Magar Style. Lace trimmed neckline with a chain stitched edge. Drawn up with a tape. Edge of sleeve button holed in cream silk. Place for Ribbon button holed. A spray worked in cream silk on front. Mrs Thelma Clark. stawell clothing material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories
Soft Cream Cotton Night Gown. Neckline has pink crochet around it. Opening a Fly front with buttons. Around neck. Front opening and sleeves hand worked in cream button holed scallops. Two large embroidered cream flowers on front. Machine hem. Neil Family Jallukar.stawell clothing material