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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Flue Cover Art, 1890s to 1930s
... Decorative object... the cover. Decorative object Flue Cover Art ...In the late 19th and early-20th centuries household heaters burned wood and coal for heating. In winter the warm air from the fireplace would flow into the room through a round flue in the face of the chimney. In the warmer months the unnecessary heater and flue was removed and the chimney cleaned. Homemakers then covered the circular flue hole with a decorative and usually inexpensive wall hanging to prevent draughts and dust. The practice was especially popular in France and Germany where a lot of the artwork originated. The covers were no longer needed after households changed over to more modern designs of heaters. The flue covers were known as Wall Art or Flue Cover Art. They were usually round and illustrated with a lithograph or chromograph print. The picture was then mounted on card, covered with glass, and framed with a brass or tin rim. The border was commonly gilt with a black stripe around the centre. There were numerous illustrations, many with a European appearance, and were easily bought through local merchants for a small price.This pretty flue cover is significant for representing a common domestic wall decoration from the late Victorian to the Edwardian eras, when solid fuel heaters were used in low to high income homes. The picture is similar to many other flue cover images, apart from the holly clutched in the girl’s hand, which gives the cover a Christmas theme. This flue cover is the only one in our collection and appears to have a unique design; the hand painted floral decoration on the glass and the two crimson rings around the edges of the frame’s white border haven’t been seen on other flue covers. Flue cover, metal and glass. Print of a young girl with blue eyes and curly blonde hair, a hooded blue cape, a silver clasp with blue stones, and a sprig of holly in her hand. The round metal frame forms a deep, white-painted, crimson-edged border for the illustration. The hand-painted blue flowers on the glass front form add to the border and give a 3-dimensional effect. The picture is between the cardboard backing and the glass front, with the metal frame holding them together. There is a metal chain attached for hanging the cover.warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, picture, handpainted, portrait, girl in blue cape, metal frame, round picture, illustration, print, holly, christmas, child in blue cape, silver and blue clasp, holly sprig, late 19th century, early 20th century, 1890s-1930s, victorain, edwardian, flue cover, flue cover art, wall art, chimney flue cover, chimney hole cover, stove pipe cover, fireplace flue cover, antique, victorian, glass frame, chromograph, lithograph, tin, brass, lithograph print, chromo print, christmas girl, blue cape, blonde girl -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Decorative Object - Ornament
... Decorative Object... on round alabaster base, set of two Decorative Object Ornament ...Alabaster base is 1 cm thick x 6.5 cm diameter, boat is brass of 10 cm high with sails of 8 cm on a separate brass 2 cm base, Made in IndiaMetal sailing boat on round alabaster base, set of twoornaments -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Lace, Beaded Lace Motif
... Decorative object... in the shape of flowers. Beaded Lace Motif Decorative object Lace ...Owned by Patrice's grandmother, Elsie Doris Whitten (ne Williams).Length of beaded motif. Black beading in the shape of flowers.beading, motif -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Vase
... Decorative object... with a glaze. Decorative object Vase ...It was used as a vase for flowers.A small plain brown pottery vase which is darker brown at the bottom with a stripe below the textured lighter grey or green coloured speckled neck. It is finished with a glaze.Evelyn. nickvases, containers, domestic object -
Clunes Museum
Decorative object - PLATE, FORD, RICHARD MR. [DICK]
... Decorative object... OF MOUNTAIN AND RIVER SCENE. Decorative object PLATE FORD, RICHARD MR ....1 PAINTING OF ORIGINAL CRESWICK HOSPITAL ON CERAMIC PLATE, THEN GLAZED. .2 PAINTING OF MOUNTAINS, RIVER AND COTTAGE.1 CREAM COLOURED CERAMIC CIRCULAR PLATE, PAINTING OF ORIGINAL CRESWICK HOSPITAL. .2 CREAM COLOURED CIRCULAR PLATE OF MOUNTAIN AND RIVER SCENE.local history, ornament, ceramic -
Clunes Museum
Decorative object - BROOCH
... Decorative object... Decorative object BROOCH ...LADIES BROOCH, CIRCULAR MINIATURE, SURROUNDED WITH 18 DIAMANTESlocal history, costume accessories, jewellery, personal effects -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Decorative object - Presbytery Banner, Late 1970s
... Decorative object... within the Presbytery of Yarra Valley. Decorative object ...Handmade patchwork banner with mid-blue cotton backing and edging. The patches ae from churches within the Presbytery of Yarra Valley.yarra valley presbytery -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Decorative object - Tablecloth
... Decorative object... of members of the Kew Missionary Band. Decorative object Tablecloth ...Rectangular cloth with avocado green binding and hand embroidered names of members of the Kew Missionary Band. In the centre: "K.M.B."kew missionary band -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Decorative object - Presbytery Cloth
... Decorative object.... Decorative object Presbytery Cloth ...Handmade appliqued square patchwork presbytery cloth with an unbleached calico backing.loddon-campaspe presbytery -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Decorative object - Decorative panel, Foliate decorative panel
... Decorative object... Decorative object Decorative panel ...Example of wood work and woodgraining popular in 1901 when the room was decorated. Mantel and mantel surround of pine turned and carved with this central panel beneath the mantel shelf all woodgrained in an oak finish.Fireplace surround featuring under-mantel panel with decorative carved acanthus leaves in urn with a rose at each extremity all in a woodgrain finish.woodgrain, decoration, mantel, oak finish, pine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER BOY STATUE
... Decorative object.... Decorative object PLASTER BOY STATUE ...Plaster statue of small Dutch boy with clogs, seated with legs crossed & carry bag at his feet, wearing a hat with feathers, blue vest, red shirt and brown pants. Signed by artist - unreadable.Mattei Bros & Co Melb 25ornaments, plaster, statue, dp550 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE OF BOY
... Decorative object.... Decorative object PLASTER STATUE OF BOY ...Ornamental plaster statue titled 'Like Papa' of a boy in cap & large boots, hands in pockets with pipe in his mouth, cream in colour with tan highlights.ornaments, plaster, statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE BOY WITH FISH
... Decorative object..., numbered 5. Decorative object PLASTER STATUE BOY WITH FISH ...Large plaster statue of boy with 2 black fish, brown and rust coloured on square base, numbered 5.5ornaments, plaster, statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE SAPHO
... Decorative object... 13c on back. Decorative object PLASTER STATUE SAPHO ...Large plaster statue of female leaning on an urn, wearing gold sandals and with red flower in hair, gold tones and marked Sapho on front of base & numbered 13c on back.ornaments, plaster, statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE BOY EATING CHERRIES
... Decorative object... of cherries, tree stump and leaves on base. Decorative object PLASTER ...Large plaster statue of a boy eating cherries with one detachable arm, green pants with patch on knee, brown coat slung over shoulder & holding a bowl of cherries, tree stump and leaves on base.682ornaments, plaster, statue, u4697 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE OF GIRL
... Decorative object.... Decorative object PLASTER STATUE OF GIRL ...Plaster statue of girl with finger in mouth, barefoot & dressed in green and brown dress with patch on skirt, circular base with tree stump & leaves.ornaments, plaster, statue, d4706 -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Decorative object - Statue of a mother reclining with a newborn bavy, Victoria Chancellor (nee Simcock)
... Decorative object.... Decorative object Statue of a mother reclining with a newborn bavy ...This sculpture was a commissioned artwork made by Victora Chancellor (nee Simcock), a Sydney artist.Ceramic sculpture, depicting a reclining mother holder her newborn baby. The mother is lying on her back, with knees drawn up and feel flat on the ground, protectively cradling a newborn baby on her chest. The umbilical cord between baby and mother is still attached. The mothers upper back is resting against a rock, holding her partially upright. Sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base.obstetric delivery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - BRASS PEACOCK ORNAMENT
... Decorative object..., painted in red and purple colours. Decorative object BRASS PEACOCK ...Small brass ornament in shape of a peacock, painted in red and purple colours.ornaments, metal, peacock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PAIR CHALKWARE BUSTS, 1922
... Decorative object.... Decorative object PAIR CHALKWARE BUSTS ...Pair of cream chalkware busts of small girl with frilled neckline & rosette on shoulder.E.Cavelli 1922ornaments, plaster, bust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - FIGURE HEAD : TUBAL CAIN?
... Decorative object.... Possibly ex Bendigo Masonic Hall (Capital Theatre) Decorative ...Figurehead. Plaster construction, painted gold. Mythical bearded human head with small horns. Maybe Tubal Cain? Paint in poor condition, turning black. Approx,. 80cm high. Possibly ex Bendigo Masonic Hall (Capital Theatre)cottage, miners -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Decorative object - Fabric Horseshoe, Wedding Horseshoe
... Decorative object... Horseshoe Decorative object Fabric Horseshoe ...horseshoe, ornament, luck, tradition, ballarat -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Decorative object - Mactier Collection, Photos and Information Sheets
... Decorative object...Photos and Information Sheets Decorative object Mactier ... -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Decorative object - Handmade wooden box with cross, c. 1920
... Decorative object... marking 392/02+3 Decorative object Handmade wooden box with cross ...Was presented to Mrs Lucie Hallenstein, honorary secretary of Alfred Hospital combine auxiliaries c. 1920. Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 presented the box to the nursing achieves with a hand written letter of explanation on 28/04/2011. Paper card insert is signed by Louisa Mann who was matron from 1912-1928.Item is significant as it was presented from Louisa Mann. Item also carries the Maltese cross from the Alfred hospital insignia. Has been presented to the archive from Alfred Hospital trainee. Handcrafted wooden box with parquetry Maltese cross in center. Box is made with multiple timber types and shades, is finished with a gloss finish. Two brass hinges allow the box to open. Hand written note on buff card paper with sticky tape holding item together enclosed within on small card from Louisa Mann stating "Affectionate Xmas greetings from Louisa Mann Alfred Hospital" Four rubber stoppers on base, eight screws visible on base holding wood together Black text marking on underside of box 392/02.3 White sticker with black ink marking 392/02+3[Affectionate Xmas/ greetings/ from/ Louisa Mann/ Alfred Hospital] [392/02.3] [392/02+3]alfred hospital, alfred nurses hospital league, ahnl, wooden box, handmade wood item, lousia mann, parquetry, handcrafted, timber box, maltese cross -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Decorative object, Wedding Cake Decoration
... Decorative object... glass dome. Wedding Cake Decoration Decorative object ...construction of floral motifs with symbolic shoes, clasped hands and other symbols of marriage and Australia all under glass dome.burke, mckew, donald, starnaud, wedding, cake decoration, wedding ephemera -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - LE TRAVAIL STATUE
... Decorative object.... Decorative object LE TRAVAIL STATUE ...Metal statue of a female figure holding sledge hammer over shoulder and symbols of medicine, mining, music & art at her feet. Title on plaque reads Le Travail (The work) on circular base with bronze look, possibly spelter.Le Travail par E Rousseau (Sculptor) signed on back Rousseauornaments, metal, statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE
... Decorative object..., ribbon in hair. Decorative object PLASTER STATUE ...Black plaster statue of a nude female with cloth draped over leg, on a round base with stump, ribbon in hair.ornaments, plaster, statue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - ELEPHANT STATUE
... Decorative object... with white tusks and toenails, trunk down. Decorative object ELEPHANT ...Metal statue of Elephant, black with white tusks and toenails, trunk down.ornaments, metal, statue -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - WWII Honour Roll, Rose and Crown Hotel, Port Melbourne, ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour, 1940s
... Decorative object... & Crown Hotel ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour Decorative object ...Hung in the public bar of the Rose and Crown Hotel in Bay Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were carried out in aprrox 1986/7. It was then returned or donated to the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, but due to diminishing membership they soon donated it to the PMCC for safe keeping or display. It was kept in storage by the Council until 1994, when it was donated to PMH&PS by Council, just prior to its dissolution.Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown HotelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces - Port Melbourne Roll of Honour - Lest we forget - plus list of names, with those killed marked with an asterixsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, memorials, war - world war ii, e russell, t jacobs, f brill, r thompson, d fisher, l thompson, t mckenzie, a smith, c kerr, f gill, a nugent, f hart, l dobson, w davis, o v ward, a levier, w levier, d ferguson, b ferguson, h duggan, w smith, e miller, j hall, f bushell, s payne, g hall, j melia, f f cunningham, a g w beaumont, d mckenzie, b copeland, d j mcauley, j dunn, j j sullivan, r blacker, l r mcleavy, f dowling, business and traders - hotels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Glass bottle
... Decorative object... and John Ellison collection. Decorative object Glass bottle ...Glass bottle with glass stopper. Flowery motive on the bottom and circles on the body of the bottle. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.bottle, glass -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER LIONS
... Decorative object... finish and sitting on a rectangular base. Decorative object ...Two plaster ornaments of Lions in a lying down pose with front feet extended, painted with a bronze like finish and sitting on a rectangular base.ornaments, plaster, statue