Opera Glasses came into existence as a result of a long line of inventions, and further improvements upon those inventions. The process started in the year 1608 when a Dutch optician by the name of Hans Lipperhey developed the first pair of binoculars with a magnification capability of X3. Less than a year later, a well-known inventor and philosopher by the name of Galileo developed what became known as the Galilean telescope. Advertisements were first found for opera glasses and theatre binoculars in London as early as 1730 in the form of a long collapsible telescope. The "Opera Glass" as it was referred to; was often covered in enamel, gems, ivory, or other art and paintings. For almost 100 years opera glasses existed merely as telescopes. In Vienna, in 1823 the first binocular opera glasses and theatre binoculars began to appear. They were two simple Galilean telescopes with a bridge in the centre, each telescope focused independently from the other by extending or shortening the telescope until the desired focus was achieved, which was useful, yet very cumbersome. Two years later in Paris, Pierre Lemiere improved on this design and created a centre focus wheel. This allowed the focusing of both telescopes together. After this development, opera glasses and theatre binoculars grew in popularity because of the superior view they facilitated in opera and theatre houses. The beautiful design of the glasses themselves also added appeal to the opera-going crowd. By the 1850's opera glasses and theatre, glasses had become a must-have fashion accessory for all opera and theatregoers. A vintage pair of 1920s opera glasses probably made in France by an unknown maker the item is significant due to it's provenance that can be traced and it's completeness as a useful social item and fashion accessory used by theatergoers from the mid 19th century and well into the 20th century. Some people still use modern variants of theater glasses today to improve their enjoyment of the theater.Both glasses and case are covered with black and white snake skin. Case lined with purple velvet, and has brass closure clip.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, opera glasses, serpentine opera glasses, binoculars, accessories, optical instrument, scientific instrument, theater glasses, french opera glasses, hans lipperhey

Object. Kaleidoscopic magic lantern slide cased in a brass disc, and a cracked wooden case - metal turning crank handle is missing.photography, projectors - still

Green leather case containing a mirror, comb, soap container, toothbrush case, 2 plastic bottles, 3 small jars.

One Pair of gold framed Spectacles or Glasses in case. One lens broken. Case metal covered in leather and velvet lined.stawell

2 Carpenters measures, both with 66 foot measure. a. Cloth measure in brass case. b. Metal measure in metal case.measures, measuring instruments, carpentry tools

Opera glasses such as these would have been used in the 20th century by theatre and concert-goers who had the means to purchase what would have been a luxury item. Such a set could still be used today. These opera glasses have no known local provenance and will be useful for display. These are opera glasses in a kidney-shaped black leather case. The case has a light brown leather handle and a metal clasp. The case inside is lined with red silk material and the inside lid and upper part of the case inside have a gold rim. The case is much crumpled and worn. The glasses are made of brass with iridescent inlays with ornamental gold edging. The mechanism for altering the focus of the glasses is still in good working order. social history, warrnambool history, opera glasses, theatre glasses

Cream case for Cut Throat razorrazer cut throat case

Issued to Korean veterans who served in the United Nations Peace Keeping ForceSilver Medallion in hinged wooden caseThank you Korean Veteranskorean war, korean veterans, medallion

Tasmania Pioneer index: [1803-1999] (B.D.M.) This disc contains records for Tasmania, births, deaths and marriages for the pioneer period 1803-1899.A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from Tasmania.1 compact disc in plastic caseContents listed on CDgenealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, tasmania

New South Wales Bounty immigrants: This disc contains records for New South Wales 'bounty' immigrants 1829-1842.A database of immigration records for colonial NSW1 compact disc in plastic caseContents listed on CDgenealogy resources, family history, new south wales - immigration, new south wales - passenger lists

Melbourne Argus [newspaper]: births, deaths, marriages: This disc contains records for Victoria as published in The Argus newspaper.A database of births, deaths and marriages in Victoria.1 compact disc in plastic caseContents listed on CDgenealogy resources, family history, victoria

Victorian inquestsA database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from South Australia.1 compact disc in plastic casegenealogy resources, family history, victoria, victoria - inquests

Census records: for the United Kingdom: 1851A database of census records (births, deaths, marriages) from the United Kingdom1 compact disc in plastic casegenealogy resources, family history, censuses great britain, censuses united kingdom

Genealogy research directory 2003 is a database of sources for family history research.A database of genealogy research sources.1 compact disc in plastic casegenealogy resources, family history

Eric Barclay is interviewed by June Hall about his memories of growing up in Greensborough1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Eric"; Side 2 "Blank".eric barclay, june hall, oral history

Ross Brooks and Mavis Solum are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Ross"; Side 2 "Mavis".june hall, oral history, ross brooks, mavis solum

Ida Brown is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Ida's blended Richards - Angland family.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Ida"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, ida brown, richards angland family

Shirley Fraser (nee Black) is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Shirley's Black family connection.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Shirl"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, shirley fraser (black), black family

Rosemary Hassett and Max Spence are each interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and Montmorency and Rosemary's connection to the Spear family.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Rosemary"; Side 2 "Max".june hall, oral history, max spence, rosemary hassett, spear family

Norm Hyde is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Hyde family.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Norm"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, norm hyde, hyde family

Jack Waites is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough and the Waites family.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Jack"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, jack waites, waites family

Rob Willett is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Rob"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, rob willett

Noel Withers is interviewed by June Hall. They discuss memories of growing up in England and Noel's interest in history, especially his work as foundation President with Greensborough Historical Society.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Noel"; Side 2 "Blank".june hall, oral history, noel withers, greensborough historical society

Mavis Solum is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Mavis Solum"june hall, oral history, mavis solum

Shirley Black is interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "At Shirley's place"oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers

Shirley Black, Faye Fort and Eric Barclay are interviewed by Noel Withers. They discuss memories of growing up in Greensborough. This interview has not been transcribed.1 audio cassette in plastic caseSide 1: "Shirley Black with Faye and Eric"oral history, shirley fraser (black), noel withers, faye fort (nee partington), eric barclay