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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: ONE PAIR WEDDING GLOVES, 06-02-1960
Suede feel, probably nylon, wedding gloves. Scalloped edge at the wrist - six scallops. Each scallop has a spray of flowers - with three eyelets, and embroidered leaves. A double row of stitching, seven cms long, forms a wavy line down the back of the hand.FINELON Made in Hong Kong 71/2costume accessories, female, wedding gloves -
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Clothing - WEDDING GLOVES - MALE, 06-02-1960
Grey cotton, fastened at wrist with a grey pearl button 1.5 cm in diameter. Three double rows of stitching in a V Shape on the back of the hand.Dent's Cotton Made in England 9costume accessories, male, gloves -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING SLIPPER CHARM, 06-02-1960
Cream satin "slipper" shape with a cream 1cm satin ribbon loop, 30 cm long attached cream looped braid, 1 cm wide edges the slipper, and a small cream cotton orange blossom flower is stitched at the point where the ribbon loop is attached to the slipper, with a loop and two "tails".costume accessories, female, wedding slipper charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE - SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Cream nylon (?) ribbon, 1.5 cm wide, wrapped around a flexible (possibly cardboard) horseshoe shape eleven cm long X 10 cm wide. A "stem" of cream rosebuds, studded with four teardrop shaped pearls, is stitched to the face of the horseshoe. A loop of the ribbon, 47.5 cm long, is attached for the bride's arm. This is finished with two loops, seven cm and six cm long, falling in the centre of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Cream satin ribbon, ruched over a flexible, possibly cardboard, horse-shoe shape. Three way orange blossom flowers, and one stiffened fabric leaf, are attached with a 1.5cm wide satin ribbon to the right hand side of the horse-shoe. A loop of the same ribbon, 26cm long is attached at the top of the horse-shoe. A small card attached reads: from REX and ANN.From REX and ANN LEEcostume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE - SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Flexible, possibly cardboard, horse-shoe shape, covered with cream satin ribbon. A narrow embroidered ribbon, .75 cm wide is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a looped bow. This ribbon loop is 57 cm long.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe shape - flexible, possibly cardboard, covered with 4.5 cm wide cream ribbon, overlaid with gathered tulle. A 1.00 cm wide nylon ribbon forms a 50 cm loop for the bride's arm, and is finished at the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a sprig of waxed orange blossom. A card is attached - refer below to wording.To Merle and Jack, wishing you both happiness in the years to come, With love and kisses, Eileen.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE - SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe covered in a tube of ruched, cream satin, trimmed on the outer edge, (and the seam of the tube) with narrow cotton lace. A 2.5cm satin ribbon loop, 60 cm long, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a 2.5 cm diameter, pink cotton rose. Some stitchery at the bottom left hand side of the horse -shoe would suggest that there was once , another rosebud there.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Slide - MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: FARMING IN THE WIMMERA, c1960s
MOUAT CRAWFORD COLLECTION: Farming in the Wimmera. Demonstration of old farming techniques, including tents and clothing. Used as a teaching aid.ILFORDagriculture, farm, display -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Cream satin ribbon 4.5 cm wide ruched over a flexible frame. A 44 cm long loop of cream ribbon 1.5cm wide attaches at the top of the horse-shoe. A spray of waxed orange blossom, and two fabric leaves are attached to the top front of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECRTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Book - DUCK AND CABBAGE TREE - PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CLOTHES IN AUSTRALIA 1788-1914, 1968
Duck & Cabbage Tree : A pictorial history of clothes in Australia 1788-1914. Arranged & annotated by Cedric Flower First published 1968 by Angus and Robertson LTD. Printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Multi-colour with white background dust cover. Green hard back. Markings – Bendigo Historical Society Inc. stamp front and back. Copy not assigned a part letterCedric Flowerhistory, clothing, pictorial 1788 - 1914, clothing, convicts, settlers, goldminers, aborigines -
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Clothing - HELEN MUSK COLLECTION: BLUE SILK JACKET. PART OF A TWO PIECE ENSEMBLE
Mid-thigh length jacket of royal blue silk fabric with a metallic thread forming a tinsel like pattern. Fully lined with blue satin. Front opening has a 5 cm border of blue satin. No fastenings. Three quarter length sleeves have 5cm borders of blue satin at the wrist. See 11400.507 .costume, female evening, blue silk jacket -
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Photograph - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN AT CHARING CROSS, 1888
Black and white photograph showing view of fountain at Charing Cross. Shopfronts (Bissets, Mannings), two hansoms at View Point. Cart proceeding north on View Street. Two pedestrians on footpath by the Camp Reserve. On back - stamped in circle - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink - 'MP260'. In image on buildings 'Geo. S. Bissett, Importer of Drapery, Clothing and Millinery', 'Manning & .. , Drapers & Tailors'. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 260'. Ian Wild, June 2000 'Bendigo Fountain before tramline went to Eaglehawk - prior to 1888'.place, streetscape, alexandra fountain -
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Photograph - BENDIGO WOMEN'S SEWING CIRCLE, c1900
Black and white photograph of Women's Sewing Group manufacturing clothing for Boer War Military (Australian). Packages, sewing machines, chairs in foreground, ladies in middle ground, materials against panelled walls in background. Mounted on fawn board. Inscriptions: GP12 at top corners in Indian ink. In blue/black ink, on top front of board. 'Bendigo Women's Sewing Circle During the Boer War'. On back - stamped in green ink, in circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In Indian ink '1137'. In grey lead 'Boer War', 'Bendigo Women Making clothing for Boer Australian contingent'.person, group, women -
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Photograph - YOUNG WOMAN IN EMBROIDERED DRESS
Sepia studio photograph of young woman in long embroidered dress standing beside chair. Swept-back hairdo with large bow? At back. Heavy (studio) curtain on Rhys. Mounted on cream board. Inscriptions: on front - Jno. Wells, Photo Artist.person, individual, female portrait, portrait, female, clothing, fashion, costume -
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Photograph - G'' CO. 7TH BATT
B + W photograph on grey board. Large group of soldiers in uniform. Back row shows men in assorted clothing and headgear.Darge, phone 4897, 175 Collins St Melbourneorganization, military, g'' co. 7th batt. -
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Textile - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: BLOUSE (GIRL GUIDES), 1933
Girl Guides' blouse with note attached. Note: 'gde blouse Pattern , old wearable still check if later one at 32 is not better'. Written with pencil on sleeve cuff: 'larger here'. From Bush Collection (Merle Bush). Refer to 1202.44 for pattern. 23/01/2020 not in folder 29 AV In clothing Collection Check locationAs abovecostume, children's uniforms, girl guides -
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Photograph - MEZZANINE FLOOR, ALLEN'S ARCADE BENDIGO, 1986
Black and white photocopy of newspaper photograph. Mezzanine floor with balustrade around open area to lower floor. Small rooms along each side. Open metal curved beams under translucent roof. Two females facing camera, one female in doorway. Inscriptions: Printed under image 'two office girls take a break from work on the mezzanine floor of Allan's Arcade, a noteworthy Victorian era'. At top of plate 'page 52 - Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, Wednesday, September 24, 1986'.Bendigo Advertiser photographer?place, arcade, allan's arcade, bendigo, business, supplement, office, individual, female, person, workers, clothing, costume, clothes, fashion -
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Photograph - STUDIO PORTRAIT OF A STANDING LADY, 1915
Sepia photograph of a standing lady. Inscriptions: on front - 'To dear Tom and Jane with Bessie's love, Feb 1915'. 'Monteath, Melb.'.Monteath, Melbourneperson, individual, female portrait, female, clothing, costume, fashion, individual -
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Photograph - SMALL GROUP OUTSIDE M.J. CAHILL'S
Sepia photograph. Six females and two males on footpath outside shop with verandah. Single storey building with narrow land at R. Appears to be washing on line at back of lane. Three females wearing ankle length dresses. Younger females wearing mid-calf length dresses. Inscriptions: in image - on window of shop 'M>J> Cahill & C..', 'Cloth… ..nufactur…'. On back - printed - 'NO. of photograph (1058?), R Dermer Smith. Late of Melbourne and Sydney. Landscape & Architectural. Photographer. Royal Duke Hotel, Bull Street, Sandhurst. Additional copies of this picture may obtained at any time at the above address; single copies Is. Each; 5S per half-dozen. Please enclose the No. of Photograph'.R. Dermer Smithperson, group, adults, sandhurst, history, clothing, fashion, costume, bendigo, retail, business -
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Photograph - GROUP OF WOMEN. IN FRONT OF GPO?, 1930's
Black and white photograph. Group of (mostly women) standing on 7 rows of steps in front of building (GPO? Bendigo). Some men (6) sitting on bottom step and some men at rear of group. Inscriptions: on front - 'Vincent Kelly, Bartlett Bendigo', on back - 'Mavis Daykin?? (nee Davidson), 16 Rowe Street, Golden Square. History: James Lerk 24/3/2000 suggests 'Bendigo telephonists? Year?'Vincent Kelly (Bartlett?0person, group, telephonists, bendigo, adults, workers, fashion, costume, clothing -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CLOTHING RATION CARD, (WARTIME), 1945-6
Commonwealth of Australia clothing ration book with 7 coupons. One has been clipped out. Number V.c 128650. Made out in the name of B. Miller, 284 King Street Bendigo, Victoria.Commonwealth of Australia.person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - AUSTRALIAN COMFORT FUND DISPLAY, 1940's
black and white photo. Two ladies sitting, one standing, display of clothing being sent to the troops overseas through the Bendigo Municipal Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund. Mrs. Hope Whitney at left, Miss Violet W. Hesse at right. Written on back Miss. Violet W. Hesse, Mrs. Hope Whitney. Stamped Sun News, Pictorial copyrightSun News Pictorial, copyrightorganization, club/society, aust. comfort fund -
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Photograph - TWO MEN ON A MOTORCYCLE
B+W photo mounted on grey board. Motorcycle with side chair, Rider And Passenger (Two Males) Clothing - Suits, Cloth Caps. Inscription: Brand on Motorcycle '...öricke'. On mounted board - circular red sticker. 'CASSINELLO/AND/BOWMAN'cottage, miners -
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Photograph - TWO SMALL CHILDREN DRESSED IN 1900 COSTUMES, c.1900
Reproduction of black and white photograph of two small children in formal clothing. Little girl standing on cane chair wearing large, decorated headpiece, heavy coat with buttons, knitted leggings and court shoes. A muff if on her shoulder. Boy wears large straw hat, white shirt with large lace collar, dark jacket and trousers, long socks and shoes. Inscriptions: on front - 'typical costumes about 1900', 'JG Biggs, Health Inspector'.person, group, children -
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Photograph - ST ANDREWS FOOTBALL CLUB, 1st October 1894
Sepia photograph. Interior group studio portrait of football team. Five in front row, seven seated, seven standing and four men at rear not in football clothing. General pose is arms folded across in front of body. Mounted on fawn card with family photo on back. Inscriptions: Front 'RHSV stamp GP49', 'Presented to Mr F Richardson by the members of the St Andrews Football Club, First of October 1894'. On back - RHSV stamp. Photograph of family group - father, mother, children and young adults. Rear row: two males, four females. Middle row: mother, father? And two boys. Front row: baby held by mother, boy and two girls. 'STKing, Bendigo'. History Prev. Acc. No. GP49cottage, miners -
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Photograph - COHN BROS. PAGEANT AT EASTER FAIR PROCESSION, 1898
Black and white photograph of horse-drawn float. Approximately 12 men (in street clothes) plus approx 6 in dress for float. Theme of float - ice, polar bears, sled?. Dog in foreground and building, chimney in background. Mounted on fawn card. Inscriptions: on front - 'Cohn Bros Limited, GP 34, 'Pageant at Easter Fair Procession, 1898''WH Robinson Photo, Bendigo', on back - RHSV stamp circular blue 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: Previous Acc. No. GP34'WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, easter procession, bendigo, easter procession, bendigo easter procession, clubs and associations, entertainment, event, organisation, cohn bros. limited, fashion, costume, clothing -
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Photograph - 2 PORTRAITS, c1800 -1900
1 sepia photograph (Photo 1), 1 black and white photograph (Photo 2). Photo 1: parents and child, clothing appears to be Victorian. Photo 2: of female standing beside a table with flowers. Photo appears to be of a later period, Edwardian dress style. Markings/Inscriptions; Photo 2: Female standing beside a table with flowers. Photo appears to be of a later period, Edwardian dress style. Markings/Inscriptions: Photo 2 sticker on rear.person, family, family -
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Photograph - BENDIGO WOOLLEN MILLS PHOTOGRAPH, 1940
Framed black and white photograph of large group of people outside large single story building, signage across top of building reads-- ' ? UST Bendigo Knitting Mills. Pty Ltd ' accession Number 531 lists ' Hanro Building 'Bartlet Bros. Bendigo. Handwritten bottom right cornerorganization, business, clothing manafacturer