Made by Heather Hillier for donor, Wendy Standfield1983 Black felt vest lined with gold/grey cotton. Both fronts are decorated with embroidered gum blossom and appliqued gum leaves in green and brown with blossom in pink and cream.costume, female

Collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother Lucy Stafford - born 1878Oblong silver ( hall marked ) brooch. Decorated with 'Ivy' leaves, 'violin' and engravings (P+1) & Lion , plus 20 other symbols. Missing pin from rear of brooch.P+1 & lion ( picture) plus 2 other symbolscostume accessories, jewellery

Blue and white check gingham 84 cm square Tablecloth, decorated with 4 rows of white cross stitch around borders.Four matching 26cm square matching table napkins.domestic items, table setting

Standing pendulum clock with painted beehive decoration below clock face. Polished wooden case with metal trim. Opening front face with Roman numerals. Key with decorated handleOn inside back - 'Oct. Prize Night Day Striking' Also sundry instructions and advertisements. Handwritten '1880'horology, clocks

Yields information about BTPS tram 33 c1980 and its appearance at Carlton St.Black and White photograph of SEC Tram 32 has been decorated for Myers as a Santa or Christmas tram, in bound in Drummond St North? Photo by Dave Macartney 12/1967 trams, tramways, myer, santa tram, decorated trams, tram 32

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Sleeveless chemisette with 3 pearl buttons decorated with 4 rings of cut work flowers. Ribbon threaded around the neckline. Bodice gathered to attach to peplum at waist line. Handworked.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, lace, women's clothing, underwear, undergarments, chemisettes

Silver prize cuff bracelet with hinge opening, decorated with exotic birds. Inscr: 'TENNIS TOURNAMENT/BEECH LAWN/AUGUST 30TH 1880'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Metal compositetennis

5/6 RVR draws its lineage from 58Bn Essendon RiflesSmall, black, metal machine with lever arm to push an impression of 58th Bn Essendon Rifles mark. The machine is decorated with gold filigrees and there is a thin red line around the base 58Bn badge on base of stamp press58th battalion, essendon, wark vc club

From Mr. Clive HanlySet of Cashmere Bouquet toiletries - containing Face powder in round floral decorated container, Beauty soap - bath size (wrapped in paper), and two Talcum powders (in floral tins).toiletries, body soap, talcum powder, face powders

Portland Town CouncilFramed, black and white, head and shoulders photograph of Harold Hedditch, wearing dark suit, white shirt, spotted tie. White painted and decorated wooden frame (appears to be the period).Front: Bottom centre: Harold R. Hedditch, MLA Mayor of Portland, 1940-41, 1941-42, 1942-43 Back: Top centre: yellow sticker numbered 3096.harold hedditch, mayor, mayoral chain, mayoral robes, mayor of portland

The Australian Army Training Team Vietnam was the highest decorated unit in the Australian Army gaining 4 Victoria Crosses and much more. Known simply as “The Team”.Meritorious Unit Commendation awarded to the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. White paper with black print and gold US eagle crest above.unit citations, commendations, aattv, vietnam

Roselia Isabell Welch was an actress born 16 November 1838, probably in England. Father John Murrell Welch, mother Angela Towsey. Dress has been worn by her descendants.|This decorative day dress was worn by Roselia Welch to the 1872 Melbourne Cup. Roselia made her Cup Day dress by hand - she may have used a published dress pattern but her skill as a needlewoman is evident as the entire surface is decorated with narrow hand beaded black braid applied in a fern-like motif over the blue cotton fabric of the dress creating a lace-like effect.Dress worn by Roselia Isabel Welch to the 1872 Melbourne Cup. White lining inside dress, blue lining inside train. V neck, front hook and eye opening. Handmade hook holes down centre front. Set in sleeves with black piped armhole seams. Fitted bodice with black piped seams Flat front skirt, full bustle area at back with centre back opening. Floor length train. Blue printed label on lining of centre back panel, right side. Upper case letters 'SUP' visible. Brown tape at waist with hook. Two pairs of tapes either side of back opening for bustle. Black lace around neck, sleeve, train and back opening edges. Black cotton loop in centre of train. Inset pockets right side at hip level and very small one left side at waist level. Entire surface of dress decorated with black braid hand stitched in a fern-like pattern.

Black and white photograph of a Ballarat tram No. 23 decorated to celebrate the Centenary of Gold 1851 - 1951. Other trams in background. Note: Shovel and pick on front. Destination indicates 'Victoria St'. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink 'K. S. Kings No.E.(x)(I) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Written in blue ink S.E.C. Ballarat No.23, decorated and illuminated for 'Gold Centenary', 1951. Ballarat Depot 19.8.1951..person, individual, basil miller

Yields information about Ballarat's decorated trams for Christmas and other events or fund raising. The basic decoration was able to recycled for other events as well. Tram decorated for Myers, at the time, a major department store.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier, published 22/11/1968 of No. 21, decorated as "Santa's showboat", Sturt & Lydiard Sts corner, with a young lady passenger posed as boarding the tramcar. Decorated for Myers as a Christmas tram. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, sturt st, myers, decorated trams, christmas trams, tram 21

Yields information about the opening night of the Ballarat celebrations of the Centenary of Victoria with a decorated and illuminated tram provided by the SEC for the ceremony and those involved on the day. An original print of the photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tramcar Opening Night Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.3 and 2524 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23

This dress was worn by Brighton's first female mayor, Councillor Di Lopez, to a Mayoral Ball held at Brighton Technical School in 1977. Diane Margaret Lewis completed a law degree at the University of Melbourne, later marrying one of her classmates, criminal lawyer Ramon (Ray) Lopez. When she decided to run for the Brighton City Council in 1975, she was seen as an outside chance. Undeterred, she rallied a small group of friends and supporters and set out on an extensive door-knocking campaign that won voters to her side and successfully unseated former mayor Keith Devenport. She went on to serve two terms on council from 1975 to 1981. Di initiated many local projects, including the creation of a bike path along Nepean Highway and the first Brighton Festival, while balancing family life and a demanding ‘day job’ as personal assistant to Victorian Minister for Youth, Sport and Recreation Brian Dixon. She was a member of the Women’s Electoral Lobby and a champion for women’s representation, encouraging both Sally Allmand and Kate Harman to run for council (both were successfully elected). She advocated forcefully for an open, transparent local government in which ratepayers had the chance to participate and be heard. In 1976 Di became the first woman to hold the title of Mayor of Brighton, and she made it clear from the outset that she was going to do it her way. For the annual mayoral ball in 1977, ordinarily a staid traditional function, she chose a discotheque theme based on the Rod Stewart album Night on the Town, with a broad dress code of ‘black tie or jeans’: ‘You’ve got to get with the times,’ she said. ‘We want people to wear whatever they feel comfortable in.’ Di herself chose to attend in this knee-length chamois dress embellished with strings, ribbons, beads and feathers. It was both a fashion statement, exemplifying her colourful, flamboyant and forthright style, and a political one: a declaration of her intention to lead a progressive council, embracing the new and refusing to be hemmed in by dated traditions. In 2020 she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to local government and to the community of Brighton.This dress has local historical significance for its association with Brighton's first female mayor, Councillor Di Lopez, who wore it to a Mayoral Ball in 1976. The dress exemplifies her flamboyant reputation, modern outlook and willingness to break norms. At the time, the dress was a radical choice for a Mayoral Ball, where women typically wore formal evening gowns. With her choice of dress, Cr Lopez was making a public statement, breaking away from dated traditions and announcing her intention to bring the Mayor's office into the 1970s. In this way, the dress also points to the wider social and political changes taking place both in Brighton and across Australia during the mid-1970s.Three quarter length chamois dress circa 1974. Machine stitched with a v-neck and full length sleeves and an uneven raw hem, the dress is decorated with narrow thongs of chamois embellished with red beads and blue feathers. The open-fronted bodice is laced with red ribbon and the skirt is decorated with a large blue wool cross stitch and a combination of blue wool and purple ribbon cross stitch. Made in the style of an Indian 'Wild West Dress'.di lopez, chamois, brighton, brighton council, brighton technical school, mayoral ball, 1970s, feminism

Originating from Scotland pre-1950, this wool winder is ornately decorated featuring a male figure at its peak and a cherub at its base. Wool Winders are practical objects typically with minimal decoration; however, Wool Winders with ornate design features do exist. Scrimshaw (whale ivory) was a popular choice of material in the 18th and 19th century. It is smooth, preventing yarn from getting caught when unwinding, as well as having artistic beauty. Wool winders require a heavy base, as to not topple over when in use. It is popular to decorate these bases on more elaborate winders, such as shown in this example. The bows featured to tie the wood segments together is another feature of more elaborate models of wool winders, also highlighted in this example. This winder began life in the possession of Annie Crawford. The Crawford name has a strong connection with the town of Paisley, Scotland, and its Woollen Mills. The Crawford name can be seen working at the Woollen Mills in the 1851 Scotland Census, with Robert and his brother’s James and John working as Wool dyers. Their father Alexander also worked as a Loom Weaver. The winder immigrated with Annie when she, her husband and 3 children travelled to Australia, ready to start a new life. Most of their possessions were left behind in Scotland. This winder accompanied the family on their journey; so it stands to reason that the winder was special to them. Annie Crawford passed the winder onto her eldest daughter Joan Crawford. Joan did not have any children and so she passed the winder onto the eldest female grandchild, Fiona Crawford. Fiona Crawford continued the connection of the Crawford name with textiles, with an exhibition titled "When you go looking for me, I am not there". Utilising medieval embroidery tradition of ‘Punto Assisi, the exhibition was a reflection on the lack of women recorded in history, particularly their contribution to the domestic arts. Her work investigates both the absence of women while also honouring the unknown female makers of this now highly desired art. The Wool Winder was donated to the National Wool Museum in 2021 by Dianne Crawford, the sister of Fiona Crawford. Umbrella swift style wool winder made of metal, wood, and ribbon. Decorated at its highest point with a sculpted man standing on one leg, holding what is perhaps a rolled newspaper as though he may be bidding at an auction. Or perhaps he is holding a hank of wool. The man stands upon a three-tier platform of decreasing size and design which leads to the central metal shaft. At the base, the winder is decorated with an engraved cherub. Both figures have a small hole in one of their hands, indicating that they originally held something. Unfortunately, it is not known what this is. From the central metal shaft, this winder has 2 rows of 6 arms radiating out. These arms cross in the middle to form an X. These arms are also connected horizontally with additional arms which cross. This all forms an intricate web design, tied together with ribbon. The size of the web these arms create is adjustable, to accommodate yarns of different length. Beneath the second row of arms is a locking screw which holds this row at the desired height and width. This entire top section, beginning at the central metal shaft, can be unscrewed from its base for easier storage. The base begins in a wooden circular shape growing into a smaller ornately designed raise on which the cherub sits. From the head of the cherub the central metal shaft begins.paisley, scotland, wool winder, immigration

Wedel is the oldest chocolate brand in Poland. It has been operating for over 160 years. Beginning with Karol Ernest Wedel, his son, Emil and followed by Jan Wedel the Wedel family waswell known for its social welfare policies. During WW11 Jan Wedel refused to collaborate with the the German government leading to persecution of his employees and his family. Although the company has been taken over several times by larger international groups, the Wedel name remains part of the product.A large tin container which held confectionery. The front of the tin has a black background , decorated with yellow,blue and red stars. In the centre is the Wedel logo, a signature on a yellow oval background.on front - E. Wedel Rolimpex Made in Poland, Warsaw Sole exportercontainer e-wedel confectionery

The photo was probably taken by Will Herbert and used at the 1937 "Back to Orbost" celebrations. The photo depicts the Snowy River at Orbost when it was at a high level.A coloured photograph in a brown wooden frame which has gold painted decorated edges. A wire hanger is attached. The photo shows reflections of trees along the bank of the Snowy River in 1937.On bottom right of photo - Snowy River Orbost On back of frame - Back to Orbost 1937 from Will Herbertphotography snowy-river orbost-1937

The Bogong Hotel, Tawonga, was 125 years old and destroyed by fire early December 2011. Mr and Mrs Crotty started the hotel - one daughter married a Higginson and they ran the pub for a number of years. The Hore family then took over - Dick and Essie, followed by Norman and Vera, then the other Hore brothers. The Bogong Hotel was 125 years old and the meeting place for people living along the Upper Kiewa River until it was burnt down in December 2011. Its publican was Vera Hore. Vera Margaret Elizabeth Hore was born 20th Nov. 1909 and died in July 2000. She was a keen amateur photographer. Black and white photo of a car in the front of the Bogong Hotel with two large trees. Framed with a 2 cm wide cream card board border and a black metal decorated frame surrounding it.On the back: "Vera Hore / Bogong Hotel"pub, upper kiewa valley, bogong hotel, vera hore, photographer

The Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a training facility formed in October 1943 at Oakey, Queensland. It was built with the purpose of providing a maintenance facility: the units would erect, repair and insect aircrafts and engines. At the end of the war in 1945, the depot was used to store surplus aircraft. In early 1946, the RAAF Station Oakey was disbanded and categorised ‘to be retained but not maintained’. Since then, the RAAF Station Oakey facilities have been used few times for some minor activities. Although there are no information relating to the owner or usage of the cup; it holds historic significance for its direct link with the Australian Army Aviation Centre in Oakey and its involvement in World War II; and more generally for its link to the Australian Army.Large white cup with a handle; decorated with a blue ink symbol (displaying a crown and below it, a bird handling two swords) and blue ink inscriptions (from the Army Aviation Centre Oakey). Inscription on top: 'Frank McNamara VC Club' Inscription at the bottom of the symbol: 'Vigilance' Inscription circling the symbol: 'Army Aviation Centre Oakey'

Harry Rickards was an English singer and comedian who managed and the bought the Opera House in Bourke Street, Melbourne. At the turn of the century, safety concerns forced the closure and eventual demolition of the Opera House. Rickards died in London on 13 October 1911, and the New Opera House, as well as the Tivoli business, was sold to boxing entrepreneur Hugh D. McIntosh. In 1914, in line with the other venues on the national circuit, the New Opera House was renamed the Tivoli. This program would have been retained as a souvenir of a visit to the Opera House.This item is a souvenir retained as a memento of a theatre event in the late 19th century.A souvenir booklet with a coloured drawing of a man, Harry Rickards, wearing a captain's hat on the left side. Rhis is inside an oval frame decorated with feathers. It is a "Christmas Souvenir of the Opera House 1893".rickards-harry salter-fred-g program-theatre souvenir

The first Orbost Presbyterian Church was opened on January 9 1898. It was built by Mr R. P. Cameron for three pounds. The Harvest Festival display was always put together by the church ladies. The Festival was a family friendly festival celebrating the end of summer.This item is reminiscent of the late 19th - mid 20th centuries when church-going was more common.A black / white photograph of inside the Orbost Presbyterian Church decorated with rural produce and flowers for the "Harvest Festival". It is on a white buff card with a blue photographer's stamp in the bottom left hand corner.on front - stamp -" Herbert Sherwood" on back - "M. Gilbert, Orbost" - "Mrs J. Sterling, 6 Marine Parade , Elwood"church-presbyterian-orbost harvest-festival

Possibly worn by Mrs Myrtle Uebergang. Part of the Uebergang Collection.White cotton camisole with crocheted front and back yoke. The yoke has a floral design with crocheted lace border edging and capped sleeves. The square neckline is decorated with picot crochet lace.textiles, uebergang, allansford, tooram park, camisole, female costume accessories, handcrafts, needlework

Silver plate,inscribed trophy cup with lid. Highly decorated with etched leaves, hearts, and floral patterning. Two ornate handles on the cup. The lid is surmounted by a cricket batsman 65mm. high.Lager Bier Trophy / Presented by / Victoria Brewery Melbourne / Won by / / Season 1896 - 7trophy, silver, cup, cricket, lagerbier, victoriabrewerymelbourne

Royal Selangor high quality cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter. When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound.Pewter Isthmus Tankard decorated with an exuberant foliate motif, this tankard carries design that symbolises the fusion of different cultures where decorative elements from the East and West meet. 0.5 pint. Best compliments from NUTP Malaysia.international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, tankard, nutp malaysia

This lady’s cotton bib apron, completely handsewn with lacework and embroidery is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C. A lady's fine white cotton, full length hostess Apron with a bib and long ties. The hem border is cut-work 10cm and the whole apron is decorated by hand embroidered floral designs. unsigned Note attached " Every stitch by handclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework

A box decorated with floral gift paper. It contains newspaper articles regarding weddings held in the Bendigo region, dating taken from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' dated 1963 - 1972. An index to be compiled.Weddingsbendigo, institutions, weddings, lydia chancellor, collection, weddings, marriage, bendigo, community, person, male, female, bendigo advertiser

Sepia photograph mounted on fawn board. Interior of church decorated for harvest festival, showing pipe organ, balcony, pews. Inscriptions: on back handwritten in pencil 'Long Gully Methodist Church'.buildings, church, methodist church

Black and white photo of tram decorated for Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937. On back '17 May 1937' stamped in green, also and inscription in circle that is severely blurred.person, individual, basil miller