Chad Valley produced fine hand-cut wooden puzzles in the 1920s and 1930s. A UK-base dcompany they commenced as a printing business in 1820. They diversified into toys including teddy bears and games from the late 1910s. It is interesting to note that the A.A. Milne Winnie-The-Pooh' books were first published in 1916, 1927 and 1928. 120-piece Chad Valley wooden jigsaw puzzle. Made at Harborne, UK, circa late 1920s. In original book-shaped box with Winnie-the-Pooh on one side and an owl on the reverse. Complete. This puzzle was a gift of Enid Barker of Derby Street, Kew.Jig-Saw Puzzle / 120 wooden pieces / Chad Valleychad valley, winnie-the pooh, games and puzzles, jigsaw puzzles

Eltham East Primary School was opened in August 1963. This photo was taken prior to a major building and renovation project at the school as well as a brand/school logo refresh. One of a collection of photos taken to support an application regarding 'greening' in school landscapes. The school went on to win a voucher from 'Windmill Educational Toys & Equipment'. eltham east primary school, grove street

Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: a drawing of two deer, enlarged from a wood-cut. 'A General History of Quadrupeds.' 1790 printed under the drawing of the deer. Drawing is 7.5cmH x 13cmW on a larger piece of cardboard. Cutting of 7 Australian Butterflies. Coloured picture of furniture, a child's toy and a colourful advertisement of showcard and ticket writing. Also another cutting of Danger Days.drawing, wood-cut, norman penrose collection, artwork, butterflies, ticket writing

Pair of wooden pull puppets; (.1) male and (.2) female figures both wearing checked clothing and holding tennis racquets. Arms and legs of figures are articulated and joints held with metal pins. each has a red cotton pull string with red wooden bead attached. Probably replicas of late 19th Century toys. Materials: Wood, Ink, Stringtennis

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Fine unglazed white porcelain ornament, carved to represent a boy holding a basket on his back. One of a pair, the other being a girl holding a basket on her back. The hollow basket is a vase. It was made in Germany. No 0847. Marked "0847" "GERMANY GASP"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, germany, boy with basket, vase

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was likely made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Figurine; unglazed white porcelain ornament, hollow inside. It is carved to represent an angel with two children, a boy and a girl. The surface is decorated with tiny gold balls and the angel wears a gold tiara. There are remnants of gold, orange, green and brown paint. No 1914. "1914"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, figurine, angel figurine, germany, angel with children

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was likely made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Fine unglazed white porcelain ornament, hollow inside. It is carved to represent a peasant girl and goat with a vase shaped like a tree stump in the background. The ornament has remnants of gold, red, brown and green paint. There is an inscription on the base."3943:warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, ornament, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, germany, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, girl and goat, vase

This fine white glazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was likely made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Fine glazed white porcelain ornament, carved to represent three children sitting on three brick fence pillars. There are gold highlights on the surface. The hats on the children are vases. An inscription is on the base of the centre pillar."6946"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, germany, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, children on a fence, vase, candle holder

Golliwog dolls were enormously popular in the first half of the 20th Century, but became socially incorrect during the Civil Rights Era of the 1960's. A lot of people owned them in their childhood and remember them with affection. The stories of "Little Black Sambo" and "Epaminondas" similarly were books loved by children but have since disappeared from the shelves for the same reason.Two knitted Golliwogs. 1. - Green pants, yellow belt, red top, green cravat and blue eyes, black face hands and feet. 2. - Red, blue and yellow striped pants, red jacket, blue cravat, blue eyes and red shoes, black face, hands and feet.golliwogs, soft toys, leisure objects

This edition includes 5 years of Community News, Bill Toy, The sound avalanche [noise pollution], Street construction in Greenhills, Meet the natives, Kinder news, Apollo Springs [Apollo Parkways], From the Council Chamber, D.V. Shire Kindergartens : a new policy, Conservation notes. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

The loom belonged to Ms Lilian Joyce Mann. Ms Mann owned a shop in Jacob Street which sold handmade soft toys and handwoven items. She was a founding and life member of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild. She died on the 17th July 2007 in her 92nd year. (See Reg. no. 7219 for full history.)W7226 Photocopied design for tapestry, inscribed 'Doris Lessing: back down to earth with a bang.'weaving, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., tapestry, weaving looms, mann, ms lilian joyce

The loom belonged to Ms Lilian Joyce Mann. Ms Mann owned a shop in Jacob Street which sold handmade soft toys and handwoven items. She was a founding and life member of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild. She died on the 17th July 2007 in her 92nd year. (See Reg. no. 7219 for full history.)W7227weaving, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., weaving looms, tapestry, mann, ms lilian joyce

Displayed at History House.Hand-made fabric doll made from brown velvet (head, torso, arms and feet) and yellow velvet (legs and lower torso-overalls). Glass eyes, brown. Painted eye-brows, eyelashes (black), and lips, nostrils (red and white). Appears to be human hair sewn into head. Body stuffed with wadding, head with a firmer material that crunches.toy, doll, childhood

Golliwog dolls were enormously popular in the first half of the 20th Century but became socially incorrect during the civil rights era of the 1960's. A lot of people had them in their childhood and remember them with affection. The stories of "Little Black Sambo" and "Epaminondas" similarly were books loved by children but have disappeared from the shelves for the same reason.Blue and white striped trousers and bowtie. Red jacket, hellow shirt.golliwog doll

Photographs from Watsonia Neighbourhood House 2005 taken by Rosie Bray. Photo 1: Not only craft but good friends also at creative craft group Watsonia Neighbourhood House; photo 2: Group at creative craft group Watsonia Neighbourhood House; photo 3Joan showing her hand made dolls Watsonia Neighbourhood House creative craft group.3 colour photographs Captions on back of each photo.watsonia neighbourhood house, creative craft group, crafts

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was most likely made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Ornament, fine unglazed white porcelain, carved to represent a woman standing in front of a green vase. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, vase, woman with vase, germany

This copy of "My Grampain Rose" belonged to Glenda Hust, who donated it to the society. Ruby Wharrie was a Stawell resident for many years. The Wharrie family built and lived in the Log Cabin, Darlington Road Stawell. During the world war II and late Forties the family manufactured the "Shirl" Dolls. at the Corner of St George St & Victoria Street, later destroyed by fire.Cover - colourful picture of Grampian's inset in a circle - with a spray of wildflowers at base"My Grampian Rose" words and Music by Ruby Wharrie 2/6stawell

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, June 25, 2005. A day out: Melville caves, circa 1948. Included in the photo are: the Reverend Rose, 'Pop' Cummings, Jack Rachell, Jack Cotton, Minne and George Toy, Glad and Bill Staley, Ellen, Charley, Doris Marge and Jeannie Martin, Daryl and Merle Birthasil (later Rigby), Mrs Nesbit and Cath Watts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

These items came from the estates of Dorothy Ardlie (1910-1993) and her sister Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993). They are poignant mementoes of their sister Olive who died in 1912 of gangrenous appendicitis at the age of 6. The three sisters were the daughters of Arthur and Ethel Ardlie of Warrnambool, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer, William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of John and Mary Ardlie, pioneer Warrnambool settlers. These mementoes were kept by family members for over 100 years These items are of considerable interest as mementoes of a small child who died early in the 20th century and of the type of bereavement cards used at that time. .1 A black and white photograph produced as a post card. The subject is a young girl on a swing and holding a doll. The photograph has a hole at the top. .2 A bereavement card with black edging, black printing and handwriting in black ink. .3 A bereavement card with black edging and black printing. .4 A small envelope, much stained. This contains a small amount of a child’s hair. .1 Foyle’s Photo Card Liebig St. Warrnambool For Ethel in memory of her little playmate Olive Ardlie .2 In Affectionate Remembrance of Olive Mary Josephine Ardlie who departed this life 24th February 1912 Aged 6 Years .3 Mr & Mrs Arthur Ardlie return sincere thanks for kind sympathy in their great sorrow ‘Aroona’ Warrnambool .4 Olive’s hair, March 31st 09 3 yrs ardlie family, history of warrnambool

A newspaper cutting of a photograph taken at the Bendigo East State School in 1923. The photograph shows 37 students posing for a school photograph. One the girls carries a large doll. One of the boys is seated with a drum. The caption reads HAPPY FACES: Know any of these students from the Bendigo East State School in 1923? Write a letter to the editor. Gemma Starr Collectionbendigo east state school, bendigo schools, gemma starr collection, 1923 bendigo east state school

“Swinton” Homestead with three children of Mr and Mrs Gray and pony on lawn B/W. Photgraph: A house in the background. Three children, two boys and a girl, the boy in the middle is seated on a pony. The boy on the right is dressed in a uit and wearing a hat. The girl is holding a Doll. They are the children of Mr & Mrs Gray, Owners of "Swinton". Boy on the left A. J.H. gray, known as "Jack" became a Shire Councillor and President, Brothe ron the Pony - Swinton - and Sister mary.glenorchy

Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert)This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.A hand-made papier mache basket in a floral pattern - roses, pansies and frangipanni. It is coloured red, purple, cream and green. It has a glossy finish. It is octagonal shaped and has a handle.papier-mache handcrafts warren-helena

Eltham Library multi-purpose room. This is a Council facility for hire and is home to Eltham Toy Library. One of a series of photographs taken by Linda McConnell, Eltham Library Branch Manager 1994. The new Eltham Library was opened 22 May 1994. Donated via Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Linda McConnell Collection, March 2018 and held in joint partnership. Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsKodak Gold 100-3building construction, eltham library, linda mcconnell collection

A table of exhibits of knitted toys and craft items. This was the Annual Art and Craft Exhibitions that was run by the widows club in July 1993. The items could be sold at trading tables and at the table outside Legacy House during Badge Week in September to raise funds. President John Stevenson speaking, also Charles Munnerley is in the background. The winners were named in The Answer in September 1993.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 14 of a table of craft items at Legacy house, and President Stevenson speaking.00677.1 Printed on the back 24 843 0162 N N N-12. Also Pg21 (A) written in blue. 00677.2 Printed on the back 31 843 0162 N N N-12. Printed on Kodak paper. Other negative numbers are 15, 17, 19, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 35widows, answer, craft

R Timmins & Sons were makers of heavy steel 'toys' - toy in this context means any small metal object, including hand tools. The company was founded in 1790 by Richard Timmins and was situated in Hurst St, and later in Pershore Street, Birmingham. In 1850 Richard Timmins died aged 60 and the company continued with his wife Ann and their son Henry who were the executors of his will. In 1889 they were taken over by another Birmingham maker, W & C Wynn of Suffolk Street also edge tool makers and the business moved to Commercial Street Birmingham in 1872. For a few years, both companies continued to operate under their original names. In 1892 they were incorporated as Wynn, Timmins & Co, and in 1897 the premises in Commercial St were renamed Century Works. The company survived until 1969 when they were taken over by Balfour Dawins Ltd of Sheffield, and the works in Birmingham then closed.A significant item given its age having the probability of having been made after Richard Timmins had died and before the take over in 1872 during the time the company was being run by his wife Ann and son Henry. Given the inscription on the item is "A Timmins & Sons". The items significance is social given it was used to clean bungholes in barrels and was possibly used in the early cooperage industries of the early Australian colony. Bung reamer metal with wooden handle. A Timmins & Sons stamped on blade.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, coopers tools, bung hole reamer, barrels, barrel making

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. A black and white version of a similar photo from this series appears on page 18 of the 2000 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man hands over a $5 note to the woman standing in the centre. On the left of the counter, there are various brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler along the front edge of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large sign (mostly obscured). Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, money, cash, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000

"Federaton Flora" was created by thirteen members of the Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc for the centenary of Federation in Australia. It won 1st prize in the Australian Sheep and Wool Show, Bendigo, 2000.Large handmade doll featuring white felted wool with wooden disc joints and orange woollen, possibly hand spun, hair. The facial features have been formed with white stitching, eyelashes are embroidered with black cotton, the lips have been painted on. The doll is dressed in a pale green short sleeved dress, of hand spun wool, buttoned at the back and lined with pale green silk. It is embroidered at the lower front with pink heath, the floral emblem of Victoria. She is wearing a cream woollen hand knitted underwear set consisting of singlet and pantaloons. The pantaloons have a fine hand knitted edge. Her shoes are of dark green felt with red kangaroo paw decoration. A green knitted cape with red and dark green waratah decoration is tied around her neck and tied to her left arm is a small pale felted bangle. handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., felting, hand spinning, hand knitting, weaving, bendigo, australian sheep and wool show, federation, flora, doll

BHS CollectionCollection of Government Gazette articles. Content includes documents relating to: 1. An Act to restrain by summary Proceeding unauthorised Mining on Waste Lands of the Crown 1852; 2. Gold Regulations 1853; 3. An Act for the better regulation of Mining Companies 1855; 4. An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Gold Fields 1855; 5. An Act to limit the Liability of Mining Companies 1864. Phyllis Toy Collection:adventure gold mine, sandhurst, goldmining, adventure and advance amalgamated quartz mining company

At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers sort through boxes of donations in the crowded shop.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are sorting through bags and boxes of donations in a crowded room. Behind them is a bookcase with soft toys across the top, and other shelves with various items, including some boxed items. In front of the shelves is a hat stand, with a fabric cloth across the top. In the foreground, there is a shopping trolley, some artificial flowers in a box, a record player/turntable, and more boxes.[Handwritten in blue ink] This is "it" girls.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, soft toys, glassware, bric-a-brac, prints, pictures, artificial flowers, turntable, shopping trolley, donations, volunteers, members, moonee ponds, 2000

This fine white unglazed porcelain figurine is one of six donated together, and one of a pair of two children carrying baskets on thei. The bisque material was easy to carve and allowed fine detail. Figurine ornaments were popular for table decorations between the mid-18th to early 19th centuries. This ornament was made in Germany, and German manufacturers began to use bisque material to make realistic faces for dolls in the 1850s.The set of six bisque figurines is representative of popular table decorations during the 19th and early 20th centuries.Fine unglazed white porcelain ornament, carved to represent a girl holding a basket on her back. One of a pair, the other being a boy holding a basket on his back. The hollow basket is a vase. It was made in Germany. "1084" "105" "GERMANY"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, bisque, china ornament, white china ornament, german, porcelain, unglazed porcelain, 19th century, 18th century, european ornament, pottery, unglazed pottery, domestic ornament, decoration, table decoration, germany, girl with basket, vase