It is thought that natural pearls form under a set of accidental conditions when a microscopic intruder or parasite enters a bivalve mollusc and settles inside the shell. The mollusc, irritated by the intruder, forms a pearl sac of external mantle tissue cells and secretes the calcium carbonate and conchiolin to cover the irritant. This secretion process is repeated many times, thus producing a pearl. Natural pearls come in many shapes, with perfectly round ones being comparatively rare. In general, cultured pearls are less valuable than natural pearls, whereas imitation pearls have almost no value. Cultured freshwater pearls can often be confused for natural pearls Cultured pearls are the response of the shell to a tissue implant. A tiny piece of mantle tissue (called a graft) from a donor shell is transplanted into a recipient shell, causing a pearl sac to form into which the tissue precipitates calcium carbonate. Some imitation pearls (also called shell pearls) are simply made of mother-of-pearl, coral or conch shell A strand of pearls called a princess length, 43 to 48 cm in length, comes down to or just below the collarbone. A graduated strand of pearls most often has at least 3 mm of differentiation from the ends to the centre of the necklace. A lady's pearl necklace and 1 earring in a hinged, lined, cream Bakelite case .jewellery, necklace, earring, pearls, market gardners, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond

In the 17th century young girls were taught embroidery as a necessary skill for marriage, this also helped them make very beautiful handbags. By the late 18th century, fashions in Europe were moving towards a slender shape and women wanted purses that would not be bulky or untidy in appearance, so reticules were designed. Reticules were made of fine fabrics like silk and velvet, with wrist strapA lady's beige, beaded, silk lined, evening bag with press stud fastenerevening wear, purses, personal effects, handbags, fashion, needlework, craftwork, dressmaking, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham

This white, cotton half petticoat with hand crochet work on the hem is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in the Moorabbin ShireThe pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This petticoat is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesA lady's white cotton half petticoat, with deep hand- crochet border at the hem. brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dress, bentleigh, early settlers, garments

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesThis white cotton lady's half slip is an example of the dressmaking skills and craft-work of the women of the pioneer families of Moorabbin ShireA lady's white, fine cotton,half-slip with lace and pink ribbon insertclothing, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, dressmaking, early settlers, craftwork

The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were accomplished dressmakers, craftworkers and made the clothing for their familiesA typical evening shoulder cape worn by early settler women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were pioneer market gardeners.A lady's evening shoulder cape made of black Guipure lace,satin and voile blackburn nance, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin, dressmaking, clothing,

A typical long black crepe skirt worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 whilst doing housework during spring and summer. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their familiesTypical day wear skirt worn by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers. Lady's black long crepe skirt with drawstring waist and inserted side pockets blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire

Typical day wear hand made dilly bag used by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 Dilly bags The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers. Typical day wear dilly bag used by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlersClothing, Lady's black serge dilly bag lined with jap silk and with a drawstring blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire, hand bags, utility bags, dilly bags

This pair of hand crocheted white cotton gloves is an example of the style worn by women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1930 Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and these fine lace gloves were hand knitted and used by her family. 1 pair of lady's white cotton hand crafted fine lace gloves .

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO male and female mounted on cardboard. On reverse is a photo of a lady.photograph, person, male / female

Photograph.Green depot tram. A lady standing in front of tram, possibly driver or conductor.tramways, history, bendigotramway

Document. Orange flyer advertising ''The Lady of Lyons'' at the Princess Theatre, Bendigo. No date.performing arts, elocution, concert

A book titled: The governor's Lady, Mrs. Philip Gidley King by Marnie Bassett.australia, history, mrs. philip gidley king

Believed to have belonged to Annie Maria Victoria Margareta Bisley, mother of Dorothy Wills, a post mistress/store keeper at Kangaroo Ground during the 1950's-60'sLady's blue taffeta skirt and jacket trimmed with fringe/tassels/sleeve inserts.

Black & white portrait photo of young lady in gown with elbow resting on table

Past teacher at Deep Lead School 1945 / 46Colour Photgraph: Portrait of a lady, blue patterned top and open brown cardiganOn Reverse: Joan Gardy Teacher 1945 /46deep lead school, education

Booklet put together for the Delahunty family reunion 1859-1991. Held at the Murtoa Race Course on March10 1991. Covers the history of the family from Ireland to Australia. Restroation of the grave in Clarendon Cemetary BallaratYellow card cover with black border design with a picture of elderly lady in centre.Donated to the Stawell Historical Society by L B Delahunty Delahunty family reunion 1859 - 1991 (under Photograph) Mary Delahunty Born 1814: Died 1902 Aged 88 years Murtoa Racecourse Sunday 10th March 1991stawell

Young ladies in 1933Marcela Gec as a young lady in 1933, centre, later married Silvester Bolemarcela gec-bole, slovenia, slovenian association melbourne

Packet 'Silver Star' starch with illustration of ironing lady in ironing room with ''Gentlewoman'.'Silver Star Starch' won't stick to iron|The Best in the Worlddomestic items, laundering

This compact was owned by Rose Alice Normington, nee Lupton. She was born in Roto, NSW in 1880 and moved to Victoria with her parents and siblings when she was five years old. They settled in Barker's Creek via Castlemaine. In 1899 Rose married Maurice Normington Jnr who also lived in Barker's Creek. They had six daughters and one son. Rose Normington died in 1966. Information provided by Pam Strijder 2017 - granddaughter of Rose Normington. I think this compact would originate from early in the twentieth century, based on the fact that it contains a zipper.This compact is an example of a high-quality compact which it is thought would be widely owned by ladies early in the twentieth century.Round, black leather lady's powder compact with embroidered top. Zipper on side. Nilcompact

The photo was originally published in the Regional Newson the 10th May 1983. The School's Mothers' Club president, Mrs. Scott is supervising the students , Craig Scott, Brett Baguley and Michael Clarke in planting a tree as part of Bulla Primary School's Arbor Week activities.The school's observance of Arbor Day aimed to give the student's an awareness of the importance of native trees in the environment and was included in their scientific studies.A non-digital black and white photograph of three boys and a lady digging in a garden.bulla primary school, bulla, arbor week, school gardens, tree planting

Florence Jane McDouall Stuart (1867 - 1936) married George Hudson Grant (1864 - 1910) in 1899. He was a surveyor and they lived in Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills.A black and white photograph of a lady and two young girls dressed in Edwardian clothes.florence grant (mrs), mollie grant (miss), mona grant (miss), jessie mona stuart grant (miss), jessie mona stuart webster (mrs), mona webster (mrs), clothing and dress

Norma Bull in a window of 'Medlow', 1920s Her brother (Ronald) Richard was a keen photographer and is believed to have taken the photographs of the family and in the grounds of 'Medlow'. Norma Catherine Bull (7 September 1906 – September 1980) was an Australian painter, printmaker and etcher best known for the paintings and sketches she made in Britain during World War II. Norma was the daughter of Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and Catherine Grace Perrier (1884-1972). Her father was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Richard and Catherine had 2 children. Norma was born in Hawthorn in 1906 and her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912, where in 1911 Richard bought a property at 42 Warrigal Road, Surrey Hills developed by Colonel William Cairncross, known as ‘Willcyrus’ and renamed ‘Medlow’ by the Bulls. As a child, Norma was a high achiever both intellectually and artistically. She was educated at Fintona, where she matriculated as Dux of the School and winner of an exhibition in French. She won a scholarship to attend the University of Melbourne where she studied French, Zoology, Philosophy, English and History, leading to a Bachelor of Arts in 1929. Following this she studied painting and drawing at the National Gallery Art School for seven years. Whilst most of the students of the 1930s were inspired by Modernism, Norma followed more traditional styles and became known for her etchings and realistic depiction of urban scenes. Her work was strongly influenced by the conservative nature of the National Gallery Art School under Bernard Hall, and she remained a traditionalist all her life. In 1938, she was awarded the Sir John Longstaff Scholarship in Fine Art. This enabled her to travel to England to study at the Royal Academy in London. She arrived in April 1939 and after the outbreak of war, she worked as a volunteer at a First Aid Clearing Station and applied to become a war artist. In 1941, she was given a sketching permit by the War Artists Advisory Committee to record bomb damage in the Bristol area. In 1947, an exhibition of her 205 wartime works entitled “Two Hemispheres”, opened at Australia House in London. Many were acquired for major collections in England including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Imperial War Museum and the Royal Collection. The “Two Hemispheres” exhibition toured Australia in 1948 and for over twelve months she followed Wirth’s Circus around the country, painting aspects of circus life. From then on she lived at Medlow’, From 1960 she was secretary of the Fellowship of Australian Artists. She was a finalist in the Archibald Prize on 2 occasions and is remembered through a biennial Art Prize, ‘The Norma Bull Portraiture Scholarship’ which is administered by The Victorian Artist’s Society. She continued to paint landscapes and seascapes in her traditionalist style. She had holiday homes at Anglesea and Bright. After she died in September 1980, 31 of her works were bequeathed to Bright Art Gallery. A black and white photograph of a lady holding a sun umbrella and sitting in a window frame.miss norma bull, medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, mr ronald richard bull

Born in 1900, Mona was the daughter of Florence Jane McDowall Stuart (1867-1936) and George Hudson Grant (1864-1910) who married in 1899. He was a surveyor and they lived in Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills. Her full name was Jessie Mona Stuart Grant and she had a sister Mollie. In 1924 she married Clarence William Willoughby Webster (1895-1980) - SERN 33286. Clarence was born in Thorpedale where his father was a teacher. He was living in View Street Mont Albert and was a law student when he enlisted on 3 October 1916. After discharge on 10 May 1919, Clarence returned to his studies. He joined a legal firm in the city which became Pearce & Webster (later Pearce Webster Dugdale). Mona and Clarence lived in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert in a number of homes for the remainder of their lives. A black and white portrait of an older lady wearing round wire-rimmed glasses.writers, authors, view street, surrey hills, mont albert, victoria crescent, mrs mona webster, mr clarence webster, jessie mona stuart grant (miss), jessie mona stuart webster (mrs)

Grantville Show 1907c: Lady riders and hacks at the Grantville Agricultural Show, 1907. grantville; agriculture;

A volunteer selling badges in the late 1980s or early 1990s. She is holding a collection tin and wears a badge tray and a volunteer badge. The text on the back '73%' usually means the photo was used in a publication such as the annual president's report. So the year may later be known. Was with photos in a scrapbook covering the 1980s to 1990s.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in early 1990s.Colour photo a lady volunteer selling badges outside the Melbourne Town Hall.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week