Beige, diagonal-shaped wall hanging pouch to hold letters and papers, with tapestry floral pattern and white and silver beading. The pouch has a crimson, satin lining, gold-colouring backing and brown and black braid edging.pouches, wall hangings

c. First World War.A cream, rectangular handkerchief bag with a white and pale pink embroidered floral design and two butterflies on its front panel. In the middle of the front panel are two crossed flags; one a Union Jack and the other unidentified, fastened by a mauve tassel cord. A white, scalloped, embroidered border encases the front panel and the outer edges of the bag are finished with white braid and four white tassels. The bag has a cream muslin lining.bags, personal effects, handkerchief bags

A black cotton tie pouch with embroidered yellow flowers and green leaves on two sides and pink flowers and green and white leaves on the other two. The pouch has a pink satin border and a pink bow on the fold, as well as two interior pockets and two pink ties (one detached). The pouch contains a shadow apron with a floral pattern and a lace border and it also has a separate beaded waistband. There is also a small satin sachet with the letters "J S T" embroidered in pale blue with a scalloped edging on the gold coloured side and a gold and white wreath embroidered on the crimson side with a white zig-zag embroidered edging. Finally, there is an unfinished, purple, velvet pouch with a pale blue satin lining."JST" embroidered in pale blue thread on the small satin sachet.pouches, sachets

Marie Colling maiden name Marie Sebire. Marie being the great granddaughter of Henry and Martha Sebire.A pair of brown and cream china vases with narrow necks, floral artwork and gold and green leaves."25K" painted on base of both vases.vases, decorative objects

Production method - Fired.A dark green ceramic pot (jardiniere) with a raised floral design. It has"Jafan" stamped on base.pot, containers

Used by Henry and Martha Sebire at Mont De Lancey . Part of the original furnishings of the dining room. Mass produced. Marie Colling (Sebire) is the great granddaughter of Henry and Martha Sebire.A dark brown wooden carved cased pendulum mantel clock with a highly decorated floral and column transfer design on the hinged glass front and black roman numerals and hands on the white face. Chimes on the hour.Marked inside "Ansonia Clock Co"clocks, mantel clocks

A black and white drawing of St. Sampson's Church and surrounds, Guernsey. It has a brown wooden decorative frame with a green mount and glass front. pictures, drawings, st sampson's church

'N. Batten' name tag on the inside of the back opening.A long white cotton and lace child's nightgown with lace trimmed sleeves. It has long cotton ties at the waist, an open placket at the back with a cotton tie.'N. Batten' name tag on the inside of the back opening.nightdresses, nightwear

A long white cotton and lace child's nightgown with sleeves with lace trim. It has long cotton ties at the waist and an open placket at the back with cotton ties.nightdresses, nightwear

A white cotton self embossed single bedspread. It has a leaf pattern and a self border.bedspreads, bedcovers

A large white cotton embroidered pillowcase with a wide frill. It has two white cotton covered buttons at the opening. There is floral embroidery on four corners.pillowcases, bed linen

Six coloured satin and nylon hair ribbons - red, dark green, pale blue a long white satin and two emerald.ribbons, textiles, hair accessories

A pair of hand knitted cream silk baby's socks with seven pattered rows. It has ribbing at the top.socks, baby clothing

From the home of Wandin Sebire (Son of Henry and Martha).A pair of wooden and leather bellows for starting a fire. It has a wooden handle, leather bellows, metal studs on the side and a metal tube at the end for the air to blow through.Stamped on one side "Smith St. Foy & Gibson Pty. Ltd., Collingwood".hand bellows, objects, bellows

A brass firescreen with an irregular raised design on the front, a handle on the top and a footed base. It has studs around the front edges.firescreens, fireplace accessories

Belonged to Alice and George Edwards, Bendigo. Aunt and Uncle of the Colling family.A carved wooden decorative pedestal for display of indoor plants or an ornament. It has barley sugar style trim on the top and the base and a fluted column.display equipment, furniture, pedestals

A set of five ornamental green pieces of china - a jug with a lined decoration towards the bottom and the handle, a plain vase with two handles, a bowl with a grape design and two handles and a plainer grape patterned bowl. One vase has a grape leaf design."Greetings Annette 1954".ornaments, vases, jugs, bowls

Wedding gift to Mrs. and Mrs. Wandin Sebire in 1905. From their home in Sebire Avenue Wandin.An antique black painted cast iron treadle sewing machine with gold decoration on the front and mounted on a wooden base with one small drawer on each side and a foot operated treadle below. It has a wooden detachable cover. There are two cotton reels included.Plate reads "Deutsche Nahmaschinen Fabrik. Vormals. Jos. Werthheim : Frankfurt a/m".Stamped Hugo Werthheim.sewing machines, cabinet sewing machines, machines, sewing equipment

Green hardcover book with white lettering on spine and cover.fictionA classic fiction novel by Harold Bell Wright, featuring a maiden in distress, an artist, a hero, and several secretsbooks, fiction

A blue cloth covered book with the title Robin of Pliny House: A School Story and the author H.E. Waterhouse printed in black lettering at the front top. There are black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's fiction book about a boy named Robin whose special needs force him into some tough decisions. It has black and white colour plates throughout.children's books, fiction

Book with photograph on front cover of Jesus and his disciples in the sea of Galilee.fictionTells various stories of the wonderful works of Jesus.jesus christ, books, children's books

A young children's collection of Bible stories with an illustration of a man talking to a mother and her child on the front cover. The title, Little Samuel is printed at the top of the front cover in green text.fictionA collection of bible stories for young children Retold by Catherine Shaw.children's books, bible stories, children's fiction

Blue hardcover book, The Old Helmet by Catherine Shaw, with floral design on front cover and spine. Gold lettering with Coles Favourite Library stamped on front cover.fictionA religious story written by Elizabeth Wetherell aka Susan Warner, set in the English countryside in the late 1800'sfiction books, religion fiction

A navy blue hardcover novel, The Old Helmet by Elizabeth Wetherell. The gold title is printed in a recessed rectangle on the front cover with Cole's Favourite Library embossed at the bottom. The title and publisher are in gold on the spine.fictionA story of Eleanor a lost soul seeking her creator. She finds love and her faith.fiction, books, religious stories

Large book with girl in brown dress feeding pigeons on front cover. Has decorated endpapers. One colour illustration.fictionContains a number of short stories written by different authors.children's books, annuals, fiction

Large hardcover book with picture of children playing in the snow on cover. Contains many coloured plates and line drawings.fictionBoys annual containing many short stories by different authors. children's books, fiction, annuals

A large hardcover children's non fiction book with an illustration on the front cover of a giraffe eating grass. The title is written in red and black lettering at the top. It has coloured plates inside.non-fictionThe book contains many facts about a range of animals and nature by various authors. It has coloured plates.children's books, non-fiction books, animals, nature

Belonged to great great Granddaughter of Henry SebireRound glass cake stand with fluted base. Has frosted leaf design on top.cake stands, tableware

Wedding present to Dorothy and Karl Adamson in 1936.Oval silver cake dish with patterned edge. Has decorative handle.baskets, tableware

Wedding present to Dorothy and Karl Adamson in 1936.Oval shaped silver serving platter with decorative edge. (Lid is missing)plates, serving dishes, tableware