Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Gift of Cr. D.M. Whittaker.A rectangular landscape of the old Borough Offices of Wangaratta painted in oil in shades of green, white, grey, red, yellow, and orange.Obverse: J. Colin Angus/ 1962/ (bottom right corner)wangaratta art gallery, landscape, j colin angus, john colin angus

Rural City of Wangaratta CollectionA costal landscape of boats mooring at a small dock, painted in oil using shades of blue, green, brown, yellow, and white.Obverse: Ross Paterson '91/ (bottom right corner) APRIL MORNING EDEN By ROSS PATERSON/ GRAND WINNER/ JUDGE - BARBARA McMANUS 1991/ (plaque on frame)wangaratta art gallery, ross paterson, landscape, painting, eden, costal, boats, dock

From the estate of Florence Iggsten.Book with orange cloth cover with black writing. Dust cover printed in shades of orange and green with view of river and fields.On inside page opposite first title - "Mrs Iggsten Xmas 1946"renmark, dried fruit, murray river, mildura, agriculture, irrigation

Parasol, cream linen with embroidered floral design in shades of gold, wooden handle with two silk tassels, china handle with flowers.costume accessories, female, parasol

Hand painted china candle stick with handle, decorated with flowers in shades of blue, pink, lemon and green with gold around rim.lighting, candle, bedroom

Two white china side plates with floral decoration in shades of green, mauve & pink, with embossed pattern around scalloped edges.domestic equipment, food consumption, plates

McDonald Smith is famous for paining in the tradition of tonal impressionism, with most of his works painted in oil. This influence of the European Impressionist art style is clearly seen in his artwork Flower Study. The notion of light, an impressionist theme, is depicted by the use of a tonal colour palette and varied brushstrokes. The depiction of a Japanese dragon vase hints at the art aesthetic of Japonisme in the European Impressionist movement, a possible nod of respect to the movement by McDonald Smith.Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize 1997.A rectangular still life painting of a bunch of flowers in a vase painted in oil using shades of white, red, green, blue, and yellow.Obverse: P McDONALD SMITH (bottom right corner)wangaratta art gallery, painting, still life, paul mcdonald smith

Cream china jam dish with lid, floral design in shades of pink & blue, green band around bottom & green handles.domestic equipment, containers, jam

Two Cards with thread wound around middle:- 1851.1 Thread 1851.2 Mending lisle. Third Card "Rite Tone for hosiery darning. Box (empty) for Hose Mending1851.1 Barbour's Lisburn N.Ireland Trade Mark Flax Linen Thread 15 Yards|1851.2 Della Darn Mending List Fashion Shades For Hosiery 3. Darning. Rite Tone Made in Australiaa. specially prepared for Hosiery/Darning Etc. 4. Box - The Handbag Silk Hose Mending Outfit 12 Fashionable Shades with needle Made in England.handcrafts, needlework

Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral and was one of the first ores used to make copper metal. Malachite has been utilised as a gemstone and sculptural material in the past as its distinctive green color does not fade when exposed to light or after long periods of time. Malachite is formed at shallow depths in the ground, in the oxidizing zone above copper deposits. The material has also been used as a pigment for painting throughout history. Malachite is considered a rare gemstone in that the original deposits for the stones have been depleted leaving behind very few sources. In addition, the use of Malachite as gemstones and sculptural materials remains just as popular today as they were throughout history. It is quite common to cut the stone into beads for jewellery. The fact that Malachite has such a rich colour and one that does not fade with time or when exposed to light makes it particularly rare. Although there is no indication available of the locality from which the specimen was sourced, it is likely that the specimen was collected either in South Australia in the vicinity of the Burra Burra mines or in Victoria as part of programs of geological surveying undertaken in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid hand-sized copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with quartz pebbles in red conglomorate matrix presenting shades of cream, brown and green.Existing label: Malachite / (green) in / conglomerate / (white quartz / pebbles / in red matrix /geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, geological, indigo shire, malachite, malachite specimen, australian mines, mines, geological survey, conglomorate, matrix

It is not known where this opal originated. Common Opal is formed from silica-rich water entering the earths crust and hardening into a gel of water and silica-spheres, layered through the specimen. Common opal differs from precious opal in colouration and appearance, with precious opal including more colours, and having a translucent or glossy appearance, where common opal shows less colour and is typically opaque. It scores high on the Mohs hardness scale, and is common throughout the world, especially in Australia, where it is far more prevalent than the highly-prized precious opal. Australia is also the highest producer of opals in the modern world. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid, silica-based mineral specimen of Common Opal in shades of grey, green, and yellow, with a thick grey vein running through the centre. geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, opal, common opal, gemstone, mining

Sepia photograph of a truck with open sides with canvas shades. People looking out of windows. Boy standing on running board at the back of truck. Off for a tripphotographs, transport, social life and customs

Flesh coloured celluloid eye shade in original box labelled, Improved ventilated eye shades No.6694 Right eye, made in England.Mace & Haldane London.medicine, optometry, eye shade

Smokers cap, burgundy velvet embroidered with flowers and leaves on top and sides in shades of blue, green and gold, interior of quilted burgundy satin.costume, male, cap

Account page from Chatfield Bros., The Motor Experts, High Street, Bendigo. Printed in shades of blue with red cash lines.Date 193..business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, chatfield bros, leggo's

Small white china jug decorated with floral design in shades of blue, green, black, orange and gold around rim and base & on handle.Made in Japandomestic equipment, food consumption, jugs

Six skeins of embroidery silks in single packets. Colours: pink -1463 (Carlson), Corticelli shades -2560, 2620, 2481, 2030A (2)Carlson Currier Companys|'Perfection' Embroidery silks - positively fast colours in every shade necessary to cover the entire field of art embroidery. Corricelli Silk Co Limited PO Box 341 St John's PQ Canada Filo Sellehandcrafts, equipment

Linen square with embroidery of Boronia in baskets. Boronia represented by various shades of very small brown beads surrounded by green embroidered leaves.manchester, bath linen, handcrafts, needlework

Ventifacts are sand-blasted rocks that are typically faceted and often display parallel grooves carved by wind-blown sand. They are useful indicators of wind direction and strength in environments such as deserts, mountains, and coastal areas because they are usually not hidden by later sediment, soil or vegetation cover. In Antarctica ventifaction is strongly related to the composition or type of rock. Ventifacts are important because they provide evidence for abraders such as sand, dust or snow and ice crystals, and offer a unique understanding of past wind processes that are effective in the reconstruction of past wind flow conditions and can provides clues to weather and climate changes in the past. Interestingly ventifacts have also been found on the surface of Mars. They were a threat to the NASA rover due to the sharp angles of the facets, created by the Martian wind over the course of millions of years. These Martian ventifacts act like weathervanes for past wind and weather patterns on the red planet in a similar manner to those found on earth.The Geological Survey of Victoria was instigated in response to the Victorian Gold Rush which began around 1851 in the Beechworth, Castlemaine, Daylesford, Bendigo and Ballarat areas. The survey was conducted by Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn from his arrival in December 1852 until his resignation in 1869and during this time he trained many notable geologists, e.g. Aplin, Wilkinson, Daintree, who went on to other State survey senior positions. This specimen was among those donated to the Burke Museum in 1868.A hand-sized solid mineral specimen in shades of dark and light browns with light lines visible in all configurations and a groove on configuration 2.light lines visible in all configurations and a groove on configuration 2burke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, ventifact, antarctic region, antarctic, alfred richard cecil selwyn, alfred selwyn, wind direction, wind strength, abraders, wind flow, climate change, reconstruction of wind flow conditions, weather change, mars

abstractRural City of Wangaratta Collection. Purchased with funds from the Wangaratta Art Council.An abstract painting of an eatery dinning area painted in oil using a colour palette of predominantly blue alongside shades of green, pink, brown, and yellow.Pyett/ '76/ (bottom left corner)wangaratta art gallery, christopher pyett, painting

Diamond House Stawell Built by John HearneThis is a Photograph of the Diamond House, corner of Seaby and Princes Streets. It's almost as old as Stawell. Built by Mr John Hearne. Brown and White stones that were gathered from Church Hill were cut and carefully fitted to from Diamonds.Black and White Photograph of a very unusual home built in a pattern of Diamonds, in shades of stones. 7 different photos, Various years (1 Coloured)The Diamond House-Built of quartz and sandstone. the Diamond House, so called from its peculiar construction, is situate in Seaby Street, Stawell. and was built over 30 years ago by Mr. Hearne. The quartz and sandstones used in its construction were carted by him from Church Hill, which is just across the street. Screws were used instead of nails. It was when built intended for a wine shop and is now used as a private residence. stawell

Art collection Previously located in History HouseThe painting depicts a large body of water surrounded by tree-covered riverbank. Depicted in shades of blue and grey, the water features patches of brown and blue which illustrate the reflections of riverbank trees. In the foreground to the left of the water is a large tree which extends up to cover the top left skyline of the work. Featured in the background is a dense patch of trees completed in shades of blue. To the right of the water is a dense patch of trees completed in shades of brown and black. These trees reach into a purple and blue cloud-filled sky. The work has a gilded ornate frame with cardboard and gold mount and exposed canvas.Front: A.S. Murray Plaque attached to frame: SCENE on the RIVER MURRAY Back: (no inscriptions)

Ladies silk parasol with embroidered roses and leaves in shades of mauve, split cane shaft and handle with silver plated tip, handle screw off for folding.costume accessories, female, parasol

Framed colour photograph of Mossvale Park. Features leafy trees in various Autumn shades. Gold wood frame with textured green card window mount.

The photo shows horse drawn trams and cabs, the Ballarat Town Hall, Theatre Royal and Iles Luncheon Rooms. There are also shades over the garden seats. sturt street, doveton street south, ballarat town hall, theatre royal, iles luncheon rooms, streetscape, commerical, public

This quilt was produced by Wooltara (Australia) Pty Ltd for the Sydney Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2000. Over 24,000 similar quilts were distributed throughout the athletes village and given away to athletes, international media and officials.Quilt, wool, single bed size. Quilted cotton cover in various shades of blue, filled with wool. Housed in a white cotton drawstring satchel printed with logos.Wording: SYDNEY 2000 / WOOLMARK; Method: Printed; Location: Frontwoolmark company wooltara (australia) pty ltd, sport, sydney 2000 olympic games, quilt, wooltara, athletes

Framed watercolour featuring a landscape painted by Adriene Dietrich. Silver metal frame with white card window mount. Painted predominately in shades of blues, brown and greys.

Included in the 1999 "Salvage" Exhibition at CEMA Arts CentreThe painting depicts numerous leaf-less trees in the moonlight. The trees are painted in shades of brown, black and cream with the main focus on those in the centre foreground. The surrounding trees are completed in darker shades and are hazy and out of focus. The glow of the moon is depicted in white which dissipates into the dark blue/green sky. In contrast to this, a burnt orange is used as the background for the trees. The work has a gold and black frame with no mount or glass.Front: 67 PRO HART (black and gold paint, lower corners) Back: PRO HART "UN-NAMED" (1967) Donated by the Artist (typed label) White Sticker: 2 (in a circle)