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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Collection of Badges, Buckles etc
"To the Women of Australia" badge RAN Old ID No = 1251 "To the Women of Australia" badge Old ID No = 659 Buckles x 2 Miniature Medal - 1939-45 Star ANZAC Day 1994 Medallion Old ID No = 869 Service Wounded Stripe Bar Old ID No = 660 ANZAC Badge - 'uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - INSIGNIA, FRAMED, C. 1956 onwards
Item in the collection re MAX Jolliffe, refer Cat No 4322.3 for service/ other details.Framed gold colour metal with MDF backing, inset are two shoulder patches, "15 National Service Battalion" and "Royal Australian Signals". Centre is a Signals badge and a small crown, either side of that is cloth arm badges re "Australian Army HQ", under are two sets of Sgt's stripes.framed, memorabilia, insignia, rank, badges -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Australian Military cloth patch, Army Medical Corps, Non-Divisional Units, 1925 - 1942
The cloth insignia badges date to 1925-1940, after the First World War and into the early Second World War era. During peacetime training, the "brown with a cherry-red crossbar" badge was initially used for the 8th Field Ambulance, 2nd Military District Medical and Veterinary Stores. The colour patch was approved for wear by full-time duty personnel of all medical units apart from the Infantry and Cavalry. In 1942 these patches were replaced by the new scheme of colour patches introduced by the Australian Army Medical Corps. Dr W R Angus was a Surgeon Captain for the Australian Defence Forces, Army Medical Corps, stationed in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W. He completed his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. The badges are now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.These colour insignia patches represent the history between the First and Second World Wars and the evolution of Australian Army Medical Corps patches. Dr W R Angus (1901-1970), surgeon and oculist, collected a range of military objects including those he personally used during his time as Surgeon Captain in the Australian Defence Forces in World War II. The item allows insight into military life in the early-to-mid 20th century. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge, cloth insignia patch. Set of four Insignia colour patches.Red stripe with an inverted 'V' shape on brown fabric. Insignia of the Australian Army Medical Corps, Non-Divisional Units. The cloth patches belonged to Dr W R Angus and are now part of the W. R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, dr w r angus, w.r. angus collection, australian army, surgeon captain, ballarat, bonegilla, badge, insignia, badge collection, world war 2, second world war, australian defence forces, army medical corps, military uniform, cloth patch, insignia patch, australian army medical corp (militia), ww 2, ww ii, 1925-1940, military badge, non-divisional unit, aamc, 1940-1942, 8th field ambulance, peacetime training, insignia history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - FAVALORO COLLECTION: WOMAN'S PINK NYLON PANTIES, 1950's
Clothing. Pink nylon woman's panties with gussett and elasticized legs trimmed with 1.5 cm self stripe nylon fabric frill. Above each leg is a vertical insert (26 cm X 3.5 cm) of embroidered nylon fabric. Elasticized waistband. Nylon fabric has fleecy lining.Tag inside on seam, ''PLB Patolaine Lingerie of Refinement SW All Nylon''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Monkey Ashtray
Gifted to John / jack Yeoman who was a guard at Camp 13Camp 13Ashtray carved from sandstone, ( cream with dark pink stripes ), slightly triangle in shape, undulating surface. Heart shaped ashtray carved with a cigarette holder in one edge. Monkey is cream in colour, carved with holes to hold spare cigarettes. Monkey attaches with a spike on it's bottom to the ashtray corner. Ricordo Pirgionero = record of my imprisonment / memory of a prisoner is carved on the top and the bottom of the ashtray -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Rosemary Wiegold, 1943
Templers from Palestine (not Lutheran Missionaries from New Guinea).Black and white photo sketch of Rosemarie Weigold, Camp 3. Large bow on her left side, white collar dress, large 3 type box, black stripe dress, straight hair covering ears. One of family Weigold that visited Museum 18 June 1994 (Erich)1943 near bottom right hand cornerrosemarie weigold, templer society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Womens Pant Suit, 2005
Black pin stripe jacket and pants. Jacket has zip closing from neck to hem. Two patch pockets and three buttons on long sleeves. Pants have zip fly front and slit pockets at hip length. Made by Dominex, a prominent designer and manufacturer of quality women's apparel.costume, female -
Hellenic Museum
Biconical Neck Amphora, 750 - 600 BCE
Cypriot Bichrome Ware from the Cypro-Archaic PeriodThe round mouth painted inside, rim with panels of stripes continuing to twin vertical double ribbed handles, a wavy line between bands on neck, body with red bands between black lines overlapping by alternating red and brown crossed staffs, wavy line between bands on lower body. cypriot -
Hellenic Museum
Biconical Jar, 750 - 600 BCE
Cypriot Bichrome Ware from Cypro-Archaic PeriodThe rim of the wide mouth with bands, continuing on to shoulder over twin vertical double ribbed handles painted with stripes and horizontal lines, above a series of horizontal lines and bands overlapped by a frieze of alternating red and black vertical crossed staffs, a wavy band below and a single band on lower body. cypriot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, mid 1950's
Photograph of the intersection of a bogie tram with destination of East and hazard stripes and dash canopy lighting turning from Pakington St (from West) into Aberdeen St at Pakington St junction. In the background is the Shell service station. Note the metal tram stop sign on the left. Two copies of the print held. trams, tramways, geelong, aberdeen st, east, west, tram stops -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - GSSC Sports top
Golden Square High School in the city of Bendigo, was established in temporary accommodation at Camp Hill Primary School in central Bendigo in 1960. With the completion of the new school's buildings, it moved to Golden Square in 1962, providing for Forms 1 to 6, now known as years 7 to 12. In 1978 it became a 7–10 school and was one of the original feeder schools to Bendigo Senior High School. In 1986, a Hearing Impaired Unit was established and in 1990 it underwent a name change to become Golden Square Secondary College. The Golden Square Secondary College campus closed on 28 November 2008. It merged with Kangaroo Flat and Flora Hill secondary colleges as part of the implementation of the Bendigo Education Plan. Its buildings were demolished. (Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Square_Secondary_College)Dark green short sleeved synthetic sports top with gold coloured V shaped collar. There are gold and white diagonal stripes on the collar. Symbol on the front of a soccer ball and decorative wreath with letters "SSI" and "Golden Square S C" The number % is in large print on the front and back. Made in Thailand.gssc, sports top -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 10/03/1964 12:00:00 AM
Photo of Ballarat No. 13 crossing Sturt St. from Sebastopol, with 'City' destination. Tram fitted with small white stripe under dash canopy lights. Twin Lakes ad on front of tram. 'The Southern Cross Hotel' building in pink paint in background. Photo taken on 10-3-1964.'Ballarat, #13 at corner Sturt and Drummond Sts, 10th March '64' in blue inktramways, trams, drummond st., sturt st., tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 3/12/1961 12:00:00 AM
Bendigo Birney tram No. 30 leaving Charing Cross for Quarry Hill, taken after tram has passed, on 3-12-1961. Tram fitted with lights and warning stripes. Passing Ezywalkin stores. Shows stone sets in pavement. Has Quarry Hill destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.' and in blue ink, 'K(k)(359), 1/250 f4, 3/12/61, Bendigo Birney 30, Charing Cross'tramways, trams, bendigo, birney, tram 30 -
Melbourne Royal
Poster, W. M. Houston, By train of course, to Melbourne's Royal Show, 1958
A poster promoting the merits of travelling by train to the Royal Melbourne Show of 1958. The Showgrounds train station was one of the first buildings built on the Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale when the site was established in 1883, allowing patrons quick access to the venue despite it being slightly further out from the city than previous sites.A portrait poster, printed in colour; in the upper half of the poster there is an illustration showing a family of four, walking to the right; in the background is a photograph of a train station; the lower half of the poster consists of a list of the advantages of taking the train, printed on five horizontal stripes, white and green; colour process lithograph, linen-backed.BY TRAIN of course / TO MELBOURNE'S / ROYAL SHOW / SEPTEMBER 18 - 28, 1958/ NO PARKIGN PROBLEMS OR FEES / FREQUENT EXPRES SERVICE FROM FLINDERS ST. & SPENCER ST. RIGHT TO THE GROUNDS / DAY OR PERIODICAL TICKETS; COMBINED RAIL-ADMISSION TICKETS / NEW RAILWAY EXHBIIT WITH FREIGHT ADVISORY SERVICE / YOUR SUBURBAN STATION AHS DETAIL-PACKED PAHMPHLET /train, metro trains, showgrounds, melbourne showgrounds, royal melbourne show, 1985 melbourne royal show, melbourne royal show, showgrounds station, railway -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - Royal Australian Survey Corps Flag - 4 Fd Svy Sqn Signed, Directorate of Military Survey, Canberra, Mid to late 1970's
Survey Corps Flags of this type were produced mid to late 1970's and distributed to all Survey Corps Units. This flag was issued to 4 Fd Svy Sqn and flew during daylight hours on the Unit flag pole at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide from issue until 1995. The flag was signed by about 160 of the 208 attendees at the Ceremonial closing of the Unit on 25 November 1995. A photograph of attendees at the Closing Ceremony is at item 6542.1P and the list of names at 6542.2P and they are stored in Box 278. The Survey Corps Flag that was issued to the Army Survey Regiment is at item 6177 and is stored in Box 218.A full size Corps Flag, purple with 18cm horizontal white stripe. Multi-coloured Survey Corps Badge (less scroll) in the centre of the flag. White header with grommets top and bottom. The Flag has about 160 signatures of past unit members. The Flag is badly faded and the end is fraying.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, 4 fd svy sqn -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Costas (Con) Vlassopoulos (Kopela), Early 1940s
A photograph of Costa (Con) Vlass Vlassopoulos (Kopela) taken in Melbourne in the early 1940s. Costa arrived in Melbourne from Ithaca in 1937 and initially worked in Hopetoun and Red Cliffs before settling in Melbourne. Black and white photo on the right depicts a man dressed in a pin-stripe suit standing in front of a cyclone wire fence. The photograph is a scanned photo which has been printed side by side with another photograph on copying paper. A scanned black and white photograph is printed on the same page as 0040.ithacan immigration, vlassopoulos(kopela) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Tiger Suit
Belonged to Leon, translator Vietnamese translator, who gave it to Australian soldier Michael Hagan on his last day in-country as it was his most prized possession.A two piece uniform, shirt and pants in cotton tiger stripe camouflage fabric tailor made in Vietnam for owner. The shirt has buttons down chest and pockets (left button missing). Four button on fly, one button on waist, one button on each side pockets and drawstrings at hem.tiger suit, vietnam, leon, michael hagan, hagan, translator, vietnamese uniform -
Orbost & District Historical Society
night caps, early 19th century
Worn by the grandmother of Marjorie Burton (nee Whiteman) in England early 19th century. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. When she was admitted to Waratah Lodge, Orbost, following a stroke, her daughter Ann Quaadgras donated a number of her mother's personal belongings to the Orbost & District Historical Society. Marjorie died in 2015.These items are examples of the needlework skills of women in the 19th century. They are items which are no longer commonly worn.Two night caps. 2483.1 is a pink lady's night cap, hand sewn and cotton edged in lace. It has been embroidered with pink flowers. the straps are red. 2483.2 is a hand sewn man's night cap of pale striped cotton. It is brown, and grey stripes on a white background with white tapes for tying. night-cap sleepwear burton-marjorie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, UNIT HISTORY, 2/7th Bn Association, The Fiery Phoenix. The Story of the 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1946, Post WW2
Item in the collection relating to John Eric Wiles, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Book hard cover brown buckram, paper dust jacket with brown over red with “The Fiery Phoenix” at the top in the brown stripe, 442 pages plus other, photos, maps, nominal roll, honours and awards lists of POW’s, KIA & WIA. Written by W. P. Bolger & J.G. Little wood.On inside cover on typed paper stuck in, “J.E. Wiles 2/7th INF BN VX16067”books, 2/7th, unit, wiles -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 05/11/1949
Allan writes that, although he is still waiting to sign on to a ship, '....I am at the top of the list now at the union and definitely expect to be away in a day or two.'Quinn CollectionOne and a half page letter written in green ink on two sheets of thin, blue unlined paper (0828.a1-0828.a2) dated 5/11/49 and headed San Francisco. Cream coloured envelope (0828.b) has a border of alternating pale blue and cream diagonal stripes.The letter is from Allan to his mother. There is a 15 cent airmail United States postage stamp on the envelope. The postmark is barely visible.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Murrumbeena Cricket Club
Clothing - Blazer, Murrumbeena Cricket Club Blazer
This blazer was worn by Alf Watson at club functions and on game day and was similar those worn by many members of the club at the timeThere are no other blazers of this type known to existLarge Men's woollen blazer, maroon in colour with double buttoned front. Blazer has yellow/gold stripe on both lower sleeves and on all three pockets - breast pocket has yellow/gold embroidered club emblem within shield shape with club name in ribbon shape below shield.The club gold logo on the left breast pocket MCC / MURRUMBEENA CRICKET CLUBmurrumbeena, murrumbeena cricket club, cricket, cricket clubs, clothing, watson, alf -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Cap and Collar, n.d
a) Cap, navy cadets, white flat top, navy brim, black band with 'H.M.A NAVAL RESERVE'; inside 'SN CADETS VICTORIA' b) Collar, navy cadets, navy blue with white stripes, reverse plain navy blue. Button holes for attaching to uniform Identifying numbers 7391 a,b -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, celebration, navy, navel -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
Army mess dress. Artillery Lt. Col. Jacket navy with lapel badges & ornate pips(U028A) waistcoat red with Australia gold buttons(U028B), trousers(navy with red side stripe(U028D, braces(U028C), boots.(Use shirt & tie from UC023) 2nd red jacket (no Buttonsuniform, ww2, army -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Wagon
4 wheeled mostly wooden wagon with rear wheels of larger diameter than front. Painted white, red and tan with some pin striping on wheels. Multiple leaf springs, 2 rear sets in double configuration. Metal and timber overhead framework for a canopy. Wooden seats along each side. No inscriptions and markings.transport - goods; horse - drawn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TROUSERS, MESS DRESS, unknown
1. Black Polyester trousers, Zip Fly. Two white stripes on outside. Two hip side pockets. No cuffs. 2. Belt, Nylon - green, Silver Buckle. 3. Braces, green elastic. Two leather straps - rear. 4. Braces, green elastic. One leather strap - rear.Trousers - "SGT Long, 19995. 221175". Ticket on marked "SGT Lowe"uniform, post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SERVICES RENDERED WW1, 1) WW1 era
Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) War badge for services rendered. Awarded to service personnel who were wounded or contracted sickness of disability during service & were invalided out. Metal clasp at back. .2) Gold badge, red / gold stripe triangle with crown on top. Attachment pin on back with small gold chain..1) Printed on badge: “FOR KING AND EMPIRE, SERVICES RENDERED” .2) Printed on badge: “ARMY DESIGN ESTABLISHMENT”badges, services, army design, rendered -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Vessel, Dinghy, Proudfoot's Boat, c. 1885
This boat or dinghy is one of a few remaining boats made for Proudfoot’s Boathouse, 2 Simpson Street Warrnambool, on the Hopkins River, in about 1885. It was one of many rowing, fishing, sailing and picnic boats that were available to hire. Proudfoot’s Boathouse, a beautiful Victorian Period building, was designed, built and established by Thomas Proudfoot. He applied to build a boat jetty in 1885. He died in 1900 and his wife Catherine took over, running it for many years. Later her son Bruce and after that her granddaughter Ena Hunt and her husband took over; it remained in the family until 1979. Proudfoot’s was a very popular tourist destination for visitors coming from Melbourne to fish and row and enjoy afternoon tea. The buildings, including the ‘U’ shaped jetty and tearooms, were restored and modified in the 1990s by the Warrnambool Sports Club, under the control of the Warrnambool City Council. The dinghy was brought to Flagstaff Hill in about 1992 and restored to its original condition and painted in traditional paint colours of orange with dark green gunnel and black and gold pinstripes. Since that time it has been painted by Flagstaff Hill's boatbuilder.This dinghy, Proudfoot’s Boat, is significant for its association with Proudfoot’s Boathouse, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, VHR H0620. “Proudfoot's Boathouse on the Hopkins River near Warrnambool is an outstanding example of a late-19th century boathouse complex with associated residences and jetties. Thomas Proudfoot first applied for a jetty licence in 1885 with a view to establishing a boating business on the Hopkins River. The early single-storey sections are thought to date from this period. The two storey second stage probably dates from 1893 when additions were constructed. The entire complex was designed and built by Proudfoot himself. The business remained in the Proudfoot family until 1979. The buildings were modified in the 1990s in the process of creating a sporting club on the site. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of architectural, historical and social significance to the State of Victoria. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of architectural significance as perhaps the finest example of a 19th-century boathouse in Victoria. Although recent modifications have reduced the intactness of the buildings, many original features remain. The beautifully ornamented buildings still provide an attractive instance of 19th-century leisure facility architecture. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of historical significance as an example of late-Victorian recreational and tourist facilities. Boathouses were popular 19th-century tourist and recreational attractions, providing refined and healthy activity. This boathouse shows the early realisation of the tourism and leisure potential of seaside towns such as Warrnambool, a potential that has become increasingly important as port uses have ceased and other industries have been subjected to financial pressure. Proudfoot's Boathouse is of social significance because it illustrates the continuity of the attraction of this kind of leisure facility. Although the glory days of the boathouse were in the 19th century, those that survive continue to be well patronised. Proudfoot's Boathouse has been an important recreational facility and attraction for tourists flocking to the Hopkins River, one of the State's most popular boating and fishing resorts, since 1885.” (Statement of Significance is from the Victorian Heritage Register)Wooden vessel or boat, called a dinghy, known as Proudfoot’s Boat. Paint work is orange with dark green gunnel and black stripe. The rowboat is propelled by oars and has two pair of thole set into the gunnel (gunwale) to hold the oars in place and to serve as a fulcrum when rowing. The boat is dated around 1885. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, small marine vessel, dinghy, proudfoot's boat, proudfoot's boathouse, picnic boat, orange and black boat -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Thylacine, Reynell Eveleigh Johns, 1860-1880
The Thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger, was a large nocturnal carnivorous marsupial now believed to be extinct that was native to both Australia and New Guinea. The Thylacine is believed to have first appeared over two million years ago with documentation of the species appearing on rock-art that have been dated as far back as 1,000BC. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Burke Museum Thylacine is of great historic, scientific and cultural significance as Australia's most notable example of a species made extinct within living memory. Poignant images of the last known thylacine linger in national consciousness and remain an evocative symbol of the impact of humankind on the natural environment. The Burke Museum thylacine has immense social significance not only for its ability to tell a story to present and future generations, but also for embodying the mythic tiger that lives on elusively, we hope, in the Tasmanian wilderness. Attempts to clone the thylacine from material held in museums attest to the passion that this iconic animal evokes in the scientific as well as mainstream community. Medium sized lean female thylacine with four stocky legs and a stiff tail. The fur is short and coarse and in a light brown-yellow colour with 15 dark brown stripes across the width of the body. The head is long and narrow with two small pointy ears and a large jaw with up to 30 visible teeth.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, thylacine, tasmanian tiger, rare -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, 1960s
Collector says: "As a general rule I only collected blankets with a label, but there are always exceptions. The colour ways of these 3 are just so gorgeous I had to include them - especially as the brown and blue from the Bass Valley op shop was 1 dollar! The cream one with the mint panel + watermelon stripe is one of my favourite blankets ever despite no label - it looks like the blanket version of the Agnes Martin painting called Gratitude which is exactly how I felt finding this simple, beautiful, well kept blanket.Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Double sized, checked blanket, brown, blue and creamNo inscriptionwool, blanket, blanket fever, no label