Black material hard covered book, 725 pages.non-fictionchemistry, chemical analysis, william crookes, ballarat school of mines library, library plate

This pair of gloves was made in France and purchased by a Moorabbin residentA pair of cream, chamois leather lady's gloves with stitch detailing on back . Size 7 Made in France Size 7craftwork, sewing, gloves, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, personal effects, evening wear

Library Committee purchased enlargement 18/8/1919Photographic portrait of John Treweek, Athenaeum Secretary/Librarian in natural oak frame on gold mount

The painting was purchased from the Eltham Outdoor Art Show. Smith endeavours to capture mood, atmosphere and light in this work by heightening and intensifying the imagery where possible. Smith is concerned with expressing a 'sense of place' inherent in the subject matter. Painting of a landscape at dusk with dirt walking track and trees somewhere in Eltham. Oil on composition board. Moulded frame. Painted in the 'Western Realist Tradition'. Signed 'HARRIS SMITH/84' Hand painted in capitals in red paint; bottom right. eltham, painting, landscape, smith, evening

Purchased by committee member to add to the collection of personal effectsOval tortoiseshell case containing four manicure tools with tortoiseshell handles. Case is made of woodpersonal effects-toilet requisites, manicure

Left behind in Mitcham home. Purchased by the Fitzmaurice familyPale grey enamelled kitchen scoop, approximately 3/4 cup capacity with attached straight handle, 7cms long x 1.5cms wide.domestic items, food preparation

Purchased by the Society to extend the Olympic Games Memorabilia (1956).Brass coloured bow on a pin from which is suspended a book with clasp. Embossed 'Olympic Games - Melbourne'. When opened it folds out to miniature post cards of scenes in Melbourne.Made in Englandcostume accessories, jewellery

Doll's Clothes made by donor. Shoes purchased by Society.Blue and white check seersucker dress with peter pan collar, puff sleeves, two ticks down front bodice. Gathered skirt with two buttons down back. Blue panties. Broderie white anglaise half petticoat with ties at waist. White sandal type shoes with cut out daisies on front of shoes, T bar with small pearl button. Shoes are white vinyl with leather soles.toys, doll's clothes

Valda Arrowsmith purchased this tea cosy and donated it to the society.Cream linen tea cosy with scalloped edge. Both sides are embroidered in different colours and design. One side has a horseshoe in gold silk thread and green leaves entwined in green silk thread. Scallops in green silk thread The other side has a cross, worked in drawn thread. The scallops are worked in gold silk with embroidered flowers in the centre of each. Both sides are hemmed with drawn thread.manchester, table linen, domestic items, food & drink consumption, handcrafts, embroidery

Owned - purchased and played by Barbara Gardiner 1950'sCircular record 45 R.P.M. Frank Sinatra. Four songs with orchestral accompaniment.|Stormy weather|September Song|My Blue Heaven|Ol' man RiverColumbiamusical instruments, accessories

Purchased for the 'Little Shop on the Hill' at Burke Road CamberwellGivoni is one of Australia's largest dressing gown, sleepwear and daywear producers. Givoni was started by Stan and Malca Givoni in 1947. Don Givoni, their son, took over from them and built the company into a major clothing manufacturer with factories based in Victoria. Now owned and managed by a third generation son, the company continues to pride itself in delivering top quality merchandise. The designers at Givoni create beautiful sleepwear and daywear, encompassing classic style, quality, attention to detail and great value for money.'Givoni' Green & light grey patterned dressing gown with lace on collar, long sleeves, made of polyester and cotton.'Givoni'costume, female nightwear, female

Purchased in Los Angeles during 1960s 'Hippy' eraBrown leather handbag with leather fringe at base and middle. Draw string tie in same leather. Shoulder strap attached with metal rings.costume accessories, female

This unsigned etching was purchased from students at RMIT c1984Etchingetching, rmit

Purchased by Douglas Brennan, who loved "new stuff".- "Micro" television in leather case - C 1960'sVariouselectronics, television, 1960's, margaret graham

Purchased from exhibition at Footscray Arts Community CentreArtist lived in Western Suburbs (Melton)Mixed media artwork

Purchased 1970 in China by Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Lord.One Jade Chinese upright carving with carved links forming chains on a wooden base.carvings, ornaments, objects of vertu

Purchased in Vancouver by Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Lord in 1960."Vancouver Ware" jug with smoked glass has pewter rose flowers fused onto glass. Glass handle.

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in 1970.Small Chinese Cloisonne egg in multicoloured floral design on black wooded stand.eggs, decorated eggs

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Naples.Gold Italian porcelain basket of flowers in blue, pink, purple and cream with gold handle.china, ornaments

Purchased at Myer Melbourne to be worn at Local Dinner DanceBurgundy Polyester silk permanently pleated. Top short sleeves round neck. Pants also permanently pleated.Studiocostume, female

The catamaran Parledee purchased 1982, was replaced by the Tyrell 1995.Black and white photograph, Neville Jakins, President of the Ocean Rescue Squad, with Robert Haldane, from Victoria Police, at the opening of the Ocean Rescue Squad new buildings. Lakes Entrance Victoriaemergency services, buildings

Purchased from potter while on holiday at Phillip IslandCoffee Set. 1. Coffee pot. Brown clay with black glaze. 2. Cream jug. 3. Sugar basin. 4-11. Four cups and four saucers.UPdomestic items, crockery

Each mayor purchased their own link for the Mayoral Chain Digital copy of colour photographs showing the mayoral link for Mayor John H. Gervasoni, in the city of Kew Mayoral Chain.jack gervasoni, chain, gold, link, mayor, mayoral, mayoral chain, kew, city of kew, john hogan gervasoni

The Finnish Society of Melbourne purchased the old Red Robin Hosiery from Nelson Bros. proprietary Limited on the 4th of March 1974. The building was purchased as a home for the Society. On the document there are 9 members as joint proprietors. A trust document was created at the time.Their were joint proprietors. The document was not in the name of the Society. Additional trust document was made at the time.Large document Certificate of Title under the transfer of land staturecertificate of title

Brown striped men' suit trousers. Fine white striped fabric-unlined. Two back pockets, two side pockets. Front zip with hook and eye fastener at waist. Matching Jacket 11400.257 & belt 11400.250. This suit was purchased by James Lerk in late 1981. He wore it frequently when he travelled around the world in 1986. He used it to advertise his home town of Bendigo.costume, male, men's suit trousers