Silver button hook with embossed handle & letter A engraved on cartouche, silver hallmarks unreadable.costume accessories, female, shoes, silver hallmarks not clear but is english showing the lion.

Pair of silver plate for and spoon in Kings pattern.WH & S B Fdomestic equipment, table setting, cutlery

Fitted bodice with 1.5 cm deep stand-up collar. Long curved sleeve, tapering at the wrist, has a fine piping around the armhole. Wrist is trimmed with a piped, plain silver peaked false cuff, and two 3 cm deep pleated and piped ''frills''. Three covered buttons trim the diagonally cut decorative cuff. One metal hook, and hand stitched loop on the stand-up collar. 23 covered buttons ( one missing,others in various states of disrepair) extend from the neckline to the lower skirt. Front skirt is trimmed with a 7 cm deep band of plain silver silk, bordered by the striped fabric piping, and a 3 cm deep pleated frill on either side. Below this is a 25cm deep band of the striped fabric, at the lower edge of which are sewn four X 5 cm deep bands of pleated frills. At the centre back neckline are two X 20cm ''tails'' curved at each end and lined in plain silver silk. These are to be wrapped around the neckline, and fastened with a metal hook and eye, to form a 4cm deep rounded silver collar. Skirt back extends into a 34cm deep train. Brown cotton tape binds the hemline. Front of skirt is ruched from the centre buttoned section, in three sections either side, to the centre back panel, which is pleated, and extends into the train. Back waistline is trimmed with a 14cm wide bow, striped fabric, lined with plain silver fabric.A 7cm wide, and 34 cm long loop is stitched into the centre back seam, presumably used to hold, and lift the train above the ground. (The ends of the bow are trimmed with 10 cm deep black and silver fringing.) One metal ''bone'' in left front dart(now causing damage). One tiny 5.5cmX5.5cm shield shaped pocket on left front. Dress fully lined with cotton fabric.costume, female, victorian silver striped long silk dress

Sleeveless cape of black and silver striped silk. Un-lined. Sleeveless, with bound armholes. Revered collar bound in silver silk. A 4.5 cm band of silver silk borders the front opening edges, and the hemline. 10 cm long black and silver fringing then borders the hemline; on the lower edge are two shield shaped patch pockets-one on either side of the front opening, and placed over the seams. Pockets have a fine binding on three sides and the 10cm deep black and silver fringing on lower edge.costume, female, grey striped fringing sleeveless cape

Black and white photo of Heather Reeves (nee Pain). First Easter Fair march in 1955. The staff was made by Doug Pain (Heather's Father) out of a billiard cue, and an old silver bed head top with an amethyst on top in the shape of a thistle. Heather was the Pipe Major of the Bendigo Ladies Pipe Band. See 11400.966.photograph, person, heather reeves (nee pain)

Men's black wool waistcoat, fastened with four fabric buttons (1.5cm diameter). Decorative lapels edged with Ric-Rac.Back section of black cotton. Fully lined with cream cotton fabric. Two front pockets lined with black cotton fabric (12 cm X 8 cm). Pockets with 2 cm band at opening edged with black Ric-Rac. Half belt across back of waistcoat (5 cm at sides tapering to 2.5.cm at centre), fastened at centre back with black metal buckle with two prongs. Found inside pocket - small pink pencil (5 cm) with silver coloured metal cap with 2 cm string attached, black metal hollow tube 3.5 cm X 2 cm.costume, male, mens black waistcoat

Three panels-one either side of front opening, and one rounded panel from side fronts, and across back. Two triangular panels - 10 cm X 4 cm at front lower edge of back circular panel. Front panels are longer than sides of back panels. All front and lower edges are finished with a 5 cm long, silver coloured, silk fringe. A 1.5 cm wide band of striped silk binds the neckline, nut is in very poor condition. Back panel of cape is gathered by hand, extending from front panel seams.costume, female, gold silk victorian bodice

Ebonised wooden bagpipes chanter with silver plate adornments engraved with Scottish thistles and wording Bendigo Caledonian Society 1859musical instruments, wind, bagpipes

Clothing. Navy blue leather: 3.5 cm by 106 cms. Silver metal buckle 5.5 cm by 4.0 cm. One .9 cm wide leather loop beside buckle. Five round holes to fasten belt. Three additional holes have been added to further tighten belt, or to accommodate a new wearer.MADE IN AUSTRALIA BY DOMO P/L VIC. 1172 STEER HIDE 95 cm 38''.costume accessories, male, leather belt for band uniform

Men's Y shaped button braces of black, white and taupe elastic grey leather back join. Lower back section is cream coloured elastic. Grey leather button holders on each end. Silver coloured metal buckles and length extenders.costume accessories, male, braces taupe with black/white stripes

Trophy, wooden rectangular base with wooden pedestal, left hand side, silver figure of netball player on top. On right, gold plaque on brown wooden backing with names of winner engraved. Engraved on top of list, Eaglehawk North ( no date ), Girton 1979, St. Liborius 1980, St. Kilian’s 1981, St. Theresa’s 1982, Bendigo North 1983.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

Wooden shield. Plaque on top of shield reads: ‘ B.N.P.S. Stamp Club Tappe Perpetual Shield Oct 1979’ Three small silver shields fixed underneath are engraved with the names of the winners in 1980, 1981 and 1982. 1980: T. Purdon, Y. Bergmeir. 1981: J. Bake, J. Barrington, N. Lee. 1982: K.Sanders, M. Huthnance.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

Trophy, brown marble square base, silver and gold metal top. Top has circlet of laurel leaves enclosing a trophy, medallion and netball. Plaque on side of base reads: ‘ Golden City Netball Association Twilight Comp. 2005 13/under mixed runners up’.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

Object.Bendigo Easter Fair champion race 1st prize cup April 1890 won by F Goyne Epsom. Large silver Britannia metal cup, circular base with pedestal stem, decorated with acanthus leaves, floral garlands & stars, with 2 side handles, domed lid with finial. Engraved Bendigo Easter Fair April 8th 1890 Champion Race 1st Prize Won By F Goyne Epsom.Britannia Philip Ashberry & Sons Sheffield 2 11 01 Ktrophies & awards, sports, athletics

Bowlen (Bowlan?) family - correspondence on enquiry from Mrs Philomena Bowlen, Heidelberg, 1980. re Family History. Seeking information - mention of Edward Timothy Bowlen (born ca. 1856 at Sandhurst or Eaglehawk). Son was John Bowlen (first white baby born at Back Creek?).person, family, bowlen family, edward timothy bowlen (bowlan), silver mines hotel.

blue and silver hard bound book with silhouetteof children 'A STORY OF TRUST ' ' CHILDREN'S book inside front cover writing in ink -'Endsleigh Private School awarded to Master Harold Merifield 2nd prize for Mental Arithmatic , E. Gibbins Xmas . / coloured illustration / Printed Thomas Nelson and Sons 1904 / Two stories -A STORY OF TRUST ' and Blessed are the Merciful by the author of 'The story of the Beacon-Fire etc etcbooks, children's, 'a story of trust / thomas nelson and sons 1904 /

Black and White Photo of a girl in white dress, looking left with arm resting on column, mounted in a silver frame with gold decorations,person, individual, portrait, girl, female, woman, female portrait

Sterling silver card case (B Watson) - hinged with single brass leaf insider engraved with details of Watson's flights and achievements in Australia - destinations,distance, time, date inscribed on inside of case.. On front ''Basil G. Watson''; on back ''First Australian to Loop the Loop in Australia'' (engraved inscriptions)person, individual, basil watson

Valentine Card under glass in a thin wooden frame, a Wish in centre printed on silk reads 'May thy life be fair and happy, as the lovely summer hours, and thy heart as free from sadness, as the laughing summer flowers', bordered by silver & gold filigree on white backing fringing around wish, markings or inscriptions read 'Old ''Valentine'' Card', 'To Aunty Janey', Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibydocument, valentine card, valentine card, card, wish

Black & White portrait of Amy Huxtable with large bouquet of flowers, under glass with a thin silver & black wooden frame, attached to the back is a small summary of her achievements, markings on rear of image read 'Amy Isobel Huxtable', Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibyperson, individual, personal portrait, amy huxtable, amy isobel huxtable

Black & White head & shoulder portrait of Amy Huxtable wearing a 4 strand pearl necklace, under glass & framed with a thin wooden frame of silver & black, markings on rear of photo read 'Amy Huxtable, 23 Years Social Editor Bendigo Advertiser, Also under the name Toora, Died 16th January1980', Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibyperson, individual, personal portrait, amy huxtable, bendigo advertiser

A New Bendigo, The Story of the Gold & Silver Mines of St Arnaud. Published by R.W.Birrell, 257 pages with photographs, illustrations & Map. Signed by the Author.Ralph.W.Birrell.book, st arnaud, st arnaud - history, mining - gold & silver.

Object. Sliver serviette ring with out turned edges. embossed pattern of flowers and engraved initials GG.domestic equipment, table setting, silver serviette ring

Object. Silver serviette ring with fluted edges. Embossed leaf pattern with initials E G (Elizabeth Graydon).domestic equipment, table setting, silver serviette ring

Textiles. Calico bag - ''Harpers Flaked Oatmeal'' Star brand, Trademark Registered ''My Brekfus'' 7 lbs Net. Robert Harper and Company Limited Australia. Head and shoulders drawing of a blonde haired girl surrounded by wheat.On the other side of the bag is a blue and white picture of a box of ''Silver Star Starch''. Robert Harper and Co Ltd. Slogan written on box, '' The best in the world. Won't sick to the Iron''. Robert Harper and Company (1842-1919), businessman and politician, was born in Scotland. He migrated to Melbourne with his family in August 1856. He worked for J.F.McKenzie & Co., roasting and grinding millers. In 1865 he established Robert Harper & Co., trading in tea, coffee and spices from the East Indies and later in oatmeal and flour.textiles, domestic, robert harper and co calico bag

Textiles. Black leather hand bag with very decorative black bakelite clasp with silver twist fastener on front flap. Inside front has zippered section,(broken). Inner section has Art deco clasp with silver fitting on centre purse section. Centre section containing a coin purse on a silver bar. Side sections have side pockets- inside linings and purse of taffeta fabric.Label on inside purse section, ''Guarenteed First Quality A CB Bag''textiles, domestic, black leather hand bag

Textiles. Tri-fold black leather storage case for handkerchiefs and gloves. Silver suitcase fasteners on front. Lined with dark green silk fabric. One pocket labelled gloves (Gold lettering) and two pockets labelled Handkerchiefs (gold lettering).Gold lettering on front edge under flap, ''W. DUNKLING Bourke street Melbourne. Made in England''.textiles, domestic, handkerchief and glove case.

Textiles. Brown suede ladies handbag with silver fittings and clasp. Trapezium shape. Inside coin purse is lined with leather. The handbag is lined with dark brown taffeta. There are two inner pockets of pleated fabric. Single suede strap attached to metal loops. Contents:- 1. Two sided bevelled edge mirror (8.9 cms X 6.4 cms).2. Pocket diary and calendar (1938). 3. Yellow painted grey lead pencil with removable silver cap. Printed in silver on side of pencil ''R430 Silver Fern, Made in Germany''.Label inside frame, ''Guarenteed First Quality''. ''A CB Bag''.textiles, domestic, ladies brown suede handbag