High round neckline finished with a 2 cm fine striped silk stand-up collar-(this is now severely damaged). One metal hook fastener at the neckline, but no loop remains, although thwere is some evidence of a hand stitched remnant of a loop. Eight rounded buttons (one missing) are bound with silk thread. Sleeves have a fine rouleau piping at shoulder. They are round in shape at the elbow, and finished with a flounce, which is trimmed with 2.5 cm band of contrasting, finely striped silk and a 5 cm wide silver silk braid, as in 11400.975 and 11400.976. A gathered frill and a band of striped ribbon trim the upper edge of the flounce. The striped ribbon, and silver braid trim the front panels, either side of the button opening, and a band of the striped ribbon and silver braid trim the lower edge of bodice.Bodice and sleeves are lined with cream polished cotton, while the lower front panels, which give a peplum type of effect, are lined with cream silk. Centre back panel has a fabric bow, trimmed with the darker striped fabric, and the silver braid bow is 13 cm wide, plus the 5 cm silver braid. Pleated tails of the bow are part of back bodice. An inside 2cm wide cotton tape, with metal hook, and hand stitched loop, fastens around the waistline. Garment is machine and hand stitched. Buttonholes are hand -stitched.costume, female, gold silk victorian bodice

Hat, khaki, felt with old style dent on top. Khaki felt pugaree with single stitching top & bottom. Emu plume attached to buttoned up side of hat. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge on turned up side. Leather headband sewn inside hat. “N196 - Sydney Aust. - Size 6-3/4 - 1942 - Fur Felt Hat” pressed on head band.uniforms - army, slouch hat, passchendaele barracks trust

The rigger's knife is usually more square pointed and thicker than that of a sailmaker. ( C.W. Ashley 1944 Ashley book of Knots p. 19) The rigger usually had a kit of tools that would fit on a belt: a sheath knife, a marlingspike, and a grease horn containing tallow.Property of the anonymous donor a former seafarer who also presented us with two hand-crafted examples of knot tying.Knife; a wooden handle in two pieces either side of blade secured by two steel anchor points. The short steel blade is oxidised but the actual cutting edge is worn and honed. The yellow nylon sheath appears to be made from recycled material strongly stitched on two sides. Large font black lettering on the inside but indistinguishable.rigging, rigger, sailor, seamen

Believed to be an Aircraft Handler or Aircraft Director’s Hi-visibility vest. Possibly Royal Australian Navy or Air Force issue.Sleeveless vest made of yellow plastic with large numeral ‘14’ on rear. Snap fasteners (x2) on each side made by Carr Fast Australia. Label on inside rear bottom reads: A Stitch In Time VIC. 1969 8415-66-032-5935 Name ....... Army Number ........hi-visibility vest, aircraft

Item is used with battle dress pants and jacket.Suspenders for Patt. '49 Khaki Battle Dress Trousers. Navy blue with white dot cotton stitching pattern covering material. Brown leather patches/detail on each of the four ends before attachment loops. Two gold metal clips on the ends of each of the two straps. On each metal clip - inscription 'will not rust'. On one leather patch - 'Domo' military uniforms, army, army suspenders, suspenders

Rectangular natural coloured flax bag. Body of bag made of flax string woven into a loop pattern with chain stitch in white cotton thread, edged with flax string fringe. It has a small woven carrying strap. The edges have been left loose to obtain a frill.bag maori flax handcraft ethnographic

This lifebuoy is part of the lifesaving equipment from the sailing ship the Falls of Halladale. It is filled with cork and covered with canvas and reinforcing bands. The name of the ship and its origin is printed on the lifebuoy. It has been sealed with several coats of white paint. A lifebuoy, or life-preserver, is used as a buoyancy device to keep a person afloat in the. It is usually connected by a rope to a person in a safe area such a nearby vessel or on shore. The lifebuoy is thrown to a person in distress in the water, allowing the rescuer to pull the person to safety. The lifebuoy is a made from a buoyant material such as cork or rubber and is usually covered with canvas for protection and to make it easy to grip. The first use of life saving devices in recent centuries was by the Nordic people, who used light weight wood or cork blocks to keep afloat. From the early 20th century Kapok fibre was used as a filling for buoys. Light weight balsa wood was used as a filler after WW1. In 1928 Peter Markus invented and patented the first inflatable life-preserver. By WW2 foam was combined with Kapok. Laws were passed over time that has required aeroplanes and water going-vessels to carry life-preservers on board. The Falls of Halladale 1886-1908 The vessel ‘Falls of Halladale’ was a four-masted iron-hulled barque, launched in July 1886, by Russell & Co of Greenock, Scotland and owned by the Glasgow Falls Line, which named its ships after Scottish waterfalls. The ship was built for long distance cargo trade. The Falls of Halladale was one of the last windjammers that sailed the Trade Route. The ship was on its way from New York to Melbourne via the Cape of Good Hope when, after 102 days at sea, its journey suddenly ended. During the night of November 14, 1908, in calm seas with some coastal fog, an ocean swell raised the vessel up then let it down on a submerged reef wrecked at Curdies Inlet, Peterborough. The ship was stranded and the Port Campbell Rocket Crew were sent for, to perform a rescue. However by the time they arrived, all on board had already travelled by lifeboat to the nearby beach at the Bay of Islands. The sight of the slowly disintegrating ship on the rocks attracted many sightseers. This lifebuoy is significant for its association with the famous ship the Falls of Halladale. It is significant for its association with lifesaving equipment used on board vessels in the early 20th century. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Lifebuoy; round white canvas ring, joined with hand stitching. Stencil with inscription is printed in black on first and third quadrant. The canvas has been repainted in white but avoiding the inscription in the lifebuoy. A hanging board for display is attached with white rope. Lifesaving equipment from the Falls of Halladale.“FALLS OF HALLADALE” “GLASGOW”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, life rings, lifebuoy, safety ring, life-saving buoy, ring buoy, life preserver, personal floating device, floatation device, safety equipment, falls of halladale, glasgow falls line, rocket crew, lifeboat, peterborough

Cream coloured crocheted woollen baby jacket. Yolk with fold down collar- stitched down. Long sleeves. Front opening. Fastened at neck with twisted woollen rope tie.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Cream coloured hand knitted baby jacket. Stocking stitch yolk with patterned body and sleeves. Front opening with two pearl buttons at yolk. Long sleeves with raglan insert.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

A beautiful red front cover showing portraits of European kings and queens of the early 20th century around the border (18 in all). Title: "The Royal Albums of Easy Dance Music" - Edited, Arranged and Fingered by Henry Kendall. Contents are shown below title. Hand stitched binding.

Textiles. Black beaded handbag. Oval shaped with xylonite or celluloid frame with fanlike pattern and twist clasp. Diagonal beaded floral pattern on front and back of a stem with pink flowers and green leaves. Plastic chainlink carrying handle. Lined with black cotton fabric. Hand stitched.textiles, domestic, black beaded handbag

Clothing. Red polyester fabric, lined with white silky polyester lining, and hand-stitched, open weave fabric, possibly cotton to help hold shape and body. Symetrical shaping to a point on broad and narrow ends of tie. Cut on the cross to give stretch when tying the tie.RODNEY by John Webster, MADE IN AUSTRALIA.costume accessories, male, marong municipal band uniform tie

Textiles. White linen pillow case-hand stitched. Fold over flap (7cm) at one end with four button holes. Only one button (1 cm white plastic) remains in place. Written in ink near row of buttons is 'Mary Carter 2 1851'.Written in ink near row of buttons ''Mary Carter 2 1851''textiles, domestic, white linen pillow case

Garment was worn by female patients at the Sunbury Asylum.Inmate's dress in off-white canvas (?) with red stripe (blue stripe on left arm only). Round neck with front reinforcement and added panel and binding in cream cotton. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband. Back opening to thigh level with three pairs of button-stitched eyelets.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

Pair of women's mid length pull on black leather evening gloves. Tendril-style stitched detail along length of gloves accented with pierced leaf design. Open wrist fastenings with two pearl bead buttons. Green makers mark stamped inside both glovesIndecipherablecostume accessories, female

Pair cream cotton women's gloves - wrist length with white 'French Knot' stitch detailing around fingers, wrist, and along single dart along back of each glove. Label inside left hand glove. Also plastic bag which may be original packaging.On label: '100% Cotton / Size6 1/2 / Made in Philippines'costume accessories, glove accessories

Edgbaston is now an affluent suburb of Birmingham. The relation of the owner, James Griffin, to the donor (a resident of Kew) has not been identified. 'The Gentleman's Magazine' of 1845 contains a reference to the death of Mary, aged 12, at Brighton, the daughter of James Griffin of Edgbaston and of Withymoor Works, Dudley. (p.325). Coincidentally, James Griffin, a manufacturer of Withymoor Works was issued with a patent for his improvements in the manufacture of "spades, shovels, and such like tools" on 5 October 1843. Withymoor Works was owned by James Griffin & SonNineteenth Century leather document wallet that was brought to Australia by James Griffin's descendants.Brown leather wallet with inserted gussets to side and brass plate with lock to front and a fold over flap with brass fitting which clips shut and can be locked and leather double stitched casing to back for inserting a belt with key to lock inside. The owners name is engraved on the clasp."James Griffin / Edgbaston."cases, wallets, edgbaston, james griffin, withymoor works

The Australian Secondary Schools Snowsports Team Championship (ASSSTC) began in 1967 and has run every year since. The Championship originated from an idea instigated by Tom Mitchell, an Australian Winter Olympian, Member of the Victorian Parliament and pioneer of Australian skiing. The competition gives participants a unique opportunity to perform in a team environment where skills in the various disciplines of alpine, cross country and snowboard are required. This championship is unique as there are no individual winners, but each participant contributes points to the team result. The maximum size of any team is 16, made up of alpine skiers, cross country skiers and snowboarders. To score the most points, the majority of team members need to compete in at least two disciplines, with only a handful being able to specialise in any one discipline. The disciplines include Grand Slalom, Ski-X, Snowboard-X and Cross-Country Classic technique and the Freestyle Relay events. Students needing to compete in their non-preferred discipline means that the pressure is off competitors to enter only if they are highly talented. The event is usually a four day carnival that welcomes Professional Race Training with Falls Creek Ski School Trainers on the Tuesday, Skier Cross and Boarder Cross events on Wednesday, Giant Slalom Events for Skiers and Snowboarders on the Thursday and Cross Country events held on the Friday. The carnival concludes on the Friday, with a luncheon and presentations.This vest is significant because it represents an important School Skiing Competition which fosters and supports the development of skiing and snowboarding in Australia.A sleeveless navy blue vest with silk textile lining. The vest has two zip pockets and a front zip closure. Cloth badges representing A.S.S.S.S.T.C championships have been hand-stitched on to the front of the vest in a vertical row. A badge representing the maker is at the lower left hem.A.S.S.S.S.T.C badges for 1979, 1980 and 1981.australian secondary schools snowsports team championship, school skiing competitions

Navy cotton material with hanging straps at top and three pockets and extra material swatches to hold pins and needles.W 227689 Houguet D on white square tape and Stitch in Time 1968 A F L22L/290 on a square of pale grey mitred material Pockets contain Darning thread , press studs, darning needles, reels of cotton, hooks and eyes and sewing needles clothing, repair kit

Satchels such as these were commonly used by young boys to carry their lunch and school items between school and home. They were used commonly in the days when much of the requirements such as slates and paper were used as class sets. They proved to be serviceable and required only the most basic of maintenace as in stitching, to be kept in good order. Being adjustable they would also serve a student for a number of years.No information is available on Henry Alexander Cain of Surrey Hills.A common item with which many people would identify.Brown leather rectanular satchel with gusset on either side . It is fastened on the front with two metal buckles and has four adjustable leather back straps attached to the bag with metal studs. These are adjustable through holes in the leather straps. Likewise the front straps can be fastened in a number of different holes. The leather has an overall snake skin pattern.Solid leather is stamped in the leather on the front. henry Alexander Cain ******Rd Surrey Hillswarrnambool, school history, boy's school bag

Shell dressings are a type of bandage with a gauze pad and a safety pin for fastening around the site of the injury. This item was made by Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd., Sydney, in or before January, 1942. Shell dressings were carried by individual soldiers and medics intended to be used as a first dressing in event of wounding or injury. The Australian-made shell dressing is opened by breaking the stitches at the top rather than pulling tapes apart as per the British design.Rectangular, light brown fabric pouch. The front is printed with black text in a rectangle explaining the instructions for opening the pouch and directions for use of bandage. The maker's name and date of manufacture are printed under the directions. Sewn together in two locations on the top. Irregular shaped medium brown stain on back.world war two, shell dressing, medical supplies, medical, wound dressing, johnson & johnson

Clothing. Single knife pleat on either side of front waistband, 20 cms deep fly front, with plastic zip, and metal fastener on waistband. Also evidence of an internal front tab fastening with cotton stitched button hole, but button is missing. Two side pockets sewn into side seams, and two bound pockets on either side of back -all polyester or nylon fabric. Seven 1 cm belt loops around waistband. A 3 cm wide strip of red flannel is stitched from waistband to hem on the outer side of each leg. This is over laid with a 1.2cm wide gold metal thread, decorative weave braid.AGCF 1982 (Australian Government Clothing Factory).costume, male ceremonial, marong municipal band uniform trousers

Dark green 100% cotton drill jacket size 102R-40 with collar. Long sleeves with button at wrist, full length zipper, two breast pockets. Orange SEC logo stitched on top left front. Adjustable waist. Jones workwear label with washing instructions.Made in Australiasecv, uniform, jacket

These papers contain cuttings newspaper articles from the Standard of 1882 and handwritten comments appended to these cuttings. They refer to a dispute in 1882 regarding the ownership of the church in Grasmere to which the Anglican Church was claiming ownership The author of the handwritten comments is unknown but the comments purport to be a more accurate account of events than what appears in the paper cuttings. Grasmere is a small settlement 10 kilometres north of Warrnambool. In the 1850s land in Grasmere was donated for educational purposes and a Government-subsidized school which was a Denominational School run by the Church of England was established in 1858. This school was closed when Government State Schools were established after 1872 and the Anglican Church dismantled the old school and built a church on the site in the late 1870s. This church was erected by public subscription and many of the subscribers apparently believed they were donating to a building that could be used by any local Protestant churchgoers. The church in 1882 was being used by the Presbyterian Church for its services. A public meeting was held in 1882 to try to resolve the dispute between the Anglican Church claim and the local residents’ claim that the site belonged to the local community. Apparently the dispute remained unresolved and the Grasmere Anglican Church continued to operate until the early 20th century. This document is of interest as it is associated with a dispute that took place in Grasmere in 1882 and gives some indication of the arguments that were presented at the time in favour of, or opposed to, the Anglican Church’s claim to the ownership of the church. It is a document of particular interest to the history of the Grasmere. This is a folder of eleven foolscap-size sheets of paper enclosed in a mottle-coloured cardboard cover. The front cover is creased and partly torn and the back cover is detached and is in two pieces. The pages have been stitched together with thread and contain paste-in newspaper cuttings and handwritten material in purple ink. Grasmere Anglican Church

Clothing. Cream silk shawl, with elaborate silk floral embroidery at each end, and finished with a 12 cm deep. silk hand-knotted fringe at each end. Edges are hand-rolled and hand- stitched. Single floral embroideries are spaced across the body of the shawl, in rows of three embroideries.costume, female, silk embroidered shawl

Clothing. Coffee coloured polyester cotton full slip petticoat. Shaped top at bust line. Nylon ribbon shoulder straps (1cm). Scalloped top edge and hemline with decorative dark brown stitching. Embroidered floral patterns below shoulder straps and centre front above hemline.Tag 1 inside seam ''SIZE 10 to fit Bust 32, waist 24, hips 34''. Tag 2 ''LYN MAID INTERNATIONAL STYLED IN AUSTRALIA''. Permanent Press Polyester 65%, Combed Cotton 35%.Made in Hong Kong.costume, female underwear, coffee coloured full slip petticoat

As children were admitted to Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution, The Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia, their details were recorded and they were given a registration number. Information included Medical Information.The Registers document where children came from, their family details and medical information, all relating to the time they were admitted and reflect the society of the time.Brown leather bound book withheavy red leather and decorative stitching over front cover, corners, edges and spine containing specially printed pages with handwritten entries. Contains register of pupils of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution from1889 to 1914. Admission numbers (?) from 287 to 573.Front cover: "VICTORIAN/DEAR & DUMB/INSTITUTION/1890" in gold lettering with decorative gold edging. Spine: "REGISTRY/OF/INMATES" in gold lettering with decorative gold edgingdeaf children australia, deaf education, student register, register of pupils, registry of inmates

The garment and cap were made by Peg West for Robert. Peg was a former member of the historical society who lived at 10 Wattle Valley Road, Mitcham (1931 - 2009). She knitted many garments for family and friends. The wool was purchased by Barbara Gardiner for the jumper and cap for Robert.Man's dark grey with multi-coloured fleck wool hand knitted ribbed jumper and matching cap. The rib pattern is two knit two purl stitches. The garment is long sleeved with cuffs and a polo neck collar. The matching cap (beanie shape) has a twin back edge.costume, male, handcrafts, knitting