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Greensborough Historical Society
Pipe, Clay pipe with head, 1970s
Clay pipe, replica depicting the head of Southern Slave. Original pipes given to bidders at the time of slave sales in America. This replica made middle to late 20th century.From a collection held in Greensborough.Replica Clay pipe depicting the head of Southern Slave. No maker's marks.Made in England stamped on stem.pipes, smoking pipes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Scrapbook, Boy Scout group, Friendship Scrapbook of photographs and Boy Scouts of America publications presented to Cubmaster of 2nd Ringwood by Troop 39 from Youngstown Ohio, USA. Jamboree 1962, 1962
Scrapbook of photos, badges, awards, books,ribbons, American history documents, presented to Mary Whitlam, Lady Cubmaster, 2nd Ringwood (Our Lady's) following trip to the USA.Friendship Scrapbook from Youngstown Ohio, USA. Jamboree 1962. +Additional Keywords: Whitlam, Mary -
Expression Australia
Newsletter, Earforce 15th December 1990
Newsletter 15th December 1990 of Earforce Companion Group Inc. founded 1972 with brochure from Deaf in America to Voices from a Culture by Carol Padden and Tom Humphries29.5cmHx21cmW, 6 pages -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Print - Photograph, Matcham Skipper working at his Montsalvat workshop, ca 1970
Sculptor and jeweller Matcham Skipper at work in his studio working on a medallion. The second image is a 'mandella' style decorative metal work inspired by a Native American traditional ceremonial shield.Black and white print with two imagesmontsalvat, jeweller, workshop, studio, silversmith, sculpting, medallion, mandela, metalwork, wall-art, matcham skipper -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Clothes Pegs, Dolly pegs, `1950 c
Clothes pegs, turned wood, also known as "Dolly pegs". Similar to "Best American clothes pegs". For household use, pegging wet clothing out to dry on clothes line.Clothes pegs, turned wood.clothes pegs, dolly pegs, laundry equipment -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Adlard Coles Limited, Passenger Liners, 1965
Description of passengers liners with photographs, funnel colours.Large red cover book (dust jacket missing)non-fictionDescription of passengers liners with photographs, funnel colours.passengers liners, passengers ships, mission to seafarers, seamen, seafarers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Article on possible sale price of Churchill Island. Includes photographs of Cannon presented to former Island owner Mr Ames, by Captain of an American Confederate Ship and interior of original kitchen.Article on possible sale value of Churchill Island includes photographs of Cannon presented to former owner, Mr Ames and interior of original kitchen.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, churchill island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr ames, churchill island, cannon -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Visual Environment, 1970
Discusses how the architect has broadened the visual perception of environment - from loud and gimmicky (as copied from America) to acceptance and recognition of how to incorporate environmental design into architectural plans.Original manuscript a lecture given at a seminar on the environment conducted in July 1970 by the Institute of Business Administration and the Victorian Employers Federation. The lecture was condensed into two articles published in "The Age" as 'Spoilers of our environment'. The manuscript appears to be Part 1 titled 'Legal vandalism', published in "The Age" on 09.07,1970. Part 2 was titled ' The more optimistic view of the future', published in "The Age" on 10.07.1970 as 'Digger-cult curse'. Typewritten, quarto, 15 pagesenvironment, visual environment, architect, australia, visual pollution, urban ugliness, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, 1964
Announcement that Sir Arthur Stephenson has been elected an honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He is the second Australian to be so honoured - Robin Boyd being the first in 1960.walsh st library -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Vogue Knitting Book Fall-Winter 1955
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was published by American Vogue in 1955 and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.VOGUE KNITTING / BOOK / Fall and Winter 1955 / Over 60 / New Designs / Introducing a new / Easy-to-Knit / Section / 50 Centsknitting fashion, vogue - america, knitting, fashion -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Equipment - Object, c1940
This material bag could be American Army Supply as Gus Gervason was given many of their items when he served in Darwin and Adelaide River. Gus Gervasoni was in Darwin when it was bombed.Khaki cloth bag used by George (Gus) Gervasoni during World War Two. In later years this bag was used to keep Gus' boot-cleaning equipment in. gus gervasoni, george gervasoni, army, american army, world war two -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Former Rockbank Beam Wireless Station, Unknown
Built in 1926 and opened in 1927, it was the receiving station of the Australian Imperial Wireless Service. In 1927, provided the nation’s first radio communication with Britain and North America. The station closed in 1969.Former residential quarters of the Australian Beam Wireless Receiving Station at 653-701 Greigs Road East, Mt Cottrell.misc. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Town Crier's Cloak - Syd Cuffe, MARGARET BELDEN, 1988-1995
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Syd Cuffe's Town crier's cloak. Mid blue lightweight home made coat with detachable cape, trimmed in gold braid with gold buttons with shield design. Five cloth patches sewn to one side of the front of the cape - American Guild of town criers; 11th World Town Criers Championship Maryborough Queensland; The Honourable Guild of Town Criers, NZ, AHG - ATC Town Criersyd cuffe, town crier -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Journal - Women's Journal, Curtis Publication Company, The Ladies' Home Journal 1891-95, ca. 1891
This is one of two books donated together and believed to have belonged to the Purvis family. The books were rescued from recycling. It has the name of C Purvis on the front endpaper. The other book from the same donor has the inscription "C. A. Purvis". The inscription on the back endpaper of the other book belonging to C. Purvis is of interest, '"Edith Fox, Gheringhap, 1879"' as it is earlier than the earliest journal in that book. Perhaps it is the birth date of Edith. It is also interesting that an notice was printed in the Geelong Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap. Gheringhap is a town on the Midland Highway, Victoria, 15 km northwest of Geelong, and 6.7 km southeast of Bannockburn.This is one of two journals of ladies' fashion, fancy work and stories that reflect the interests of the late 1800s. They are a useful source of historical information and the articles available for sale.The Ladies' Home Journal 1891- 95; a collection of women's journals in a burgundy hardcover book with a leather-bound spine and leather-reinforced corners. The journals are illustrated magazines and include fashion, fancy work and family reading, Published in Philadelphia, America by the Curtis Publishing Company. The binder was made by G Mercer, Geelong. A printed blue label is on the inside front cover. An inscription is on the corner of the front fly page.On spine: "THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL" Within two concentric oval outlines "G. MERCER / GEELONG" and it nthe centre "BINDER" Handwritten in black pen and crossed out "E. F." Handwritten in blue pen "C. Purvis"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, young ladies journal, ladies journal, women's journal, edith fox, gheringhap, fashion, fancy work, family reading, illustrated magazine, curtis publishing company, philadelphia, young ladies journal 1891-95, 1891-1895, purvis, g. mercer of geelong, stationery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pianola Roll
Pianola roll with title on box (You've got) Personality Fox Trot Logan Price. Title on roll: "You Hit The Spot (from The Charm School) Foxtrot Played by Max Kortlander The Anglo-American Player Roll Co No 2158 A Broadway word roll." Cylindrical roll of paper with perforations. Housed in rectangular box with black lid. Is 2 pieces, box and roll, end of roll chipped.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO PALL MALL AND FOUNTAIN
Black and white postcard of Bendigo looking towards post office. Three trams and several horse carriages around the fountain. On the back the emblem of the government of state of Victoria on left and in the centre the Commonwealth of Australia Victoria welcomes the American fleet. Handwritten: Seville, Tuesday, Dear Mary, I regret to say that I will not be going down today but hope to be down soon. Will write later.. Yours faithfully Edwin (?)bendigo, streetscape, pall mall and city -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1928
An Horace Partridge Co., Wimbledon, American Tate Expert tennis racquet, with string whipping and hide reinforcements around shoulders, open throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Decal of model name features across the lower head on obverse and reverse; decal of manufacturer, with partridge and rising sun trademark, across shaft on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, Gut, String, Clothtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1947
A Spalding 'Johnny Lamb' tennis racquet, with whipping around shoulders and shaft, and a plain leather handle grip. Model name features across throat on obverse; logo of the Valley Hunt Club features on throat on reverse. Latin American version of Spalding ball trademark features on shaft (i.e. MARCA REGISTRADA/SPALDING). Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Paint, String, Ribbontennis -
Tennis Australia
Advertisement, Circa 1920
Double-spread page from a magazine printed with advertisement or 'DREADNAUGHT FRIVER...AMERICA'S FOREMOST RACKET'. Accompanying image features a warship at sea adjacent to an image of the Dreadnought racquet. text blurb relates to the racquet's features and strength and begins: 'AS STURDY, STRONG, POWERFUL AND SPEEDY AS/ THE MIGHTY SEA WARRIOR'. Ad also gives prices '$17' and '$15' for different models. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Woodtennis -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, F. Andrews, "Public Transport Today; A brief World Survey", late 1960's early 1970's
Twenty page booklet, centre stapled, printed with photographs on glossy paper, titled "Public Transport Today; A brief World Survey", by F. Andrews of Queensland, late 1960's early 1970's. Looks at the current developments in light rail, tramways, transit lines, in North America, Continental Europe and the future in public transport. Has many photographs of tramways and tramcars. Two copies held.trams, tramways, public transport, tramways, europe, usa, canada -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Statement to the Select Committee on the Encouragement of Aust. Productions on Television
Boyd comments on Australian television being largely occupied with and influenced by American television. He stresses the importance of fostering Australian creativity and writing to create television shows that are genuinely and characteristically Australian.Typewritten (c copy), pencil additions and edits, foolscap, 6 pagesVictorian Fabian Society, George Johnson, Eric Westbrook, Steven Murray-Smith, Fred Ledgar, South Eastern Freeway, Lyndon Johnson, robin boyd, manuscripttelevision, american television, british dramas, hollywood, robin boyd, manuscript -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Vogue Knitting Book Fall-Winter 1961
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by American Vogue and contains knitting patterns for womens garments and mens jumpers.VOGUE / KNITTING / FALL-WINTER 1961 / 50c / 50 FASHIONS / FOR YOU / TO KNIT / new shapes / new textures / new colours / THE LITHE LOOK / IN KNITTED DRESSES / BOUTIQUE / OF SWEATERS / FOR MENknitting fashion, vogue - america, knitting, fashion -
National Wool Museum
Report, Agricultural equipment and services prospects: South America
Agricultural equipment and services prospects: South America. Report of the Australian agricultural equipment and services trade mission to Venezuela Colombia Ecuador and Peru, September 1977 by the Australian Dept of Trade and Resources.corriedale sheep sheep breeding export agriculture, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding, export, agriculture -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, [Creature] by Kurt Webb, 1988
Kurt WEBB United States of America Acclaimed ceramacist and ceramics instructor Kurt Webb attended Illinois State University. He teaches classes with young adults and high school students.Stoneware ceramic piece made at Churchill Campus in 1988 while Kurt Webb was a visiting artist. kurt webb, ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, sculpture, animal -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Ned Kelly by Vernon Patrick, c1990
Professor Vernon PATRICK (1943- ) Born Havre, Montana, United States of America A lecturer at the Montana State University, Vernon Patrick was a visiting artist to the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design (GCAD).A stoneware platter with decoration featuring Ned Kelly in armour. vernon patrick, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, ceramics, gippsland campus, churchill -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Tall Bowl with Blue Interior by Kurt Webb, 1988
Kurt WEBB United States of America Acclaimed ceramacist and ceramics instructor Kurt Webb attended Illinois State University. He teaches classes with young adults and high school students.Stoneware ceramic piece most probably made at Churchill Campus in 1988 while Kurt Webb was a visiting artist. The exterior features blue and green shaps on tan, with the interior a mid-blue colour with impressed shapes and swirls. kurt webb, ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Clothing - Boots
General Tom Thumbs (Charles Stratton) Boots that he left in Beechworth during a visit to the Goldfields in 1870. Tom Thumb was a performer with the American Phineas Taylor Barnum's circus troupe that toured the world. Pair brown leather knee-high boots, leather lining and sole. Stacked leather heel and decorative embossing on front.tom thumb, boots, burke museum, circus, phineas taylor barnum, beechworth, goldfields -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 26/08/1949
Allan writes that when the Fenris reaches New York he thinks he will "..sign off". He has been with the ship for ten months and ...'"the South American sun is becoming a little monotonous".Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0818). The letter, dated the 26/09/49, is headed M.S. Fenris, At Sea. The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21letters-from-abroad, quinn, brazil, 1949 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Minature Model Aircraft
One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD. The Grumman F8F Bearcat is an American single-engine carrier-based fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. Bearcat F5F. Dark blue with white stars, writing & markings. G8model airplanes, bearcat, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Island and the Sea
Story written by Haakon Nilsen, an internee in Australia during WW2. Tells his story as a child, his mother, father and eventually finding other relations in America and life at sea prior to WW2.Soft cover book, with white cover. Front is divided in three. Top section depicting riverbank and river and trees; middle has title and authors name; bottom has a picture of a ship "Touraine"haakon nilsen, australian internee, touraine