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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kane's Bridge on the Yarra River, December 1934
In 1928 a footbridge was erected to link Kew with the public golf course across the Yarra. The total cost of construction came to 250 pounds and the bridge became known as Kane's Bridge. During the 1934 floods the bridge was washed downstream, and was subsequently rebuilt. The present form of the bridge resembles the earlier bridge which crossed from the Yarra Bend Asylum to Kew, further upstream. (VHD)Original, black and white positive of Kane's Bridge in December 1934, when the 'great flood' of the Yarra caused the bridge's destruction. Inscribed verso: "Kane's Bridge Yarra in flood Dec 1934"river yarra, yarra -- kew (vic.), kanes bridge, 1934 floods -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kane's Bridge destroyed by the 1934 Flood, 1934
In 1928 a footbridge was erected to link Kew with the public golf course across the Yarra. The total cost of construction came to 250 pounds and the bridge became known as Kane's Bridge. During the 1934 floods the bridge was washed downstream, and was subsequently rebuilt. The present form of the bridge resembles the earlier bridge which crossed from the Yarra Bend Asylum to Kew, further upstream. (VHD)Black and white positive print (identical to 2021.70 but with a different annotation) showing the destruction of Kane's Bridge in the floods of 1934. The Kodak paper would indicate a 1950s reprinting.Annotation verso: "Kane's Bridge in 1934 flood / Dec. 1934.kane's bridge, river yarra, yarra valley, 1934 floods -
Kilmore Historical Society
Clothing - Christening Clothes, c1928
Child's christening ensemble worn by Philip ('Pip') Smith at his christening. Grandson of Stephen Robinson & Elizabeth Jane Hartnell of 'The Dene' & 'Overdale', Kilmore East. Three daughters - Elsie, Esme & Monica. Their daughter Monica Fleck Turner (1899-1990) m. Albert Smith (1890- 1951) in 1926. Phillip born 1928, d. 2006 at Seymour. Buried Fawkner Cemetery. Clothing from early Kilmore families.Child's christening dress, coat & Bonnet, silk, embroidered. All in very good condition, despite yellowing. TEX-51.1 Dress TEX-51.2 Coat TEX-51.3 Bonnetchild, christening, turner collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1944
This is a photograph of Councillor Jacob Perry who represented Central Riding in the Orboast Shire Council from 1928 - 1931. and from 1934 - 1944. He was president twice in 1934-1935 and 1943-1944 Jacob Perry was an Orbost farmer. Born 1874. Died 1950. He was a Boer War veteran , 4th Victorian Imperial Bushmen. He was a shire councillor and worker for school affairs.This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is also associated with the Perry family early Orbost settlers.A black / white head and shoulders portrait photograph of a moustached man in a suit.on back - "Cr Jacob Perry J.P."perry-jacob orbost-shire-council -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Milk Cartons - 2 litre & 1 litre, 2 litres - 1986. 1 litre - 1980's
The North-Eastern Dairy Company was established on 14th December 1892 as a butter factory and built in 1893. In 1928 a new butter factory was built and a milk products factory in 1952. Whole milk sales commenced in 1951, with pasteurised, homogenised milk in both bottles and cartons being sold in the 1980's. Devondale / Murray Goulburn was established in 1950. Cartons enabled the safe transportation and storage of milk. The North East Dairy Company enabled the dairy farmers in the Kiewa Valley to send their milk and milk products eg. cream to the factory at Kiewa. The factory bought its own cream carting vehicles during WW1. The 'full cream / homogenised / pastuerised / milk' is an example of the milk available in the 1980's as many different varieties of ingredients followed in later years.Blue, red & white waterproof sealed cardboard box used for storing fresh milk from the Kiewa factory 'Murray Goulburn'. The large box contains 2 litres and the smaller box, 1 litre. Each of the 4 faces have print - 2 have the title, 1 has advertising and 1 has instructions on how to store the carton of milk2 litre - Use by Date stamped at the top: 'Un Ed Oct 19' 1 litre - Use by Date stamped at the top: 'Ned Feb. 13'milk, murray goulburn, kiewa butter factory, kiewa milk products -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Caulfield City Rifle Club No. 119, 294 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
Two pages of typed notes on the history of the Caulfield City Rifle Club by Kevin Armstrong, undated. The notes contain a timeline ranging from 1928 to 1969 with emphasis on the cost of ammunition an firearms over time. The file also includes two pages of handwritten research notes, undated and unattributed, about the various changes undergone throughout the early history, 1915 to 1941, of the land and the club.horsey h r, armstrong kevin, elsternwick, elsternwick rifle range, world war 1939-1945, caulfield city rifle club, caulfield city council, glen huntly road, riddell parade, commonwealth defence department, volunteer defence corps, caulfield small bore rifle club, lewis constructions, elsternwick post office -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Decorative object - Handmade wooden box with cross, c. 1920
Was presented to Mrs Lucie Hallenstein, honorary secretary of Alfred Hospital combine auxiliaries c. 1920. Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 presented the box to the nursing achieves with a hand written letter of explanation on 28/04/2011. Paper card insert is signed by Louisa Mann who was matron from 1912-1928.Item is significant as it was presented from Louisa Mann. Item also carries the Maltese cross from the Alfred hospital insignia. Has been presented to the archive from Alfred Hospital trainee. Handcrafted wooden box with parquetry Maltese cross in center. Box is made with multiple timber types and shades, is finished with a gloss finish. Two brass hinges allow the box to open. Hand written note on buff card paper with sticky tape holding item together enclosed within on small card from Louisa Mann stating "Affectionate Xmas greetings from Louisa Mann Alfred Hospital" Four rubber stoppers on base, eight screws visible on base holding wood together Black text marking on underside of box 392/02.3 White sticker with black ink marking 392/02+3[Affectionate Xmas/ greetings/ from/ Louisa Mann/ Alfred Hospital] [392/02.3] [392/02+3]alfred hospital, alfred nurses hospital league, ahnl, wooden box, handmade wood item, lousia mann, parquetry, handcrafted, timber box, maltese cross -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print, Menin Gate at Midnight
The original art piece was painted by Australian artist Will Longstaff after he attended the unveiling ceremony of the Menin Gate memorial at the entrance of the Belgian town of Ypres in 1927. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 54,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in Flanders with no known grave. More than 6000 are Australians. It was purchased in 1928 for 2000 guineas and presented to the Australia Government by British Philanthropist Lord WoolavingtonThe image commemorates those soldiers with no marked graves who died on the Western Front during the First World War.Dark wooden frame of a dark blue coloured print with large cream coloured arched monument in distance.MENIN GATE AT MIDNIGHT by Will Longstaff Presented by Lord Woolavingtonmenin gate, will longstaff, lord woolavington, ww1 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. John Billington in his study, 1984
W. John Billington 17/4/1928–25/11/2006 — grew up near Warrnambool, married Joan in January 1956. Ordained 12/2/1956 Presbyterian minister in Yarram. Placements: Yarram, Warwick (Qld), Box Hill, Presbytery Minister Goulburn-Murray Presbytery, then Westernport Presbytery, Mia Mia-Kyneton. 1991-1993 Moderator of the Synod of Victoria. Retired in 1993.Billington is pictured sitting in his study with a large bookcase behind him."John Billington C&N p. 13, 13/6/1984"billington, john, moderator synod of victoria, presbytery minister, goulburn-murray, westernport -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Exercise Classes, Widows activities, 1988
Photo of ladies doing light exercises on chairs at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of four older women sitting in chairs doing light exercises.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: " PHOTOGRAPHER: NEIL NEWITT DATE: 15/7/88 DEPT: FOR E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Exercise Classes, Widows activities, 1988
Ladies doing light exercises on chairs at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of three older women sitting in chairs doing light exercises.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: "NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Exercise Classes, Widows activities, 1988
Photo of ladies doing light exercises at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of several older women doing light exercises using chairs.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 4 49 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: "NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Junior Legatees present their Annual Demonstration 1955, 1955
A programme from the Annual Demonstration held at the Melbourne Town Hall on 21st and 22nd October 1955. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium.A record of a Junior Legatee Demonstration in 1955.Cream colour paper with green printing on both sides with 2 folds. Front fold; Melbourne Legacy Junior Legatees present their Annual Demonstration, Melbourne Town Hall 21st & 22nd October 1955 Center folds - detail the program order Back fold - acknowledges those which assisted in training the Junior Legatees junior legatee, annual demonstration -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper, Charles Blackman, 'Into the Beautiful Garden' by Charles Blackman, c1990
Charles BLACKMAN (12 August 1928-20 Aug 2018) Born Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Worked in England 1961–66 Charles Blackman left school at thirteen and worked with the Sydney Sun. He attended night classes in drawing and design at the East Sydney Technical College from 1942-1945 under Hayward Veal.Framed sepia limited edition etching.87/90charles blackman, printmanking -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The beginnings of Legacy (H43)
There is no indication either of who wrote this, nor whether other chapters were written. Although it covers the same events as "Legacy" by Claude Blatchford, and "The Torch" by M.H. Ellis, it is not a draft for either. The chapter covers events from the inauguration of Legacy in 1923 to a conference of Legacy Clubs held in Melbourne in 1928. The notation H43 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy.A briefer and more readable version of the period described.White quarto paper with black type, 19 pages about the beginning of Legacy, headed Chapter 1.Page 1 "H43" (See Item 00937) and "2"(circled) in blue biro; Page 2 notation in the margin of paragraph #3 "Later", written in blue biro; Page 15, pencilled corrections #1.history, founding legatee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SPORTING TIMES
Samuel Keam (1851-1928) was the son of John Keam and Mary Truscott of Eaglehawk. He was a keen bike rider who challenged many other riders to races in the Bendigo area. He also rode in professional races. He eventually opened his bicycle shop in Williamson Street. He married Mary Jane Wheatley in 1873. They eventually moved to Spotswood where he died.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, February 12, 2004. Sporting times: S. Keam Importers and Manufacturers of Bendigo proudly display their collection of late model penny-farthings, alongside a treadle sewing machine, bicycles and other wares. The side wall of the firm's store is also advertising perambulators (prams) and bicycles, circa 1890. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK & NOTED EVENTS
Notes on Eaglehawk compiled by H Biggs mentions early settlement, discovery of gold, separation of Eaglehawk from the Marong District Roads Board, Nominations for Council and Newspapers. Noted Events compiled by June Parry mention events from 1839 to 1876 and some in 1928. These included early settlement, gold discovery at The Rocks, Churches, hospital, Bendigo Advertiser, Theatre Royal, Police Office, Post Office, Census, First Council Works, Telegraph, Mining Company, Mining Board, Public Market, various buildings built, Rates, Schools, and very early trams.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - eaglehawk & noted events, h biggs, june parry, james mouat, joseph crook, marong district roads board, camp hotel, charles sherratt, mt alexander north run, grice and heape, ravenswood, gibson and fenton, mrs john kennedy, mrs patrick farrel, mr j a paton, mr lachlan mclachlan (bendigo mac), bendigo hospital, bendigo advertiser, theatre royal, lieutenant governor sir charles and lady hotham, harney's bridge, e j ennor, sandhurst fire brigade, mr townsend, bendigo water works, cornish & co, post office, bendigo pottery, bendiog agricultural society, benevolent asylum, bendigo gas company, cattle yards, coliban water supply scheme, cr w v simons, j mouat, sir henry barkly, sandhurst borough, eaglehawk borough, cr john mcintyre, duke of edinburgh, latham and watson's mine, galatea (model ship), st paul's church of england, rev g p despard, bendog rifle association, strathfieldsaye shire hall, corporate high school, bendigonian society, richard andrews, easter fair, g aspinall, j burnsides, viscount canterbury (sir h manners sutton), beehive stores, mining exchanges, annual waverley prize, bendigo water works, city fire brigade, city family hotel, bendigo united friendly society medical institute and dispensary, jewish synagogue, masonic hall, school of mines, j h abbott, australian natives association, temperance hall, royal princess theatre, albion hall, central state school, high school, gravel hill state school, early trams, electricity commission -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Rose Stereograph Co, c1929
Yields information the buildings, and the general scene from the Post Office looking over Ballarat East towards Mount Warrenheip.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard - titled "Panorama of Ballarat East Vic. The Rose Series Postcard No. P 3164. Two ESCo trams are in the west end of Bridge St at Grenville St. Photo looks east from the Post Office tower, has the Alfred Hall, the Drill Hal and many other major buildings in the view. Wal has dated the photo in ink in the bottom right hand corner 1928, and about 1930 on the rear and 1929 in his album notes. For rear of postcard - see image i2.trams, tramways, esco, ballarat east, alfred hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Frank Crawford, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately one hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Frank Crawford. Crawford's Shoe Shop business was on the corner of Bull and Hargreaves Streets, opposite the Bendigo Town Hall. Two audio tapes with length of one hour and 45 minutes, with eleven pages of handwritten notes of the interview. Frank was born in 1915, his parents were a bricklayer and a dressmaker. He attended St Liborius Catholic Primary School in Eaglehawk from 1920 to 1928. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to; and the notes viewed at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, frank crawford bendigo, crawford's shoe shop bendigo, 1930s depression tapes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramways Development - M&MTB", late 1920's
Set of personal papers - placed in a file marked "Tramway Development M&MTB" Hand written calculations and sheets, mostly pencil only compiling the mileage of the MMTB from 1/2/1920. Includes one sheet in ink (imaged) showing details of electric railways taken over, constructed or removed since the inception of the board on 1/2/1920 to 30/6/1928. Separate compilations for the cable tram sheet. First sheet includes a summary of the cable, horse, trust, NMETL and VR tramways as at 30/11/1922.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, cable trams, htt, pmtt, horse trams, pmtt, ftt, nmetl, fnptt, mbctt -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bible, Holy Bible, 1885
Embossed black leather bible with gold lettering on spine. The bible has 2 embossed gold labels on the front end paper. On spine: "Holy Bible". End paper: "PRESENTED TO THE REV. N. BENNETT AT THE CLOSE OF HIS YEAR OF OFFICE AS PRESIDENT OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA WESLEYAN CONFERENCE JANUARY 1889. JAMES W. CRISP President. E. WATSON NYE Secretary." "PRESENTED TO THE BUCKLEY PARK METHODIST CHURCH BY Mrs A.H. Mitchell DUAGHTER OF THE ABOVE FEBRUARY 18TH. 1928."bennett, natheniel, rev., crisp, james w., rev., nye, edward wason, rev., wesleyan methodist conference -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Print - Walmer Street Foot Bridge, 1901
Photographic print of the Walmer Street Bridge. The view of the Bridge is from the Abbotsford side of the Yarra. A section of pipe on the near side of the bridge is a remnant of the irrigation pipes that carried water from above Dight's falls to the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The former bridge, constructed in 1896 was swept away in the 1901 Flood. It has two major brick piers while the remainder of the trestle supports are metal. The original photograph from which this copy was made was taken after 1901 as it shows the second bridge under construction. Houses in Young Street, Kew, can be seen on the far side of the river.Reverse: " Walmer St footbridge 1901 being repaired after flood / Constructed 1892 substantially renewed in 1901 and in 1928 / Rebuilt in 1977 by Kew Council aided by State funding. Won for designer Martin Aylard a New Zealand award presented by the timber Research & Development Assoc / Site of Simpsons Road passenger foot ferry". bridges - yarra river -- kew (vic.), walmer street bridge -- kew (vic.) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grave of Mr William K. Thomas at the Stawell Cemetery -- Grave number 2689 c1930's
Group of five men beside Grave of William K. Thomas (No 2689) at Stawell Cemetery. 1930's Also buried in the grave is David John THOMAS and Tamar Jane THOMAS There is an obituary in the paper on 17.6.1922 , page 3On the back: Information from DK THOMAS - Tamar Jane D: 15.6.1922 Bd. 17.6.1922 Born: Clunes Died: Mooroopna UK: Mooroopna Occupation: Spinster Marr status: Single Daughter of William K. and Francis Dd 1901 and 1928 Grave No. 2689 Stawell Cemetery Same grave: David John Dd: 1919 (brother) stawell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tin, Smith & Nephew, 1950's
Elastoplast was the first plaster to incorporate a gauze pad, which made it suitable for dressing wounds. Elastoplast dressings were devised in 1928 by employees at T. J. Smith & Nephew, a firm which was originally founded in 1856 as a small dispensing chemist’s in Hull. The original Elastoplast was an adhesive material, Smith & Nephew alerted doctors to their invention in the British Medical Journal in 1929, and Elastoplast was on display at the 1931 London Medical Exhibition.A small rectangular tin with removable lid. The exterior is red with white and black text: "Elastoplast, FIRST AID DRESSINGS. Gauze pad medicated with Domiphen Bromide BPC (for sterilising) 0.1% The logo S & N in white print is inside a white dotted circle towards the bottom of the lid.tin elastoplast medical first-aid -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, James and Edna Brown and family, c.1950
Family – James Donald Brown | Edna Lily Brown (nee Cockcroft) Children – Gwenneth Edna and Donald Charles The Brown family lived in Dudley Street, Eltham during and after World War 2. Photo taken about 1950 The car is a 1928 Erskine, Victorian registration AF-174 Edna Lily Brown was the daughter of Charles Cockcroft, Grocer, cnr of Main Road and York Street, ElthamBlack and white print also negative copy of print (roll of 35mm black and white negative film, 3 strips Ilford FP4)Details inscribed in blue ink on back of photo1928 erskine, af-174, car, donald charles brown, edna lily brown (nee cockcroft), gwenneth edna brown, james donald brown, vehicles, victorian registration -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, Dinner Tendered to Councillor Edward O'Donnell, J.P
Edward O’Donnell's service as a St. Kilda Councillor included six terms as mayor. The dinner, held by the City of St Kilda at the George hotel on 10 October 1928, celebrated his 40 years of service. The program includes a record of his service, the menu, toasts, and autographs of people who attended. He served for another four years, and left after being defeated in the council elections in 1932.Booklet with a white folded card cover, discoloured with age, printed in blue with gold decoration. Inside, a white page folded in half, printed in blue, is fastened to the cover with a blue ribbon.Autographs written in pencil appear on the final page and inside back cover.edward o'donnell, st kilda council, george hotel -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Overflow, 1956
The outlet for the overflow was originally cut in 1926 and concreted over in 1928. This photo shows flooding into Salt Creek in 1956 and looks towards the west and Rockbank. Boards were added to raise the water level of the lake. These were put in annually, below the walkway depicted, until in 1966 the level of the concrete weir was raised. Consequently the lake did not flush through as readily and it gradually silted up and the lake became shallower.lake bolac, overflow, 1926, 1928, flood, 1966, salt creek, rockbank -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Nursery wallpaper sample, Nursery Rhymes, c.1900–c.1920
A wallpaper sample donated to the collection by Frances Alexandra (Frankie) Derham (1894–1987). Derham was an Australian artist and educator. A lecturer in art at the Melbourne Kindergarten Training College (1928-64) , she later taught at the Associated Teacher Training Institution (1949-61). Her commitment to `child art’ developed after 1935 when she accepted an invitation from Margaret Lyttle to teach at Preshil school. Frances Derham's collection of nearly ten thousand children’s drawings and paintings was acquired by the Australian National Gallery in 1976. Her interest in art for and by children is reflected in her donation to the Villa Alba Museum of an important and rare collection of early wallpapers designed for children's rooms. Nursery rhyme wallpaper pattern. Green wallpaper square with various nursery rhyme motifs. "Mrs Rebe Rigg 10 West St New York" written on back. Originally donated by Frances Derham to Villa Alba Museum via Terry Lane..Verso: "Mrs Rebe Rigg 10 West St New York"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- children's, frances derham -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample, Nursery Rhyme, c.1880–c.1900
A wallpaper sample donated to the collection by Frances Alexandra (Frankie) Derham (1894–1987). Derham was an Australian artist and educator. A lecturer in art at the Melbourne Kindergarten Training College (1928-64) , she later taught at the Associated Teacher Training Institution (1949-61). Her commitment to `child art’ developed after 1935 when she accepted an invitation from Margaret Lyttle to teach at Preshil school. Frances Derham's collection of nearly ten thousand children’s drawings and paintings was acquired by the Australian National Gallery in 1976. Her interest in art for and by children is reflected in her donation to the Villa Alba Museum of an important and rare collection of early wallpapers designed for children's rooms. Nursery wallpaper depicting children and sheep. "66490" stamped on back. Originally donated by Frances Derham. Originally donated by Frances Derham to Villa Alba Museum via Terry Lane..Verso: "66490"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- children's, frances derham -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Nursery wallpaper sample, Children at play calendar, c.1880–c.1900
A wallpaper sample donated to the collection by Frances Alexandra (Frankie) Derham (1894–1987). Derham was an Australian artist and educator. A lecturer in art at the Melbourne Kindergarten Training College (1928-64) , she later taught at the Associated Teacher Training Institution (1949-61). Her commitment to `child art’ developed after 1935 when she accepted an invitation from Margaret Lyttle to teach at Preshil school. Frances Derham's collection of nearly ten thousand children’s drawings and paintings was acquired by the Australian National Gallery in 1976. Her interest in art for and by children is reflected in her donation to the Villa Alba Museum of an important and rare collection of early wallpapers designed for children's rooms. Nursery wallpaper depicting children playing. Picture scene for each month of the year. "12225 Sanitary Paper" stamped on back. Originally donated by Frances Derham to Villa Alba Museum via Terry Lane..Verso: "12225 Sanitary Paper"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- children's, frances derham, sanitary wallpapers