Showing 32677 items matching "1890's"
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Mont De Lancey
Brooch, Circa 1890
Belonged to Mrs. J.B. Aird, Mr. H,N. Lord's grandmother.Gold brooch in a crescent design with a bird feature, and a chain. -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Glove stretcher, 1890
Wooden glove stretcher.gloves,, glove stretcher -
Mont De Lancey
Shaving mug, "Circa 1890"
Small shaving mug - hand painted with rose design and gold trim.shaving mugs, shaving equipment -
Mont De Lancey
Jug, 1890
From the home of Mr. & Mrs. R.B. Lord. Gift through Mrs. Cooke's Solicitor.Mary Gregory clear glass water jug with hand painted person. Plain handle.jugs -
Mont De Lancey
Candle protectors, 1890
Set of two decorative candle protectors for piano brackets. Pink with gold bird and flower design.candles, candle equipment -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Colour, Smith, Nicolson Pty. Ltd, Cheltenham Estate, c. 1890
Sales plan for land in the suburb of Cheltenham, bounded by Point Nepean Road and Swinden Avenue, including Evesham Road and Wallingford Street.The developing urban area of Cheltenham within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale Cheltenham Estate. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and Swinden Avenue, including Evesham Road, and Wallingford Street.Handwritten in red ink on subdivison 45: D / H Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 46: Anderson Handwritten in red ink on subdivisions 88, 87, 77 and 56: K / D Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 86: D / H Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 63 and 62: Hudson Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 59 [indecipherable] Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 58: aB Handwritten in red ink on subdivision 57: Lavosh Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivision 28, 26, 24, 67, 58, 49: B Handwritten in grey pencil on subdivisions 78 and 79: Paint Handwritten in purple pencil on subdivsion 114 and 86: B land sales, estate, cheltenham -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Digital image, Colour, c. 1890
Handtinted colour image looking east across Mordialloc Creek towards the Bridge Hotel. A row boat is moored in the foreground and lush gardens are visible in front of the hotel on the other side of the creek. -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Sir Francis Drake, 1890
The life and times of Sir Francis Drakep.209.non-fictionThe life and times of Sir Francis Drakegreat britain - military history, great britain - admirals - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Nelson, 1890
The life and times of Nelsonp.240.non-fictionThe life and times of Nelsongreat britain - military history, great britain - admirals - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, David Livingstone, 1890
Born in an overcrowded slum in Scotland in 1813, David Livingstone worked twelve-hour days in a cotton factory from age ten to twenty-four. But a pamphlet by Karl Gutzlaff changed his life. Resolved to become a missionary, he applied himself to medicine, self-educating and eventually qualifying as a doctor. In 1841, Livingstone left for Africa as a medical missionary, where he would stay for thirty years ...p.208.non-fictionBorn in an overcrowded slum in Scotland in 1813, David Livingstone worked twelve-hour days in a cotton factory from age ten to twenty-four. But a pamphlet by Karl Gutzlaff changed his life. Resolved to become a missionary, he applied himself to medicine, self-educating and eventually qualifying as a doctor. In 1841, Livingstone left for Africa as a medical missionary, where he would stay for thirty years ... explorers - africa, missionaries - africa -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Routledge and Sons, Homer's Iliad, 1890
Homer has been hailed as the father of all poetry, and The Iliad has survived as a masterpiece for all time!. Set against the backdrop of the final days of the Trojan War, the Iliad tells the story of Achilles, a model warrior and paragon of all qualities the Greeks prized most in a young hero. Retired from his commander and king, Agamemnon, Achilles is pulled back into the conflict by the death of his friend, Patroclus.p.320.fictionHomer has been hailed as the father of all poetry, and The Iliad has survived as a masterpiece for all time!. Set against the backdrop of the final days of the Trojan War, the Iliad tells the story of Achilles, a model warrior and paragon of all qualities the Greeks prized most in a young hero. Retired from his commander and king, Agamemnon, Achilles is pulled back into the conflict by the death of his friend, Patroclus. classical literature, homers iliad - translation - george chapman -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Pater & Knapton, Printers, Melbourne, Medical Certificate, circa 1890
Paper certificate from Rose of Linton Tent I.O.R., medical certificate for Mrs. H.E. Knight. Black typescript, black ink hand script, undated, signed by Dr J.B. Donaldson, certifies that Mrs. Knight is unable to follow any employment."Rose of Linton-Mr H.E.Knight-J.B. Donaldson".dr j. b. donaldson, h. e. knight [harriet?], independent order of rechabites. rose of linton tent no. 53, medical certificates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner - Banner on John Wesley Missionary, Circa 1890
Silk banner of Wesley Church with picture of John Wesley in centre. Print of City Road Chapel. London lower right side, Wesleyan Institution pictured on the lower left side. John Wesley is surrounded by two ships and portraits of other supporters.religion, christian -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Roadknight Family, 1890 c
Black and white photograph of William Roadknight taken in his later years showing an elderly man with white beard and hair, dressed in dark suit, white shirt and striped tie, pioneer settler of Lakes Entrancegenealogy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Town Pier, Port Melbourne, 01: A H Harvey, .02: A C Green, 1890 - 1945
Purchased on E Bay March 2016Two photographic postcards purchased on Ebay. .01 Town Pier from the Eastern Beach c1890-1900 .02 Wanganella Hospital Ship at Station Pier 31.12.1945 Both photographs taken by A C Green and part of the State Library Victoria Collectionpiers and wharves - town pier, piers and wharves - station pier, war - world war ii, wanganella, a c green, j h harvey -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Grant, 1890 c
Also other photo - poor conditionSepia toned photograph of some of the Grant family, Mrs Frances Mary Grant, her mother Mrs Bowran and daughter Alice taken in front of house inside picket fence Metung Victoria genealogy, houses -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Freemason's Lodge Building, Stokes Street, Sandridge/Port Melbourne, c. 1890
The Sandridge Marine Lodge was founded in 1858. Two locations; originally Stokes St and then in Liardet St from 1917. Both buildings are now converted to apartments. .01 - 1st Freemason's Lodge building in Melbourne, Stokes St Sandridge/Port Melbournebuilt environment - civic, built environment - domestic, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment - industrial, freemasons lodge, swallow & ariell ltd, sandridge marine lodge -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Grant, James, Jane Seton : or the King's Advocate : a Scottish historical romance, [n.d.] [First published 1851? This reprint c.1890]
430 p. : bound in calico which is printed with product advertisementsfictionhistorical fiction, james v (scotland), jane seton, t.craig [bookbinder], james grant -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sargent, George E, Richard Hunne : a story of old London, [n.d.] [First published by Religious Tract Society in 1871, this edition probably 1890]
Fictionalised account of the life of Richard Hunne, an English merchant who during the reign of Henry VIII, and just prior to the English Reformation, fell into dispute with the Catholic Church, was accused of heresy, and died in mysterious circumstances in prison.384 p. : ill. ; red cover embossed in black with geometric design. Title printed in red on gold rectangle on front cover, and on spine.fictionFictionalised account of the life of Richard Hunne, an English merchant who during the reign of Henry VIII, and just prior to the English Reformation, fell into dispute with the Catholic Church, was accused of heresy, and died in mysterious circumstances in prison.fiction, george e.sargent, robert hisshion -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sienkiewicz, Henryk, With fire and sword : an historical novel of Poland and Russia by Henryk Sienkiewicz ; translated from the Polish by Jeremiah Curtin, [1890]
Historical novel of Poland and Russia.Hardcovr book, 776 pages. Book has a green cover with embossed crest. Dedication to Prof. John Fiske by translator Jeremiah Curtin on first page.fictionHistorical novel of Poland and Russia.henryk sienkiewicz, poland, russia, historical fiction, russian empire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FEMALE PORTRAIT: C 1890, 1890
BHS Collectionsepia photograph of young lady - possibly recently engaged, she has a large ring on second finger, left hand. Frilly, high necked blouse. Photo mounted on cream board. Imprinted into lower margin of board ' Paris panel/Stewart and Co., 284 - 286 Bourke Streeet, Melbourne.Stewart and Co. 284 - 286 Bourke Street, Melbourne.person, individual, portrait female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Lace collar, c 1880-1890
Donated by Rob Innes- belonged to his mother Miriam Effie Innes nee Drury b1895. Could have belonged to her mother b1856.Sailor shaped lace collar ecru coloured and handmade with taupe design.costume accessories, collar accessories -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Book, James Clarke & Co, Robert Wreford's Daughter by Emma Jane Worboise, c.1890
Emma Jane Guyton or Worboise (née Worboys; 1825–1887) was an English novelist, biographer and editor. Her more than 50 novels feature strong Christian values and were popular in their time. Source: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Jane_GuytonDark blue, book cloth covered volume, formerly used in the Buninyong Public Library. In very poor condition.Buninyong Public Library stamp.emma-jane guyton, emma-jane worboise, novels, -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Tom Marks - Daddy and Hilda, 1890-1895
Tom Marks (1857-1939) was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and president in 1900 and 1935-1937. For centenary celebrations of the Association, portraits were painted of past presidents and photographs gathered in preparation of this. This image was collected, however the donor is unidentified. He poses for this studio portrait with his adopted daughter Hilda (1888-1981).1 portrait photograph of Tom Marks with his adopted daughter Hilda5. Tom Marks - Daddy & Hildatom marks, hilda marks -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Anthology, Russell, W. Clark, The romance of Jenny Harlowe [and] Sketches of maritime life, 1890
Stories and newspaper articles about maritime life.396 p. : brown cover with title and author's surname embossed in gold on spinefictionStories and newspaper articles about maritime life.fiction, sea stories, short stories, w. clark russell, anthologies -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fraser, 30 Bridge St, Ballarat, The Cornish Family, circa 1890
Photograph of the Cornish family, back row L-R Dick, Bob, Fanny, Dan, Tom, Jack Ben. front Harry, Richard (dad), Fred, Maria (mum), Sam.Large original sepia photograph of Cornish family, 4 men 1 woman holding book, seated. 6 men 1 woman with flowers, standing.On back: "Cornish family"cornish family -
Merbein District Historical Society
Book, Where the Mallee Meets the Murray (1990 - 2 copies), 1890-1990
ronald parsons, centenary of mildura shire, shire councillors -
Merbein District Historical Society
Book, Water into Gold (c.1937 hard cover), 1890-1946
ernestine hill, merbein winery, irrigation, dried fruits industry, merbein research station , viticulture, merebin, birdwoodton, h.a. morris, e.j. roberts, irymple packing company -
Merbein District Historical Society
Book, Fine Wines from the Desert (c 1980 hard cover), 1890-1980
syd wells, wines -
Merbein District Historical Society
Newspaper, A Centenary - Shire of Mildura July 6 1990 (2 copies), 1890-1990
shire councillors, millewa, lake hawthorn, lake ranfurly, waddington's block, voullaire's block, duke of gloucester, merbein, merbein pumping station, celebrations, centennary