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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bowyer, Selina Ann
Selina Ann was the wife of Samuel Bowyer stonemason in Belfast/Port Fairy. Selina arrived with her family, William and Mary Oaff in 30th January 1855 on the ship 'Clara'. She had 6 children. She died in 1924 aged 78 and is buried at the port Fairy CemeteryEarly settler's wifeBlack and white formal portrait of woman seated with an open book and wearing a feathered hat and lace jabotpioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, selina bowyer, selina oaff -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Red Velvet, Feather & Net Hat, 1950s
The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Conical woman’s hat made of maroon felt, highlighted by a single feather dyed to a similar shade of red.Nilwomen's hats, headwear, costume accessories, felt hats -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Black Fedora, 1970s
The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Black hat featuring a low crown and a narrow brim. A decorative group of feathers is used at the rear of the hat.Nilheadwear, women's hats -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, c. 1930
Hat belonged to Catherine (Kitty)Ann Windsor (born 23 Nov 1919 died 17 Nov 2002) and was worn in the 1930s. She was gatekeeper at the Tunstall (now Nunawading) railway gates crossing at Springvale Road during 1934-1952. A house was supplied for the keeper. The gates were closed to traffic from midnight to 5.00 a.m. The donor Rachael Cottle ( Whitehorse Historical Society Secretary Aug 2011 - Aug 2016) is the granddaughter of Catherine Ann Windsor.Black soft velour beret shaped hat with 5cm turned up brim and black feather at back.costume, female headwear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure. Natural coloured horsehair and red feathers decorating lead covering of shank of hook. No 'head'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Shawl
Hand knitted cream wool shawl. Garter stitch centre. Deep fan and feather stitch border.costume, infants' -
Tennis Australia
Katch Dart game set, Circa 1925
''Katch Dart' game set. Contains two wood paddles, and a wooden 'dart' with suction cup on one end and feathers on other end. Also contains an instruction/rules sheet. Set is complete. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Wood, Glue, Metal, Bird feather, Rubbertennis -
National Communication Museum
Equipment - Prismatic compass, Alfred E Sawtell, before 1872
After years of precursory surveying, debate and proposals the most ambitious civil engineering project of the day, the Overland Telegraph Line, began construction in September 1870. Superintendent of Telegraphs, Sir Charles Todd led the construction through “terra incognita,” guided by the precursory surveys of John McDowall Stuart and technologies such as his prismatic surveying compass. The unknown and hostile landscape claimed the lives of several men and scores of transport animals in the dogged pursuit of telegraphic connection to the rest of the world. Completed in August 1872, the Line connected Australia to the world via telegraph wires running 3,200 kilometres from Port Augusta in South Australia, to Darwin, then connecting via submarine cable to Java and beyond. The “earth [had been] girdled with a magic chain” according to the then Governor of New South Wales, Sir Hercules Robinson. How does it work? For use in surveying, the sight vane and prism are turned up on their hinge and the instrument is held horizontally either in the palm of one's hand or on a tripod. Two small discs of red and green glass attached to the prism can be flipped down over the sight line to reduce glare. The objective is to bring the subject into the sightline created by the prism, aligning with the thread of the sight-vane until the subject is bisected evenly. Once aligned, the division on the card may be read through the prism. This reading provides the magnetic azimuth, used for calculating the bearings of distant landmarks. Circular instrument mounted in a brass case with glass window and brass lid. The compass card face four black compass points printed on mint green paper; on the underside the magnetic needle would be affixed, all held in place by a brass knob at the centre. The arched labels of "Sawtell" and "Adelaide" and the Prince of Wales feathers appear to have been affixed with adhesive which has since yellowed in the areas of application on the compass card. The compass face is printed with numbers, every 10 degrees from 10 - 360, printed in reverse indicating this compass would have once held a mirror at the sighting bracket. On one side of the brass case is a brass hinged sighting-prism, possibly of ebonite. The sighting-prism is mounted in a hinged brass bracket on one edge of the brass case. It has two flip-type filter glasses (red and green) and folds down into a retracted travelling position. A hinged brass bracket on the opposite edge would have held the sighting bracket - carrying the sighting vane and mirror - which is now missing or removed. Under the hinge is a lever, possibly related to the movement of the bracket. Underneath the brass case is an indented circle with screw threads, possibly for attachment to a tripod, and indistinguishable marks scratched into the surface.Etched on to the centre of the lid, "Sawtell ADELAIDE / No 792." Affixed to the paper compass face, possibly from separate pieces of paper, "SAWTELL / ADELAIDE" with the Prince of Wales Feathers above "SAWTELL". Underneath on remains of white tape in red: "159."surveying, compass, charles todd, overland telegraph line, telegraph -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, RAAF, C.WW2
Item issued to Max Matheson No 418447, refer Cat No 1959 for his service details.Blue RAAF peak cap. Front insignia Crown over gold coloured wings above a feather emblem.uniforms airforce, costume - male - footwear, numismatics-badges-military -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
slouch hat
Army issue hat used to resemble Hat wiorn by Light Horse soldiers 1903-1942Represents the hat worn by soldiers of teh 4th, 17th and 19th Light Horse RegimentsHat, Felt, Rabbit fur, Khaki colour with Khaki 4 fold, Emu Feather plumes, chin strapMade by Fayrefield, Melbourne 6 7/8 1971horse, hat, light, slouch, plumes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Peacock Morning, 1998
Written about life in a Squatters homesteadRoyal blue soft cover book with picture of peacock feathers on the front and back covers. Red and yellow text.Hildepeacock morning, knorr h, camp 1, camp 13, tatura, ww2 camp 1, books, novels -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Drawing, Anderson Family, 1888
Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne and Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Enlarge reproduction of Cameo Head and Bust Photograph. Lace and Feather hat with wide ribbon tie under chin.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, illustrations, charcoal, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, phillip island, charcoal drawing on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley, 1900's
From the Betty Jones collection. Doily would have been used during the 1900's as a decorative itemSmall round white hand-crocheted doily with white damask centre. Crochet is attached to centre with feather stitchdomestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Frock
Made and embroidered by Phoebe Lewell as a school project when she was 16years old. It was acquired through the Webster family of Vermont, when Bruce Reynolds was selling some items for them. It was subsequently donated to the Society by Bruce Reynolds.White cotton baby frock smocked in blue at yoke and sleeves, with blue feather stitch around yoke and neck.costume, children's -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure, feathers covering barbs of hook. Metal spinner with high quality 2 and 6 stars engraved on it.fishing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Quill Pen, Collection of quill pens, c. 1900
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Orange/tan feather quill. Also has rubber finger grip on stem. Measures 19.5 cm long. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, 1970s
Fishing lure. Grey feathers covering shank of hook, lead 'head' painted brown with black and white 'eye'.fishing, travel, lure, recreation, sport -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure. Yellow painted wood covering shank of hook, yellow feathers. 'Head' part of shank covering. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure. Cream feathers covering shank of hook, lead 'head', cone shaped, painted brighr red. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army
Red material Beret with black leather binding. Metal badge with dagger and feathers. Label inside Made in Franceberet -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Black-Cuckoo-shrike is common throughout Australia and can be found in wooden habitats with the exception of rainforests. These birds can be located in urban areas and often perch on television aerials. Their diet consists of insects and other invertebrates which they catch in the air while flying, from foliage or on the ground. They may often eat some fruits and seeds. Interestingly, this bird is neither a Cuckoo or a Shrike despite the name. The name derives from their feathers which have similar patterns to the Cuckoos and the shape of their bill which resembles that of the shrike. Today, the Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike has a protected status in Australia, under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, 1974. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is a young Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike which stands perched on a wooden mount. It has pale grey colouring which is darker on the rear. The wings are tipped with grey-brown feathers and the same colour feathers also appear on the bird's tale. This species is a slender and attractive bird. They have dark limbs and bill and this specimen is provided with two glass eyes which are dark in colouring. The bird has a more creamy pale grey on the throat and stomach. It has a black facial mask which is restricted to an eye stripe. This restriction reveals this particular specimen to be a young Cuckoo-shrike because the elder of these birds have the black colouring on the entirety of their face and neck and not just the eyes. 21a / Black Faced Graculus / See catalogue page 11taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, black-faced cuckoo-shrike, cuckoo, shrike, common birds, australian birds, australian bird -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Fan, 1886
Fan was made for Mary Jane Schroder for her marriage to Ralph Pardy Rudd on 24th Nov 1886 in Ceylon. Later carried by three family members at weddings during 1941 by Mrs Kathleen Hubbert then Mrs Mary Barry in 1947 and finally by Sharlene Barry, now Mrs Ron Draeger.1886 bamboo fan mounted with white feathers. Spray of artificial flowers and cream satin ribbon tied in bows and wound round the bamboo handle. Back of fan has circle of boa to conceal joins of white feathers. See also Bodice NA3580, shoes NA3578 and bridal headdress NA3489.costume accessories, female -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Communique from Rosalie Hastwell, 1993 Eltham Community Festival Coordinator, seeking participation in the Eltham Festival Parade, 1 September 1993, 1993
Festival theme "Flowers, Furs and Feathers", 11-14 November 1993A4 copy paper blue/green coloured1993, eltham festival, parade, rosalie hastwell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Feather Boa, Unknown
Mrs. F. Jansson's Grandmother's Boa.Black short Feather Boa, with black silk tassel and knot, with gold chain and pin each side. Displayed on dummy.local history, costume accessories, clothes accessories, feather boa -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Multicoloured Feather Cloche, 1950s
The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. While most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women, there are a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Circular woman’s hat covered with feathers of varying shapes and colours using a palette limited to cream, gold, brown and black. Nilwomen's clothing -- hats, headwear, cloche hats -- feather -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Shakespearean actor, Charles Dillon, on stage in costume
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club:. Charles Dillon in costume with cloak and feathered hatarts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Silver toned Tassel Clip on Earring from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c.1970s-1980s
Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the earring has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A single silver toned clip on earring with dangly tassels emerging from inside a floral shape engraved with a feathered pattern."SARAH COV" on back of earring clip sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, earring, earrings, clip on earrings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, 1930s
Hat belonged to Catherine (Kitty) Ann Windsor (born 23 Nov 1919 died 17 Nov 2002) in the 1930s. She was the grandmother of Rachael Cottle (Whitehorse Historical Society Secretary Aug 2011-2016). She was gate keeper at the Tunstall (Nunawading) railway gates crossing at Springvale Road during 1934 - 1952.A house was supplied for the keeper. The gates were closed to traffic from midnight till 5 a.m.Dusky pink felt skull cap shaped cap. Pearly white, gelatin sequins in the shape of a feather on one side.costume, female headwear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure. Yellow feathers covering shank of hook. Cylindrical yellow plastic 'head', red and black painted 'eyes'. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Lure, c. 1970
Fishing lure. Stainless steel. 3 barbed hook covered by white feathers. Spinner corrugated metal 'JAPAN' underneath.JAPANfishing, travel, lure, recreation, sport