Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "The two trees beyond the P.R.L. Are Eucalyptus camaldulensis(Red Gum) and the nearer and taller of the two was severely damaged by a storm (mid fifties). The other tree has survived and is a very good specimen."Black and white photograph. View of rear of Plant Research Institute/Laboratory (PRI/PRL), glasshouse and circular bed.On reverse, "Plant Research Laboratory, Glasshouse & Back Entrance to P.R.L. Dec 1932," signed by A.W. Jessep.plant research laboratory, prl, glasshouse, a.w. jessep, plant research institute, pri, trees, eucalyptus camaldulensis, department of agriculture victoria

Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "Apart from the specimens of Eucalyptus camaldulensis the ground from the front of P.R.L. to Swan Street was very poor and became known as Siberia to generations of Burnley students."Black and white photograph. Just prior to completion. No planting at this stage.On reverse, "Plant Research Laboratory Nov 1928. Completed Dec 1928. Occupied Jan 1929. No 1." Initialed "A.W.J." (A.W. Jessep).plant research laboratory, a.w.jessep, trees, p.r.l., plant research institute, pri, siberia, eucalyptus camaldulensis

Note by T.H. Kneen 20 February 1991, "Central bed in glasshouse equipped with bottom heat and mist propagation."Black and white photograph of potted plants in a small glasshouse inside another buildingOn reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victoria Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D521 I."glasshouse, mist propagation, nursery, heating, potted plants, seedlings, propagation

Note by T.H. Kneen 19.11.1991 "Photo taken for publicity purposes shows former student, Elspeth Newman (1946-47), working as a Laboratory Assistant in one of the glasshouses of the Plant Research Laboratory." Administration Building in background. Black and white photograph. Female in a white glasshouse coat working in a glasshouse with trays full of plants in terracotta pots.On reverse, "456/7."glasshouse, plants, terracotta pots, plant research institute, plant research laboratory, elspeth newman, former student, administration building, publicity

Note by T.H. Kneen, "An important adjunct to the facilities of the Biology Branch located at the Plant Research Laboratory. The presence of insect proof cages within the large enclosure suggests the photo is post WWII. Eventually the P.R.L. (Plant Research Laboratory) Developed adequate facilities close to the Laboratory and the ground was resumed for the use of the College. The large tree in the foreground is an apricot-across the path are pear trees. The cage was located approximately in the centre of the Orchard."Black and white photograph. Bird/insect proof cage used for research by the Plant Research Laboratory/Institute. In the centre of the Orchard/Field Station. Large apricot tree in the foreground and across a path, pear trees.plant research laboratory, p.r.l., pear trees, orchard, biology branch, bird proof cage, insect proof cage, plant research institute, p.r.i., apricot tree, field station, department of agriculture

Note by T.H. Kneen 4 December 1991, "Students are working on the Long Border-the path leads on to the the Principal's Residence obscured by the pine tree at the right. The dress worn by women students-shirt, tie, jodhpurs, leggings-was established pre-1926." Also see newspaper cutting B00.1127 where the photograph has the caption,"Students Renovating a Border in the Gardens."3 copies black and white print. 6 female students planting seedlings in the bed leading to the Principal's ResidenceOne copy inscribed, "Title: Planting out Seedlings Neg: 177planting, seedlings, principal's residence, female students, shirt, tie, jodhpurs, leggings, students working outside, long border, principal's house

Note by T.H. Kneen 11 December 1991, "Gentleman holding hose is George Russ (1916-36), who was the staff member responsible for the management of the grounds and practical training of students. Position of espaliers is puzzling-are the beds being planted up the future creation of the bush house?"Black and white print. 2 female students sitting on a board planting and a man standing watering with a hose. On reverse, "Title: Putting out Seedlings Neg:176."female students, planting, seedlings, george russ, students, espaliers, students working outside, bush house, shade house

Peter Firman Plant Research Institute had kept list dating this as 05.09.1967. Note by T.H. Kneen 18.12.1991, Students 1968 Judy Bertram, Owen Rich. Also see B00.904Black and white photograph. 2 students in the Old Library in the Administration BuildingOn reverse, Stamp, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1100.C."students, peter firman, plant research institute, judy bertram, owen rich, library, old library, administration building, publicity

Note by by T.H. Kneen 5 February 1992, "Student is Heather Hill (1949)-working alongside Webb-Way Irrigation System. I believe the Webb-way System was developed by Mrs Webb a progressive citrus grower in the Doncaster district and a good friend of Principal J.L. Provan." See it also in B98.1016.Black and white photograph. Female student working along rows of plants in the Orchard with a hoe. Webb-way irrigation system installed along the row.female students, heather hill, mrs webb, j.l. provan, student working outside, orchard, webb-way irrigation system, hoeing

Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, "Male operator of Howard Rotary Hoe is Lyle Tonkin, an ex-student working in the Plant Breeding Branch of the Department of Agriculture at Burnley Gardens. Lyle graduated 1943."Sepia photograph. Man using a Howard rotary hoe in the Agrostology/Plant Breeding area.On reverse, "Rotary Hoe."howard rotary hoe, lyle tonkin, plant breeding branch, department of agriculture, staff, ex-student, agrostology

Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, "Photograph taken about time of occupation of new building early 1949."2 copies black and white photograph. Western side of the building before any planting.On reverse, Commercial Photographic Co. Pty. Ltd. 217 Queensberry Street, Carlton, Melbourne, N.#. FJ 5266 When Ordering Further Prints Please Quote-No K370-8.administration building, west side of administration building, landscaping

Note by T.H. Kneen 4 March 1992, "This could be at the time when the Orchard was equipped with a stationary spray plant located in the Spray Shed on the West boundary adjoining the old nursery. The shed was close to the large specimen of Agathis robusta (Queensland Kauri.)"Black and white photograph. Student holding a hose and spraying fruit trees in the OrchardInscribed on photograph, "Spraying trees Burnley Gardens B36-2231." Student spraying a fruit tree. Looks very similar to B91.237 in which case he has been identified as Rod Cantrill (1953).spraying, trees, orchard, nursery, agathis robusta, queensland kauri, stationary spray plant, spray shed, rod cantrill, chemical shed, fruit trees

1 copy made by A.P. Winzenried as a possible inclusion in, "Green Grows Our Garden." Note by T.H. Kneen 16 March, 1992, The "Administration Building" referred to frequently in these photographs was the building erected to replace the old Pavilion which housed the School of Primary Agriculture & Horticulture and also the Pasture & Fruit Preserving Branches of the Department of Agriculture. The new building also provided for a future Plant Breeding Branch and some additional facilities such as the Assembly Hall, Library, two additional class rooms." Another comment on 8 April 1992, "The willow, a basket willow, was heavily pollarded annually."3 copies black and white photographs, different sizes. Photograph taken about 1960 showing Administration Building, pond, lawns and garden bed in foreground, student mowing in background. On reverse of 2 copies, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. D1099C." On reverse of 1 copy, "from box the Garden/Land." On reverse, "The Main Building at Burnley photo taken winter approx 1960. This building replaced the original building - The Pavilion."administration building, pond, lawns, garden beds, students, mowing, a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, school of primary agriculture & horticulture, pasture & fruit preserving branches, department of agriculture, plant breeding branch, assembly hall, library, basket willow, student working outside

Note by T.H. Kneen 18 March 1992, "The Californian Redwood left of the Jacaranda was planted in 1857 according to correspondence received from Charles French (see archives). Various statements about the date of planting have been made, based on oral history." It is now known that the tree was actually planted a bit later, 1861.Colour photograph taken by P. Esdale for consideration for inclusion in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried. View of large old trees taken from the Administration Building looking towards the Shady Garden. Jacaranda in flower. Reverse of photograph showing sketch in pen.On reverse, "Some of the oldest trees at Burnley (Jacaranda) → sketch of 2 trees. Both believed to be planted in 1851."green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, trees, jacaranda, californian redwood, charles french, garden view

Copied for use as a postcard for the Centennial Year in 1990. Note by T.H. Kneen 18 March 1992, "The original drawing was done by Milton Gellert and for a considerable time was displayed in the Fruit Preserving Branch's display window. This was Milton's own concept and was probably done in late 50's. Milton was on Burnley Staff 1955-57 & then employed at Plant Research Institute, Burnley Gardens." The picture was later hung in the Staff Room in the Administration Building but has disappeared.2 copies, large colour negative. Coloured hand drawn plan of of the whole site in a frame. Photographed in 1965.centennial year, milton gellert, fruit preserving branch, staff, plant research institute, burnley gardens, hand drawn plan of site, 1991, plan

Note by T.H. Kneen 1 April 1992, "Sketch of signs - Left: School of Horticulture & Primary Agriculture. Middle: Department of Agriculture Burnley Gardens. Right: Plant Reasearch Laboratory (& other Branches). The sign was removed to allow access for builders of new School of Horticulture building c.1946. (b) This is an almost identical view to (a) except that it has been taken in summer." This photograph appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A. P. Winzenried p 76.Black and white photographs. (a) Signs at Swan Street entrance to Burnley Gardens. (b) Similar to (a) but taken in Summer. Used by A. P. Winzenried for use in "Green Grows Our Garden."(a) On reverse, "Rec'd from E.B.L. 2/2/65."school of horticulture & primary agriculture., department of agriculture, burnley gardens, plant reasearch laboratory, school of horticulture, a. p. winzenried, green grows our garden, signs

Note by T.H. Kneen 1 September 1992, "I think the spray operator is a student Rod Cantrill (1953) & the spray plant was a stationary unit reticulated through the orchard." and on 8 September 1992, "Note also irrigation spray lines at rear."Black and white photograph. Student spraying fruit trees in the Orchard with a hose. Irrigation spraying equipment in the background.spray operator, students, rod cantrill, orchard, stationary spray plant, student working outside, irrigation

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Refer B91.246-249. Unclear as to whether Burnley participated in what appears to be a Department of Agriculture display - perhaps a search of reports in Journal of Agriculture might provide more information."Black and white photograph. Fenced area with model buildings and real plants set out like a farm. People standing behind the fence looking at it.showgrounds, department of agriculture display, model farm

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Refer B91.246-249. Unclear as to whether Burnley participated in what appears to be a Department of Agriculture display - perhaps a search of reports in Journal of Agriculture might provide more information."Black and white photograph. Fenced area with model buildings and real plants set out like a farm. People standing behind the fence looking at it.showgrounds, department of agriculture display, model farm

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Refer B91.246-249. Unclear as to whether Burnley participated in what appears to be a Department of Agriculture display-perhaps a search of reports in Journal of Agriculture might provide more information."Black and white photograph. Fenced area with model buildings and real plants set out like a farm. People standing behind the fence looking at it.showgrounds, department of agriculture display, model farm

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Refer B91.246-249. Unclear as to whether Burnley participated in what appears to be a Department of Agriculture display-perhaps a search of reports in Journal of Agriculture might provide more information."Black and white photograph. Fenced area with model buildings and real plants set out like a farm. People standing behind the fence looking at it.showgrounds, department of agriculture display

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Operator on tractor could be Alan McLennan (Garden Instructor 1954-1969.) The citrus planting was established by Ray Harding (Dec 1958) therefore 1954-58. Students (3) not clear." Appears in article by T H Kneen (1964) B93.655 with caption "A general view of the orchard and vegetable garden at Burnley. The grass sward in the foreground is controlled by mechanical mowing and chemical weedicides."2 copies black and white photograph, one an enlargement. 3 students working in the Citrus Block of the Orchard. One is spraying from a backpack, one is mowing using a tractor and one is pruning.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D572B."alan mclennan, garden instructor, ray harding, burnley gardens, citrus trees, students working outside, orchard, tractor, spraying, mowing, pruning, publicity

.1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWNSHIP - FRASER STREET FROM CAMP PARADE C 1897 .2 BOOKLET WITH CREAM COVER TITLE: "A COLLECTION OF HYMNS AND SOLOS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARIES" .1 On Reverse; CLUNES FROM CAMP PARADE ABOUT 1897 On Front; Handwritten in blue ink Port Phillip Hotel - Clunes - From Camp Parade 1895-1900 *Note growth of trees along creek. Planted about 1879 to 1880. Seven Stars Hotel at bend in Fraser Streetlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes township

Collector says - "I can still recall one of my earliest childhood memories, of my nana's bright aqua shoes against the checks of our family travel rug on summer picnics. Maybe that's when this collection planted its seed in me - 40 years later I start my first blanket collection after stumbling across old Onkaparinga travel rugs. I would go to a vintage market in Collingwood every month and almost always found a good one, amassing enough for the entire household. Everyone had their favourite, even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one just for him." Note from collector-"For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. " Tan and brown plaid fringed travel rug. Albany Woollen Mill/Travel Rug/All Pure Wool/Emblem: A, Albany blanket, blanket fever, wool, rug, albany, albany woollen mills

Collector says: I can still recall one of my earliest childhood memories, of my nana's bright aqua shoes against the checks of our family travel rug on summer picnics. Maybe that's when this collection planted its seed in me - 40 years later I start my first blanket collection after stumbling across old Onkaparinga travel rugs. I would go to a vintage market in Collingwood every month and almost always found a good one, amassing enough for the entire household. Everyone had their favourite, even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one just for him.Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Fringed plaid travel rug, brown, yellow and blue Onkaparinga/washing instructions/use A.W.C. approved wool detergent/warm machine wash on short gentle cycle/or warm hand wash/DO NOT BLEACH/warm rinse well on gentle cycle/normal spin/DO NOT TUMBLE DRY/dry in shade - gently pull to shape/dry cleanable (A) - in emblems: The Woolmark pure new wool, Woven in Australia, F 472wool, blanket, blanket fever, travel rug, onkaparinga

Collector says: "I can still recall one of my earliest childhood memories, of my nana's bright aqua shoes against the checks of our family travel rug on summer picnics. Maybe that's when this collection planted its seed in me - 40 years later I start my first blanket collection after stumbling across old Onkaparinga travel rugs. I would go to a vintage market in Collingwood every month and almost always found a good one, amassing enough for the entire household. Everyone had their favourite, even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one just for him."Collector's note- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. "Fringed travel rug, red, blue, green and blackOnkaparinga/washing instructions/use A.W.C. approved wool detergent/warm machine wash on short gentle cycle/or warm hand wash/DO NOT BLEACH/warm rinse well on gentle cycle/normal spin/DO NOT TUMBLE DRY/dry in shade - gently pull to shape/dry cleanable (A) - in emblems: The Woolmark pure new wool, Woven in Australia, F 472wool, blanket, blanket fever, travel rug, onkaparinga

Collector says: "I can still recall one of my earliest childhood memories, of my nana's bright aqua shoes against the checks of our family travel rug on summer picnics. Maybe that's when this collection planted its seed in me - 40 years later I start my first blanket collection after stumbling across old Onkaparinga travel rugs. I would go to a vintage market in Collingwood every month and almost always found a good one, amassing enough for the entire household. Everyone had their favourite, even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one just for him." Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. "Fringed travel rug, teal and brownAn Onkaparinga 100% pure wool production. In emblem: Made in Australiawool, blanket, blanket fever, travel rug, onkaparinga

Collector says: "I can still recall one of my earliest childhood memories, of my nana's bright aqua shoes against the checks of our family travel rug on summer picnics. Maybe that's when this collection planted its seed in me - 40 years later I start my first blanket collection after stumbling across old Onkaparinga travel rugs. I would go to a vintage market in Collingwood every month and almost always found a good one, amassing enough for the entire household. Everyone had their favourite, even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one just for him."Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Plaid travel rug, double-sided , fringed , brown and orangeThe Seal of Quality/"Onkaparinga" /Pure Wool/Manufactured in Australia by Onkaparinga Woollen Co.Ltd/Owner___wool, blanket, blanket fever, travel rug, onkaparinga