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National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 434
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.No. / 434 / Patons / KNITTING / BOOK / No. 434 / PATONS / AZALEA / DOUBLE QUICK / BEEHIVE 3-PLY / BEEHIVE 4-PLY / BEEHIVE CREPE / PATONYLE / CATKIN / P&B / WOOLS / 1'3handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 350
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons KNITTING BOOK no. 350 / 8 DESIGNS / 1'4d. / P&B / WOOLShandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 171
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons Knitting Book / no. 171 / "JENNY" / See page 16 / 7d. / A PATONS & BALDWINS' PUBLICATIONhandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 222
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 222 / "QUICK STEP" / With or / Without Stripes / See page 9 / 6d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 264
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 264 / "FELICITY" / See page 8 / 7d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 352
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons KNITTING BOOK no. 352 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 319
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons KNITTING BOOK no. 319 / "NOLEEN" - See page 8. / P&B / WOOLS / 1'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knitting Needles
From donor's grandmother Mrs J Adams. She lived in Whitehorse Rd - they had a small orchard, almost on the corner of Springvale Rd.A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needleshandcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding Dress, 28.9.1936
Worn for wedding of donor's mother on 26 September 1936. Eric Edward Pearce to Jean Isabelle Mansell at Presbyterian Church, Shepparton, Vic.1936 Cream satin dress with a V neck with pintucking featuring a diamond shape in centre front, also pintucked. Full length full sleeves with cuffs with two buttons and loops. Belt from diamond shaping to centre back panel. Panel opens out to train.|Marriage of Eric Edward Pearce to Jean Isabell Mansell. 26 September 1936 NO3222 Certificate|Wedding photo NP2391|Cake Photo NP2392costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1937
Given to donor at Box Hill State School. All school children throughout Australia were given this medallion on the coronation of George VIGold plated medallion with crowned heads of George V1 and Queen Elizabeth on reverse face, Victoria's Coat of Arms. Inscription around both edges. Small loop for chain or pin.To commemorate Their Majesties coronation May 12th 1937.|King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.numismatics, medals - commemorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Book Mark, 1980s
Handcrafted by a friend of the Donor, who also smocked baby bottles and little girl's dresses for Georges Department Store, Collins Street, Melbourne.Georges Department Store was a very exclusive and expensive store in Melbourne from the 1880s, and closing in 1995.Book Mark. Embroidered, 16cm x 5cm cream linen Hardanger.handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Flowers and Views of the Holy Land, 1940
Given to donor by her father, Sergeant Richard Osborne, in Palestine (now Israel) while serving in the A.I.F. during World War 11Wooden covered book with illustration of three camels on front. Pressed flowers and photos of Jerusalem.To Barbara with love Daddy Xmas 1940books, religion -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1860-1900 (Approximate)
Thought to have hung on the wall in Victoria Hotel, where Lodge may have met. Donor was formerly the proprietor of the Victoria Hotel, RutherglenPortrait of W. Houston, Pomona Lodge Knight of the Garter. Glazed with wooden frame, mounted on thick cardboard with red suede or velvet shield shape insert"The Loyal Pomona Lodge / W.H. Houston / Rutherglen"loyal pomona lodge, knight of the garter, lodges, w h houston -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1880-1900 (Approximate)
Thought to have hung on the wall in Victoria Hotel, where Lodge may have met. Donor was formerly the proprietor of the Victoria Hotel, RutherglenPortrait of E.H. Greenslade, Grand Secretary of the Loyal Pomona Lodge - in wooden frame with gold inset red heart shaped mounting - bordered in gold"Rutherglen - The Loyal Pomona Lodge - E.H. Greenslade, Grand Secretary"e h greenslade, loyal pomona lodge, lodges, victoria hotel -
Scotch College Archives
Socks (pair) & garters, Mid 20th century
These socks and garters were worn by the donor John (Jack) Sennitt in the APS Champions Football, where he played centre half back. 1 pair long knitted socks with cream feet, red in calf area and gold and blue bands at the top. A paire of green elastic garters used for holding the socks up.clothing, socks, football, sports, garters, elastic, sennitt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Tramcar Conductors Bell
Recovered by the donor from Geelong tram No. 2 and polished for donation to the Museum. One of four bells that would have been fitted to the tram.Demonstrates a conductors communication bell made for use on tramcars. Brass Conductor Communication Bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has the initials "TB" cast in both ends that were used to secure the bell to the roof - possibly indicating the "Tramway Board" manufacture. Has the number "2" on the underside of the bell in green paint.conductor, bell, trams, tramways, geelong, tram 2 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 168
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for men. It was owned by Billie Rech, the aunt of the donor, who was a great knitter.Patons Knitting Book / no. 168 / "CAMERON" / See page 15 / 7d. / A PATONS & BALDWINS' PUBLICATIONhandicrafts history, knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Vision Australia Iris club badge, 2000-2003
Designed to signify bequest donors, the Iris Club badge consists of a light and dark blue Iris flower with dark centre and green stalk.1 metal pin depicting an iris attached to white cardboard'Iris Club' 'Vision Australia Foundation'vision australia foundation, badges -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Cup, Sarawaki Cup
Sarawaki Cup Donor: Deed of Gift: No First Winner: Bramac, B.J.C 1936 RBYC to Mornington: Freelance, R. J. Colemen 1982 jubilees -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Gold-coloured chain and medallion, c.1968
Gold chain and medallion purchased by the donor from Myer Melbourne in the late 1960s with a Norma Tullo woollen long-sleeve mini-dress.Ornate medallion featuring a profile of a woman surrounded by ornate scroll work. The medallion is fixed to a double chain. Before it was assembled, the medallion could be used as a broochnorma tullo, costume jewellery, fashion & design - 1960s, accessories -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Wedding dress, 1881
The donor's husband's grandmother was Bertha Michaelis who lived at 'Linden', St Kilda. She married David Jacob Baruch (known as Dalbert) in Hamburg on 9 November 1881. Bertha was born in Melbourne. The couple lived in Germany. Bertha returned to Melbourne with their two children, Ernest and May, after Dalbert died in 1893. May married Rabbi Jacob Danglow in 1909 and they had one son, Frank, who was the donor's husband.Cream satin princess line wedding dress with dark cream lace trim. Fastens centre front with 17 satin covered buttons. Nine extant bones are placed on the interior seams and darts. Three-quarter length fitted sleeves. Bodice backed with cream cotton. The back trained panels of the skirt have been cut to extend into a pleated swathe of satin that wraps around the hips to the centre front. A square padded bustle pad is attached to the interior back of the skirt. The hem of the skirt is decorated with kilted and swathed satin and lace. Label, interior waist tape, woven silk stamped in dark green: H. L. HEYNEMANN / Hannover / Seilwinderstr. 6a., Bose; In monogrammed ("HLH") circles either side: (Left) BAARZAHLUNGS SYSTEM; (Right) ERSTE PREISE. Stitched in thick cotton thread on interior waist tape: *9097wedding dress, germany, hannover, linden, st kilda, bertha michaelis, david jacob baruch -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - MUA Here to Stay, Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), May 1998
On a visit to the picket at Swanson Dock in May 1998 there were no badges left to sell. This one, being faulty, was given to donor by a wharfie. Needs a cover.M.U.A. Here to Stay badge from the 1998 Patrick Stevedores lockout of the MUA wharfies. Blue with white letters, damagedpiers and wharves - waterside workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, public action campaigns, transport - shipping, maritime union of australia, mua -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Apron, Violet Peterson, 1930s
This was made by Violet Peterson, grandmother of the donor, during the depression, and kept hung in the wash house at 89 Cruikshank St, to be used only on wash daysViolet Peterson's wash apron made from a bleached hessian (onion or potato) bag and trimmed with blue cross stitch embroidery and pieces of red gingham tableclothdomestic life, peterson, violet, phyllis kelly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Digital images of aerial views over Station and Princes Piers, GMH and Fishermans Bend and images of Guard of Honour in March 1924, 18 Mar 1924
Guard of Honour at Princes Pier for Vice Admiral Sir Frederick FIELD, Royal Navy. Donor's father, Eric DOUGLAS is on left in front row.Two digital images of aerial views over GMH, two digital images of aerial views over Fishermans Bend, one digital image of Princes and Station Piers and two digital images of Guard of Honour in March 1924.piers and wharves - princes pier, eric douglas, sir frederick field, royal navy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Heaphy's Whim Inn, 1881
Copy of photograph, original held by Donor. Heaphy's Whim Inn was one of the early bush inns in Tatura. 1881. Permission from D. CussenBlack and white photograph of Heaphy's Whim Inn, east of Hogan Street, Tatura. Approx 1881. Exterioron back: original Dot Cussen 1881. NOT TO BE COPIEDheaphy's whim inn, d. cussen, buss inns tatura -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Late 19th century
It is a portrait of a person assumed to be a distant relative of the Evans family. The photo has been handed down through four generations to the donor, Jane Ireland.A framed copy of an oval type photograph of a lady. The frame is made up of a brown stained timber on the outside with a gold surround in the middle and a red velvet inner surround. The head and shoulders portrait shows a lady dressed according to the fashion of the late Victorian era.evans, anne, holden, anne, emu bottom homestead, settlers, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Blanket
Manufactured by the Geelong Returned sailors and soldier mill. This is a RETSOL Buchanan blanket. It belonged to the donor parents who had family involved in WWI and WWII.Checked design woollen blacket with fringeretsol -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Murray Views, The Oval at Central Park in Stawell c1950 -- Postcard, C 1950
Sister of Donor Visited Stawell in th e1950'2 When she Purchased thes Murray Views Cards. The Cards were produced for sale to touristsSet of 8 Murry Views Postcards No 1 to No 8 C. 1950Murrray Views No 2 The Oval Central Park Stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Murray Views, District Hospital Stawell c1950 -- Postcard, C 1950
Sister of Donor Visited Stawell in th e1950'2 When she Purchased thes Murray Views Cards. The Cards were produced for sale to touristsSet of 8 Murry Views Postcards No 1 to No 8 C. 1950Murray Views No. 3 District Hospital Stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Murray Views, View from the Pioneers Memorial in Stawell c1950 -- Postcard, C 1950
Sister of Donor Visited Stawell in th e1950'2 When she Purchased thes Murray Views Cards. The Cards were produced for sale to touristsSet of 8 Murry Views Postcards No 1 to No 8 C. 1950Murray Views No. 4 View from Pioneers Memorial Stawell