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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE - SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe covered in a tube of ruched, cream satin, trimmed on the outer edge, (and the seam of the tube) with narrow cotton lace. A 2.5cm satin ribbon loop, 60 cm long, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a 2.5 cm diameter, pink cotton rose. Some stitchery at the bottom left hand side of the horse -shoe would suggest that there was once , another rosebud there.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Cream satin ribbon 4.5 cm wide ruched over a flexible frame. A 44 cm long loop of cream ribbon 1.5cm wide attaches at the top of the horse-shoe. A spray of waxed orange blossom, and two fabric leaves are attached to the top front of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECRTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEDDING PHOTO
sepia photoghraph mounted on green board. Man seated, woman standing. Man wearing 3 piece suit, button hole, watch chain. Woman wearing large hat, long dress with frills on bodice, sleeves, Studio photo, curtain at background.'A.E. Frost, 172 Queen St., Melbourne 'person, family, wedding portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: ITEMS OF CORRESPONDENCE (TO MISS M BUSH), a. 1937; b. 1964
Items of correspondence (to Miss M Bush). A. Invitation to Miss M Bush to marriage of Beverley Edith Lansell to Robert Graeme Orr on 10/11/1937. Postmarked 18/10/37; b. from Office of The Secretary for Railways (NSW) to M. Bush re enquiry about Reso train. Letter, receipts and two photographs of Reso train leaving Running Creek No 2 tunnel (North Coast Line).person, individual, bush collection - personal, bush collection, collection, wedding invitation, photograph, photo, correspondence, reso train, transportation, trains, railway line -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Black & white photograph of a bride. She is wearing a long, white dress with a lace panel starting at about knee length. The bodice is lace and the dress has elbow length sleeves. She has elbow length gloves with a bracelet on her right arm. She has a long veil with embroidery at the lower edge. Her bouquet with it's large white bow is on a pedestal in front of her. Photo is mounted on white cardboard.The Muntz Studio, Puckle St., Moonee Pondsphoto, individual, wedding, foster & wilson collection, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WEDDING PHOTO: HENRY STEVENS AND HILDA O'REILLY
black and white copy of photo: image shows 1912 marriage of Henry Andrews Stevens and Hilda O'Reilly. Henry is the son of early pioneer Sarah McDowall, born Emu Creek ( Bendigo 1861 )person, group, henry stevens, hilda o'reilly, emu creek, sarah mcdowall, hilda o'reilly, reginald clark. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Wedding horseshoes
9063.1 Cream ribbon wound around horseshoe 9063.2 Cream ribbon with lace edging, pearls and wax orange blossom flowers 9063.3 Cream patterned ribbon with large sprig of orange blossom -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Certificate of Marriage George QUICK & Rosa Harden HARRIS, 29 Sep1858
Rosa Harden HARRIS married George Quick at St Peters, Melbourne on the 29th December 1858. George was born in New York and his father, Joseph, was a Cordwainer. Rosa had been born in London and her parents were Jane RINTOUL and John Mark HARRIS, a silversmith. One of the witnesses was Rosa's sister, Charlotte Elizabeth HARRIS, who was to marry John LOWE. Rosa went on to own a two story brick shop and dwelling on the corner of Dow & Graham Streets, Port Melbourne. Pale blue Original Certificate of Marriage No. 1044 celebrated at St Peters church, Melbourne.graham street, john lowe, rosa harden quick, rosa harden harris, george quick, celebrations- weddings, charlotte elizabeth harris, joseph quick, jane rintoul, john mark harris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Certificate of Marriage John LOWE & Charlotte Elizabeth HARRIS, 24 May 1861
Rosa Harden HARRIS' sister, Charlotte Elizabeth HARRIS, married John LOWE at the Trinity Church in Sandridge in 1861. The 23 year old bachelor was born in Bristol and is listed as a Sugar Refiner living in Sandridge. His bride was 21 and had been born in England. Pale grey Certificate of Marriage No. 18 celebrated at Trinity Church, Sandridge.john lowe, rosa harden quick, rosa harden harris, celebrations- weddings, charlotte elizabeth harris, jane rintoul, john mark harris, religion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Matka Boska mid 1950s - wedding gift
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Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
air force wedding
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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a wedding party
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Carroll Schulz was deeply involved in the development of Churchill Island, and responsible for the community engagement during his time as the Churchill Island manager from 1978 - 1998.Colour photograph of a bride and groom standing in front of a wooden fence, having their photograph taken. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stand to the side of the photographercatalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph, carrol schulz -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: LONG TULLE THREE TIER WEDDING VEIL, 1960's
Clothing. Light cream in colour. Fine possibly silk tulle, tightly gathered at the front. Measuring 255 cms long, the veil is edged with a very fine silk binding. A shorter 78 cm long layer also tightly gathered, sits over the top. A third layer also 78 cm long is separated from the lower tiers. This Would possibly be the layer that came forward over the bride's face. It may later have been removed. It is also bound in fine satin binding, and has rounded front edges, as do the other two layers.costume accessories, female, long tulle three tier wedding veil -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, Mary in the morning, 2013
A Vietnam Soldier K.I.A. and His True Love... is the unique true story of a Vietnam soldier who was killed in action on his first wedding anniversary. Based on the life of Pte C W Roost, the book tackles the horrors of war and in particular the loss of a loved one in the duty of service to his country. An exceptional love story written from a woman's perspective, this book puts a human face to the controversial war in Vietnam. At just 20 years of age Chris, like so many Australian young men, was conscripted into the army as a National Serviceman. After marrying his childhood sweetheart, Mary, Chris was posted to Vietnam in June 1968. This book follows Chris' adventures through training, marriage and war. It shares his thoughts through his precious letters to his family, and tells the incredible story of the impact of war on our young Aussies. Chris was killed in action on December 23rd 1968 - his first wedding anniversary. He lives on in this book. Collapse summaryIll, p.192.non-fictionA Vietnam Soldier K.I.A. and His True Love... is the unique true story of a Vietnam soldier who was killed in action on his first wedding anniversary. Based on the life of Pte C W Roost, the book tackles the horrors of war and in particular the loss of a loved one in the duty of service to his country. An exceptional love story written from a woman's perspective, this book puts a human face to the controversial war in Vietnam. At just 20 years of age Chris, like so many Australian young men, was conscripted into the army as a National Serviceman. After marrying his childhood sweetheart, Mary, Chris was posted to Vietnam in June 1968. This book follows Chris' adventures through training, marriage and war. It shares his thoughts through his precious letters to his family, and tells the incredible story of the impact of war on our young Aussies. Chris was killed in action on December 23rd 1968 - his first wedding anniversary. He lives on in this book. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, soldiers - australia - biography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM SATIN AND LACE WEDDING DRESS, 1850
High waisted bodice, with centre front seam, back opening fastened with metal press-studs, and finished on the right side, with ball-shaped pearl buttons sewn in pairs - six groups of two. A placket extends into the skirt at back, and is fastened with metal press-studs. Bodice is gathered onto skirt at waistline, and defined with a 1.5cm wide tape. An 8.5cm wide cotton lace frill is gathered around the high neckline. The wrist-length sleeves are an extension of the bodice and have a 4cm band, and 4cm wide gathered frill at the wrist. The sleeves are shaped from the high waistline, and also at the cuff edge. The skirt has an overlay of fine lace, made up of six X 17cm wide bands of lace, with a scalloped edge. No shoulder seams. Back opening and centre front seam indicate the cutting out layout of fabric. A one cm wide ribbon finishes the neckline, and the lace frill is hand stitched to the ribbon. Some seams are hand neatened. A 2.5cm wide flat bow finishes the back neckline.costume, female, cream satin and lace wedding dress -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM WEDDING DRESS WITH EXTENDED TRAIN, 1930's
Long lily-pointed sleeves, fastened at the wrist with six X 0ne cm covered buttons and loops. A firm padded roll 19cm long, and eleven cm circumference sits at the shoulder at top of sleeve. A gathered panel on either side of the neckline forms a sweetheart neckline. Gathering under the bust, and a A shaped centre front panel - with V shape at lower edge-panel 33cm long. Two semi-circular panels 28 X 19cm from side seam to the centre front, and defining the shape of the peaked centre panel. A small inverted pleat comes from th ebottom peak of the centre panel. Skirt is circular and extends into a sweeping train.29 covered buttons with loops extend from the back neckline to the curved join at the hipline of bodice and skirt. A one cm band of fabric has been machine stitched around the hemline, and hand rolled and hand stitched to give weight and finish at the hemline. Two X 2.5cm loops, hand stitched are at the left and right sides, to slip over the fingers to hold the train above the ground.costume, female, cream wedding dress with extended train -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: INVITATION CARD
Invitation card. Mrs. E. Peters requests the pleasure of Miss L. Prout's company at the Long gully Methodist Church to celebrate the marriage of her daughter Doris E. with Mr. Kenelm E. Higgs on Saturday, January 15th, 1927ephemera, mementoes, wedding invitation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: WEDDING INVITATION
Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Campbell request the pleasure of Miss Prout company at the marriage of the daughter Jessie to Mr. Rupert C. McWhinney at Wilson Street Methodist Church, Long Gully, Bendigo on Saturday, November 21st, 1925.ephemera, mementoes, wedding invitation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: IVORY CORDED LACE WEDDING GOWN, 24 September 1949
Clothing. Long pointed sleeves, fastened with one press-stud at the wrist. Full circular skirt, lined with cream, synthetic lace type fabric. Fabric of the gown is a small floral type design,in a corded style, on a fine net backing. Sleeves are not lined. Back upper bodice has a lining in a double thread net. The sweetheart neckline is edged with a fine tulle frill. Bustline panels gathered top and bottom, and joins a peaked midriff panel, 15.5 cm deep at the centre bustline. Skirt is highly gathered to this panel, at the waistline, is a full circle and extends into a small train at the back. A small 23 cm zip on the left side seam.A KEAM Creation, Regd. Melbourne.costume, female ceremonial, ivory corded lace wedding gown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HEADPIECE (TO HOLD VEIL), 1949
Clothing. Curved headpiece in net, on a wire frame, with an elastic cord to pass round the back of the head, to hold in place. Frame has two scallops, giving the effect of a heart shape. Frame covered in net, and decorated with waxed orange blossoms and buds, and small waxed leaves.costume, female ceremonial, wedding headpiece -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSESHOE - GOOD LUCK CHARM, 1949
Clothing. A cardboard horseshoe shape, covered in 1.3 cm wide cream textured ribbon. Ribbon is wound round the shape and stitched into position at the open ends of the horseshoe. A small sprig of waxed orange blossom, four buds, and two leaves decorate the horseshoe at the top. A 34.5 cms long loop is attached under the orange blossom, to hang from the bride's arm. this loop is fastened with a bow, just above the horse-shoe.costume, female, wedding horse shoe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE, 1949
Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms wide, has been gathered along the edges, to cover a cardboard horse shoe shape, which is decorated with a ribbon rosette, and three waxed lily of the valley flowers.costume, female, wedding horse shoe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: WEDDING INVITATION
Invitation Card. Mrs. E. Peters request the pleasure of the company of Miss Lillian Prout to celebrate the marriage of her daughter Ida to Mr. Albert V. Harris at the Long Gully Methodist Church on Saturday 5th February, 1927.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM SATIN PETTICOAT WORN WITH WEDDING DRESS, 1950
Petticoat. Sleeveless, with round neck, slightly lower at front. Two small darts at both front and back neckline. Side placket with four metal hooks and hand-stitched loops. Princess line, the skirt flares into a circle, and dips into a small train, 27 cms long. Made by Mavis Roberts the bride.costume, female, cream satin petticoat-wedding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - WEDDING HEAD PIECE WEDDING OUTFIT WITH 11400.1106; 11400.1105, 29 July 1972
Clothing. .5 cm ribbon, looped into flowers, which have 2 cm long stems (2of) with tiny pearls on the ends. There are two stems of these flowers wrapped together with cotton thread - these stems are 12.5 cm long, and possibly curved over the bridal veil.costume accessories, female, wedding head piece. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WHITE NYLON WEDDING NIGHTIE, 1960's
Clothing. Shaped gathered 'bra-like' bodice, joins a peak midriff panel. 1.3 cm satin ribbon straps over the shoulders. Skirt is permanently pleated nylon with a 10 cm deep woven lace edging, woven into the fabric. A 3 cm wide band of nylon lace insert, outlines the top front of the bodice.costume, female, ladies white nylon nightie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - WEDDING '' CAKE TOPPER'' DECORATION, 1960's
Object. Clear plastic basket, in the shape of a flower carrying basket, with a high looped metal handle. A .8 cm wide satin ribbon bow adorns the top of the handle. Six silk fabric rose buds stand in the basket, with four stems of decorative pearl tipped ''stamens'' and one larger pearl on each stem. Silk leaves and flowers are all arranged in a frill of tulle.wedding, accessories, cake topper decoration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WEDDING CAKE DECORATIVE ASSORTMENT, 1960's
Objects.Wedding cake decorative assortment. Paper serviette:presumably from Reception - in red and blue lettering: Pellegrinis Melbourne, and an illustration of a cup of coffee. Cake decoration silk flower, velvet flowers, pearl trims, foil leaves: Plastic decorative heart shaped cake decorations with love bird and ring: Three velvet flowers with pearl centres: Four plastic bars to support cake pillars. Four postal order counterfoils: $3:25: 25c, $3. One receipt from Vic Roberts Men's Wear 1-65. One handyplast band-aid. One dot of confetti.wedding, accessories, cake decorations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE SHOE, 1960's
Cardboard or plastic horse shoe shape wrapped in white satin ribbon. The face of the horse shoe is covered in pleated two - edged cotton lace 3 cm wide. A small silk flower, with stamen at the centre trims the lower edge of the horse shoe. A silk ribbon bow sits at the top of the horse shoe, with a 17 cm long wrist loop.wedding, accessories, wedding horse shoe