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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque - Plaque - City of Portland Coat of Arms, 1986
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History HouseCarved relief coat of arms on a circular panel of pine. Two gannets on rocks holding aloft by ribbons a heraldic symbol. Measures in diameter 27cm x depth of 5.0cmFront: City of Portland (engraved, upper edge) Back: Made by/John Hatton September/1986 (pen, black) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph, framed collection - Early harbour facilities in Portland, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...UnknownFramed collection of black and white photographs in brown timber frame, under glass. 1. Lighthouse and staff building - Battery point; 2. Official opening - Ocean Pier; 3. Official opening - Ocean Pier, cutting the ribbon; 4. Henty's House (101 Bentick St); 5. Lighthouse - Battery Point; 6. Lighthouse quarters, Battery Point; 7. View from London Hotel of Henty Piers; 8. Portland early 1860s from Whalers Point; 9 & 10. First piles being driven for the ocean pier.Front: Lighthouse and staff building - Battery point/ Official opening - Ocean Pier/ Official opening - Ocean Pier, cutting the ribbon/ Henty's House (101 Bentick St)/ Lighthouse - Battery Point/ Lighthouse quarters, Battery Point/ View from London Hotel of Henty Piers/ Portland early 1860s from Whalers Point/ First piles being driven for the ocean pier. Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Moustache Cup, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History House. The moustache cup (or mustache cup) is a drinking cup with a semicircular ledge inside. The ledge, called a moustache guard, has a half moon-shaped opening to allow the passage of liquids and serves as a guard to keep moustaches dry. It is generally acknowledged to have been invented in the 1870s by British potter Harvey AdamsLarge scallop-edged tea-cup with gold patterning and pink designs on outside. Gold line around lip and handle. Section of china to protect moustache on inner edge.tea cup, functional object, moustache protector -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper Cuttings - found in William Marshall's bible, c. 1930
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Found in pages of William Marshall's bible (3756), Isaiah XXX.Series of newspaper cuttings and notes of sermons and Gospel study found in William Marshall's bible. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Ink Well and Pen Holder, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Zinc ink well with five holes for pens. Central plastic (black) ink well with screw lid suspended in central hole in zinc frame (possibly Bakelite). Dried ink in well.Front: Made in England/Velos/Trade Mark/Reg'd. Design/N8773399/No.1219/improved non-spill (relief text, base of inkwell)inkwell, writing, stationery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Paper fastener, The Bump Paper Fastener Co., La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.A, 1914
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Steel paper fastenerFront: The/Bump Paper Fastener Co/La Crosse Wis. U.S.A./paid July 21'14 (imprint base) Back: Paper Fastener CC/Pat/Bump/ U.S.A./La Crosse Wis (imprint, side) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pencil Box containing pencils, Cumberland Pencil Co. Ltd, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Cardboard pencil box containing remains of pencils and crayons. Label and decorations printed on white paper and glued to top of box. Body of box is blue card glued over cardboard base.Front: (see photograph) "Cumberland "Censor" Finest Quality Coloured Pencils" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Child's Bonnet, 1905
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Made for John Matthew Mabbit, son of Lighthouse Keeper Matthew Edward Mabbitt.Fine cream crochet bonnet. Circular pattern on rear with pichot edge. Eyelet holes for ribbon. Gold ribbon at front.clothing, childs clothing, headwear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Anchor, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Bower Bird Museum, Vanda Savill's collection, Heywood. Museum closed 2006.Iron Anchormaritime, marine technology, ships, vessel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Apron, 1900-1920
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Scalloped edged maid's apron, white with attached bib. Checked patterned fine lawn with white cotton binding with machine eyelet embroidery. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion - 5 million tonnes of production at Portland Aluminium Smelter, Alcoa Portland Aluminium, 2003-2004
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Part of promotional package given to guests at community function 6 February 2004. See previous worksheetBlack clam case containing cast aluminium medallion commemorating 5 million tonnes of production at Portland. Medallion measures diameter 5cm x depth .5cmFront: Around edge - 5 million tonnes production August 2003 Centre - Logo, Portland Aluminium, partnering stronger communitites Back: Portland Aluminium plus logoportland aluminium smelter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Anderson's Reef, Portland Victoria, Aug-70
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Black and white photo of Anderson's Reef, below the roundabout in Hanlon Parade.Front: 'Portland Victoria, August 1970' - handwritten, blue ink. Black stamp - 'B.E. Carthew 9 Hurd st. PORTLAND, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA' Back: 'Anderson's Reef Below the new roundabout Hanlon Parade' 'typed in red -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Pair Lace Cuffs, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Belonged to Marianna Trangmar, b.1820/1821 - later Mrs George Crouch.Pair of crochet lace cuffs, worn by Marianna Trangmar/Crouch. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph, Montage - Hanlon Park, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Glenelg Shire Council RecordsPhotographic Montage of buildings at Hanlon ParkFront: Bottom Right: Hanlon Park Pels Innes Neilson and Kosloff Pty. Ltd. Architects -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Box and Stamps, 1960-1970
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Portland Town Council?Blue cloth-covered box hinged lid, with numerous ink stains inside. (3784.1) Contains eleven stamps - wooden partially-varnished handles, rubber stamp glued to base are ink depiction of stamp on top. (3784.2 - 3784.12) Stamps: "1/2", "P", "1", ".", "?", ",". "£" "_", "_". -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Sheet of stickers - Glenelg Shire Council, 1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...In use by Council 1995 - March 2006Sheet of 12 stickers bearing the Glenelg Shire Council logo.Front: GSC logo Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lamp Bowl, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Pair to 3851Cut glass lamp bowls, decorated in criss-cross pattern around bowl, creating numerous facets. Circular brass base and brass top with metal tags.Front: Rd. No 5373 (stamped in base) Rd. No 218630 (stamped in top) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Stamp Holder, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Portland Town CouncilMetal stamp holder with turning top.council stationery, portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Bottle - Bush's Benzoic Preservation Liquid, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed at History ...Displayed at History House.Brown glass bottle with label. Lid attached. Liquid inside to just over a third full. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Ink Well and Pen Holder, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Zinc ink well with five holes for pens. Central plastic (black) ink well with screw lid suspended in central hole in zinc frame (possibly Bakelite). Dried in in well.Front: Made in England/Velos/Trade Mark/Reg'd. Design/N8773399/No. 1219/improved non-spill (relief text, base of ink well). -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Miscellaneous grooming tools, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...2 nail files, metal (3821.1 - 3820.2) 1 cuticle press (3820.3) 1 button hook, handle missing (3820.4) 1 cuticle knife, tortoise shell handle (3820.5) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Uniform - Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Karl Hatton, Glenelg Shire Council badge, 1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...In use by Council 1995-March 2006 Karl Hatton used to manage the Portland Arts Centre and is now part of the Portland CEMA groupGlenelg Shire Council badge bearing the name "Karl Hatton"Front: KARL HATTON Glenelg Shire Council Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Men's Bathing Costume, 1930-1940
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Men's one piece bathing costume, green woollen knit fabric modesty skirt with lighter green stripes over hips. Meritas brand with logo ('the best under the sun') embroidered on left hip. Size tag 'OS' back neckswimwear, mens clothing, bathing suit, swimming, recreation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Ladies Night Bonnet, 1830-1860
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Belonged to Marianna Trangmar, b.1820/1821 - later Mrs George Crouch.Ladies night bonnet. Crown made of fine cotton, edged with lace. Ruffles of embroidered cotton and lace. Ties cotton edged with lace. Worn by Marianna Trangmar/Crouch. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Tin, n.d
... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Displayed in History ...Displayed in History House (Cabinet, South wall)Green tin with lid. Pictures on front.domestic item, kitchen, food container, tin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag - Souvenir of Royal Visit for Centenary of Portland and Victoria, 1934
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Fabric pennant/flag, souvenir of Royal visit for Centenary of Portland and Victoria (most likely used in Portland). Red background, blue border on long sides. Image of Duke of Gloucester in various colours. 'Our Royal Visitor H.R.H DUKE OF CLOUCESTER RECEIVED WITH GLADNESS 1934' in white -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Spoon - Heywood, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Spoon showing an image of Heywoodsouvenir of heywood, spoon -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Cutlery, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Found by Abalone Diver, unknown origin.2 Forks and 2 Spoons in varied states. Some discoloration and encrustation. Two spoons with missing sections on spoon. Items measure 1 largest spoon L: 22cm2 smaller spoons L:17cm1 Fork 19cm 1 Fork 16.5cmFront: Numerous (refer photo) E&C (Crown) Back: Numerous (refer photo) E&C (Crown) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Anchor - Fragment of, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Bower Bird Museum, Vanda Savill's collection, Heywood. Museum closed 2006Fragment of an anchor which has become completely covered in concretion. Iron in centre almost completely deteriorated. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Calendar - South Portland Stores, 1949, c. 1949
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Calendar, 1949, South Portland Stores (R & A.E. Creasey prop.) Cream card, metal rod top and bottom, coloured image of a family group, titled 'Little Fish are Sweet' above 12 month calendar, months in red print, dates blackcalendar, advertising, 1949, portland, r and a e creasey