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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Suitcase, 1930-1945
The suitcase didn't catch on until the end of the 19th century, it was quite literally as a case for suits. A typical suitcase came equipped with an inner sleeve for storing shirts, and sometimes a little hat box on the side. But even in the early 20th century, the "dress-suit case" was only one of countless styles of container travellers could buy, from steamer trunks to club bags. By the late 19th century a significant point was reached in the history of transportation, it was the beginning of mass tourism, rather than travel for travels sake made use of by the wealthy in society. Travel wasn't just for the wealthy any more but everyone. Suitcases began as an afterthought in the luggage and leather goods business, but they soon became the very symbol of travel. An 1897 wholesale price list included the words "suitcase" only twice in a 20-page list of luggage types. In America a 1907 T. Eaton & Co. Catalogue, trunks took up a full page while suitcases share a page with club bags and valises. In a 1911 a United Company catalogue, now displayed around 40 per cent of the advertisements were for suitcases. Early suitcases were lighter and more portable than trunks, but they were still bulky by today's standards. Leather, canvas, wicker or thick rubbery cloth was stretched over a rigid wood or steel frame. Corners were rounded out using brass or leather caps and some had wooden rails running around the case. Until steamship travel declined during the mid-20th century, many of these types of the case were advertised as waterproof with some lightweight models marketed specifically to women. The item gives us a snap-shot as to how people undertook travelling during a time when undertaking a journey for pleasure at the end of the 19th century was mainly only for the wealthy. This time saw the beginnings of change from the wealthy in society being able to travel, to the onset of mass tourism. Along with this change in societal norms saw many innervations to the design of luggage as it became a fashionable item.Suitcase, brown canvas with three wooden reinforcing lateral rails running around the case, leather handle each end (one broken), two locks.. Maker Pettigrew & Stephens Ltd Glasgow. "A.T.Cox 354/3 Riversdale Rd Campberwell, Vic Australia" and "W.ON" painted over on each endflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, suitcase, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Steamer luggage Trunk, First quarter of the 20th century
Item used around the first quarter of the 20th century The suitcase didn't catch on until the end of the 19th century, it was quite literally as a case for suits. A typical suitcase came equipped with an inner sleeve for storing shirts, and sometimes a little hat box on the side. But even in the early 20th century, the "dress-suit case" was only one of countless styles of container travellers could buy, from steamer trunks to club bags. By the late 19th century a significant point was reached in the history of transportation, it was the beginning of mass tourism, rather than travel for travels sake made use of by the wealthy in society. Travel wasn't just for the wealthy any more but everyone. Suitcases began as an afterthought in the luggage and leather goods business, but they soon became the very symbol of travel. An 1897 wholesale price list included the words "suitcase" only twice in a 20-page list of luggage types. In America a 1907 T. Eaton & Co. Catalogue, trunks took up a full page while suitcases share a page with club bags and valises. In a 1911 a United Company catalogue, now displayed around 40 per cent of the advertisements were for suitcases. Early suitcases were lighter and more portable than trunks, but they were still bulky by today's standards. Leather, canvas, wicker or thick rubbery cloth was stretched over a rigid wood or steel frame. Corners were rounded out using brass or leather caps and some had wooden rails running around the case. Until steamship travel declined during the mid-20th century, many of these types of the case were advertised as waterproof with some lightweight models marketed specifically to women. The item gives us a snap-shot as to how people undertook travelling during a time when undertaking a journey for pleasure at the end of the 19th and early 20th century was mainly only for the wealthy. This time saw the beginnings of change from the wealthy in society being able to travel, to the onset of mass tourism. Along with this change in societal norms saw many innervation's to the design of luggage as it became a fashionable item.Suitcase/trunk leather reinforced at corners with wooden slats to strengthen the lid. Leather straps to close lid with metal lock in the middle of the lid. Closing strap missing.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Running Creek Cricket Club
Running Creek belonged to the Upper Kiewa Valley Cricket Association and were premiers in 1913 - 1914. They dressed in whites with long sleeved shirts and trousers. The umpire was dressed very formally. The names of the players are local families and included brothers or relations with the same surname.Historical: Running Creek were premiers of the Upper Kiewa Valley Cricket Association in 1913 - 1914. Their team consisted of local men some of whom were related. The occasion was important enough to have a photo and to remember it possibly hanging the photo up in a public place eg. club rooms.Black & white photo of Running Creek Cricket Team, Premiers 1913 - 1914. Upper Kiewa Valley Cricket Association Far left - The umpire fully dressed in suit & hat and far right man with white shirt & black trousers. In between 13 cricketers in 2 rows and a child beside the cup at the front. Names of players are typed below the photo. Photo is glued on grey cardboard, framed in brown decorative wooden frame. Back: String attached 1 side only.Title, names of players. Grey cardboard - Vine's Studios / Wangaratta. On back handwritten "Donated by Mrs J. Woodside / Guluguba / Queensland / on 19 July 1972cricket. running creek. upper kiewa valley cricket association. sport. vine's studio. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BCOF, c 1944 - 1956
These relate to the WW2 and Post War service of VX112283 "Keith Charles Buckley" - Major1. Photo of an Australian Major of RA Sigs - in BCOF signing a document. Beside him is an Australian soldier and an Asian Gentleman. Behind them are cups and saucers. On the table is a round stamp or blotter. The Major is wearing Campaign medals. 2. Photo of the same conference from a different angle. 2 Australians, 5 Asian gentlemen. The Major and the mature Asian Gentleman are signing documents. The Australians are in winter dress. The civilians are in suits with ties, The table is a large square one with turned wooden legs.photos, ww2, signing of documents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CONTAINER & LID, c.1914
Tin container (cylinder), soldered joints. Flat bottomed. Curved top. WW1. One end has sloping surfaced. One end is open. Originally covered with leather and strapping. The interior used to have a soft lining. Numerous holes or various shape in sloping end. The tine is rusty and most leather has perished away. Lid to suit container originally leather covered. The original display card states "dug up in France. Believe to be some type of field telephone container. containers, equipment -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1889
1889 Wedding Day of Robert and Bessie Anderson.Robert Anderson Snr. on Wedding Day with second Mrs Anderson.. Robert Anderson seated, dressed in suit with waistcoat. Bessie Anderson standing dressed in skirt and velvet jacket with vest and ribbon and cameo at throat. Seems to be some confusion on the Family Tree re Robert's 2nd wife's name. There is confusion as to whether Robert Snr's 2nd wife was Bessie Fleming or Annie Grant. Photo is titled Bessie but it may be Annie?? Lee O'Donnell, descendent of Wilhelmenia, believes it is Annie.T.Teed. St. George's Studios, 238 Bourke Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert and bessie anderson, wedding day, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, 1940-1950
This photograph of Lillie and Olive Duncan is one of a number featuring the sisters. They were active members of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild during the 1920s and 1930s and the objects we have relating to the women highlight the relationships forged between seafarers and those who offered their time and energy to the Mission.The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild was instrumental in raising the necessary funds for the construction of the current Mission to Seafarers building. They also worked to provide the tangible elements of seafarers' welfare, such as procuring donations of goods and money. However, their most important work, in many ways, was to provide company, conversation and support to seafarers. Lillie, Olive and their entire family were involved with the Mission over an extended period of time.Black and white photograph of Lillie Romana Duncan and Olive Harriet Duncan. Olive is on the left wearing a dark coloured dress with a 'V' neck, little coloured coat and gloves, carrying a clutch under her arm and wearing a dark hat. Olive (on the right) is wearing a ladies' suit and gloves, carrying a clutch under her arm, wearing a dark coloured hat and a brooch at her neck. The photograph has been turned into a postcard, complete with printed postcard division on reverse.In pencil on reverse: Lillie Morgan/Olive Hall/RHS/(DUNCAN) Printed: POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE/ADDRESS -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (Victoria Police), Police Officers group photo, 1920s
Black and white photograph mounted on grey frame. 16 Police Officers mounted on Horses. Black and white photograph mounted on bege frame. 25 men pose for photograph on 3row structure; they all wear polished suits. Men sitting at front row have their arms crossed, some in a serious countenance and other more witty. On the back there's piece of paper stuck which tells who are most of Police men in the picture - see Inscriptions. There's also velcrum piece on edges.Handwritten: (top left) 162 (top right) Ap 86 Paper glued with tape on the back, typewritten: First Council of the // Victorian Police Association. Left to right; Back row; Forget name of first one; John Searle; // Arthur Feldtman 7138; Francis McCorkell, Charles Heading; // White (Reporter) Middle Row. Gill (Police Association Secretary) ; Murdock McMillan; Uncertain next; George Fleming; Tom Morgan; Jim Ogden; Fred Hale; Uncertain name; George Burrows; Front row; Jim Dunn; Walter Elliott; John Grieve (Detective); Langslov // George Herbert Docking (Association President) General Blamey // William Adamson; McPherson; Arthur Wels; John // Cassiy. I Believe the 3rd person in centre row is Roderick McDonald but am not sure. // This picture was taken in the Temperance Hotel, Russel ST // Jim Ogden and myself were the only members of force who had joined after the police strike in 1923.victoria police museum, police officers, police academy, police force, c. j. frazer, mcdonald, roderick, langslov george herbeter docking, cassidy, john, welsh, arthur, mcpherson, general blamey, adamson, william, victorian police association, adamson, william, police council, grieve, john, elliott, walter, dunn, jim, burrows, george, hale, fred, ogden, jim, morgan, tom, fleming, george, mcmillan, murdock, secretary gill, reporter white, heading, charles, mccorckell, francis, feldtmann, arthur, searle, john, first council, temperance hotel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Music Score, Music for a Graduation, 1997, 01/1997
This work was commissioned by the University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia) at the suggestion of University lecturer Janice Newton.The composers brief was to provide fanfare/processional - type music that reflected both something of the early history of Ballarat and something of the goldfields. 'Look Out Below' and the medieval university tune 'Gaudeamus Igitar' has been incorporated into the body of the music. The discerning ear may pick out these tunes being played independently or together, in snatches or longer segments, throughout the piece. Rosalie Boninghton (9.4.1946 - 21.12.2011) was born in Ballarat. She studied composition under Keith Humble, Ian Bonington, Theodore Dollarhide and Lawrence Whiffen from the University of Melbourne and completed her Master of Arts (Music) at LaTrobe University in composition with a thesis on 'Contemporary Liturgical Music and the Composer. In 1967 Rosalie was awarded the Coutts Memorial Prize for Composition from the University of Melbourne. She has also won the national Song of Jubilee competition (1999), and was co-winner of the national Competition for Liturgical Psalm-Setting (1983). An A3 score of fourteen A3 pages for brass, woodwind and timpani. The pages have been inserted into an A3 display book. An collections of A4 scores for each musical instrument is also located in the A3 display book. The music has been designed for flexi-length options to suit each particular occasion, ranging from approximately 2 minutes and 35 seconds minimum length to approximately 3 minutes and 37 seconds maximum, and including a range of intermediate lengths possible. graduation, music, music score, rosalie bonighton, processional hymn, janice newton, fanfare -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: GOLDFIELDS CONSOLIDATED CO, 16/07/1909
Black and white photo mounted on parchment coloured board, top RH section of photo is missing. Group of men, dressed in suits, hats, standing under legs of poppet head at Goldfields Consolidated Co. Written on top in black print ' Group of Employees, Goldfields Consolidated Co.' Written on bottom ' Taken on the occasion of the Presentation to Mr. Joe Davies for the heroic rescue of J. Allen on July 16, 1909’ Man to centre right is holding medal (?) , presumably Joseph Davies.W.H. Robinson, Bendigobendigo, mining, goldfields consolidated co., goldfields consolidated gold mine co., joseph davies, j. allen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A COUPLE
Small portrait of a couple. The man is seated on a chair with a book in his right hand. He is wearing a three piece suit which has striped trousers. He is also wearing a watch chain. The lady is standing beside him and has her left hand on his shoulder. She is wearing a long, high neck dress with a brooch at the neckline. Photographer's name and address printed on the back in red with decorative border. Frewer & Evans, Printers, 97 Newgate St., London.O. Woodcock, Top Gilesgate, Durhamphotograph, portrait, couple, portrait of a couple, o woodcock, frewer & evans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - R. C. HAMBLETON : MOTOR & CYCLE AGENT : GROUP OUTSIDE SHOP, 1920's
Sepia photograph on grey board. Five men (three wearing suits, two in shirts) with two motorised bicycles outside shop with verandah which has sun blind rolled up. Bicycle in background leaning against shop front. Inscriptions: in image - above verandah 'RC Hambleton, Motor & Cycle agent', 'DH---- General', 'Genuine BSA parts', 'Aulsebrooks, biscuits' On board BL corner 'Martin Murphy', BR corner 'Photographer, Morgans'. See Research field.Martin Murphy, Photographer Morgansbusiness, retail, r. c. hambleton, hambleton, richard cobden. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP PORTRAIT,1910 - 1920
B+W Group photo on cream board. 4 males + 4 females, perhaps a family group as there is a family facial resemblance. There are 2 generations . Older man + woman (mother + father?) seated in leather chairs with armrests. The younger 6 are standing behind with the youngest seated at centre of older ones. All in 'good' clothes, males in 3 piece suits + ties, women in 'Sunday best' dresses. Group centred on a large floral mat. Inscription: Bartlett Bros. BendigoBartlett bros. Bendigoperson, group, possibly, family group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY PORTRAIT
Sepia Photo. 2 Adult + 2 Children, all Bareheaded. Adults seated. Woman wears dark long sleeved dress with tucks in bodice + lace collar. Man Wears 3 Piece suit + white shirt with butterfly collar and large Moustache. Children (Aged 2 - 5) Both boys, wear large collars over belted garments with large buttons. Mounted on a fawn Board in folder. On back: L.L.H corner - brand indention - mark of photographer (?).person, family, portrait of family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN AND WOMEN, 1902-1905
Black and white photograph of large group of men, women and children. Outside. Trees in background. Men dressed in 3 piece suits, four wearing hats. Mature women in dark clothes with white fronts, wearing large hats. Younger females hatless, three small children in foreground. Young man holding cricket bat at centre back. Inscriptions: on front - 'WH Robinson, Photo, Bendigo'. On back - 'From Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road'. RHSV stamp.WH Robinsonperson, group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN BROS EMPLOYEES PICNIC, 7th March 1903
Black and white photograph on grey board. Forty adult males, four children, outside. Tree in background. All adults wearing 3 piece suits. Most wearing hats. Four foreground figures seated on ground. Inscriptions: On board 'Cohn Bros. Victoria Brewery Company Ltd, Employees' Picnic held at Cherry Tree, on Saturday 7th March 1903' 'WH Robinson' Photo Bendigo. On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'.WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN BROS EMPLOYEES' PICNIC, 7th March 1903
Black and white photograph on grey board. Sixteen adult males, in four rows outside. Tree in background. All men wearing three piece suits. Twelve wearing hats. Most wearing ribbon on lapel. At left two indistinct figures. Inscriptions: on board - 'Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Company Ltd, Employees; Picnic. Held at :Cherry Tree: on Saturday 7th March, 1903', 'Robinson Photo Bendigo'. On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch'.WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COLGAN FAMILY, 1900
1.. Grandfather Colgan standing in Military uniform with 2 medals 2.. Mother and father Colgan ( of Miss Colgan ) mother in long black dress, lace robe, sitting holding umbrella. Father in black suit, white shirt, black tie, white handkerchief in pocket, top hat, standing holding umbrella. 3.. Brother of grandfather Colgan ( Miss Colgans great-uncle ) sitting in military uniform with 2 medals. Ornamentation on wooden frame with grey mount, under glass.Bartlett Bros Bendigo & David Wood Sth Melbourneperson, family, colgan family portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: WEDDING PHOTOGRAPH
Photo of a wedding group. Photo has black & brownish colouring. There are six men and six women in the group. One man and three women are seated and the rest are standing. All the men are wearing 3 piece suits and 5 of the women are wearing light coloured dresses and the 6th one has a dark dress with a white collar. They are all wearing hats. 3 of the ladies are holding large bouquets. Photo mounted on cream cardboard with raised frame 10 mm from the edge of the photo.W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St Bendigophotograph, portrait, group, foster & wilson collection, photograph, wedding photo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF SWIMMERS, 1957
A black and white photograph of a group of seven swimmers. They are all wearing swim suits. Written on the front of the photo: Joe Gibson, Kevin Boserio, Ross Cowen, Ken Powell, Alison Gibson, Faye Masters, Kevin Rielly 1957. Written on the back of photo: Back Row L to R Kevin Borserio, Ross Cowan, Ken Powell. Front Row L to R Joe Gibson, Alison Gibson, Fay Masters, Kevin Reilly. At the bottom left corner is written Barbara Downing.recreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - E.A. BROWN'S MERRY-GO ROUND AT FAIR
Black and white photo mounted on dark grey board: photo shows merry-go-round, children and adults on horses riding the horses. Three men dressed in uniform, white caps and dark suits, standing in centre of merry-go-round possibly operating staff. Children and adults standing around outside. Three girls in foreground, wearing knee length dresses and hats, looking at photographer. Clothing indicates early 1900's or late 1800's.bendigo, entertainment, e.a. brown merry-go-round -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MCGOWAN COLLECTION: CHILD'S PANTS, Late 19th century
Clothing, cream coloured silk child's pants. Part of a two piece suit (see 11401.7Jacket ).Fully lined with white cotton fabric. Buttons attached at waist for braces. 4 X 1.6 cm evenly spaced across the front. 2 X 1.6 cm at centre back on either side of centre seam.5 cm opening 3 cm above the crotch. Separate piece of fabric stitched inside opening as a covering flap. Old box 524.costume, children's, pants. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BUSINESS CARD, Pre 1891
Card containing an illustration of a little boy in a sailor suit. Above the illustration are the words: John A. Whitlam, painter and Decorator Sandhurst. Below the illustration is the phrase 'May Father Christmas banish every fear, save that of laughter from your eyes my dear' PTO.. On the back of the card John Alf Whitlam, House Painter and Paperhanger, Sign Writer and general Decorator, Mitchell St. Sandhurst. Latest designs in paperhanging's, panel decorations and dados. Your patronage respectfully solicitedpostcard, business card, john alf whitlam, mitchell st. sandhurst -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Melba & Co, 1930
Rev. E. H. Chapple (1866 - 1956) was educated at the University of Melbourne, and was ordained a Wesleyan minister. He was admitted Presbyterian in 1904. Matte, black and white 3/4 studio portrait of Rev. Edward Henry Chapple who is standing and looking directly at the camera. He is dressed in an academic gown over his clerical suit and collar and is holding a rolled document in his left had. The photograph has a grey which has a gold border and a black and gold script inscription. It is tipped onto brown card which has some pencil handwriting and an ink handwritten dedication at the bottom right.Front: "REV. E. H. CHAPPLE - B.A. MINISTER ST. ANDREWS 1913 - 1934" Back: "For Victor Taken 1930"rev e h chapple ba, st andrew's presbyterian church oakleigh, rev e h chapple ba presbyterian minister -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - mounted, Darge Photos, Feb. 1937
Mounted black and white photograph of a group of 25 men in suits in a formal group photos. Mounted onto light grey cardboard mount with a dark grey band and is embossed. Some of the group appear to have returned servicemen badges. Made by Darge studio, 360 William St Melbourne Phone F4497. On rear is the Darge Studio stamp with number "35318" and date stamp 5 Feb 1937. Some pencil marks on rear that do not give any further details.trams, tramways, staff, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - mounted, Darge Photos, 1920
Mounted black and white photograph - dark grey card, semi embossed of 58 men in uniform and 38 men in suits or dress clothing at the Coburg Tram Depot with five tramcars behind. Trams - MBCTT type - with destinations of Coburg, Barkers Road, Melbourne, Albion St and Fawkner. Photo possibly before the MBCTT was absorbed by the MMTB in Feb. 1920. There appear to be a few wearing Returned Servicemen badges in the photograph. Photo by Darge 175 Collins St Melbourne in a gold block stamp.In pencil on the rear "Coburg Tram Depot"trams, tramways, staff, personnel, uniforms, mbctt, coburg depot, coburg, fawkner, barkers road, albion st -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Councillor J.L. Wyatt, J.P, Lockwood Studios, Geelong, c. 1924
Records of the Borough of PortlandSepia photograph of a man dressed in a three-piece suit with a pale bow tie and white high-collar shirt. He wears a badge on his left lapel. One-third length portrait, with head tilted up and eye-line to upper left of camera. The man has short hair (wavy) parted on the left, and a full moustache. Framed under glass with grey and tan double matt, in a white wooden frame with plaque attached bottom centre. Chain across waiscoat.Front: The Lockwood Studios/-Geelong - (lower right, on photograph) Cr. J. L. Wyatt J.P./1914-15-16-17-22-23-24 (plaque, lower centre)councillor wyatt, jp, official photography, portrait, civic photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo of Band members
Photographs of six band members - five male and one female. Two black and white photos, and a third photo has been color tinted. Taken by Bartlett Bros., Bendigo. Color tinted photo is of band members playing instruments, the black and white photos are band members in posed positions. Men are wearing suits and the woman is wearing a dress. Woman is playing the piano, the men are at various instruments including trumpet, violin, saxophone, cornet and drums. Photos mounted on cardboard.bands, music, group, musicians -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Advertising, Personal Papers and list of tram mileages, Wal Jack, "Simple Mathematics", 1950's
Yields information about the process of preparing lists Ballarat tramcar mileage records and their use in previous locations. Demonstrates the way the Victorian Railway Institute advertised for members.List of three Ballarat Tramcars mileages (19, 25 and 37) mileages in Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong written on the back of an advert for the Victorian Railways Institute seeking membership on the basis of discounts received at shops, uses a 10% discount on a suit against the cost of a VRI Discount card - titled "Simple Mathematics" Item was contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips - see btm5507-list.pdf for actual location.tramways, trams, vri, mileage, 19, 25, 37 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bookmaker's bag, late 19th century
A Gladstone bag is a small portmanteau suitcase built over a rigid frame which could separate into two equal sections. Unlike a suitcase, a Gladstone bag is deeper in proportion to its length.They are typically made of stiff leather and often belted with lanyards. The bags are named after William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), the four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This one has been adapted to suit the needs of a bookmaker. The leather neck strap has been added. Horse racing was a popular past-time in early Orbost. The Nixon family was involved through Keith Nixon. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races.This item is connected to an activity once popular in the Orbost district. A very worn leather bookmaker's bag. It is a Gladstone style bag with a leather neck strap. It has a spring lock with a key hole. It has a curved handle at the top. The leather neck strap does not appear to be original. The inside lining is cotton and there is a metal hinged frame. On the base are four metal studs.On the base - SOLID LEATHERgladstone-bag bookmaker's-bag horse-racing