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Orbost & District Historical Society
curtains, c. 1900 - 1920
Made and donated by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford). This item is an example of a home-made item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the ffirst half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Two black curtains made of heavy material. One is a straight curtain with a pocket hem and the other is smaller, with a curved lower hem and a deep black fringe. Both curtains have been decorated with large appliqued flowers and birds.home-decoration womens-handcrafts -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doilies, first half 20th century
These doilies reflect the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two hand made doilies with crocheted edgings. Both are cream linen with embroidery. 1592.1 has brown stems with green leaves and orange/pink flowers, 1592.2 has a green vase with an orange lily and buds with green leaves.doilies needlework embroidery table-linen handcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book, Chrissy's Endeavour, C1899
This book was given to Ivy Scouller in 1899 as a Sunday School prize. Ivy Scouller married Harry Herbert George Watson (son of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Warragul) James Cameron (1846-1922) was a prominent Orbost citizen - a justice of the peace, shire councillor, guardian of St James Anglican Church, Sunday school superintendent and president of the local agricultural society. James married 19-year-old Sarah Scouller, of Birregurra on 30 April 1879 at Colac, .This book, one of a series, was a popular example of children's literature with a religious theme in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A hard cover book, titles "Chrissy's Endeavour". The cover is grey. The title is in black print on a gold background with a dotted border. The cover is decorated with green leaves and silver flowers. Below the title is "Pansy" and at the bottom left is "The Lily Series".Handwritten in ink " Ivy Scouller Mr Cameron's Prize for Repeating XX111 Psalm St James Sunday School Orbost 31st Dec 1899"cameron-james scouller-ivy pansy-books -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Mug, Shaving
A shaving scuttle and shaving mug were developed around the 19th century with the first patent for a shaving mug dating to 1867.[8] As hot water was not common in many households, one way to provide hot lather was to use a scuttle or mug. A traditional scuttle resembles a teapot with a wide spout where hot water is poured in, and this is where it differs from a shaving mug, which has no spout. Both shaving scuttles and mugs usually have a handle, but some have none. Shaving mugs often look like a standard mug, however, some also have a built in brush rest, so the brush does not sit in lather. Modern versions of the scuttle are in limited production, usually by independent potters working in small volumes.[9] At the top of the scuttle or mug is a soap holder. Traditionally, it was used with a hard block of shaving soap (rather than soft soap or cream) and therefore had drain holes at the bottom. Later scuttles and mugs do not include the holes, and thus can be used with creams and soft soaps. Some scuttles and mugs have concentric circles on the bottom, which retain some water thus helping to build lather.[9] In use, the shaving brush is dunked into the wide spout, allowing it to soak into the water and heat up. The soap is placed in the soap holder. When needed, one can take the brush and brush it against the soap, bringing up a layer of lather; excess water is drained back. This allows conservation of water and soap, whilst retaining enough heat to ensure a long shave. Source: www.wikipedia.org Local social historyOrnate white china mug with handle. Cup side to hold brush and saucer shaped top with 3 drainage holes. Gold painted decoration and flower garland of pink and yellow roses. Mother of pearl effect over sides.Made in Germanyshaving, item, china, mug, bathroom, men, personal, toiletry -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Buckle
Buckle bronze has a mother of pearl section with a flower pattern carved on it set in a piece of bronze, the ornament is squarish in shape though set at an angle. Has two metal brackets, one on back and one on side. Belt buckle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, buckle bronze, belt buckle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LIFE'S OLD RECIPES
Life's Old Recipes. Poem pasted on cardboard. By Jean Morton. G. J. G. 235. Copyright. Printed in England. Has vine with blue flowers around the poem and blue and brown printing. 'with love from' written on the back.poetry, life's old recipes, jean morton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Small, oval head and shoulder portrait of a lady. She is wearing a high neck dress with a brooch at the neck and a long necklace? Her dress has embroidery and flowers? Sewn onto it. She also has a floral head-dress.T. M. Cleaves, Photographer, View Point, Eaglehawk.photograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - CONTAINER OF FACE POWDER
Container (round flat box) of pink-coloured ('Peche') 'Cashmere Bouquet' Face Powder . Top of box has product name and flower motif; back of box has manufacturer's details (Colgate Palmolive; Made in Australia etc.personal effects, cosmetics, powder -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Accessory - Wedding accessories, Good luck charm, Family and friends of Barbara Gardiner, 1958
Bridal good luck charms made by family and friends to be worn by Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY at her wedding. See 4007 for full detail.Seven bridal good luck charms with ribbon loops, to be worn on bride's wrist. Heart shaped charm, white satin over card, with white wax flowers, white bow and braided trim. Handwritten message on back in pencelebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, costume, handcrafts, weddings, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, robert (bob) gardiner -
Donvale Christian College
Quilt
This quilt was made to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Donvale Christian College. Mrs Anne Suk was one of the few women who held a place on the Board of the School in its early years. She was a member of one of the founding families. This is one of very few items to survive from the early years of the school. It was specifically created to celebrate the 25th anniversary.Machine pieced pale blue Quilt with navy and olive green borders and navy binding. School logo and swag of flowers have been machine pieced and appliqued on the quilt. The quilt has then been hand quilted with navy thread.On the back there is a label with "J.H.E. Suk" machine stitched on it. On a circle appliqued in the centre of the back are embroidered the numbers "1975" and "2000".school, material, quilt, dutch reform, mrs anne suk, donvale christian college, hand quilt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO MINERS' ASSOCIATION FLOWER SHOW CERTIFICATE - A MAHER, 1888
Certificate of Merit presented to Mr. A. Maher Junior of Sandhurst for collection of roses and pansies by the Bendigo Miners' Association Flower Show Eaglehawk October 22nd 1888. Printed on stiff card in red and blue with a border of Art Nouveau Designs.person, individual, a maher -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigar Box, Perlas?, Estimated date: mid 20th century
Wooden cigar box probably from the mid 20th century. The inside of the top of the box has a picture of an Eastern woman with coins and flowers. Perlas - is a small cigar taking 30 minutes to smoke. This cigar contains Manila filler.Top: GEM OF THE EAST / MANILA / FILLER Side: PERLAS (on label). 25 (burned on wood). Label along edges of top, sides and bottom - "PUROS FABRICA DE TOBACCO - FLORFINA"smoking, cigars, perlas, gem of the east -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre program, Syd. Day Ltd, A Night in Honolulu (Music Performance) presented by E J Carroll performed by Kaai's Hawaiian Troubadours at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Boxing Day 26 December 1924, 1924
An Hawaiian music and dance ensemble who toured Australia at different periods 1911 - 1930Paper program for an entertainment from Hawaii the Land of Flowers and Song performed at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing Boxing Day December 26 1924; coloured cover - yellow; 16 p. includes articles about the film, the actors and advertisementsathenaeum theatre, program, programme, music theatre, a night in honolulu, frank talbot, carroll, kaai's hawaiian troubadours -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Geelong Wool Brokers, Geelong Wool Brokers Float, 1938
Geelong Wool Brokers float for the 1938 Gala Day in Geelong. For over 20 years Geelong held a Gala Day to raise money for the Hospital. Many organisations created floats and paraded them in Geelong. In 1938 the day raised more than 10,000 pounds for the Hospital.Sepia photo of the Geelong Wool Brokers float in landscape format. The base of the float is made of flowers, on top is a taxidermy sheep with a large wool bale filled with wool. Three woman are are sat on the bottom third of the float spinning wool.On Float - Grower Manufacturer Geelong Wool Brokers The Link G.W.B.A Super Fleece 1938wool, woollen mills, wool manufacture, federal woollen mills, geelong, gala day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Needlework Piece
Piece of multi types of needlework mounted on cardboard. Green tapestry background including leaves. Inter woven into this are beads. predominantly white. Main feature is multi coloured flowers heavily raised in carpet like stitch. (Berlin Work)handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Amey Cook
Amey Cook unmarried and only daughter of William Cook and Jane nee MaggsSepia photograph of a teen-age girl with dark hair worn long. Dark short dress with white bow at neck. Dark stockings and shoes. Standing on a stone stair and holding a basket of flowers. Photograph mounted on black card.cook, amey -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Lidded Box, c late 1800s to 1940s
Mr JH Quinton of Olinda, Victoria had the unusual hobby of carving coconut shell. Over a 50 year period he carved thousands of curios and household articles. Supplies of coconuts were sent to him by his brother in Singapore. Known in the Dandenong Ranges as "The Coconut King", he carved many series, including Australian animals, likenesses of hundreds of men prominent in public life, tableaux of sporting activities, including a series depicting cricket strokes, a coconut tea set, butterflies, buttons and boxes. Mr Quinton was an engraver and his considerable can be seen in the fine detail and sense of movement he was able to capture in his carvings.Decorative cube shaped box made from small tiles made from coconut shell. Brown in colour with a hinged lid. Additional carved decoration comprising acorns, flower and butterfly. Inside lid lined with red velvet.jh quinton, coconut shell, carving -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Anita Bagley, 1/03/1999 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of part of the floral carpet at the 1999 Begonia Festival. Has tram in carpet made from flowers as well as other buildings in the Botanic Gardens. Photo taken by Anita Bagley during the festival. Printed on Kodak paper.begonia festival, floral carpet, flowers, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: 50TH ANNIVERSARY BENDIGO EAST ASSOCIATION, 5/9/1981
Colour Photograph, Bert Graham Collection, A white iced cake with blue icing decorations and blue ribbons, with a knife and ribbon,and some pinkish flowers in a vase, for the 50th Anniversary for The Bendigo East Progress Association on 5 September 1981bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FAVALORO COLLECTION: CHILDS TEA SET
Childs china tea set consisting of 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 plates, 1 tea pot with lid, 1 sugar bowl with lid and 1 milk jug, all decorated with coloured flowers and gold trim.toys, domestic equipment, tea set -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Figurative boomerang-shaped metal dish, c.1890
Nineteenth century household object employing an Aboriginal shape with art nouveau figurative designDiecast metal plate. Impressed with the figure of a naked figure with a wand in his or her hand touching the nose of a head (the moon?), causing it to sneeze. Lady lying on a bed of flowers. Three stoppers on the reverse to hold the plate above the surface.metal dish, art nouveau - australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Embroidered Cotton & Lace Hostess Apron, 1960s
The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black silk hostess apron embroidered with sprays of flowers using multi-coloured silk thread. The apron is bordered by black commercial lace. Based on an examination of the embroidery, it has been deemed to be a commercially produced item made in India.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s -
Tennis Australia
Artwork, Circa 1900
Applique on stretched felt, cotton panel printed with image of a female figure in blue & white striped skirt swinging a ca. 1900 tennis racquet. Edged with embroidered flower designs. Materials: Cotton, Ink, Felt, Wood, Threadtennis -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Wallpaper fragment
Wallpaper fragment with brown and white textures background. A floral border has been attached to one edge. The border is a floral design, possibly hand painted, with black, pink, green, yellow and white flowers. The fragment is backed with newspaper.Newspaper print of back of fragment.buildings, painting/decorating, wallpaper, wall, floral design, flowers, hand painted, newspaper, interior, decorations. -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, National Residue Survey Annual Report 2008-2009, 2009
Soft Cover Book - 277 pages, slighlty larger than A5. Light grey colour with pictures on the front of meat, flowers, machine, silos, eggs, oysters? & wheat Publication by Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry 2 copies of -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Your Garden Magazine, A Good Example of Shrub Placement, 1960
Black and white photograph. Suburban house, white brick, two-storeyed at one side. Well maintained front garden lawn, neat flower beds, clipped trees and bushes. Woman in summer dress standing on front steps.On reverse, "A good example of shrub placement, blending with the home, yet not hiding it."shrub, placement, garden design, suburban house -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints and colour slides, The Sun Garden Week '86, 1986
24 slides of Garden Week 1985, 1-17 Garden Week at Burnley Campus, 18-24 damage to the turf. 34 photographs of Garden Week 1986 at Burnley. Mostly flower arrangements and damage to the turf. 1 scanned.garden week, 1986, flower arrangements, turf, 1985 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Framed Sarah Coventry 10th Anniversary plaque for 1968-1978, c. 1978
Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the plaque has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Copper metal plaque commemorating 10 years of the Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. jewellery company from 1968 to 1978, in a brown wooden fame. The inscription is in black and flock printed on the copper plaque with '10' in the central of a flower motif."Sarah Coventry. / 10 / 10th Anniversary 68-78"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, copper plaque, commemorative plaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Gilding wedding, 1896_
Informal photograph of wedding party from the Gilding family. The Gilding family lived in Greensborough and operated a Bootmaker’s shop located on the west side of Main Street, north of the rail line. John married Harriet Flower Edmonds in 1896. Standing next to the bride is Bruce Heddle and his mother Mrs W Heddle. John relocated to Diamond Creek after this wedding.Digital copy of black and white photograph. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Rations label, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This item is a rations label which would have been distributed with two 'Dog Biscuits' and a tin of bully beef to a serviceman. These were rations handed out during WWI. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack. He created a souvenir for a loved one using two biscuits, one including an inlaid photograph of himself and the other including an artificial flower decoration.Small, triangular shaped paper item with inscriptions.Inscriptions on the front read: "Dog Biscuits" / 1914 - 1918 / Rations: / 1 tin bully beef and two dog biscuits military rations, biscuit, dog biscuit, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war