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Kew Historical Society IncClothing - White Muslin & Lace Lingerie Dress, 1910s
... Its high-waisted design is simple and yet elaborately ornamented with embroidery....Its high-waisted design is simple and yet elaborately ornamented with embroidery. Clothing White Muslin & Lace Lingerie Dress ...The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.This lingerie dress, donated by Jane McIntyre is part of the wider McIntyre Collection. While lingerie dresses were produced for and worn by women between 1900 and 1920, the main period in which they were worn was between 1900 and 1910. This elaborately detailed example is believed to date from 1912-1918.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s.Three-quarter-length, white cotton voile lingerie dress. The dress feature extensive embroidery on the bodice and skirt, probably constructed from pre-embroidered fabric, rather than hand embroidered. In addition to the embroiderd panels, there is extensive use of white lace insertions. The dress has short sleeves to teh elbow and lace cuffs. The dress is date after the Edwardian Period due to the absence of tucks and frills. Its high-waisted design is simple and yet elaborately ornamented with embroidery.women's clothing, white muslin dresses, tea dresses, australian fashion 1910-1920, lingerie dresses, annie mcintyre, mcintyre collection, fashion design, fashion -- 1910s -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Old Identities Association Medallion Presented to R.W. Wright, 31/05/2017
... Each is suitably inscribed and ornamented. The medals will be on view to day in Mr Welch’s window. " (Ballarat Star, 11 October 1884)...Each is suitably inscribed and ornamented. The medals will be on view to day in Mr Welch’s window. " (Ballarat Star, 11 October 1884) Ballarat Old Identities Association Medallion Presented to R.W. ...The Old Identities Association was the forerunner ofThe Old Colonists' Association. This particular medal was presented to R.W. Wright who arrived in Ballarat in August 1853. It was purchased by the Old Colonists' Association in 2014. Other known medals were presented to :- * Arthur Croft who arrived in 1852 (Museum of Victoria) * Isaac Croft who arrived in September 1851 (Gold Museum) * Ben Story (Ballarat Historical Society) * John Brokenshire (Private Collection)Ballarat Old Identities medal in a box. The medal shows a gold cradle and other mining tools, and was presented to members of the Old Indentities Association. To qualify as a member you had to have arrived in Ballarat between 1851 and 1854. "Mr Welch, jeweller, of Sturt street, has just manufactured 60 medals, for issue to the members of the Old Identities' Association of Ballarat. Each is suitably inscribed and ornamented. The medals will be on view to day in Mr Welch’s window. " (Ballarat Star, 11 October 1884)The Old Identities Association 1851-1854 Arrived Aug 1853 R.W. Wrightballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, r.w. wright -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Matilda Aston with fuchia necklace, 1897-1905
... The image could have been taken around 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her jubilee and various ornaments were produced to symbolise the occasion....The image could have been taken around 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her jubilee and various ornaments were produced to symbolise the occasion. ...Tilly Aston sits in this studio portrait, her outfit obscured by the oval framing of the image. Her hair has been tied back and around her crown, as per her adulthood. A collared top with long sleeves which have a band around the cuff. She looks to have rosettes on her shoulders, a pin with 'V (crown symbol) R' under her chin, and fuchsias draped around her neck. The image could have been taken around 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her jubilee and various ornaments were produced to symbolise the occasion.Young adult female in studio portrait wearing collared, long sleeved dress with fuchsia necklacetilly aston, association for the blind -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - W.B. Villa, Kew, c.1919
... The photograph offers significant information relating to late Victorian / Federation colour schemes and fencing.The block fronted villa has a corrugated iron roof and a flat projecting verandah, ornamented with a trellis design of timber. The front window features a timber shade, mounted on brackets. ...The photograph offers significant information relating to late Victorian / Federation colour schemes and fencing.The block fronted villa has a corrugated iron roof and a flat projecting verandah, ornamented with a trellis design of timber. The front window features a timber shade, mounted on brackets. ...The photograph offers significant information relating to late Victorian / Federation colour schemes and fencing.The block fronted villa has a corrugated iron roof and a flat projecting verandah, ornamented with a trellis design of timber. The front window features a timber shade, mounted on brackets. The treatment of the block-fronted panels shows that there is an attempt to highlight imitation quoining through use of a darker colour. The windows and door are also in this darker shade. The front fence and gate are made of wooden pickets. It is unlikely that the photograph was taken at the time of the villa's construction given the size of the shrub/tree in the front garden.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.A real estate photograph, mounted on brown card, showing a double fronted weatherboard villa, located in Kew, Victoria. On the reverse of the photograph is a subdivision plan for the Altyre Estate.Stamped on mount: Top - "KEW. Close tram. Fine View. / W.B. Villa Containing 8 Rooms. / Up-to-date Conveniences. EL Etc." Below - "Land 40 x 165. 615 pounds. Sold"houses - kew, real estate photographs -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Nankeen Kestrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... The underparts are pale, with a tail feather that spreads out to help it hover and is ornamented with fine black decorations....The underparts are pale, with a tail feather that spreads out to help it hover and is ornamented with fine black decorations. Animal specimen Nankeen Kestrel Trustees of the Australian Museum Burke Museum Committee ...The Nankeen Kestrel, also known as the Australian Kestrel, is a common native to the open country's grasslands and farmlands, preferring agricultural areas. They are drawn to animal pests like mice, insects, small animals, reptiles, and birds. Due to the shape and ability of their tail feathers, which allows them to hoover over their prey, they do not rely on speed to catch their meal like most falcons in their family group. These birds are among the smallest raptors in the Falcon family, having well-known face characteristics and body shapes. The females of the species are distinguished by their darker patterns and red-brown (rufous) tones, as well as their larger size, whilst the males are more greyish. The yellow markings around the eyes and top of the beak, as well as the noticeable black dipped wings, distinguish each species. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Nankeen Kestrel is a small raptor in the Falcon family. It has a stockier appearance, with the upper parts of its body, such as the head and the tops of its wings, being a light red-brown (rufous) colour and the tips of its wings appearing dipped in black. The top of the beak and the eye rings are both yellow, and this bird's falcon appearance shows its inherent dark streak markings visible near the eyes and on the chest. The underparts are pale, with a tail feather that spreads out to help it hover and is ornamented with fine black decorations.20. / Unnamed / Catalogue page 5 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, nankeen kestrel -
Federation University Historical Collectionposter, J. Kemp, Education Department Victoria Technical School Timetable for Examinations, 1910, 1910
... Subjects included Chemistry, Geology, Asssaying, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Engineering , Mine Surveying, Algebra, Mineralogy, petrology, Botany, Trigonometry, Euclid, Land Surveying, Steam and gas Engines, Applied Mechanics, Drawing, painting, engineering drawing, building construction, architecture, drapery, modelled design, casting clay models, composition of form and colour, Lettering, Wood Carving, historic ornament, Wood Carving. .1) Trade Subjects .2) Other subjects, including art...Subjects included Chemistry, Geology, Asssaying, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Engineering , Mine Surveying, Algebra, Mineralogy, petrology, Botany, Trigonometry, Euclid, Land Surveying, Steam and gas Engines, Applied Mechanics, Drawing, painting, engineering drawing, building construction, architecture, drapery, modelled design, casting clay models, composition of form and colour, Lettering, Wood Carving, historic ornament, Wood Carving. .1) Trade Subjects .2) Other subjects, including art Education Department Victoria Technical School Timetable for Examinations, 1910 poster J. ...Large printed timetable for Technical School examinations in 1901. Subjects included Chemistry, Geology, Asssaying, Hydraulics, Agriculture, Engineering , Mine Surveying, Algebra, Mineralogy, petrology, Botany, Trigonometry, Euclid, Land Surveying, Steam and gas Engines, Applied Mechanics, Drawing, painting, engineering drawing, building construction, architecture, drapery, modelled design, casting clay models, composition of form and colour, Lettering, Wood Carving, historic ornament, Wood Carving. .1) Trade Subjects .2) Other subjects, including artexaminations, technical schools, trades, art, technical art school, timetable, clay modelling, ceramics -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clock, Mantle Clock, Early 20th century
... Also on the sides of the lock are two green inset faux columns with two metal ornaments in between. The brass mechanism at the back of the clock has four wheels. ...Also on the sides of the lock are two green inset faux columns with two metal ornaments in between. The brass mechanism at the back of the clock has four wheels. ...This is a mantel clock used probably in the dining room or lounge room of a house. It would have been a common item in a household in the 20th century and was often an heirloom passed down from grandparents. This type of clock is an attractive item and is still regarded as highly desirable today.This clock has no known local significance but is retained as an attractive and historical item and serves as an example of a high quality household object of the past. This is a black wooden clock with a rectangular base with ornamental metal corner pieces and two ornamental gilt metal patterns. The clock has an overhanging rectangular top with two gilt handles on the side. Also on the sides of the lock are two green inset faux columns with two metal ornaments in between. The brass mechanism at the back of the clock has four wheels. The clock face has a glass front, black numbers and metal hands. There is a strip of brass around the outside of the face. There are two key holes on the face. 'Sessions'warrnambool, mantel clock -
Villa Alba MuseumDecorative object - Furnishing gimp (braid), Decorative furnishing gimp, detached from curtains
... The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings....The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings. ...This is the same gimp as on the curtains. Probably saved because it was beautiful and expensive, but inherently decontextualised from its original historic use.The detached gimp has some (but perhaps not much) historical significance, having some association with highly decorated suite of curtains DAD-035-0001. Length of decorative upholstery gimp, unpicked from original curtains and wound onto a piece of card for storage. Gimp is a type of upholstery trim. a flat tape made up of threads or fine cords forming a wave or chain design, held in place by another wavy cord to produce an openwork, geometric braid. In this item, the cords are respectively light blue and metallic gold (much of it tarnished to silvery colour). The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings.upholstery trimmings -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, Ballarat Technical Art School Subject Legend, c1910, c1910
... ...ornament...The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines Ballarat Technical Art School Ballarat School of Mines Art Subjects repousse wood carving historic ornament lettering dressmakingstill life ornament drawing for builders and artisans archiecture and architectural drawing Handwritten list of Ballarat Technical Art School subjects. ...The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of MinesHandwritten list of Ballarat Technical Art School subjects. This are most probably a legend for enrolments. ballarat technical art school, ballarat school of mines, art subjects, repousse, wood carving, historic ornament, lettering, dressmakingstill life, ornament, drawing for builders and artisans, archiecture and architectural drawing -
Federation University Historical CollectionWork on paper - Artworks, Edith Alice Watson, Composition of Form and Colour, 1930-1933
... ...ornament...Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family. ballarat technical art school edith alice watson ornament flora alumni composition composition of form and colour General Design Australian flora light and shade commercial art Compositions, sketches and studies from student folio. ...Edith (Alice) WATSON (1914–2010) Murtoa | Australia Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. Her folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family. commercial artCompositions, sketches and studies from student folio. Seven paintings undertaken by Edith Alice (Alice) Watson at the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat technical art school, edith alice watson, ornament, flora, alumni, composition, composition of form and colour, general design, australian flora, light and shade, commercial art -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Artefact, Silver plate note pad, Early 20th century
... At the top of the holder is a ring, holding a chain with an ornamented clip at the end. This enables the holder and pad to be hooked over a belt or lapel. ...At the top of the holder is a ring, holding a chain with an ornamented clip at the end. This enables the holder and pad to be hooked over a belt or lapel. ...This note-pad and holder perhaps belonged to Jessie Bell whose name is written on the first page. There are several entries on the pages and the dates range from 1908 to 1929. The entries include references to a Banquet for Mr J. Duffus, Purnim, 1912, Jack Ross’ Wedding Party, Dennington, 1912, R.J. Jones’ Dance, Woolshed, 1928 and Leila Jenkins’ 21st Birthday Party, 1928. This notebook and holder is of interest because it is an example of the type of appointment book used by the more affluent in the early 20th century. This is a heavily-embossed silver note-pad holder with a hinged lid on the front and clips at the side to hold a pencil. The writing material inside the pencil is missing. The back of the holder has a blank space in the middle where a name can be inscribed. At the top of the holder is a ring, holding a chain with an ornamented clip at the end. This enables the holder and pad to be hooked over a belt or lapel. Inside the holder are fifty paper pages on which to write appointments or notes. The pages are gilt-paged. The paper contains several notes handwritten in pencil re dances, parties etc. First Page: ‘Jessie A. Bell, Warrumyea, Wangoom, Warrnambool’ jessie bell, appointment book, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Work on paper - Document, Good Luck Post card WW1, Early 1900s
... This depicts a black cat with the British colours of red, white and blue around its collar and other ornaments – a white horseshoe, a Union Jack, a white pedestal and red, green and white greenery. ...This depicts a black cat with the British colours of red, white and blue around its collar and other ornaments – a white horseshoe, a Union Jack, a white pedestal and red, green and white greenery. ...This post card has been sent from a military camp in England by Private George Hall to his niece Myra. Private Hall was a farmer from Purnim who enlisted in August 1915 (14th Battalion, 15 Reinforcement Group). He was aged 30 at the time. He left Australia in 1916 and transferred to 3 Field Artillery Brigade. He returned to Australia in 1919. The card gives no details of Private Hall’s activities at the time but indicates that he had sent several post cards to members of his family. This post card is of interest as an example of the many beautiful embroidered post cards that were sent by Australian soldiers to family members during World War One. The cards were usually made in France and sent from there but in this case was sent from England. The card is also of interest because it is a personal message sent from a local soldier from Purnim during World War One This is a post card from World War One. It has a written message on the back from Private George Hall to his niece Myra and it has a piece of embroidery on the front of the card. This depicts a black cat with the British colours of red, white and blue around its collar and other ornaments – a white horseshoe, a Union Jack, a white pedestal and red, green and white greenery. The words ‘Good Luck’ are stitched in yellow. The stitching is on white silk which is somewhat stained. There is a crimped border in lightweight cardboard around the embroidery. The message on the back is written in pencil.‘Dear Myra, Just this P.C. to let you see I have not forgotten you. Hope you are quite well. I have sent you & Dorry a lot of P. cards from England. I hope you get them all right. Your poor old Uncle George, 4821, 40 Bat. Worgret Camp, Wareham, Dorset. Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas & Happy New Year XXXX Nov. 24th -11-16.private george hall, world war one, world war one embroidered postcards, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Painting, Hopkins River - Clifton Banks, Early 20th century
... It has a gilt wooden frame with multi-tiered highly-ornamented outer frames in a gold colouring. The lower frame is discoloured (perhaps by smoke from a fire place) and there is a small piece of wood missing on the lower frame. ...It has a gilt wooden frame with multi-tiered highly-ornamented outer frames in a gold colouring. The lower frame is discoloured (perhaps by smoke from a fire place) and there is a small piece of wood missing on the lower frame. ...Clifton Banks is the name given to a bank on the Hopkins River Estuary, about one kilometre upstream from Proudfoots Boathouse. It is at the foot of the property, Clifton which dates from the 1850s. There are several works of art and photographs depicting Clifton Banks which date from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This oil painting is believed to be the work of Emma McGeorge, the wife of Canon Samuel McGeorge, the Vicar of Christ Church, Warrnambool form 1899 to 1905. It is surmised that Emma McGeorge was encouraged by the artist Mary Norman to take up painting as a pastime or to continue with her art interests. Emma McGeorge may have been a pupil of Samuel Pearce Fuller and Mary Norman. She was successful as an exhibitor and entrant in art exhibitions in Warrnambool in the early 1900s. She died in Warrnambool in 1933. This is a highly significant art work as it has artistic merit and is one of the depictions of Clifton Banks on the Hopkins River and so has historical value. It is an example of the high standard of art work that was being produced, especially by women, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Warrnambool. It was bought at an auction sale in Camperdown by Les O’Callaghan in 1997. This is an oil painting, probably by Emma McGeorge, on art board of Clifton Banks on the Hopkins River. It has a gilt wooden frame with multi-tiered highly-ornamented outer frames in a gold colouring. The lower frame is discoloured (perhaps by smoke from a fire place) and there is a small piece of wood missing on the lower frame. All the gilding is slightly discoloured. The back has been sealed with pasted paper and there are old tacks and old wire for hanging the picture. There is a label on the back from W. Hickford, the Warrnambool picture framer and handwritten information on the artist and the artwork by Les O’Callaghan.Front: ‘E.Mc.G.’ Back: ‘W. J. Hickford, Picture Dealer, Framer and Gilder, Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Mounting and Repairing, Old Frames Re-gilt, Oakley Printer’ ‘603’ clifton banks, emma mcgeorge, warrnambool, hopkins river estuary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Souvenir, Victoria Fine China, Miniature mug Warrnambool Thunder Point, C 1940
... Buying a high quality ornament such as this one was a popular activity of tourists in the mid 20th century. ...Buying a high quality ornament such as this one was a popular activity of tourists in the mid 20th century. ...Warrnambool has been an attraction for tourists for over 100 years. It has been popular as a coastal resort and today the winter whale season brings more tourists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Warrnambool was promoted as a spa and health resort, partly because of its hot and cold sea water baths and partly because of its bracing climate and attractive coastline. Thunder Point, depicted on this item, has been a popular visiting spot for tourists for many years. Buying a high quality ornament such as this one was a popular activity of tourists in the mid 20th century. Tourists today buy souvenir items but the choice and range vary from what was available 80 years ago. This item is retained as an example of a local souvenir bought by tourists in the mid 20th century. This is a small white china mug with a gilt edging or strip around the top opening rim, the base and the handle. There is a colour image of a seascape in blue, yellow and black on the side of the mug and the maker’s name on the base.‘Victoria Fine China’tourism in warrnambool, souvenir china items 20th century, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS, EMBROIDERED, c.1916
... Set of 4 embroidered postcards in various states of repair. Cream coloured ornament edges stuck onto postcard backing, some with embroidery centres. 1. ...Set of 4 embroidered postcards in various states of repair. Cream coloured ornament edges stuck onto postcard backing, some with embroidery centres. 1. ...Part of the collection of "Thomas Edward Silk". Enlisted 12/6/16 age 31 to 9th Reinforcements, 29th Battn. Embarked 19/9/16 to England then to France 17/12/16. Injured with (PB) Peripheral blood 18/7/17 and returned to Australia 21/1/18.Set of 4 embroidered postcards in various states of repair. Cream coloured ornament edges stuck onto postcard backing, some with embroidery centres. 1. Message on back dated 25/10/17 addressed to Mother with embroidered picture on front including flags and message. 2. No message but front has embroidered image of flowers and a message. 3. Message on back to Mother dated 10/7/17. Embroidery on front has come off. 4. Message on back to Mother dated 6/10/17. Embroidery on front has mostly come off.1. Message embroidered "Greetings from France" dated 25/10/17.thomas edward silk, ww1, france, postcards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Certificate, 1901 Commonwealth of Australia Municipal Association, 1901
... The certificate is mounted on card with paper binding on the edges and contains the signatures of the President of the Shire of Warrnambool, nine Councillors and the Shire Secretary. It is highly ornamented with lithographs of the crests of the six States of Australia, an archway , an image of a woman representing the British Empire, a lion, a British flag and the crest of ‘United Australia’ and other symbols. ...The certificate is mounted on card with paper binding on the edges and contains the signatures of the President of the Shire of Warrnambool, nine Councillors and the Shire Secretary. It is highly ornamented with lithographs of the crests of the six States of Australia, an archway , an image of a woman representing the British Empire, a lion, a British flag and the crest of ‘United Australia’ and other symbols. ...This is a Federation certificate showing the signatures of the Shire of Warrnambool personnel who signed the addresses presented by the Municipalities of Victoria to the Duke of York and the Governor-General in 1901 on the occasion of the Federation of the six colonies in Australia. This was a highly significant event in Australia’s history and Warrnambool shared in this occasion by voting overwhelmingly in the Referendum in favour of Federation. This certificate shows the official local government acceptance of the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia and the regard for matters of Empire and the representatives of British Royalty. It also has the signatures of the Shire personnel, many of whom were prominent men in the Warrnambool district in the early 20th century, especially Gideon Nicol, James Lindsay, Alexander Rollo and John Glasgow. It was reported in the Warrnambool Standard at the time that this certificate had been designed and illuminated by Victor Henry, an art student from Warrnambool and the son of one of Warrnambool’s Councillors, This is a certificate indicating that the Shire of Warrnambool Councillors signed the Addresses presented by the Municipalities of Victoria to the Duke of York and the Governor- General in January 1901. The certificate is mounted on card with paper binding on the edges and contains the signatures of the President of the Shire of Warrnambool, nine Councillors and the Shire Secretary. It is highly ornamented with lithographs of the crests of the six States of Australia, an archway , an image of a woman representing the British Empire, a lion, a British flag and the crest of ‘United Australia’ and other symbols. The printers of this copy were Sands and McDougalls of Melbourne. The certificate is coloured in mostly yellow, green and brown tonings. The signatures are in black ink. federation, shire of warrnambool federation certificate, warrnambool -
Mont De LanceyFurniture - Dressing table, Mr Franz Streizel, Unknown
... A wedding photograph of Dorothy with two bridesmaids. Ornaments and a doiley are displayed on the dressing table....A wedding photograph of Dorothy with two bridesmaids. Ornaments and a doiley are displayed on the dressing table. ...The dressing table is part of the Franz Streizel Collection. It was given to Mrs Dorothy Adamson on the occasion of her wedding. It is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.An ornately carved rosewood dressing table with a moveable mirror which moves backwards and forwards for use. It has two ornately carved small shelves at the sides attached to the mirror, one small central drawer, shaped sides above the top of the lower dressing table top. There are two small and two large drawers below with ornate brass handles. There is an inlaid pattern on the front of the drawers. There are three framed photographs - 1. A portrait of Dorothy Adamson. 2. A portrait of Karl Adamson. 3. A wedding photograph of Dorothy with two bridesmaids. Ornaments and a doiley are displayed on the dressing table.dressing tables, tables, furniture, photographs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Swagger Stick, c1863
... The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. ...The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. ...This swagger stick belonged to Private Ernest LUCAS who served with the Royal Defence Corps between 17/6/1907 and 18/5/1919 including the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment In the British Army before World War I, swagger sticks were carried by all other ranks when off duty as part of their walking out uniform. The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. Until 1939 swagger sticks were still carried by peacetime regular soldiers when "walking out" of barracks but the practice ceased with the outbreak of World War II. The 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment can trace its history back to 7 August 1760 as part of the Middlesex Militia. In 1778 it was titled the 1st East Middlesex Militia. By royal order the regiment was later designated the Royal East Middlesex Militia on 24 April 1804. By 1855 it was using the formal title of "1st or Royal East Middlesex Regiment of Militia". In 1900 the number of regular Middlesex Regiment battalions was doubled with the formation of a new the 3rd and 4th battalions; and the two militia battalions were renumbered as 5th and 6th battalions of the regiment. The unit's standing orders of 1863 record the regimental insignia as being somewhat unusual, in that it did not include standard royal crown, but featured a five-pointed Saxon Crown atop a shield with the arms of the East Saxon Kingdom i.e. three stylised Seaxes hilt and pommel.Long narrow round cane made from polished reddish/brown wood with brass metal tip and embossed silver topSilver metal top embossed with a crown above a shield inscribed 6th Battalion Middlesex Regtswagger stick, 6th battalion middlesex regiment, private ernest lucas -
Mont De LanceyAccessory - Pocket Watch, Classique, Unknown
... Men placed their timepieces in these pockets, securing the watch to their clothing with a short ribbon, chain, or attached ornament (the 'fob'). Classique has been servicing the Australian watch industry for over 55 years. ...Men placed their timepieces in these pockets, securing the watch to their clothing with a short ribbon, chain, or attached ornament (the 'fob'). Classique has been servicing the Australian watch industry for over 55 years. ...The term 'fob' traces back to the 16th-century German word fuppe, meaning 'small pocket.' Fob watches evolved in the 17th century when King Charles II introduced waistcoats. Men placed their timepieces in these pockets, securing the watch to their clothing with a short ribbon, chain, or attached ornament (the 'fob'). Classique has been servicing the Australian watch industry for over 55 years. Australian owned and operated, this business is family owned and continues to produce the finest quality timepieces, assembled in our Sydney head office, fitted with accurate Swiss movement. Local history: The original owner of the watch being Bob Chapman given to his brother Bert (Albert) after the death of Albert. It was passed on to Les Chapman (Bert and Bob's brother).A gold 17 jewels Classique pocket watch with a white enamel dial and roman numerals. It also has a 'seconds' dial inset into the main dial. The ornate casing designs on this fob and pocket watch features delicate, openwork metal calligraphy shaped into intricate floral designs. A.C. ( Albert Chapman) is engraved inside a small circular decorative shape on the front of the casing. The back has 1994 engraved. At the top it has a gold ring attached to the winder with a curb chain to attach to clothing. It is in working order.'Always remembering the years we worked on the Farm Bob Chapman' is inscribed on the inside of the lid casing. A floral pattern engraving is on the back and lid of the casing with the initials AC inside a small decorative circular shape on the front. '17 jewels' 'Incabloc' 'Swiss Made' is printed above and below the 'seconds' hands circle at the bottom of the dial. On the back of the cover '1994' is engraved inside a crest.pocket watches, watches, fob watches, timepieces -
Kew Historical Society IncPostcard - St Lawrence's Church, Undercliff, I of W
... A 100-yerar-old (+) postcard designed and ornamented in sand. It is part of a larger collection donated to the Kew Historical Society by Anna French. ...A 100-yerar-old (+) postcard designed and ornamented in sand. It is part of a larger collection donated to the Kew Historical Society by Anna French. ...A 100-yerar-old (+) postcard designed and ornamented in sand. It is part of a larger collection donated to the Kew Historical Society by Anna French. The collection includes personal items from the donor's family, as well as items given to the donor and her mother by a family friend, Lucy Merritt (Jean) Hornby. The item is from that part of the collection inherited or assembled by Jean Hornby. The collection is significant given Jean Hornby's mother's descent from Robert Hornby (1854-1935) and Eva Merritt (1865-1959); her mother the chid of a family who settled in Kew in the 1850s, thus providing a chain of provenance for items dating to the mid-nineteenth century, when her maternal forebears arrived in Melbourne. Other items represent Jean Hornby's contribution to her local and wider community.Tiny postcard with a design made by local coloured sands. The card is attached to a larger inscribed sheet.Postcard: Alan Bay Sands / St Lawrence's Church, Undercliff, I of W. Sheet: Over 100 years / St Lawrence's Church Undercliff / Isle of Wight / Made of Alan Bay sand, which is of seven different colours.postacrds, isle of wight, coloured sand postcards, alan bay -- isle of wight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH: FEMALE
... She has a dark blouse with a flower at the neck; a long chain hangs from her neck which has an ornament at the end. The shirt is of a lighter material....She has a dark blouse with a flower at the neck; a long chain hangs from her neck which has an ornament at the end. The shirt is of a lighter material. ...Photograph of a lady in a frame surrounded by blue and blue and white Forget-me-nots with yellow green and orange leaves. The background is of small white tiles. The photo is oval and trimmed with a small gold metal rope. The back of the photo is gold with a gold wire support. there are three gold clasps keeping the picture in place also the number 1049 is in texter on the left bottom. The lady has dark hair parted in the center; she is sitting with her right arm resting on a bench. She has a dark blouse with a flower at the neck; a long chain hangs from her neck which has an ornament at the end. The shirt is of a lighter material.person, individual, female -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Umbrellas, Early 20th Century
... The handle is varnished and ornamented red and black. It has a string tassel in red, white and blue and a corded wrist band. ...The handle is varnished and ornamented red and black. It has a string tassel in red, white and blue and a corded wrist band. ...These umbrellas are typical of the ones women would have used early in the 20th Century. It was important to keep the rain from damaging their clothing as washing facilities were limited. .These umbrellas are charming and retained for display purposes..1 An umbrella with a wire frame and a wooden handle. The frame is tipped with ivory coloured composite material. The handle has a red tassel. The covering is a multi coloured cloth with a pink edge. The inner section has a cream background with pink and light brown leaves, branches and flowers. The outside is faded. .2 An umbrella with a black wire frame and a wooden handle. There are tips on the end of the frame. The handle is varnished and ornamented red and black. It has a string tassel in red, white and blue and a corded wrist band. There is writing on the frame. The covering is corded rep with a multi-coloured floral pattern and has a faded, wide navy edging..2 BRITISH MADEumbrellas, vintage clothing -
Nhill and District Historical Society Inc.Clothing - 1949 Wedding dress handmade and worn by Marjorie Schneider, 2 March 1949
... The bodice, fitting perfectly to the waist and the back having a row of buttons, was ornamented as the shoulder with a diamante clip which had adorned her mother's wedding gown. ...The bodice, fitting perfectly to the waist and the back having a row of buttons, was ornamented as the shoulder with a diamante clip which had adorned her mother's wedding gown. ...This wedding dress was made & worn by Marjorie Gertrude Schneider, elder daughter of Mr & Mrs A. A. Schneider, of Lorquon, married Harold Francis Rohde, youngest son of Mr & Mrs J. B. Rohde, of Gerang, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Woorak, March 2nd, 1949.The dress was handmade by the bride, Marjorie Schneider.A charming frock of ivory cloque, inset with a yoke of beige lace with scalloped edges, cut on very flattering lines. The bodice, fitting perfectly to the waist and the back having a row of buttons, was ornamented as the shoulder with a diamante clip which had adorned her mother's wedding gown. The full skirt was draped softly from the waist, & extended into a long train at the back. The halo of orange blossom, which held the veil in place, set off to perfection the exquisite bride. She carried a shower bouquet of creamy white tiger lilies, gardenias, dahlias, gladioli and rose buds, & added to this was several horseshoes given by friends.schneider, rohde, woorak, st paul's lutheran church, gerang, lorquon, wedding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Victoria and its Metropolis
... Leather bound with a black cover, heavily ornamented in gold around the edges of the cover and with the printed material also in gold lettering in an ornamental pattern. ...Leather bound with a black cover, heavily ornamented in gold around the edges of the cover and with the printed material also in gold lettering in an ornamental pattern. ...Victoria and its Metropolis past and present. This is Vol. II of a two-part set. Leather bound with a black cover, heavily ornamented in gold around the edges of the cover and with the printed material also in gold lettering in an ornamental pattern. The spine of the covers is brown with gold ornamental patterns and printing. Volume Two has 822 pages with many black and white illustrations and chapters on the regions in Victoria and biographical notes on the pioneer settlers of these districts. Volume one was written by Alexander Southerland. Volume two by L.J. Ellery, W.C. Bernot, Baron Ferd. Von Mueller, J.E. Nield, A.A.C. Le Souefand Henry Giles Turner. Published in 1888 in Melbourne by McCarron & Bird.history, victoria, 1888 -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Robert Brough Smyth, The Aborigines of Victoria : with notes relating to the habits of the natives of other parts of Australia and Tasmania : compiled from various sources for the Government of Victoria by R. Brough Smyth : vol. 1, 1878
... Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. ...Robert Brough Smyth anthropology Aboriginal social life and customs children behaviour death and burial customs daily life food diseases weapons shields boomerang vessels baskets message sticks stone tool technology fire canoes myths stories maps, b&w illustrations, word lists Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. ...Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. Smyth also devotes about two hundred pages to Aboriginal languages, as well as including details and customs of the aborigines in Tasmania. Complete with hundreds of sketches, the work is still a valuable resource not only for those with in an interest in aboriginal culture, but also those wanting to know the early history of Australia.maps, b&w illustrations, word listsrobert brough smyth, anthropology, aboriginal social life and customs, children, behaviour, death and burial customs, daily life, food, diseases, weapons, shields, boomerang, vessels, baskets, message sticks, stone tool technology, fire, canoes, myths, stories -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Robert Brough Smyth, The Aborigines of Victoria : with notes relating to the habits of the natives of other parts of Australia and Tasmania : compiled from various sources for the Government of Victoria by R. Brough Smyth : vol. 2, 1878
... Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. ...Greeves language comparisons phrenology Aboriginal social life and customs death and burial customs weapons Tasmania Lake Tyers Lake Wellington Gippsland Ballarat Brabrolong Lake Hindmarsh Kotoopna b&w illustrations, word lists Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. ...Produced in two large volumes, Robert Brough Smyth has collected information on various tribes and their customs, as well as their physical and mental character; birth and education of children; marriage; death and burial of the dead; daily lives of the natives; food; diseases; dress and personal ornaments; weapons; implements and manufacturers; nets and fish hooks; methods of producing fire; canoes and myths. Smyth also devotes about two hundred pages to Aboriginal languages, as well as including details and customs of the aborigines in Tasmania. Complete with hundreds of sketches, the work is still a valuable resource not only for those with in an interest in aboriginal culture, but also those wanting to know the early history of Australia.b&w illustrations, word listsrobert brough smyth, philip chauncy, william ridley, albert le souef, a. w. howitt, john moore davis, william locke, a. f. a. greeves, language comparisons, phrenology, aboriginal social life and customs, death and burial customs, weapons, tasmania, lake tyers, lake wellington, gippsland, ballarat, brabrolong, lake hindmarsh, kotoopna -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Baptist Chapel 62 Lerderderg Street Bacchus Marsh 1883
... The gable above the front entrance and the side of the building under the guttering are ornamented with rows of bricks laid horizontally. ...The gable above the front entrance and the side of the building under the guttering are ornamented with rows of bricks laid horizontally. ...The Baptist Chapel was first opened in March 1868 in Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh, next to State School No. 28. The plans were prepared by James G. Pippett and the building was constructed by bricklayer J.F.Taylor and carpenter W. Nelson. When fire threatened its destruction in 1871, the townspeople assisted in saving the building by tearing off the roof and removing windows and flooring. Subsequently it was found that a solid silver Communion Service was missing as well as the contents of the Poor Box. The Chapel was renovated and used until 1898 when the building was moved to Main Street, next to the Post Office. Two rooms were added at the front when the building was rebuilt. It was demolished in 1985.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the Jeremeas Family Album, which contains photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll. The photograph is of a substantial brick building with a shingle roof. The gable above the front entrance and the side of the building under the guttering are ornamented with rows of bricks laid horizontally. A round window sits in the centre of the gable. The central door and the front and side sash windows are topped by semi-circular brick arches. The ornamentation is continued with contrasting bricks down the corners of the building. An ornamental iron fence runs along the front of the building. A large fir tree stands in the grounds. On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE churches bacchus marsh, baptist chapel bacchus marsh -
Federation University Historical CollectionPamphlet, Jeff Zilles, Old Curiosity Shop, c1980s
... The work has its origins in the grottoes and shellhouses that ornamented the gardens of large English estates from the 1730s. ...The work has its origins in the grottoes and shellhouses that ornamented the gardens of large English estates from the 1730s. ...The Old Curiosity Shop was q house was built by bricklayer James Warwick, and his wife Caroline, with construction beginning around 1863. It was opened to the public in 1895. What is significant? Construction of the house later known as the Old Curiosity Shop commenced about 1863, the year bricklayer, James Warwick obtained a miner's right for a residential block on the edge of the exhausted Eureka diggings in the newly proclaimed municipality of Ballarat East. James built a modest 4-roomed timber and brick house for his expanding family and continued in the bricklaying trade until retiring around the early 1880s. By then he was pursuing his gardening interests in the local Horticultural Society and was supervising the gardens of many East Ballarat residents. It was during these years that his gardening and building interests converged to find expression in the marvellous permutations of decoration that extend over the house and garden. Using cast-off crockery, glass, ceramic figurine and mirror shards, shells, wallpaper samples, architectural ornament and slag, a place was found for all manner of things, large and small. Children would bring broken china dolls and bits of crockery, and the patient mosaic work preoccupied James and his wife Caroline for the rest of their lives. The work has its origins in the grottoes and shellhouses that ornamented the gardens of large English estates from the 1730s. In the few years before James' death in 1898, the house had become known as the 'Old Curiosity Shop', inspiring associations with the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. By then professional photographs had also been taken and thousands of tourists were visiting it yearly. Caroline obtained copyright for 2 of the photos and began issuing her own postcards before she died in 1903. The Shop passed to their son Charles and then to a succession of owners who added their own mythology to the story of the Warwicks and their work. After attracting tourists for more than 100 years, the Shop closed to the public in 1999. (Vitorian Heritage Database)Brochures on the Old Curiosity Shopold curiosity shop, warwick, ballarat east, james warwick, caroline warwick -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, ('… by being squeezed through…')
... ... ornament...(Is this related to D020) This is an untitled speech, annotated with numbers indicating markers for slides, "Lights". creativity functionalism ornament romanticism fragmentation space computer beauty Sydney Opera House Sigfried Giedion Jorn Utzon Ove Arup Super-Functionalism Robin Boyd manuscript On page 2, the title 'The Phases of Modern Architecture' is crossed out. ...Discusses the influence of background, temperament and creativity on an architect as well as the three phases in the development of architecture in 20th century and the theme of space. A long critique on the issue of the sails of the Sydney Opera House. The question of art versus technology in the future of architecture is argued. (Is this related to D020)This is an untitled speech, annotated with numbers indicating markers for slides, "Lights".Typewritten (carbon copy), with major pencil edits, quarto, 21 pages. Starts on page 2.On page 2, the title 'The Phases of Modern Architecture' is crossed out.creativity, functionalism, ornament, romanticism, fragmentation, space, computer, beauty, sydney opera house, sigfried giedion, jorn utzon, ove arup, super-functionalism, robin boyd, manuscript -
Stratford and District Historical SocietySnakebone necklace
... She also used spine bones from cattle for ornaments. Bella Buttsworth (1882-1951) was the daughter of Thomas and Rachel Mills of Briagolong, and the aunt of Ina Worseldine of Maffra. ...She also used spine bones from cattle for ornaments. Bella Buttsworth (1882-1951) was the daughter of Thomas and Rachel Mills of Briagolong, and the aunt of Ina Worseldine of Maffra. ...Makers of Snakebone Necklaces Two local women who made these necklaces were: Minnie Blucher (nee Wanke) (c.1891-1976) who lived at Briagolong in the 1940s. Highly artistic, she eagerly sought out snakes, killing many around Noble's Bridge. Peter Mills of Briagolong remembers that she would hang them on fences for maggots to eat away the fresh, and painted and dyed the bones. She also used spine bones from cattle for ornaments. Bella Buttsworth (1882-1951) was the daughter of Thomas and Rachel Mills of Briagolong, and the aunt of Ina Worseldine of Maffra. Ina remembers her making these necklaces in the 1920s, and that she placed beads in between the bones. The comment was also made that she often put large bones at the front and smaller ones to the back. Bella obtained the bones by boiling the dead snakes down, and then left the bones out on logs in the sun to bleach.A circular necklace made of spine bones from snakes and red beads, threaded onto copper wire. It contains 20 bones, each with a red bead between it and the next, with five red beads near a rough hook catch. The bones appear painted, possibly with calcomine.craft, handcrafts
