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Slovenian Association Melbourne
lace pillow case decoration, Marcela Bole - pillow case decorated with the lace insert, 1930s
Two identical white cotton pillow cases with lace inserts for the dowrywhite cotton pillow case with lace insert and the initials MGembroidered initials MG (Marcela Gec, married Bole)lace pillowcases, slovenian association melbourne, dowry, lace inserts -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
box made of romantic postcards, Marcela Bole - box made by stiching together the romantic postcards, 1930s
Box made of postcards stitched together with blanket stitch, lid opens and the box was used for jewelery and notes, named šatuljaBlanket stitch, romantic Italian postcards with a opening lidbox made of postcards, romantic cards, blanket stitch, jewelery box, šatulja, italian postcards, slovenian association melbourne -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
tatted doily, Marcela Bole - tatted lace doily, 1930s
Oval white linen doily with tatted lace edgingwhite cotton doily, tatted lace edging, slovenian association melbourne -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Laconia Woollen Mills, 1930s
Collector says: It was always satisfying to reunite matching blankets. One of these was acquired from a garage sale in Castlemaine and the other from The Mill Market in Daylesford.Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Double sized blanket, cream with salmon stripesThe Laconia Blanket/Guaranteed Odorless and Free From Filling/Made in Australia/Wool 70% Cotton 30%wool, cotton, blanket, blanket fever, laconia -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Godfrey Hirst and CO. Pty Ltd, The Atlantic Rug, 1930s
The Excelsior Woollen and Worsted Mills were controlled by Godfrey Hirst & Co. Pty. Ltd. The Excelsior name originated from the union in the one enterprise of two of the earliest mills established in Victoria, the Old Victorian Mill, and the Old Barwon Mill. Godfrey Hirst combined his expertise with the capital of Charles Shannon to purchase the Barwon Mill in 1890 and the Victorian Mill in 1899. They commenced production of high-quality flannels in readiness for an anticipated lifting of tariff barriers in 1901, the year of federation. These were the first flannels to be produced in Australia rather than imported from England. In April 1912 the No.2 Excelsior Mill burnt down during the installation of electricity and was rebuilt. The No.1 Excelsior Mill was closed in 1930, with most hands moving to the No.2 Mill. In 1966 the firm changed ownership and became a subsidiary of the McKendrick family and commenced manufacturing of tufted carpets. Godfrey Hirst has since emerged as Australia’s leading manufacturer of tufted carpets. It has also expanded into hard flooring, including timber, laminate, and other surfaces. In 2018, the Godfrey Hirst business was acquired by Mohawk Industries, the world’s largest flooring company. Brown blanket featuring a design of four lines of cream, and a single line of orange, spanning the blanket vertically and horizontally, to form a plaid pattern. At the vertical ends, the blanket ends in a fringe.Label. Stitched. "The Atlantic Rug / Excelsior/ Guaranteed Product / Australian Manufacture"godfrey hirst & co. pty. ltd., excelsior mill, the atlantic rug -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Child's Coverlet, 1930s - 1950s
Child's coverlet made from old blankets and clothing pieces with curtain and blanket backing. Part of the "Wagga" collection. Maker unknown, from the Ballarat area.Child's coverlet made from old blankets and clothing pieces with curtain and blanket backing.quilting history, patchwork history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and Slip, 1930s, 1930s
The dress belonged to donor's mother or grandmother.Multi coloured blue chiffon dress, with splashes of pink, yellow and white flowers, shaped bodice, V-neckline, eight covered buttons down front, and four panel flared skirt and puffed short sleeves. Mauve Rayon under slip. A line and shoulder straps to be worn with dress.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, 1930s
Belonged to the donor's aunt or grandmother, she was born in 1888Black crepe evening dress, rouched bodice over bust. Tie rouched belt fastened with eight covered buttons. Back of bodice rouched and fastened with 21 covered buttons.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Compact Pouch, c: 1930s
Cream linen oblong folded in half to form a pouch to contain a powder compact. The flap has a needle lace motif and the edges have a narrow band of needle lace in a linen thread.costume accessories, female, handcrafts, lacemaking, handcrafts, needlework -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Stoneware pipe poster, 1930s?
Poster illustrating stoneware pipes manufactured by Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd.Poster illustrating stoneware pipes manufactured by Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd. Digital image on CD at NP3937Poster illustrating stoneware pipes manufactured by Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty Ltd.sewerage and sanitation, pipes and pipelines, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Grocer's stock book, c. 1930s
An alphabetical list of supplies stocked by a grocer's shop, probably Moran & Cato at Blackburn.An alphabetical list of supplies stocked by a grocer's shop, probably Moran & Cato at Blackburn.An alphabetical list of supplies stocked by a grocer's shop, probably Moran & Cato at Blackburn.grocers, moran & cato, south parade blackburn, blackburn road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian tesselated Tile Company, 1930s?
Advertising brochure for Australian Tesselated Tile Company.Advertising brochure for Australian Tesselated Tile Company.Advertising brochure for Australian Tesselated Tile Company.australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, advertising -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Map of East and South eastern suburbs of Melbourne, 1930s
Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.Map of suburbs of Melbourne from Kew to Ringwood and South Morang Station to East Oakleigh.blackburn, mitcham, hawthorn, box hill, doncaster, templestowe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Footwear - Shoes, 1930s
Used by donor's mother (1926 - 2015) who lived in Camberwell and Box Hill from the 1950's1 pair cone suede heeled shoes size 3. Right shoe has a rectangle metal cream buckle. Left shoe has buckle missing Leather sole and heel with leather and cotton lining Above buckle is a pointed feature3 sizecostume, female footwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Bib, 1930s
Cream baby's bib crochet in artificial silk. Threaded with cream ribboncostume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Bonnet, 1930s
Baby's Cream bonnet crocheted with rayon lined with silk and threaded with cream ribbon. Large cream ribbon ties and bows on corners.costume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Bonnet, 1930s
Cream crocheted baby bonnet made of rayon and lined with netcostume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Holy Communion Book, 1930s
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue covered Holy Communion book 'Holy Communion' in gold. Imprint of crown and cross and BISHOP HOW on front. Inscription - Alison B S Till, In remembrance Aug. 17th 1937 from Wm.I Flemming Vicar 'He is faithful , Be thou faithful'books, religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Report Book, 1930s
From the till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Brown paper covered small book with Alison Till written in inkAlison Tillbooks, school/educational -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Jabot, c 1930s possibly
Found uncatalogued in our collectionCreamy white lace jabot of two gathered layers into an oval shape with centre of five lace flowers down the front. The lace is gathered to a central strip of net with a label with '1662' on it. At neck is a brooch pin sewn on. The cotton lace is edged with a sewn on narrow scalloped edge. Flower pattern is daffodils and leaves.1662costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Blousette, 1930s
Cream Georgette and voile revere collar trimmed with cream chemical lace. Cotton tape ties with centre from hook and button loop. Back is voile and front and collar are georgette.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Black and white postcard, Blackburn Road Blackburn, C.1930s
Black and white postcard of Blackburn Road with two cars in photo. blackburn road, blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Board Game, 1930s
Belonged to Beryl Gray's(deceased Member) brother and they played with it as children.Snakes And Ladders Board Game with signs such as 'Avirace', ''Pride'' and ''Depravity''.on back E.W.Smithtoys, general, recreations, games -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Buckle, Belt, Circa late 1930s
Claimed as Warrant Officers belt buckle from period 1939 - 1945. Belonged to James Eric Burns Sargent Major. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, A Vineyard at Rutherglen, 1930s
Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph showing view of a vineyard with the winery in the background.On back of card: "Morris's Vineyard"rutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, morris winery, vineyard -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Main Street, Rutherglen, 1930s
Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Histroical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of Main Street, Rutherglen looking east from the Drummond Street intersection. The Cumberland Hotel is on the right.rutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, main street, cumberland hotel -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, 1930s
Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of the Rutherglen Soldiers' Memorial Hall, which is located at the intersection of High & Murray Streetsrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, soldiers' memorial hall -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Soldiers' Memorial, Rutherglen, 1930s
Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of the Soldiers' Memorial erected after World War 1, in Rutherglen Parkrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, soldiers' memorial, monuments, rutherglen park -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, The Lake, Rutherglen Park, 1930s
Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of Lake King in Rutherglen Parkrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, lake king, rutherglen park -
Circa Vintage Archive
Blue 1930s Jantzen ladies swimsuit, Late 1930s
One piece swimsuit with sweetheart neckline and cross over straps at the back. Sweet little metal bow buckles to adjust the straps. Jantzen Made in Australia