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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Hand Mirror, Circa late 1800s or early 1900s
The hand mirror is part of a vanity set owned by a woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The set was possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, Caroline Edwards, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods' along with her husband Thomas Myers Edwards. The Edwards owned Staffordshire House a business in Timor St (and later Liebig St) from 1876. The hand mirror is an example of a valued possession of women at the time and could signify social standing. It was also a functional accessory used on a daily basis.The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to and used by women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Liebig St Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. A pewter (or possibly silver-plated) hand mirror that is part of a vanity set. It features a beautiful ornate moulded rose/flower design on the back, handle and front edge of mirrorflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, vanity set, hand mirror, pewter, silver plate, toilet set, harbours master's house, staffordshire house -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Equipment, Miner's Dial, c1893 - 1901
Used for surveying classes at the Ballarat School of Mines. Purchased/acquired during Queen Victoria's reign. The 1893 Ballarat School of Mines Calendar states that mine surveying instruments "always at the disposal of the students" including "one miner's dial".A surveying instrument consisting of theodolite with single crosshair(.1) mountable on a magnetic compass (.2), designed to sit inside a polished wood carry box. Serial Number 4470On suppliers label: "Instrument maker to the surveying and engineering departments of her Majesty's Government of South Australia"ballarat school of mines, surveying, scientific instruments, scientific objects, otto boettger, optician, miner's dial -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Musical, Piano, Renardi, c. 1900
This solid, late Victorian era piano is branded Renardi, which is a German name. In the late 19th century thousands of pianos were exported from Germany to Australia. Some, unfortunately, were amongst the cargo of shipwrecks. It seems that the Renardi pianos were not made by a Renardi company but made to order by any of a number of German piano manufacturer and branded for distribution by Australian music stores.This Renardi piano represents an era where musical gatherings were part of domestic entertainment. Pianos were ialso installed in clubs, public halls and hospitality businesses for song nights and concerts were encouraged for community unity.Piano, upright, walnut veneer with floral design on panels. Turned columns, hinged lid and two metal pedals. Branded Renardi, a German name, made c. 1900. "RENARDI"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, musical instrument, upright piano, german, renardi, victorian era, late 19th century, entertainment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bowl
Bowl ceramic with decorative floral design around rim in green and gold. Bowl area is white. "Verona 5 ways England" stamped on back. Has several chips.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume Accessories, Ballarat University Collage Lapel Pin, 1990-93
This metal and enamel lapel pin has a long pin with a cap. The design features the name in metal and four stars in green enamel with a maroon enamel background. 2 sizes.lapel pin, ballarat university college -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Print Sticker - Portland 150th, 1984
Glenelg Shire Council Records Dept.Front: Portland's 150th Anniverdary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlementglenelg shire, portland 150th -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Sticker - Promoting Portlands 150th celebrations 1984, PORTLAND 150th, 1984
Glenelg Shire Council Record DepartmentFront: Portland's 150th Anniversary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE AUSTRALIAN BOYS' CHOIR
The Council of Adult Education presents 1961 Tour 'The Australian Boys' Choir. Souvenir Programme designed and produced by Freelance Press, 61 - 63 City Road, Sth Melbourne.event, entertainment, music, the australian boys' choir, the council of adult education, freelance press sth melbourne -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Korumburra Courthouse Plan, Court House. Korumburra, 27-04-1899
8517.1 - Architectural/Design plan of the Korumburra court house and attendant "Fuel Shed". Colour painted. Various notes and marks in pensil and ink; a lot of tapoe holding it together. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Book, Decisive Battles of the World
Hardback book with attractive art-nouveau 'rose' design on cover in brown, cream and green. "Decisive Battles of the World" by Sir Edward Creasy. Published by Blackie and Son Limited -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, The Complete Scale and Arpeggio Manual
Music book, "The Complete Scale and Arpeggio Manual by Dr. Charles E. Allum" Front cover has a blue and white floral design with illustrations of the four seasons in the corners. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - SHOWBAGS COLLECTION: ALLEN'S SWEETS SHOWBAG
Allen's showbag. The bag is blue, red and white. The perfect peppermint, a tube of steam rollers lollies and under Allen's sweets are good sweets. The same design is on both sides.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities. -
Sandhurst Diocese Historical Commission
Knife, Circa 1870 - 1900
Martin Crane was the first Bishop of Sandhurst. 1874 - 1901. The knife was probably a gift and is engraved on the front with his name. Martin Crane was a progressive leader in Sandhurst and built many new schools and churches in the Diocese. The knife is significant because it belonged to the first Bishop of Sandhurst, Martin Crane. Irish born Crane was an Augustinian priest before being ordained in 1874. Crane was Bishop of Sandhurst for 27 years. Elaborately engraved sterling silver knife. Floral, leafy design. Probably a cheese or butter knife. The handle sits 90 degrees to the knife blade. This a part of a cutlery set. Bishop. M. Crane. Engraved on the front of knife. Silversmith's name/symbol engraved on the back of knife blade. Sterling. P??? engraved on the back of knife blade. knife, silverplate, cutlery, catholic clergy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal
Bronze coloured round Metal Medal. Bamboo over Dragon embossed design. Republic of Vietnam Service written on Medal. Green, yellow and red striped ribbon attached.U.S Vietnam Campaign Medalmedal, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal
Bronze coloured Medal. Seven sided design with Cross and Circular Sphere in middle with Map and Leaf embossed. Red and Yellow Ribbon. Republic of South Vietnam. Cross of Gallantrymedal, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Bottle holder
Metal fold away kit - lid and frypan design. One section is divided into two sections. Another section has divider handle acts as clamp to secure kit.US COL MILPAR & Mfg Co. 1963 DSA-4-1053mess kit -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Heroes, 2003
To record the history of WW1 men from Tatura who are on the Roll of Honour held at Victory Hall, TaturaWhite back cover. Red and black front cover. 3 Soldiers - J Head, J McColl, A Robinson pictured. Other soldiers silhouetted. Cover design by Will FordTo Tatura & District Historical Society with Best Wishes from Tony 11.11.02ww1, books, history, local, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Finland, 1997
The book covers Finnish culture from religion, rock and roll, mythology to media, education, food, history, fashion. Inlcudes loose card with lake scene.Cream wrap around cover. River scene in frame on front by M Viljanen. Cover design - M Itkonen. Back cover - Golilla Taina Varri. 350 pages.finland culture, walczuk e, tatura, european history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Playing cards
Supplied by the German Red Cross and used by internees in Camp 3, .Pack of 32 playing cards with green criss-crossing pattern on back and coloured pictures and numbers on face. Contained in card packet with a tuck-in flap. Green pattern/design.32 blatt NP 620 Other labelling in Old German Scriptcamp 3, games, playing cards, german red cross, h beck -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memo Book
Property of internee at camp 3, Tatura and used there for memo-type entriesSoft covered memo book, sapled with pencil entries. Rusted needle and thread secured to front cover. Front cover design : "Memo book", ink pot and quillKarl Wied 1943 Taturamemo book, bissinger g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, books -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Stone plaque
Sergeant John Arthur Ahern of the 70 Operational Training RAF died at the age of 20 in an non-operational cross-country exercise in Kenya.Stone plaque with blue, green, brown, black, yellow and gold mosaic design and text. The plaque has the RAAF insignia above the text and holes drilled in each corner.'IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVED SON AND BROTHER JOHN ARTHUR AHERN, R.A.A.F. KILLED BRITISH EAST AFRICA 23RD APRIL 1942 WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"world war 1939-1945, sergeant john arthur ahern r.a.a.f. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Wallet
Believed to have been used at the Sunbury Pop Festival between 1972-1975 and held on George Duncan's property.Leather wallet with floral embossed design on outside mainly burgundy colour. Punched holes with press stud closure pocket, open divide and joined together with leather lacing.sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bairnsdale Courthouse Centenary Reflection, 1993
The history of the Bairnsdale, Victoria, Courthouse with details of the design and construction, fittings and embellishment. Biographical details of some judges and magistrates, references to cases heard, plans and photographs complete the story.township, architecture, law -
Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - PASTEL DRAWING
PASTEL DRAWING BY MRS. HOLLY BARKELL.PASTEL DRAWING IN BROWN WOODEN FRAME WITH RAISED DESIGN IN TWO OPPOSITE CORNERS. GREY MOUNT BOARD AROUND PAINTING, SHOWING BRIDGE ACROSS CREEK - HUT IN BACKGROUND.local history, illustration pastel, barkell, harris family -
Clunes Museum
Document - NEWSPAPER REPORT
PHOTOCOPY OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - CLUNES TOWN HALL 100TH BIRTHDAY PASSED UNNOTICED. TOWNHALL DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT MR PERCY OGDEN AND BUILT BY WILLIAM COWLAND FOR 3,000 POUNDS local history, document, town hall, history - buildings, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Egg Cosy
From collection of Bette JonesSmall semi circular shaped cream linen egg cosy with cream crotched edge. A different embroidered flower design on each side. Padded cotton lining (separated)domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Lace Blouse
From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove NunawadingBlack circular design lace, long sleeve blouse. Centre closing has six diamonte buttons. Neckline is trimmed with lace edging. Blouse is lined with black satin.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Handy trades tool, 1992
Mitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computerMitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computer which enables trades people and small business people to give on-the-spot printed quotes and invoices.Mitcham resident, Adrian Pratt, has designed a pocket sized computer technology, pratt, adrian, parkhurst, ralph -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The 70's make a comeback, 16/12/1998
Article in Domain Property Supplement to The Age, 16 December 1998. 'the 70's make a comeback' (Australian modern designs) and ' Design by cooperation (Fashion-Johnson Building Company).bindy street, blackburn south, no 2, fasham-johnson, houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Shirt Studs
From the Betty McPhee collectionTwelve gilt shirt studs attached to a pink cardboard card. Each stud has a floral design stamped on it. Card has image of King of Clubs playing card.The King of Clubs|Healthy Antiseptic|British Make|Non unbreakablecostume accessories, collar accessories, male