These vintage soap savers were used by the frugal housewife to use up pieces or slivers of leftover soap by swirling the soap saver in the water using up every last piece of soap.Three vintage wire mesh dish or clothes washing soap savers with a rectangular basket to contain the pieces of soap and a sliding wire clasp which allows opening and closing of the basket. Each holder has a thick long double wire handle to enable the user to froth the soap in a dish. Two have old soap pieces inside: one has Velvet soap, the other has half a piece of yellow soap with part of the brand ...TRY at the end of it.'Velvet' is stamped on one piece of soap and the broken piece has ...'TRY' on it.washing dishes, washing clothes, soap, soap savers, household item

Double sided page advertising Auction, Thursday, July 17th, 1958, (Approx.) 10 Acres, north corner of Canterbury Road and Maidstone Street, Ringwood. Agents - Victorian Realty Service Pty.Ltd., 360 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Phone MU7858, After Hours JA1045. Reverse side shows map of proposed subdivision by K.J. Noonan & Co., Surveyors & Engineers, 495 St.Kilda Rd, Melbourne, marked subject to approval of all interested statutory authorities.Residential zoned subdivision land for immediate development. Extensive frontage to Maidstone Street. Accompanying handwritten annotation "10 acres offered as a whole, later re-subdivided".

Part of 'Woolcock Gallery Collection' Exhibited CEMA 1989.Stem and detailed views of flowering plant in coloured pencil. On left is a stem view with small pink pea flowers and no leaves. On right (t-b): flower buds; side view of stem with flowers; front view of flower; rear view of flower with sepals. Each view is numbered in pencil and with typed numbers and letters on white paper affixed to surface of paper. Mounted in double matt (white on apricot), framed under glass in gold wooden frame.Front: CEW (signature, lower left in image) (maroon pencil). Daviesia brevifolia (lower right) (pencil). Back: 20 (top left) (pen)cema, botanical, collin woolcock, botanical drawings, woolcock collection

1946 White crepe frock fashioned with long sleeves and a round neckline with double collar, the bodice is buttoned through to a curved waistline. A wide belt of the same fabric accentuates the waistline, with a long full skirt extended into a graceful train and matching long gloves. The triple layered veil of tulle, with the longest layer draping down the back of the gown, with an embroidered edge and motif, the top layer of the veil covering the face has the same embroidered motif and on the edge.embroidered motif on the points of the veil, as well as the edge.

Pamphlet - DL size, double sided, colour on light card titled "No Extra train Services, No new trams, no new buses 30.5 million extra passengers" with an image of a Comeng train behind. Issued by Fiona Richardson MP Shadow Minister for Transport, at the time of the Baillieu Liberal Government in Victoria - c2011/12 Gives details of the person who authorised the pamphlet, the printer, and that there has no new train services, or trams or buses to carry a growing passenger number.trams, tramways, melbourne, public transport, labor party, new trams, liberal party

Set of 10 + 4 unused sheets, hand written double foolscap folio (full foolscap sheet) ruled sheets which detail the various Acts, relating to Tramway Undertakings and Street Railways, that affected the MMTB from 1883 to 1956. Sheets have been pinned in to the top left hand corner. Set of 2 sheets - loose - the detail the Country Roads Act of 1928 and 1936. Set of 3 sheets - hand written notes regarding Acts.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, parliament, acts of parliament, order in council, regulations, mmtb, tramways

Radio Transcript or script, 13 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB". Looks at the history of public transport in Melbourne, in particular early transport problems, crossing the Yarra, the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co, the directors, early horse buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some stories. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams

CEMA Art Collection Previously located in History HouseThe painting depicts a double storey bluestone building with a pair of red doors on both storeys. The top storey has a small balcony with black railing. To the right of the building is a single storey wooden building with two water tanks out the front. To the left of the building is a yellow wall and the edge of a tall Norfolk Pine. In the foreground is a grass area with clumps of tall grass. The background is a blue and grey sky. The work has a gold and black frame and exposed canvas.Front: DEB Back: (No inscriptions)

Junker's inhaler of brown glass, shaped as a cylindrical bottle, with two curved metal tubes protruding from a metal cap. One tube is connected to a brown rubber tube that ends in double-barrelled hand bellows. On the right is a black vulcanite rubber mask, which is also connected to a brown rubber tube. Junker's inhalers are a "blow over" device, used with hand-held bellows to bubble air through liquid chloroform in the jar and through to the patient.Hand-written inscription on bellows. "SVH 1968"inhaler, anaesthesia, chloroform, methyl, methylene

This folder contains photographs, advertisements and a sample of a piece of blanket from the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This mill was officially opened in South Warrnambool in 1910 following the establishment of a local public company. The first manager was John Bennett from Yorkshire, England. The operations of the mill expanded with new buildings enabling the business to double in size by 1915. In the 1940s the factory was employing 700 people. In 1968 the factory was sold to Dunlop Australia but was sold again in 1982 to Onkaparinga Woollen Company. In 1983 Mcquarie Worsteds took over the factory with the business then known as Warrnambool Textiles. In 2000 the mill closed and most of the buildings were later demolished for a housing estate. This item is an attractive and informative memento of one of Warrnambool’s most important businesses of the past. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill operated for 90 years and employed many local people. The photographs are of particular interest.This is a rectangular-shaped sheet of buff-coloured lightweight cardboard. It has been folded twice to create six pages in a folder. Three pages contain black and white photographs of the woollen mill operations and two pages contain advertising material with black and white images. One page has a cream blanket piece of material attached to the page by two staples and this has the brand name stitched onto the right hand corner This piece of blanket also has a paper guarantee card attached by staples. The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co. Ltd. South Warrnambool The 100% Wool Warrnambool Super Blanket Made in Australia warrnambool woollen mill, history of warrnambool

Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibres such as polyester or nylon. Silk organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of Zhejiang in China. A coarser silk organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas are woven in France and Italy. Organza is used for bridal wear and eveningwear. In the interiors market it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains. Nylon organza was very popular as the new fashion material in the 1950’sA lady's collar white embossed nylon organza with machine lace edge. C1950clothing, nylon, organza, dressmaking, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, fashion

This item(razor) was used by men, only before fashion dictated that women should shave their legs and underarms. There is information that this razor was first used circa 1922 and it lasted up until circa 1958. It permitted the user to have a compact shaving apparatus at hand in any environment. It provided a safe and easy way of sharpening the more permanent blade. This type of razor replaced the straight, open, or cut-throat razors. The mobility of this item was further enhanced by Gillette with their double bladed disposable razor. Time taken(shaving) and costs involved where crucial factors in the ever growing pace of domestic lifestyle in the post 1920s.This historical item presents that, even though the Kiewa Region was an inland rural settlement which in the 1920's was not as close to "modern" fashions and "gadgets", the basic living conditions where still maintained at city levels. This particular razor was in its heyday a sophisticated safety razor and brought down the demand for the services of the "professional" barber(shaver). One of the problems of the superseded straight razor was the high levels of cuts and nicks to the face. As this particular razor was fairly expensive it would have been used by men who were in the middle to upper socio-economical position in Kiewa Valley before the late 1950'sThis item is a Sheffield steel(stamped inside) metal box(Viscount model) containing a red leather fine shaving strap and in its lid a grey honing stone. Both bottom and top lids are removable to allow for replacements of strap and stone. On the bottom lid appears "The Whetter" trade mark, registered in the U.S.A. in 1950.Three bands of a Greek key pattern has been pressed on the lid. A circled identification inscription. " ROLLS RAZOR Ltd, MADE IN ENGLAND" and patented information appears within this inscription. "Patented in England and Abroad. English patents numbers 467383. 284428. 242718. 242717" On the outside of the base lid within a circle are "ROLLS RAZOR" and the sketch of a long haired naked man (side view), crouched, with both hands stretched forward operating the razor. On a slab underneath are the words "The Whetter"safety razor, non disposable, men's shaving implement

The fireplace was the main heating source for small houses before 1900, so a bellows to coax a flame from a dying fire was important. Early bellows were a bag made from the skin of a small animal and a piece of metal, usually brass, to direct the gust of air created by squeezing the bellows to fan the flames. Such bellows existed in China at least since the 5th century BC, when it was invented, and had reached Europe by the 16th century. In 240 BC, The ancient Greek inventor Ctesibius of Alexandria independently invented a double-action piston bellow used to lift water from one level to another.An item in domestic use in homes to coax a domestic fire into flame, the subject item was probably used in the late 19th to early 20th century home with open fireplaces as a domestic object. It gives a snapshot into how domestic heating was provided using wood or coal before electricity or gas came into regularly used.Bellows wood, leather and metal, parts Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bellows, blacksmith bellows, fire bellows

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: the launch of 'In charge of the mess' cookbook with the Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria, fundraising cocktail party at 'Onions' restaurant (opposite the Library), Life Governor's Certificate to Edward Webb, production of Braille VFL and Cricket fixtures, subsidy of 33.33% on production of Braille and audio books, doubling of qualified librarians, continued increase in loans, retirement of staff members Elsa Wiltshire and Charlotte Riley, and committee members Norma Brumley and Dr John Foster, and appointment of Barbara Johnson and John Cockayne.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual report

Scar Trees – Lubeck. Five photos of Scar trees on the property of Bill Kinsella near Lubeck. The double sided Canoe tree was removed to a park in Horsham on a low loader in 1997. The five photos are spread over 3 photo albums. Album 10 p33 (270) has 1 colour photo of a scar tree, this photo is tree as in Album 24 p30 (bottom right) but a different view. Album 14 p87 has 2 photos (270.1 & 270.1a) the one on the right is the same as the top one in Album 24 p30. This is possible a scar of a boomerang or coolamon as cut to incorporate the root of the tree. Colour photos of Scar trees, some taken in a paddock.stawell

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Blackburn for the purpose of advertising 27 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill This property is listed as having sold for $161,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 27 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill. Of a one story house with a porch, steps and path leading up from the driveway on the left which leads to a detached garage in the background. A front yard with lawn, and rock edge garden beds. There are two hole punch holes along the top edge27 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill Margaret Picken -94 Woodards B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Woodards Blackburn for the purpose of advertising 23 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill This property is listed as having sold for $215,000 in 1993 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 23 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill. In the background a single story brick house with porch surrounded by trees, a driveway on the left leading to the house. In the foreground on the right is a front lawn with five trees. There are two hole punch holes along the top edge.23 Deanswood Rd., Forest Hill Margaret Picken -93 Woodards B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 1 Nives Crt., Burwood East. This property is listed as having sold for $315,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 1 Nives Crt., Burwood East A one story brick house with covered porch in the background, and front lawn with a path leading from the driveway on the left to the to the entrance. The driveway leads to a picket back fence and gate.1 Nives Crt., Burwood.E Picken © 2003 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, burwood, house, garden, burwood east

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising3 Alwyn St., Mitcham. This property has be listed as having sold for $325,000 in 2002. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 3 Alwyn St., Mitcham depicting a weatherboard cottage with corrugated roof and bullnose verandah, set back from a picket fence and front lawn with gumtree. To the left is a driveway leading to a detached garage There are two hole punch holes near the centre of the upper edge3 Alwyn St., Mitcham Picken © 2002 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 7 Valma Crt., Forest Hill This property is listed as having sold for $160,500 in 1998. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 7 Valma Crt., Forest Hill depicting a single story weatherboard house set back from a front lawn. On the left is a driveway leading to a separate garage There are two hole punch holes near the centre of the upper edge.7 Valma Crt., Forest Hill Margaret Picken -98 Woodards B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill, real estate

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $240,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a multi level brick house with weatherboard feature at the windows. There is a driveway curving from the righthand side of the foreground up to a built in garage, with garden either side of the driveway. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham Margaret Picken -97 Woodards - b/burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 63 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham. This property has be listed as having sold for $325,000 in 2002. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Maragret Picken, of an angled view from above of a elevated bush block, with three story timber stilt house situated into the hill. In the lower right corner is the bottom of the hill, and a front lawn with a edged garden bed behind. While on either side of the house are steps leading up the hill to the back of the block. The house has steps leading up to a partial wrap around verandah There are two hole punch holes along the top edge63 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards -whitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 65 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $152,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a three story house made up of rectangular sections, staggard up a sloop. there is a set of stair up the sloop on the right of the house, and a lawn in the foreground, surrounded by encroaching vegetation. There are two holepunch holes centered just under the upper edge52 Lisbeth Ave., Mitcham Woodards - b/burn - M.Pickenwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $78,000 in 1985 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story brickhouse, viewed from the gated driveway, which leads to a separate garage at the end of the driveway. on the left is a front lawn enclosed by the brick fence. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.444 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham Marg. Picken '87 Woodards - boxhillwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 411 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $695,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a two story brick house with connected carport and separate garage at the end of the driveway on the right. There are trees and small hedging across the front of the house.14 Manorwood Plc. Mitcham Margaret Picken -97 Woodards - b/burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 363 Springfield Rd., Nunawading This property is listed as having sold for $90,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. On the right is a driveway leading to separate garage in the background. In the left hand side foreground is a front yards with garden bed edging, and large gum tree.363 Springfield Rd., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 97 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 49 O'Shannassy St., Nunawading This property is listed as having sold for $290,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. On the right is a driveway leading to a back gate. In the foreground on the left is a front yard, with garden beds edging a lawn. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge.49 O'Shannassy St., Nunawading Picken - 2003 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 45 Nicholson St., Nunawading. This property is listed as having sold for $372,000 in 2003 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. On the right is a driveway leading to a connected carport, and curving around in front of the house. On the left is a front garden in the foreground, and a gated fence to the backyard.45 Nicholson St., Nunawading Picken © 2003 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 35 Shady Gve., Nunawading This property is listed as having sold for $500,000 in 2004 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story brick house. A driveway on the left leading to a carport, with winding foot path leading to the front door. In the foreground on the right is a front yard with garden bed edging.35 Shady Gve., Nunawading Picken © 2004 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading