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Federation University Art Collection
ceramic - raku, [mythical creature]
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, vicki rethus -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, [Creature] by Kurt Webb, 1988
Kurt WEBB United States of America Acclaimed ceramacist and ceramics instructor Kurt Webb attended Illinois State University. He teaches classes with young adults and high school students.Stoneware ceramic piece made at Churchill Campus in 1988 while Kurt Webb was a visiting artist. kurt webb, ceramics, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, sculpture, animal -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - bookplate, Andrew Sibley, Bookplate for Jack Ayerbe, 2014
Bookplate featuring mythical creatures.jack ayerbe, bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Animal specimen - Golden Sea Pen
The name 'Sea Pen', which name comes from its resemblance to bird feathers, originates from its more formal title of 'Pennatula'. There are various species, one of which (Phosphorea)is not uncommon at depths of 50 metres or more. It consists of a stalk by which the Sea Pen is probably fixed upright in the mud or sand, and of a fan like upper part. When alive it is brightly phosphorescent. The stalk is really a tube and can be inflated. The strands or polyps of the upper part of the creature are fused together in sets of a dozen or so, to form leaves up each side, somewhat like the barbs of a feather. The whole axis is supported by a firmly calcified internal stem. The preserved item in our collection has been bleached naturally in the preserving fluid over time. However the Sea Pen in this photograph is alive and displays as golden. It is positioned vertically with its stalk at the bottom and its fronds or feathers beautifully displayed along the upper part. The preserved item in our collection has been bleached naturally in the preserving fluid over time. However the Sea Pen in this photograph is alive and displays as golden. It is positioned vertically with its stalk at the bottom and its fronds or feathers beautifully displayed along the upper part.The use of such preserved specimens is widespread in teaching students of all ages, and museums of the composition of certain animals, insects, birds and sea creatures. Any information about an animal — be it photographs, blood, feathers or fur samples — is better than no information at all. But specimens are vital to ground-truth.Closed jar with an all white sea creature preserved in clear fluid. The head is uppermost, and the sea pen is positioned vertically in the jar.Golden Sea Penflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sea pen -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, Bookplate for Jack Ayerbe
Framed bookplate featuring some mythical creatures.jack ayerbe, bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, "Ex Libris'
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. The competition includes a design award for secondary schools students A bird-like creature is depicted with hills in the backgropundNatalie Jackson bottom right hand cornerbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Booplate, Joshua Brady, 'Ex Libris' by Joshua Brady
The Keith Wingrove Trust conducts a competition among Australian artists, graphic designers and students for the production of Ex Libris Bookplates. The competition is called The Australian Bookplate Design Award. The purpose of the competition is to increase interest in and to attract publicity to the artistic value of bookplates. Although the competition is referred to as 'Australian' there is a category of award open to International artists. This bookplate was part of the 2013 Australian Bookplate Award. Gift of the Keith Wingrove Memorial Trust, 2015 Framed original bookplate featuring a brown creature. artist, artwork, keith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, josh brady, framed bookplate, available -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris Daniela Spasic'
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. The competition includes a design award for secondary schools students.A bird-like creature is depicted with an object in its beakbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque
Wooden plaque featuring crest with black mythical creature in waves with white background"BLACK ROVER" -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Diversity of Creatures
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Diversity of Creatures Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: MacMillan & Co Date: 1917Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 821 KIP Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a diversity of creatures, rudyard kipling -
Montsalvat
Silicon Mould, Matcham Skipper (1921-2011), Untitled
Rectangular silicon mould depicting a winged skeletal creature holding a seated man. Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, 'Politician' (model 11)
Two creatures on a stone with word 'politician' symbolizing dealing with government and veteran affairs'Politician'model, tribute 08, nz -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. View of a community exhibition of papier mache sea creatures.portland library, community exhibition, craft, council service -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Portland Pier, 1983
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint depicting a panoramic view of Portland Harbour and coastline in lower half. Top half of work features five enlarged sea creatures on a yellow background. The creatures are (from left to right): two seahorses; a side view of a fish; a bug; and a front view of a fish.Front: Portland Pier 32/70 A Gee 83 Back: 11 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. View of papier mache sea creatures attached to netting suspended from ceiling.portland library, library exhibition, community art -
Federation University Historical Collection
DVD, Mauled Animals at Alberton, 1996
DVD of a video showing a herd of cows at Alberton. The cows have obvious signs of mauling by a large clawed unidentified creature.australian mythical animals collection, cows, mauling, claw -
HMAS Cerberus Museum
Carving China
Donors Granddaughter of AB August Jonsson Served H.M.V.S Cerberus in the 1800's.Depicting Dragons chasing Sea creatures-brought back to Australia by AB Jonsson after Boxer Rebellion.-circa 1900 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children sitting on floor, lady on chair at front of group. Sea creature netting display visible overhead -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Carmel Wallace and man in front of marine display which is suspended from ceiling - papier mache sea creatures.portland library, carmel wallace, portland artist, workshop, library exhibition -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children sitting on floor, lady on chair at front of group. Sea creature netting from an exhibition is visible overhead.portland library, library exhibition, community facility -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Portland Pier, 1983
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Screenprint depicting a panoramic view of Portland Harbour and coastline in lower half. Top half of work features five enlarged sea creatures on a yellow background. The creatures are (from left to right): two seahorses; a side view of a fish; a bug; and a front view of a fish. Mounted on yellow matt with purple highlight and sage edging. Wooden and gold frame with glass glazingFront: Portland Pier 30/70 (lower left) A Gee 83 (lower right) (pencil) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plastic drinking cup, Skiff Welmaid, n.d
Plastic glass, black image of cartoon 'water creature'. Black lettering. Measurements 9cm high x Diameter top: 5.9cm x Bottom 4.3cmFront: 'Glenelg Hopkins Waterwatch' Back: Base - '170ml SKIFF WELMAID 02 95670571 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Dolls Pram, 1941
The pram was made by Otto Gottlieb, for his daughter Ruth's fifth birthday. Otto and family were internees in camp 3. Artwork by unknown artist. Originally had a hood but this is missing.Timber pram on metal rectangular "Wheels". Red metal handles. Sides are painted grey and trimmed in red. Hand painted animals, sea creatures, boats and a lighthouse. otto gottlieb, ruth gottlieb, internment camp wood work -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Decorative metal Ornaments, c1900
These small Chinese-influenced ornaments were popular in Australia in the early 1900s.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. 2 small metal containers with with embossed designs. The rectangular container has a leaf design whilst the rectangular container has dragon-like creatures on each side.decorative items, jewellery, lacquerware -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Teapot, 1908
Replica of Wedgewood Wesley teapots made by Sir Josiah Wedgewood 1761 at Etruna, England and presented to John Wesley. Reproduced in 1908. The original teapot is in Wesley House, London.Replica of Wedgewood Wesley teapots made by Sir Josiah Wedgewood 1761 at Etruria, England and presented to John Wesley. Reproduced in 1908. The original teapot is in Wesley House, London.White porcelain Wedgwood-Wesley teapot with blue transfers. Teapot registration number 7.1; lid registration number 7.2.'Be present at our Table Lord, Be here and everywhere ador'd, These creatures blefs & grant that we May feast in Paradice with thee'wesley, john -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plaque
Square wooden plaque with crest featuring two gold mythical creatures holding up a shield with anchor, plants and boat on it on a blue fabric background. At base is a metal plaque. "FAMA ET PROGRESSUS" Plaque: "TO THE HONOURABLE/ SISTER PORT OF MELBOURNE/ OSAKA PORT GOODWILL MISSION/ TO AUSTRALIA/ FEBRUARY 23, 1981" -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Jade Figure
Jade figure of a seated lion-like mythical creature baring teeth sitting upon a wooden table with a ball under one foot. Similar to 310.2 but a lighter shade of green and slightly smaller. "PMA 0206/1" " ¥ 180.00" on base: "PMA 0206/4" "726" -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Jewellery Box (Sieradendoosje)
Links to Dutch East Indies, colonial and Dutch migration history.Wooden box with lid, brass hinges, inlaid design on lid depicting a farm worker, surrounded by foliage, birds and mythical creatures, possibly garuda. Multiple types of wood. Light coloured inlaid piping around sides.arts and crafts -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Medal 1939-1945, Post 1945
This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which commemorates the service of many military personnel which fought in World War 2.This medal is round and silver metal with a crowned image of George VI on the obverse and the reverse side has an image of a lion standing on top of a dragon like creature. The edge is plain with name and number of the recipient engraved. A bar is attached at the top. VX 88010 E. H. Swan