Little girl from Sióagárd, Hungary in traditional dress. Sióagárd is a village in Tolna County, in central Hungary. The Sárvíz river flows into the Sió in the village. Black and white postcard of a child from Sióagárd, Hungary in traditional dress. Described as very similar to the apron in the EGV Collection.embroidery, aprons, hungary, surface stitchery

Purchased from Miss E MacMillan, The Primrose Pottery shop who obtained it from an Hungarian refugee.White lawn applied to machine made net with "blind hemming". The design is based on traditional work from southern Europe. The edge of the mat is scalloped in buttonhole stitch.mats, 1940-60, hungary, applique

Purchased in Italy.Black sateen with a broad band of embroidery in classical style with flower heads in great profusion of shapes and vivid colours. Deep handmade black silk fringing decorates the hem. Behind is a band of printed red velvet and a woven edging strip. Ties of flowered yellow ribbon. Traditional Hungarian Matyó Embroidery.embroidery, aprons, hungary, surface stitchery

Result of class with Gabriella SzokolyaiLong bell pull with seven panels of different panels depicting Hungarian embroidery. Some stitches of which are listed on the back. Top edge is in a narrow rod with red cord and tassels.Fabric label " Hungarian Sampler: 1-, 2-Kalocsa, 3- Paloc, 4- Matyo, 5- ,6- Buzsak, 7- , Sept. 1983 with Gabriella Szokluai, Merle Whittleembroidery, hungary, bell pull, flower, floral, surface stitchery

The Military Merit Medal was founded by Emperor Franz Joseph 1st on March 12 1890. The Medal was awarded in both peacetime for meritorious service and in wartime for outstanding acts. ( Including bravery or military merit).Historic Significance.Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal with bust of the reigning Emperor on the obverse side. The words "SIGNUM LAUDIS" (Latin for "Sign of Praise") on the reverse. It is surrounded by a wreath of half - laurels and half- oak leaves. The medal is surmounted by a dual crowns "Karl 1st type" and worn from a tri-fold ribbon. On the ribbon there are two crossed swords. Reverse impressed with " SIGNVM LAVDIS " .

p.399.non-fictionThe travels of a music lover in Hungary and Roumaniahungary - music, roumania - music

Purchased in Greece 1961. From the Save the Children Fund in Budapest, worked by a child.Traditional design, in bright deep blue cross stitch on handwoven linen.Label on reverse - Hungarian old design, made in Budapest, work rooms by Save the Children Fund children.embroidery, towel, cross stitch, 1940-60, mid european, lions, flowers, heraldic

Ethnic Hungarian miniature dresser, donated by a past member of KHSMiniature dresser, made of wood and painted with folk designs. The dresser comes with six detachable jugs. vaughan-smith collection, hungarian folk art, toy dressers

Oil on boardSigned 'T de Kessler 1967' in lower right corner of painting.

Oil on canvas board Signed and dated 'T De Kessler 1962' in lower right corner of painting.

Pencil on paperSigned and dated lower right corner: T DeKessler 1963 10th July

Pen and ink drawing on paperDated '8.1.53 Melbourne' in lower left corner of image. Signed lower right.

Linocut printSigned and dated 'T de Kessler 1959' lower left corner under printed image.

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Probably a cuff band. Silk embroidery thread in black and gold with touches of blue, red and turquoise. Needlewoven one edge in black and gold. Centre start, flower and other motif in stitched ground, other edge black and gold triangle patterns. Worked on a natural linen or cotton fabricembroidery, needle weaving, surface embroidery, czechoslovakia, hungary, garment

The Matyó region of Hungary, which includes Mezökövesd is known for its rich costume traditions, specifically embroidery. Matyó embroidery is a densely-patterned style of free-hand work in rich and colorful floral motifs. Its prime era was the 1860s and 1870s when the folk arts thrived. This example characterizes the dynamic color combinations and flower varieties of the Matyó tradition.The textile is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Rectangular apron worked in three panels, the lower two of which are backed. The waist tie is of a floral fabric. The tape is attached to both vertical sides. There is a black fringe attached to the bottom panel over floral printed fabric. The needlework techniques employed in the embroidery include flat stitch which is used to create the effect of quilting and creating large brightly coloured flowers in the middle section. mezökövesd, aprons - hungarian, matyo embroidery, migration

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Natural ground, multi-coloured embroidery, peasant style motifs in satin, straight and chain stitches.Szegedembroidery, surface stitchery, hungary, 1900-20, cushion covers, heart, flowers

Ernest migrated from Hungary in January 1951 and helped bring commercial development to Australia's fledgling snowfields. He was keen to find Alpine employment, eventually importing ski and sports gear. This book covers his time in Hungary and his visits to the Alpine Ski Resorts - an insight into the early years of skiing in Australia.Ernest visited Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains in 1951 and describes the area on pages 66 to76 from the point of view of an Hungarian migrant. He visited Falls Creek because his brother had got work on Kiewa Hydro Electric Ssheme.Hard dark brown cover book with dust cover coloured in red, white and green with title in black and a photo of Ernest Forras below. It consists of 190 pages. After page 54 and between Part one and Two, there are 18 pages of photos on photographic paper.Written in shaky writing on inside first page "To Debbie / From Hungary With Love / Ernest Forras 2002 / Mt Beautyernest forras, australian ski resorts from 1951, hungary pre 1951

Culpeppers's Complete Herbal and English Physician. 'A 20th Guide to the Discoveries and Remedies of England's Greatest Herbalist.' Inscription on front. Hard cover; green with floral front cover. Pages 240. Some coloured illustrations.Inscription on frontbooks, medical

Possibly from Slovakia or Hungary. Womans cap (part) (2 strips). Fine cotton with gold with embroidery of satin stitch and eyelets in a floral design. Large circular motifs worked over a card template in silver and gold threads.embroidery, fragments, metal thread, surface stitchery, hungary

Donor believes it is Hungarian and over 100 years old (1872) worked by peasants.Small square of linen cloth with stylized motfis on a drawn thread ground. The technique resembles Sicilian drawn thread work.embroidery, sicily, drawn thread, white work, hungary

Donor believes it is Hungarian and over 100 years old (1872) worked by peasants.Square cloth with drawn ground and a design of stylized animals, finished with a crocheted edge echoing the main pattern. Technique resembles Sicilian drawn thread work.embroidery, table cloth, white work, drawn thread, sicily, hungary

A soda syphon is a device designed to dispense carbonated or soda water. It was also called a Seltzer bottle. The modern syphon was created in 1829 by two Frenchmen. They became very popular in the 1920s and 1930s and although they became less common after World War II there was a later resurgence with the desire for people to produce their own beverages at home. The Dóra soda syphon was manufactured by Lehel of Hungary located in the city of Jászberény. Lehel was the largest Hungarian appliance company, focusing on refrigerators and other kitchen appliances. This model was first produced in 1971. In 1972 Australia became Lehel’s newest market. In Australia they were marketed as Clover soda syphons and distributed by the Lark Trading Co Pty Ltd. In 1991 Lehel was acquired by Electrolux.This item is significant because soda syphons were commonly used through Australia and the Wodonga district from1930s onwards. A carboard box containing an anodised aluminium soda syphon. The box features and image of a soda syphon on one side and another image of a butler serving drinks with a soda syphon on tray on the reverse. It includes a box of 10 replacement soda bulbs and a folded pamphlet of information and instructions.Box Front Clover 1 LITRE DÓRA Soda Syphon Attractive anodised aluminium finish Manufactured by LEHEL of Hungary Box Back Clover DÓRA Soda Syphon High quality Complete 12 month warranty Spare parts and accessories includedsoda syphons, domestic items

Otto von Drehnen was a prominent Adelaide citizen from the late 1800s, a successful businessman. He was elected President of the Deutsche Club & appointed the Consul General for Austro-Hungary. He was subsequently interned in Camp 1. Documents relating to Otto von Drehnen, previous Consul General of Austro-Hungary & prominent Adelaide businessman, interned in WWII. Black A3 folder containing newspaper articles, invitations, programmes, etc. from von Drehnen's term as Consul General & some biographical information. Also excerpts from Barbara Winter's book "The Most Dangerous Man in Australia?" in which he is mentioned.|Had to put broadsheet newspaper cartoon & two attached newspaper clippings in large plastic sleeve in map drawer. Wouldn't fit entirely in A3 folder.tatura, internment camps, german consul, documents, newspapers, invitations, programmes