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 linen ground, cross stitched traditional patterns in red and black thread.embroidery, cross stitch, middle european, yugoslavia, table cloths

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.Dull red cotton ground fabric with gold, green and blue embroidery in Bokhara couching. Design is an abstract floral.embroidery, surface stitchery, middle european, cushion covers, 1900-20

Originating in Sweden as early as the 17th century, Näversöm embroidery gets its name from a piece of birch bark that was used as a frame. Since the birch bark frame could be easily rolled up and carried to protect her work, the Shepherdess did her Näversöm embroidery while tending her animals. The Näversöm embroidery technique is unusual because it is entirely stitched from the back. The birch bark protected the front of the piece, and the final design was not revealed until the folk art was completely finished. This embroidery would have become extinct had it not been for a Swedish woman, who owned a needlework shop in Hudiksvall, Sweden, who studied the Näversöm stitchery and began teaching this specialized embroidery in the late 1800s. Näversöm had a revival in the 1960s and '70s in Sweden when several instructional articles were published. Näversöm was used as household linens, and in earlier times as lampshades that would display the beautiful artistry as the light shined through the needlework. Examples of new and old patterns are still available from Sweden. Swedish Näversöm MatCream mat in Swedish Näversöm technique. Mat design forms a diagonal cross.embroidery, mats, drawn thread

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.Handwoven scarf, probably cotton or linen, ecru ground. Woven ends in red, cream, purple, orange, silver and black in geometric diamond pattern and zig zag.weaving, stoles, middle european, yugoslavia, peshkir

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

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.Red silk on cotton, satin stitch floral motif.embroidery, stoles, middle east, surface stitchery

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.Red, green, pink, blue, gold and black thread (cotton?) on open weave cotton. Mounted on close-woven cotton. Motifs worked in straight stitch. Two areas of embroidery, one on back of cap, other as a band over top and sides.embroidery, surface stitchery, middle east, croatia, caps

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.Small piece in natural wool or wool blend ground. Geometric motifs in brown silk and red and orange wool. Straight, stem, cross, Algerian edge and satin stitches.embroidery, surface embroidery, greece, fragment

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

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 linen with cross stitched motifs of deer, fawns and stylised flowers in red, blue, green, yellow and brown cotton. 100 mm ecru fringe on one end, hem stitched other end.embroidery, cross stitch, germany, towels

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 linen woven ground with traditional stylised floral motfis, worked in red, blue, green and black cross stitch. A 100 mm natural ecru fringe on one end.embroidery, cross stitch, germany, towels

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.Green silk, embroidered silks in blues and golds. Dragon with some metal threads. Fragile.embroidery, surface stitchery, china, silk embroidery, oriental, fragment

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.Weaving in shades of brown. Elephant pattern appears to have been in Ikat weaving style. Some small brown motifs which appear to have been darned into the fabric.weaving, south east asia, cloths

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.Woven silk brocade, dark blue ground, metal thread and orange silk roundels or dragons, all over pattern. Roundels surrounded by 'clouds' in metallic gold thread and orange silk.weaving, china, late 19th century

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.Brocade woven silk square with ground of cream, motifs in green, pink, white, mauve, blue, gold and brown. Motifs of pine branches, blossoms, birds, fan and stylised tortoise shells.weaving, japan

Donated by Mrs M.E. Bowley, 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.Cream cotton muslin with stylised pattern in terracotta, blue, green and black cross stitch. It is edged in a triangular, Armenian needle lace pattern and has a draw-cord to shape the cap.embroidery, cross stitch, caps, southern european

1. American Campaign Medal - For service in Active duty in the WW2 American Theatre of Operations up to 2 Mar 1946, including 1 year service in Continental USA. 2. Pacific Campaign Medal - For service in Asiatic - Pacific area during WW2. 3. European - African Medal - Awarded for qualifying service with the European, African & Middle Eastern Theatres of WW2.Three medals with ribbons - unmounted. 1. American Campaign Medal. 2. Pacific Campaign Medal. 3. European - African - Middle Easter Campaign Medal.No name inscriptions.ron mills collection, medals, us

A collection of 3 swords, Top- 'Hanger', European. Middle - Mass produced Jap sword Katana style & scabbard. Bottom - Japanese Cavalry sword & scabbardweapon

Booknon-fictionAn examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.pre-history, spirituality, frida kahlo, judy chicago, religion, mythology, anna mendieta, ritual, sacred at, women's movement

Pincushions or pin pillows date back to the Middle Ages in Europe. The tomato shaped pincushion grew from a Victorian Era superstition that tomatoes were good luck and so they were often given to newly weds as charms and placed on the mantle. When there were no actual tomatoes a fabric token was made and later used for pins. Some pincushions were stuffed with abrasive materials designed to sharpen the pins. This one would have a needlework accessory for an Orbost local.This item is a common sewing accessory reflecting the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A soft padded fabric pin cushion. Material is a black background decorated with colourful flowers. It is divided into eight sections by red stitched lines and holds 3 needles and a bent pin.

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Humanitarian Services Medal. 2. USA - European - African - Middle East Campaign Medal (WW2). 3. USA - Korean Defence Service Medal. 4. USA - Kosovo Campaign Medal. 5. USA - Humane Action Medal (Post WW2). 6. USA - Afghanistan Campaign Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, 495to500, bob english collection

A large yellow paperback book titled: The Shire of Lillydale and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War: The War in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian crossed flags underneath the title at the top, with a black and white photograph of a soldier embracing his mother. Inside is Contents, Introduction, Foreword are black and white photographs of significant people, advertisements, militia facts and stories as well as a Bibliography and Index at the back. Pp. 339.non-fictionThis book of Lillydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The War in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the Wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Home Front, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.second world war, lilydale history, lilydale military history, military heritage

In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure

In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure

In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A wooden stereoscope with a cardboard 'view' of a streetscape.stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure

In the 1800s, the stereoscope was the only way to view with world in 3-D. A viewer would look through the lenses of the stereoscope's eyepiece to a card called a stereograph. On the stereograph, two of the same image were printed side by side, which when viewed through the stereograph transformed the one dimensional images into relatively life-like representations. A popular form of entertainment among the middle classes in Europe and America, people could use a stereoscope to view images of real faraway places, or fantastical magic scenes. The first patented stereo viewer was invented by Sir Charles Wheatstone in 1838, and remained a favoured leisure activity until the advent of cinema in the 1930s. This object contributes to our understanding of social life, leisure and entertainment in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A cardboard box full of stereoscope cards showing street views and landscape scenery. stereoscope, stereographs, entertainment, fun, leisure

Maribyrnong High School opened in 1958. The school served in the rapidly growing Maidstone and Maribyrnong districts. During the post war and migration era’s (1950s–1970s), the school became increasingly multicultural due to the nearby Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel (opened 1949) with many European, Middle Eastern, and later Asian migrant students. The school became known for its multicultural student body and union activism in the 1970s. This included the 1971 teacher’s “Control of Entry” strike of 11 weeks, one of the most important industrial actions in Victorian education history that helped to establish the principle that all students must be taught by qualified teachers. The school was later renamed to the Maribyrnong Secondary College and then Maribyrnong College. The school is now well known for its sports academy program. maribyrnong high school, river street, maribyrong, maidstone

Maribyrnong High School opened in 1958. The school served in the rapidly growing Maidstone and Maribyrnong districts. During the post war and migration era’s (1950s–1970s), the school became increasingly multicultural due to the nearby Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel (opened 1949) with many European, Middle Eastern, and later Asian migrant students. The school became known for its multicultural student body and union activism in the 1970s. This included the 1971 teacher’s “Control of Entry” strike of 11 weeks, one of the most important industrial actions in Victorian education history that helped to establish the principle that all students must be taught by qualified teachers. The school was later renamed to the Maribyrnong Secondary College and then Maribyrnong College. The school is now well known for its sports academy program. maribyrnong high school, river street, maribyrong, maidstone

The name "slouch hat" refers to the fact that one side droops down as opposed to the other which is pinned against the side of the crown. This style of hat has been worn for many hundreds of years, especially during the English Civil War during the 17th century when it became associated with Royalists known as Cavaliers and became known as the Cavalier hat, but it was also fashionable for the upper and middle classes throughout Europe during that time until it developed into the tricorne and bicorne. It was introduced into Australia around 1885, although it traces its military use back to Austrian skirmishers. The modern slouch hat is derived from the black "Corsican hat" (Korsehut) – historically used in the Austrian army during the Napoleonic Wars. The headwear saw primary use by 15 battalions of Austrian Jägers (skirmishers) and it featured an upturned brim, leather chinstrap and feather plume. The regular infantry also saw limited use of the Corsican hat in the periods 1803–06 and 1811–36. (Sourced from Wikipedia)A green Australian Army slouch hat which is typically made from durable, khaki coloured fur felt (like rabbit fur) of wool felt. It has a wide brim and which was turned up one side.clothing, slouch hat

Maribyrnong State School (also known as Maribyrnong Primary School) operated from the early 20th century until the late 20th century, serving the riverside industrial–residential community around Raleigh Road and the Maribyrnong River. The school was established in 1912. At first the school assembled in the Maribyrnong Methodist Church on the corner of Raleigh Street and Rosamond Rd. In 1916 the school was relocated to the corner of Raleigh Street and Wests Rd. In 1942 the school moved to the Warrs Rd site. During the post war and migration era’s (1950s–1970s), the school became increasingly multicultural due to the nearby Maribyrnong Migrant Hostel (opened 1949) with many European, Middle Eastern, and later Asian migrant students. Maribyrnong State School was one of the first inner west schools to run integration programs for newly arrived children, a pattern later continued by Maribyrnong High School. The school closed on the 31st December 1993. The school side was the sold to land developers who developed it into a small housing estate.This photograph captures the new school being built on the Warrs Road site in the early 1940's.maribyrnong state school, warrs road, maribyrnong