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Federation University Historical CollectionAlbum, Sutton's Pianos World War I
... Sutton's Pianos World War I...Folder containing information on the effects of World War I on pianos sales at Sutton's Music...Allans ltd e.t collins j.l. lennard morris buhler & co charles harper & co Nicholsons Ltd Maples a. beckett r.r garran w.h. glen & co pty ltd suttons pty ltd wm kuhnel & co limited Folder containing information on the effects of World War I on pianos sales at Sutton's Music Sutton's Pianos World War I Album ...Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Folder containing information on the effects of World War I on pianos sales at Sutton's Musicw.h. paling, world war 1, ww1, enemy trademark, hugo wertheim, king and king ltd, carnegie & co, heindorff bros., richmond furnishing co., albert hannaford, findlays pty ltd, williams bros., allans ltd, e.t collins, j.l. lennard, morris buhler & co, charles harper & co, nicholsons ltd, maples, a. beckett, r.r garran, w.h. glen & co pty ltd, suttons pty ltd, wm kuhnel & co limited -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph (colour), University of Ballarat Maintenance staff move the Errard Concert Grand Piano into Founders' Hall, 03/1996
... University of Ballarat Maintenance staff move the Errard Concert Grand Piano into Founders' Hall...The piano was later sold, and had little use since the concert tour. ...In the front row are piano movers Graeme Brown and Kinsley Webb. ...The registered number of this piano is 87650....The piano was later sold, and had little use since the concert tour. ...The Erard Concert Grand Piano was moved into the University of Ballarat 1870 Founders' Hall in March 1996. The piano was originally brought to Australia in 1904 for a brief tour by pianist Paderewski. Known as the 'Prince of Pianists' Paderewski selected the piano for his tour in preference to all other makes. The piano was later sold, and had little use since the concert tour. Before arriving at Mt Helen the piano was appraised by expert David Bloom who said it was in great condition for its age. .2) University of Ballarat Maintenance staff move the Errard Concert Grande into Founders' Hall. From left to right, Ted Dalgleish, Bill Loader, David Collett and Kerry Daniell. In the front row are piano movers Graeme Brown and Kinsley Webb. The writing under the photo gives an insight to the piano’s history and what the Uni intends to have it for. The registered number of this piano is 87650.university of ballarat, founders hall, grand piano, paderewski, ted dalgleish, bill loader, david collett, kerry daniell, caro convention centre -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 1969
... A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville. ...A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville. ...Marysville Hotel/ 1969 Seated at Piano/ Mavis Blackie; L To R./ Mavis Hadfield, Margaret/ Ackerman/ Nell Barton...A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville. victoria australia keppel hotel keppel's australian hotel australian hotel keppel family maurice john keppel accommodation marysville hotel hotel marysville photograph mavis blackie mavis hadfield margaret ackerman nell barton Marysville Hotel/ 1969 Seated at Piano/ Mavis Blackie; L To R./ Mavis Hadfield, Margaret/ Ackerman/ Nell Barton A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville. ...A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1969.A black and white photograph of three local ladies sitting and standing at the piano in The Marysville Hotel in Marysville.Marysville Hotel/ 1969 Seated at Piano/ Mavis Blackie; L To R./ Mavis Hadfield, Margaret/ Ackerman/ Nell Bartonvictoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, mavis blackie, mavis hadfield, margaret ackerman, nell barton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Door and name plate
... Wooden door with brass sign inscribed 'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'. Brass door knob and door ringer inset panels...'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'...Jenkinson Piano & Theory'. Brass door knob and door ringer inset panels Functional object Door and name plate ...Saved from a house in Nicholson Street, Nunawading owned by the Jenkinson's. Mrs Jenkinson died in Strathdon Nursing Home, Forest Hill and was buried on her 100th birthday. Plaque made in 1922. Door and plaque is now in fitted on a shopfront display in the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.Wooden door with brass sign inscribed 'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'. Brass door knob and door ringer inset panels'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'buildings, fittings, museum, business, music -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAdministrative record - Piano receipt - Portland Free Library, n.d
... White envelope, sealed, containing receipt for piano. Addressed to the Secretary Free Library Hall, Portland Victoria....Front: 'receipt for piano' 'The Secretary / Free Library Hall / Portland...Administrative record Piano receipt - Portland Free Library ...White envelope, sealed, containing receipt for piano. Addressed to the Secretary Free Library Hall, Portland Victoria.Front: 'receipt for piano' 'The Secretary / Free Library Hall / Portland -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of MelbourneFurniture - Equipment, Gebr. Zimmermann AO, nd
... Upright Piano...Piano...Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne 4 Water Street University of Melbourne Creswick Campus Building 719/718 Creswick goldfields Upright Piano Piano Furniture Equipment Gebr. Zimmermann AO ...Upright PianoPiano -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumTravelling piano
... The piano's maker, James Semple, was a piano maker in Glasgow, from 1850-1875 and the inscription indicates that Semple held a patent for a check on the downstriking action. ...Small wooden piano..."SEMPLES/ PATENT/ NON-BLOCKING/ CHECK ACTION/" "JAMES [OBSCURED]/ MANUFAC[OBSCURED] 7 STIR[OBSCURED]/ GLASGOW" Small wooden piano Travelling piano ...A rare travelling piano numbered no. 26 made by James Semple circa 1850s, one of only three left in the world. The piano's maker, James Semple, was a piano maker in Glasgow, from 1850-1875 and the inscription indicates that Semple held a patent for a check on the downstriking action. This little piano has a keyboard of only 4 octaves (F-f3) knee levers instead of pedals work as a moderator and damper. It was designed to provide entertainment and to accompany devotions during the long journey from the UK to Australia. The piano was named the travelling piano due to its ease of transportation with handles on each end and removable legs. Small wooden piano"SEMPLES/ PATENT/ NON-BLOCKING/ CHECK ACTION/" "JAMES [OBSCURED]/ MANUFAC[OBSCURED] 7 STIR[OBSCURED]/ GLASGOW" -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPiano Roll, Anglo-American Player Roll Co, Gonna build a big fence around Texas, 1930c
... Music in punched tape format to be played on a "Player piano"...Paper piano roll in box...Played by Les Luscombe Paper piano roll in box Gonna build a big fence around Texas Piano Roll Anglo-American Player Roll Co. ...Music in punched tape format to be played on a "Player piano"An early form of recorded musicPaper piano roll in boxBroadway word roll 2807; Foxtrot (Friend-Olson). Played by Les Luscombepiano rolls, music rolls, player pianos -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Camp 3 Band, 1945
... Sepia photo pasted to foam core backing showing three men- kettle drum, flute & cello, lady ("Wally") with piano accordian....On backing- Camp 3 Band- "Wally" Wagner, piano accordianist (later "Liebeskind" Sydney NSW.)...Sepia photo pasted to foam core backing showing three men- kettle drum, flute & cello, lady ("Wally") with piano accordian. Camp 3 Band. Photograph. ...Photo taken in Camp 3, and donated to Museum by "Wally" Wagner.Sepia photo pasted to foam core backing showing three men- kettle drum, flute & cello, lady ("Wally") with piano accordian.On backing- Camp 3 Band- "Wally" Wagner, piano accordianist (later "Liebeskind" Sydney NSW.)camp 3, music, photography, photograph, slides, film -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAdministrative record - Insurance Policy and Envelope - Sun Insurance, Jul-33
... Sun Insurance Office fire policy for a 'Thurmer' piano. Insured Mrs. Ellen Greta Vivian, sum insured £50, premium £-6:4d; period of insurance - 1 July 1933 to 1 July 1934 b. ...Front: 'Piano' -handwritten in pencil...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road insurance documents Vivian family documents piano insurance Sun Insurance Front: 'Piano' -handwritten in pencil a. ...a. Sun Insurance Office fire policy for a 'Thurmer' piano. Insured Mrs. Ellen Greta Vivian, sum insured £50, premium £-6:4d; period of insurance - 1 July 1933 to 1 July 1934 b. Envelope for Insurance Policy, from Sun Insurance Office Ltd, addressed to H. Day Esq. Portland. Franked Melbourne 10.30 pm 9 July 1933Front: 'Piano' -handwritten in pencilinsurance documents, vivian family documents, piano insurance, sun insurance -
Warrnambool Art GalleryAfrican thumb piano, mid to late 1800s
... He would have collected this piano whilst on service in South Africa....South African thumb piano from the Zulu culture. It is a wooden panel board with 15 iron finger keys in it. ...There are no original markings on this although the original museum label is still stuck to the bottom which says, ' Native piano ( Mashona)' on it in script....He would have collected this piano whilst on service in South Africa. south africa joseph dallimore. war boer war zulu finger piano music There are no original markings on this although the original museum label is still stuck to the bottom which says, ' Native piano ( Mashona)' on it in script. ...This item was donated to the museum by Joseph Dallimore. Dallimore was brought up at Lake Gillear, and as a young man he left Australia to travel overseas both to help his parent's business in the wool trade and for pleasure. He wrote many letters to his parents keeping them updated with the prices he received from selling wool and on his travels. Later in life Dallimore enlisted in the Australian Army and went on to have a distinguished career during the Boer War. He would have collected this piano whilst on service in South Africa.South African thumb piano from the Zulu culture. It is a wooden panel board with 15 iron finger keys in it. They are stuck onto the wood at one end with some sort of glue and also held in place by an iron rod passing over the top of them. At the bottom of the board is a metal panel and attached to that is a small circular cymbal. There is a string tying the metal panel to the wooden board.There are no original markings on this although the original museum label is still stuck to the bottom which says, ' Native piano ( Mashona)' on it in script.south africa, joseph dallimore. war, boer war, zulu, finger piano, music -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Shawl, c1900
... Used to cover piano legs....Used to cover piano legs....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used to cover piano legs. MANCHESTER Furnishings Large black silk piano shawl. ...Used to cover piano legs.Large black silk piano shawl. Gold leaves and flowers embroidered. 50 cm macrame fringe on four sides. Used to cover piano legs.manchester, furnishings -
Mont De LanceyLeisure object - Toy Piano
... pianos...A black toy piano in the shape of a baby grand, with 20 white and black keys, a hinged lid that lifts up from the keys and three legs. ...Leisure object Toy Piano ...Russell SebireA black toy piano in the shape of a baby grand, with 20 white and black keys, a hinged lid that lifts up from the keys and three legs. It has paint peeling off in some areas."Pixiano Major"pianos, toys -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo ChaletPiano and stool
... Bluthner piano dated 1889 (patent no. 32310). PWD engraved imprint to wood. ..."Bluthner" grand piano made from walnut wood with accomanying wooden stool....Has 'PWD' stamped on it. Piano and stool ...Bluthner piano dated 1889 (patent no. 32310). PWD engraved imprint to wood. "The Bluthner grand piano came second-hand to the Chalet in 1920 when it was obtained by lessee, Hilda Samsing. This high quality German piano, which stands out as an item of individual significance, is now one of the oldest furnishings in the Chalet. When it was acquired in 1920, the Chalet already had a Beale brand upright piano which had been at the Chalet from the earliest days." (Pg. 77 Historica. 2011) 'A photograph taken of the Music Room (also known as the Drawing Room) between 1920 and 1924, when Hilda Samsing was lessee is one of the earliest known photographs of the Chalet's lounge areas. Published in the undated promotional booklet, Victoria's Wonderland Mount Buffalo, it shows 'A corner of the music room'... On the right, is the Chalet's second piano, which was purchased second-hand in 1920 from Gardner & Lang in Swanston Street, Melbourne. This impressive grand piano of walnut wood still stands in the Chalets Music Room. It was made in the world-famous factory of Julius Bluthner, in Leipzig, Germany, which has made Bluthner pianos since 1853 for numerous royals, composers, conductors, artists, authors and performers including Brahms, Mahler, Bartok, Debussy, Wagner, Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. The present stool is not part of the ensemble." ( Pg. 42. Historica )Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items. Appendix A.1. Furnishings, Lounges and Hallways (Pg 163. Historica"Bluthner" grand piano made from walnut wood with accomanying wooden stool.(not matching). Piano features three large turned and carved legs on brass castors. Pedals on piano are solid brass, surrounded by carved and turned wooden pedal stand. Stool seat slants towards piano and two plain stretchers support four curved legs. Has 'PWD' stamped on it. PWD engraved imprint to wood. -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Colour, Nigel Wanten, Paderewski Grand Piano at Federation University Australia, 2014
... Paderewski Grand Piano at Federation University Australia...piano...Madame Alice Charbonnet played the Erards at the Melbourne Exhibition and taught Nellie Melba the piano....The registered number plate for this piano is 87650....Madame Alice Charbonnet played the Erards at the Melbourne Exhibition and taught Nellie Melba the piano. piano grand piano erard erard grand piano Photographs of the 'workings' of the Erard grand piano. ...Sebastion Erard created several special concert grands for pianists and exhibitions such as for Paris 1878 and several pianos for Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions 1880-2. Madame Alice Charbonnet played the Erards at the Melbourne Exhibition and taught Nellie Melba the piano.Photographs of the 'workings' of the Erard grand piano. It is a full 90 key concert grand, with parallel strings and iron frame in one piece. The registered number plate for this piano is 87650.piano, grand piano, erard, erard grand piano -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Girl playing piano
... Girl playing piano...A smiling school girl plays a piano, whilst reading the music with a high magnification pair of glasses....Digital image of girl playing piano with glasses...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne A smiling school girl plays a piano, whilst reading the music with a high magnification pair of glasses. rvib burwood school Education Digital image of girl playing piano with glasses Girl playing piano Photograph Image ...A smiling school girl plays a piano, whilst reading the music with a high magnification pair of glasses.Digital image of girl playing piano with glassesrvib burwood school, education -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Musical, Piano, Aucher Freres, circa 1880-1920
... ...piano...This piano was made by Aucher Freres of Paris, said to be famous for its pianos in the mid-late 1800s. ...The piano also has two brass candlesticks. The top of the piano is hinged and lifts up to allow access to the piano mechanic's inside for tuning and maintenance. ...Aucher Freres (Aucher Brothers) produced a model of piano that was built specifically for use on sailing vessels, the upright yacht-style piano. ...This piano was made by Aucher Freres of Paris, said to be famous for its pianos in the mid-late 1800s. Aucher Freres (Aucher Brothers) produced a model of piano that was built specifically for use on sailing vessels, the upright yacht-style piano. Pianos were amongst the domestic goods brought to Australia by many colonial immigrants. They were also imported by Australian distributors by the shipload and sought after by settlers. A piano was often found in a Missions to Seamen club room, where visiting seafarers would entertain or be entertained by music and song as part of their relaxation in port. A sarcastically written news article of January 2nd 1869 reported that the Secretary of the Loyal Liberals of Ballarat, Mr Henry Bell, was presented both with a “illuminated address” and a piano. The piano was made by Aucher Freres of Paris and was purchased for sixty guineas (which converts to around $7,500 Au in 2019). The gift was criticised for encouraging foreign industry rather than native Australian products, thus going against what the Loyal Liberals own protectionist policy. The writer goes on to state that several pianos made in the Colony compared very favourably at the International Exhibition with those manufactured by the English or French. He then says that “… the secretary … might learn a lesson from his piano ... the name Aucher Freres, Paris emblazoned on its front should be … a perpetual reminder of the hollowness of that protectionist imposture …” [Refer to Intercolonial News, Victoria, originally published in The Argus, was repeated in the Wallaroo Times and Mining Journal of South Australia 2-1-1869.] Aucher Freres pianos were still around in 1930. A second-hand model was advertised for sale as a good practice piano. The advertisement was placed by the Mount Gambier, SA, agents for Saver’s Pianos Ltd of Adelaide. The piano was described as “a sound little instrument of good tone and appearance”. The asking price in November 1930 was 32 pounds and ten shillings (which converts to about $2,500 Au in 2019). [Refer to Savery’s advertisement, Mt Gambier Border Watch 11-11-1930]This piano is significant for its connection with the time period of chapel and club room at Flagstaff Hill's St Nicholas Seamen's Church. It represents the form of entertainment enjoyed by seafarer's world wide, which is appropriate for a maritime village. The maker of the piano is famous for its quality pianos of the 19th and early 20th century.Piano, upright, polished wood. The wooden hinged keyboard cover lifts up to allow access to the keyboard. The piano also has two brass candlesticks. The top of the piano is hinged and lifts up to allow access to the piano mechanic's inside for tuning and maintenance. The inside flap has a music stand incorporated into it. It also has the usual two hard-soft pedals at the base. There are two brass decorated hooks at each end to allow for ease of movement when the position of the piano is changed. Maker's name inscribed inside keyboard lid in gold lettering. Made in Paris by Aucher Freres (Aucher Brothers)."AUCHER FRERES / Paris" (NOTE: the "C" is sometimes mistaken for a "G")flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, piano, music, upright piano, paris, france, aucher freres -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Legatee, 199
... Photograph of a legatee playing a piano. Appears to be a publicity shot and was stored with other president photos. ...Colour photo of a legatee playing a piano....Colour photo of a legatee playing a piano. Legatee Photograph Photo ...Photograph of a legatee playing a piano. Appears to be a publicity shot and was stored with other president photos. Possibly a legatee providing entertainment at a legatee function or comradeship meeting.A record that prominent legatees had their photo taken professionally.Colour photo of a legatee playing a piano.Printed "past presidents, legatee function -
Vision AustraliaPlaque, Hugh Jeffrey nameplate
... Plate advertising Hugh Jeffrey as a teacher, listing his qualification and specialisations of piano, violin and vocal harmony. After graduating from Melbourne University with his Bachelor's degree in music, he began teaching at the RVIB school....Hugh Jeffrey Mus. Bac. Piano, Violin, Harmony, etc....Bac. Piano, Violin, Harmony, etc. 1 metal plate attached to painted wooden block Hugh Jeffrey nameplate Plaque ...Plate advertising Hugh Jeffrey as a teacher, listing his qualification and specialisations of piano, violin and vocal harmony. After graduating from Melbourne University with his Bachelor's degree in music, he began teaching at the RVIB school.1 metal plate attached to painted wooden blockHugh Jeffrey Mus. Bac. Piano, Violin, Harmony, etc.nameplate, hugh jeffrey -
National Wool MuseumKnitting Needle
... Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments....Made from piano wire and used by Vera Neale....Knitting Handicrafts Neale Mrs Vera Knitting Handicrafts Made from piano wire and used by Vera Neale. Knitting Needle ...Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments.Made from piano wire and used by Vera Neale.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Music Case, 1940s
... Used while taking piano lessons over 10 years 1948 - 1958....Leather Musical Case containing two booklets of piano music....Used while taking piano lessons over 10 years 1948 - 1958. musical instruments accessories personal effects travel goods Leather Musical Case containing two booklets of piano music. ...Music case used by donor. Used while taking piano lessons over 10 years 1948 - 1958.Leather Musical Case containing two booklets of piano music.musical instruments, accessories, personal effects, travel goods -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - Music Room, Hazeldene
... ... Pianos...Sepia photograph of music room in "Hazeldene" 8 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the organ and grand piano....Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn road Hazeldene Pianos Organs Furnishings Danks Family Sepia photograph of music room in "Hazeldene" 8 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the organ and grand piano. ...Sepia photograph of music room in "Hazeldene" 8 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the organ and grand piano.canterbury, balwyn road, hazeldene, pianos, organs, furnishings, danks family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Fortuna Articles - "Piano, owned by George Lansell, Sandhurst, Victoria", Oct 12 2002
... ...piano...A piano keyboard once owned by George Lansell when Bendigo was known as Sandhurst. ...Fortuna Article - "Piano, owned by George Lansell, Sandhurst, Victoria" - The "way we were" Bendigo Advertiser Oct 12 2002 This item contains the following: 11217.30a Black and White photo of a piano keyboard with engraving on the top...A piano keyboard once owned by George Lansell when Bendigo was known as Sandhurst. ...A piano keyboard once owned by George Lansell when Bendigo was known as Sandhurst. The item was bought at a clearing sale on the Morning PeninsulaFortuna Article - "Piano, owned by George Lansell, Sandhurst, Victoria" - The "way we were" Bendigo Advertiser Oct 12 2002 This item contains the following: 11217.30a Black and White photo of a piano keyboard with engraving on the topnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, piano -
Clunes MuseumInstrument - PIANO
... PIANO...THIS PIANO CAME FROM LAURA HUDSON'S HOME IN LOWER FRASER STREET, CLUNES....WOODEN UPRIGHT COTTAGE PIANO. MUSIC STAND WHICH FOLDS INSIDE TOP LID WHEN NOT USED...MELBOURNE WOODEN UPRIGHT COTTAGE PIANO. MUSIC STAND WHICH FOLDS INSIDE TOP LID WHEN NOT USED Instrument PIANO ...THIS PIANO CAME FROM LAURA HUDSON'S HOME IN LOWER FRASER STREET, CLUNES.WOODEN UPRIGHT COTTAGE PIANO. MUSIC STAND WHICH FOLDS INSIDE TOP LID WHEN NOT USEDWILLIE KILNER & CO. MELBOURNElocal history, musical instrument, keyboard, hudson, laura -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Albert Fox, Magic with music, by Albert Fox, 1985_
... pianos...Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences. ...Albert Fox was a piano tuner and manufacturer. This book is a collection of his reminiscences. He was the founder of Darnum Musical Village in country Victoria.59 p., stapled book, photographspianos, albert fox, darnum musical village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDocument - Receipt, Joseph Wertheim, Wertheim Sewing Machine and Hapsburg Piano Depot, 23-07-1891
... Wertheim Sewing Machine and Hapsburg Piano Depot...In 1908 Hugo Wertheim opened a piano factory in Richmond, Melbourne, aiming to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos a year, predominantly using Australian materials. ...Sold by Wertheim Sewing Machines and Hapsburg Pianos,.dated 23rd July 1891 for £6 6/- from Mrs Burrowes, Burrumbeet, Victoria, for the purchase of a Wertheim sewing machine....Printed "From the Wertheim Sewing Machine and Hapsburg Piano Depot" Handwritten "Mrs Burrowes, Burrumbeet" "July 23rd 1891" "Wertheim Sewing Machine" "£6 6" "Settled by Cash" Signatures "H. ...In 1908 Hugo Wertheim opened a piano factory in Richmond, Melbourne, aiming to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos a year, predominantly using Australian materials. ...This receipt was donated with our collection's Wertheim sewing machine accessory box. The box contains twelve accessories, the instruction book and the receipt for the purchase of a Wertheim sewing machine. The receipt was written on July 23rd 1891 by the Wertheim distributor in Melbourne, Hugo Wertheim. His business was the Wertheim Sewing Machine and Hapsburg Piano Depot, trading at 173 Williams Street, Melbourne. The purchaser was Mrs Burrowes from Burrumbeet, Victoria, a district northwest of Ballarat. She paid £6-6 (six pounds and six shillings) in cash. The receipt was signed by H. Wertheim and the other signatory looks like John A. Cherry. Hugo Wertheim (1854-1919) was an agent for his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim, a well-established sewing machine manufacturer in Germany. He was born in Lispenhausen, Germany, and migrated to Melbourne in October 1875, where he opened a merchandising business at 39 Flinders Lane East. He returned to Germany in 1885 to marry Joseph Wertheim's daughter Sophie Emilie. The couple came back to Melbourne, and Hugo quickly established a substantial business selling sewing machines, bicycles, pianos and other mechanical devices, under brands such as Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin and Hapsburg. He exhibited at agricultural shows and in 1901 at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, United States of America. One of his staff was O. C. Beale, who later set up his own piano business in New South Wales. Hugo continued to own 25 per cent of one of Beale's companies, which became Wertheim's Queensland business. In 1908 Hugo Wertheim opened a piano factory in Richmond, Melbourne, aiming to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos a year, predominantly using Australian materials. In laying the foundation stone, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin observed that “few men with such opportunities for a life of ease would have embarked on such an enterprise” Hugo died of chronic hepatitis in 1919 at his home in South Yarra. His eldest son, Herbert Joseph (1886-1972), continued the business. The piano factory closed in 1935, becoming a Heinz food processing plant and in 1955, GTV Channel 9 studios and offices. The Wertheim Sewing Machine Company – Joseph Wertheim (1804–1899) founded the company in 1868 in Frankfurt, Germany. At this time Joseph was the Frankfurt city delegate for the Democratic Party. At its height, the Wertheim factory employed approximately 650 workers. The company used a trademark of a dwarf holding a hammer which is known to have been used until at least 1925, however in 1909 a Star of David was also registered. In 1870 a Wertheim subsidiary was formed in Barcelona, Spain. The business imported and sold complete machines, including the English Jones machine. Locals began calling the sewing machines “las rapidas”, and the business became known as “las casa de las rapidas”. In 1915 production began of a totally manufactured Spanish Wertheim machine. Wertheim in Germany continued manufacturing machines until 1932 when the Wertheim family fled to Spain. Despite converting to Christianity from Judaism, they feared the political unrest in Germany during that time. Wertheim Spain became Rapida SA and was then the sole manufacturer of the Wertheim machines. The factory was managed by Karl Wertheim under the alias Carlos Vallin.The receipt is significant for its connection with Victoria's northwestern district, the Melbourne distributor Hugo Wertheim, and the well-known German manufacturer of the early domestic sewing machines, Joseph Wertheim. The stamp with Queen Victoria's profile also connects the receipt to the Victorian era and connects Melbourne to Colonial Australia. The receipt also gives a fixed date to the machine accessories and instruction book in our Collection, connecting them all to domestic life in the Victorian era.Receipt on cream paper, rectangular, with red horizontal and vertical lines. Printed letterhead and heading text. Handwritten details of the seller, owner, the item purchased, method of payment, and cost. Signed by two signatories. A one-penny stamp is attached. Sold by Wertheim Sewing Machines and Hapsburg Pianos,.dated 23rd July 1891 for £6 6/- from Mrs Burrowes, Burrumbeet, Victoria, for the purchase of a Wertheim sewing machine.Printed "From the Wertheim Sewing Machine and Hapsburg Piano Depot" Handwritten "Mrs Burrowes, Burrumbeet" "July 23rd 1891" "Wertheim Sewing Machine" "£6 6" "Settled by Cash" Signatures "H. Wertheim" and (Looks Like) "John A Cherry" Ont the stamp, [image of Queen Victoria's profile] and "VICTORIA" "ONE PENNY" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, wertheim, sewing machine, victorian era, sewing machine accessories, sewing machine instructions, wertheim sewing machine and hapsburg piano depot, 23-7-1891, £6 6/-, mrs burrowes, burrumbeet, h. wertheim, wertheim sewing machines, domestic machines, dress making, home industry, fashion, receipt, queen victoria stamp, one-penny stamp -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Musical, Piano, Renardi, c. 1900
... This solid, late Victorian era piano is branded Renardi, which is a German name. ...Piano, upright, walnut veneer with floral design on panels. ...Instrument Musical, Piano Renardi ...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 -
National Wool MuseumKnitting Needle
... Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments....Two lengths of piano wire, sharpened to points at both ends, used by Vera Neale as knitting needles....Knitting Handicrafts Neale Mrs Vera Knitting Handicrafts Two lengths of piano wire, sharpened to points at both ends, used by Vera Neale as knitting needles. ...Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments.Two lengths of piano wire, sharpened to points at both ends, used by Vera Neale as knitting needles.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts -
International House, The University of MelbournePhotograph (Item), Richard Shiell, 10 Ways of Filling in Time at International House - 8: "Music", 1960
... Pictured here are students Ian McIntyre on piano, Bob Atkins on bass, Roger Mitchell on guitar, Harry Markham singing on the right, and an unknown student. ...Black and white photograph of five male students playing music and singing around a piano....International House, The University of Melbourne 241 Royal Parade Parkville melbourne Pictured here are students Ian McIntyre on piano, Bob Atkins on bass, Roger Mitchell on guitar, Harry Markham singing on the right, and an unknown student. ...Pictured here are students Ian McIntyre on piano, Bob Atkins on bass, Roger Mitchell on guitar, Harry Markham singing on the right, and an unknown student. This photograph comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.performing arts, students -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Piano, John Broadwood & Sons, circa 1862
... Piano......piano...The company that made this piano was founded in 1728 by Burkat Shudi, a Swiss harpsichord maker. ...Piano, cottage upright, wooden casing in dark wood with a rich grain. ...This piano is significant as a historical musical instrument. ...The company that made this piano was founded in 1728 by Burkat Shudi, a Swiss harpsichord maker. John Broadwood, a joiner and cabinetmaker, worked for Shudi and eventually married his daughter and became a partner in the firm. Broadwood continued in this business after Shudi died in 1773. John's son James also worked for the firm and in 1795 they became John Broadwood & Son, then when a third son joined as partner in 1808 they become John Broadwood & Sons Ltd. and the name has continued on even now. Pianos manufactured by John Broadwood are of world renown.This piano is significant as a historical musical instrument. It is an example of the type of instruments used for entertainment and worship from the mid-19th to early-20th century. Piano, cottage upright, wooden casing in dark wood with a rich grain. The piano features a pair of brass candlesticks, a music holder and a fitted lock on the keyboard cover. Decorative design etched in panel between candlesticks, Maker's name is in fancy lettering behind the keyboard. Made by John Broadwood and Sons, London. Painted in fancy text "John Broadwood & Sons/ / London"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, piano, upright, candlestick holder, john broadwood & sons london, musical instrument, upright cottage piano, antique piano, victorian entertainment
