This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This string of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long string of black jet beads of even size stung on dark coloured twine.fashion accessory, women's jewellery, decorative items

This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This string of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long string of yellow glass beads of graduated sizes strung on thick cotton thread.decorative items, women's jewellery

Malas are used to help focus awareness and concentration during spiritual practice of reciting mantras. Traditionally made from wood, bone, seeds from the Bodhi tree or gemstones. They may include silk or cotton tassels.Malas are used like a Christian rosary, often supporting the counting of mantras and held whilst reciting prayers. A long mala is a set of 108 strung beads, plus a guru bead which serves as a tactile reminder of the conclusion of the current round of chanting mantra. The guru bead represents the relationship between the student and the guru or spiritual teacher. The 108 beads signifies the 108 afflictions to be overcome and the 108 Buddhas.Long mala with three smaller (yellow) divider beads and two strands of five beads each after the guru bead.worship device

These items would have been worn or used by a woman in the early 20th century for decorative purposes.These items have no known provenance and are retained for display purposes.These are two necklaces, one red double stringed and one amber coloured with graduated glass beads. Both are tied together with cotton. Attached to the cotton is one metal pin and one metal hair curler. beads, hair curler, house hold items

This unusual jewellery set belonged to the family of Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It is part of an extensive collection of jewellery items which belonged to her mother and grandmother.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long strand of black beads with embedded opal chips of varied sizes. The front central bead is teardrop shaped and surrounded by 4 large round beads. Beads are strung on a strong dark thread with a plastic screw clasp. The set includes a matching brooch consisting of 3 medium sized and 4 smaller beads attached to a faun gold bar.fashion accessory, women's jewellery

Necklace of graduated green plastic moulded beads,necklaces, costume jewellery

Long necklace made of carved and lacquered, imitation cinnabar beads.costume jewellery, fashion accessories, necklaces

Former names: Bella's Beauty & Massage, Billions of Beads; In 2019, Imperial Tattoos. Sold history: Aug. 2005 $365,000; Jun 2007 $450,000; Oct. 2009 $455,000Cardboard business card, printed in colour both sidesbillions of beads, main street greensborough

Donor was daughter of Alan Richardson who helped build and held ticket for paddle-steamer Curlip.Jet diamond shaped beads strung together.beads costume-accessories jewelry jet-beads richardson- alan

Bought in Moorabool Antique Galleries for $675 by Margaret Mills.Small picture of a peacock and two chicks in a garden. Entirely beaded (including background) in very fine beads in beige. Gold frame."NA 1861" in pink beadsbeading, panel, peacock, england

Example of a fancy beaded evening bag from the 1950s or 1960s. This style of handbag continued through out both decades.c. 1950/1960s cream pearl style beaded handbag. Beading in flower designs with scalloped flap top and beaded handle. White polyester lining with 1 small pocket.handbag, beads, beading, metal, 1950s, 1960s

Margaret Lee, based in Adelaide, South Australia learnt and practised Chinese embroidery from a young age in the traditional Chinese way. She later studied traditional Japanese embroidery and bead embroidery in the Japanese style. She has International Teacher Accreditation from the Japanese Embroidery Centre, Atlanta (International arm of the Kurenai Kai Ltd. Japan)Japanese Bead Embroidered Evening Bag, designed by Margaret Lee.beads, evening bags, japan

This box is a decorative item made to be used in the household. It could have held cigars or jewellery items. This box has been an attractive item but it has no known local provenance. It will be useful for display. This is a rectangular-shaped wooden box which has been reinforced with metal inserts. It has metal hinges and a locking mechanism with a keyhole lined with metal. There is no key. The box is completely covered, except for the base, with inlaid material consisting of small black pieces and triangular-shaped white pieces, possibly bone. The inlaid material forms a decorative pattern around the box. Portions of the decoration are missing and some other parts broken away. history of warrnambool, household items, cigar box

Boxed rosary presented to Bishop O'Collins for his Jubilee in 1972 with presentation card from Sr St Charles (Sr of Nazareth) enclosed. Crucifix and junction cast in sterling silver by Alex Mitchel & Co. Ltd, Dublin. Crucifix designed by Louis de Brocquy, RMA & junction designed by Anne Crawcour.rosary, mitchel, crawcour, crucifix, beads. o'collins.

Example of a popular style of evening clutch in the 1950s. Its beaded design shows a stark difference from the austerity of the 1940s and there strict wartime restrictions.Cream satin clutch with pearl style beads in flower pattern. Press stud closing White lining with 1 compartment.evening bag, beads, beading, 1950s, nineteen fifties, clutch

Ballarat Grammar’s 23 acre site facing Forest and Howitt Streets, Wendouree was chosen carefully by the Committee set up by the Church Assembly (Synod) in November 1908. Classes began for the 38 boys enrolled on 14 February 1911. The first building accommodated 90 day boys and 25 boarders. It comprised the Headmaster’s residence, three classrooms, one large dormitory, a small bathroom, two cubicles for assistant masters and the matron’s room. During the first year the property was fenced, trees and cypress hedges were planted, a carriage drive was constructed and work commenced for the School Cricket Oval. Three Noopsi Badges celebrating 100 years of Anglican education at Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School. These are beaded badges in blue, yellow and brown with "100" in yellow, mounted on a safety pin. "100" in worked in yellow beadsballarat, badge, queens, 100, cegs, 2011, bgs, noopsi, century-celebration, grammar-school, qceggs

Ballarat Grammar’s 23 acre site facing Forest and Howitt Streets, Wendouree was chosen carefully by the Committee set up by the Church Assembly (Synod) in November 1908. Classes began for the 38 boys enrolled on 14 February 1911. The first building accommodated 90 day boys and 25 boarders. It comprised the Headmaster’s residence, three classrooms, one large dormitory, a small bathroom, two cubicles for assistant masters and the matron’s room. During the first year the property was fenced, trees and cypress hedges were planted, a carriage drive was constructed and work commenced for the School Cricket Oval. Three Noopsi Badges celebrating 100 years of Anglican education at Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School. These are beaded badges in blue, yellow and brown with "100" in yellow, mounted on a safety pin. "100" in worked in yellow beadsballarat, badge, queens, 100, cegs, 2011, bgs, noopsi, century-celebration, grammar-school, qceggs

Ballarat Grammar’s 23 acre site facing Forest and Howitt Streets, Wendouree was chosen carefully by the Committee set up by the Church Assembly (Synod) in November 1908. Classes began for the 38 boys enrolled on 14 February 1911. The first building accommodated 90 day boys and 25 boarders. It comprised the Headmaster’s residence, three classrooms, one large dormitory, a small bathroom, two cubicles for assistant masters and the matron’s room. During the first year the property was fenced, trees and cypress hedges were planted, a carriage drive was constructed and work commenced for the School Cricket Oval. Three Noopsi Badges celebrating 100 years of Anglican education at Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar School. These are beaded badges in blue, yellow and brown with "100" in yellow, mounted on a safety pin. "100" in worked in yellow beadsballarat, badge, queens, 100, cegs, 2011, bgs, noopsi, century-celebration, grammar-school, qceggs

A sample of beaded workA strip of lace made of beads made of dotted stripe along each edge with design resembling bee hives and plants with palm shapped leaves. - Bronze seed beads - Some silver/bronze beads - Some pearl beads - On beige nylon netting beaded lace border, bronze neads, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennigs

Used by Mrs. W. T. SebireBlack beaded handbag with beaded handle. Red floral design on bag. Has grey satin lining.handbags, beads

Envelope - style evening bag with press-stud closure and small strap at back. Beaded all over in white, clear and pearl seed beads and clear short bugle beads. Cream silk lining.beads, bags

Lottie Lillian (Dolly) McDonald married Richard Clement (Clem) Eastick on 25 May 1942 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Nhill, Victoria.Both Dolly and Clem were born in Nhill, and continued to live in Nhill after their marriage.A delightful classical gown of white silk velvet with draped bodice and fell from the side of the skirt with soft full folds, the tiny shoulder and hip yokes were embroidered with small crystal beads.Shoulder and hip yokes were embroidered with small crystal beads.1942 weddings, wedding dresses, nhill - weddings, st. andrew's presbyterian church, mcdonald - eastick, textiles - bridal - fashion

This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This string of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A short string of black beads of varied sizes. The beads are joined by metal hooks and has a hooked clasp.fashion accessory, decorative items, women's jewellery

Good example of beaded trim possibly for mourning attire.Beaded applique trim with black bugle and small round beads arranged in a trailing floral pattern. Attached to an orange grosgrain ribbon.

Used by Mrs. H. N. Lord in the 1960's.Beaded evening bag with silver and pastel flower pattern.beads, handbags

Metal Abacus Counting Bead used by the Wlodarczyk Family after migranting to AustraliaMetal Abacus Counting Beadjoseph 'joe' wlodarczyk, abacus