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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: BLACK BOW TIE, 1950-1990's
... JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: BLACK BOW TIE...Black bow tie...Clothing. A pre-tied, black bow tie, attached to a plastic... COSTUME Male Black bow tie Clothing. A pre-tied, black bow tie ...Clothing. A pre-tied, black bow tie, attached to a plastic clip, and frame which tucks under the wearers collar, while the clip tucks over the shirt neckline. Two rectangles of black fabric 12 cms x 5 cms, with a 1 cm wide strip, passing twice around the centre of the rectangles, forming a bow.costume, male, black bow tie -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Clothing, black bow tie, c1960
... Clothing, black bow tie...A man's pre tied black bow tie with an elastic fastening... bentleigh A man's pre tied black bow tie with an elastic fastening ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A man's pre tied black bow tie with an elastic fastening clipmenswear, neckties, bow ties, cheltenham. moorabbin, bentleigh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Clothing, bow tie black, 20thC
... Clothing, bow tie black...A gentleman’s black Bow tie ... A gentleman’s black Bow tie Accessory Clothing, bow tie black Unrecorded ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied Bow ties are available, in which the distinctive Bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable Bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A gentleman’s black Bow tie neckties, bow ties, formal wear, fashion, menswear, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, market gardeners -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, Bow tie, black, elastic, clip, c1960
... Clothing, Bow tie, black, elastic, clip...A man's pre-tied black bow tie with neckband and elastic... bentleigh cheltenham polyester rayon A man's pre-tied black bow tie ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied bow ties are available, in which the distinctive bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, lawyers, paediatricians, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A man's pre-tied black bow tie with neckband and elastic tape with a clip. fastenermenswear, bow ties, fashion, melbourne, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, polyester, rayon -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Clothing, bow tie, black , spring clip, 20thC
... Clothing, bow tie, black , spring clip...A man's pre-tied black bow tie with a metal spring clip... on spring clip MADE IN AUSTRALIA SPRING A man's pre-tied black bow ...The Bow Tie is a type of men's necktie that consists of a ribbon of fabric tied around the collar in a symmetrical manner such that the two opposite ends form loops. Ready-tied Bow ties are available, in which the distinctive Bow is sewn and a band goes around the neck and clips to secure. Bow ties may be made of any fabric material, but most are made from silk, polyester, cotton, or a mixture of fabrics. The Bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Prussian wars of the 17th century when the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted under the name cravat, derived from the French for "Croat", by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. The most traditional Bow ties are usually of a fixed length and are made for a specific size neck. Sizes can vary between approximately 14 and 20 inches just like a comparable shirt collar. Fixed-length Bow ties are preferred when worn with the most formal wing-collar shirts, so as not to expose the buckle or clasp of an adjustable Bow tie. Bow ties are worn by magicians, country doctors, paediatricians, lawyers, professors musicians and by people hoping to look like the above and clowns also wear oversized ones. In the 1980’s fashionable and professional women wore a type of Bow tie. Most men only wear Bow ties with formal dress. A man's pre-tied black bow tie with a metal spring clip to attach to the shirt collar. The 2 spring clips have 'alligator teeth' to grip the collaron spring clip MADE IN AUSTRALIA SPRINGmenswear, clothing, bow ties, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, male neckwear -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Bow Tie - Black
... Bow Tie - Black... was not a prisoner of war. Uniforms Ballarat RSL Ballarat Bow Tie - Black ...This object relates to Dawn Pope (F3207460). Dawn Pope was not a prisoner of war.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Bow Tie
... Black bow tie in a box. Bought from Myers for $1.35... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Clothing Bow Tie Black ...Black bow tie in a box. Bought from Myers for $1.35clothing, bow tie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MAN CONDUCTING BAND
... with black bow tie, black trousers and a tartan waistcoat conducting... Coloured photo of an older man wearing a white shirt with black bow ...Coloured photo of an older man wearing a white shirt with black bow tie, black trousers and a tartan waistcoat conducting the band.photo, individual, old timers, peter ellis collection, old timers -
Clunes Museum
Accessory - BOX OF BOW TIES
... WITH DARK BLUE FABRIC .2 .3 .4 THREE BLACK BOW TIES .5 .6. 7 WHITE... COVERED AND LINED WITH DARK BLUE FABRIC .2 .3 .4 THREE BLACK BOW ....1 BLACK BOX, BOX IS LEATHERETTE COVERED AND LINED WITH DARK BLUE FABRIC .2 .3 .4 THREE BLACK BOW TIES .5 .6. 7 WHITE BOW TIESWARRANTED SHEFFIELD MANUFACTURElocal history, costume, male ceremonial, costumes, accessories male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DANCING, 2nd April, 1989
... with black bow tie. Back of photo:8A 2 4 89.... with black bow tie. Back of photo:8A 2 4 89. Photograph PETER ELLIS ...Colour photograph. Couple on dance floor. Woman in long green dress with gold overskirt. Man in tartan waistcoat with black bow tie. Back of photo:8A 2 4 89.photo, group -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM MESS DRESS, 1994
... with badges and rank. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Set of white braces. 4... with badges and rank. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Set of white braces. 4 ...Uniform issued to Graham Russell Wybar Regt No 317098. Uniform is worn at official occasions in the Officers or Sergeants Mess with miniature medals if issued.Military uniform Mess Dress consisting of: .1 Jacket with badges and rank. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Set of white braces. 4. Pair of black trousers. 5. Red waist Cumerbund. 6. White shirt.uniforms military, mess dress -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Choral Society in St Matthews Church c1953-1954
... Organ and the group. Men Standing in suits with Black Bow Ties... of a Pipe Organ and the group. Men Standing in suits with Black Bow ...This Photograph was loaned by Mrs Gwen Reeve to be copied. Black And White photograph of a Large group of People most Standing apart from One Man and Woman seated in front of a Pipe Organ and the group. Men Standing in suits with Black Bow Ties, Man seated has White Bow Tie. Women in White Dresses.st mattews, choral -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, RAAF, AKCO for Nigel R. DAVEY
... Jacket with Badges and Rank Insignia. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Pair... coloured Jacket with Badges and Rank Insignia. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3 ...Part of the Collection for Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' LYONS. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.RAAF Officer's Mess Dress consisting of; 1. Navy coloured Jacket with Badges and Rank Insignia. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Pair of Navy coloured trousers. 4. Navy coloured Cumberbund. 5. White shirt with starched front similar to a "Dickey". 6. White starched waist coat/dickey. 5. On Manufacturer's label, "Made in England by AKCO for Nigel R. DAVEY, Sydney, Australia".raaf, mess dress, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, Norm M. Aitchison
... bow tie, with a neck band attached. 4. Cummerbund, red silk..... Black bow tie, with a neck band attached. 4. Cummerbund, red ...Refer to 6853.3 (Addington) 1. Vest, white long sleeves, WO1 metal badges of rank on arms. On collars are metal badges - Oak wreath laurels, Crown on top, crossed swords in centre. Letter 'R' on epaulettes. 2. Shirt, cream/white. Long sleeved, 6 buttons on front. 3. Black bow tie, with a neck band attached. 4. Cummerbund, red silk.Written on cummerbund is = 24/01 Paddington B. 1/9/72.army, formal uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - J.J. Couch, c. 1925
... pointed collar and a black bow tie. Portrait is of head and upper... pointed collar and a black bow tie. Portrait is of head and upper ...Hand-tinted black and white photograph of a man in a suit. He has dark hair parted on his right and a dark moustache. His suite is black and he is wearing a white shirt with short pointed collar and a black bow tie. Portrait is of head and upper body. Framed in a oval frame, mounted on a curved board mount, behind curved (convex) glass. Frame is wood and decorative plaster moulding in gold paint.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: J.J. Crouch (pencil, centre) 10/1/25 (pencil, centre). -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - BOW TIE, Lido
... Black polycotton bow tie in its original priced packaging... polycotton bow tie in its original priced packaging. Brand ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major T.B. Williams No 556101 Collection.Black polycotton bow tie in its original priced packaging. Brand and cleaning instructions are printed on white backing card. Tie is fastened to the card with a pin. Tie and card are contained in a clear plastic bag.Price label on plastic bag: '660958478 FOR $4.60 EA'mess dress, uniform, clothing, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BOW TIES
... 1.) & .2) Black RAAF dress bow tie. Pre tied & secured...) Black RAAF dress bow tie. Pre tied & secured with metal clip ...Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.1.) & .2) Black RAAF dress bow tie. Pre tied & secured with metal clip & adjustable elastic strap..2) Manufacturer's tab sewn onto band: Welch Margetson's Dressware bow ties, uniform, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, FORMAL
... sleeves. One pocket on breast. 4. Black bow tie with metal clips.... pocket on breast. 4. Black bow tie with metal clips. Uniform MESS ...1. Jacket - woollen, red, white collar, long sleeved with white cuffs. Two Rising Sun badges on collars = "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES". It has epaulettes of same red wool, held with small brass buttons (Aust). It has the rank insignia of a LT.COLONEL. 2. Vest - red wool. Lined with a striped cotton lining. Four miniature brass buttons on lower front. 3. Shirt - cotton. Off white colour. 5 pearl coloured buttons on front, long sleeves. One pocket on breast. 4. Black bow tie with metal clips.post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man standing at minibus door
... Colour photograph of a man wearing a black suit and bow tie... Colour photograph of a man wearing a black suit and bow tie ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection.Colour photograph of a man wearing a black suit and bow tie with a white boutonniere standing at the door of a white minibus parked with a view of mudflats in high tide in the background. Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS FOR A LT.COLONEL, Glo Weave (Shirt only), 1940-1960
... pocket. 4. Black bow tie with plastic mount. 5. Trousers, woollen.... polyester cotton, 6 clear buttons, one breast pocket. 4. Black bow ...Refers to the service of Lt.Col. "Roy Shadforth".1. Red waist jacket, white collars and white cuffs. 38 BN. R.V.R. Badge (Gold) on collars. Epaulettes show gold Lt.Col. badges and gold A.M.F. buttons. It has one interior pocket. 2. Red sleeveless vest. 4 brass (Gold) buttons, AMF motif, lined with a faint light cotton. 2 exterior pockets. 3. Shirt, short sleeved - off white. polyester cotton, 6 clear buttons, one breast pocket. 4. Black bow tie with plastic mount. 5. Trousers, woollen, black. Red pin stripe on outside legs. Lined with same cotton as vest. Straps at bottom of legs to hook up under feet.1. Written inside one arm pit is Shadforth. 2. Written inside vest is Shadforth. 5. Written on trouser pocket is Shadforth.post ww2, cmf, uniform, roy shadforth, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LATE BROTHER T G GILLAM, 1900
... of Brother T G Gillam in black suit - Bow tie. Beard and moustache... & white photo of Brother T G Gillam in black suit - Bow tie. Beard ...Photograph. Late Brother T G Gillam. Black & white photo of Brother T G Gillam in black suit - Bow tie. Beard and moustache - glasses. Died 22-11-06. For many years Secretary of the Melbourne District - GUOOF also at one time Secretary of the Loyal Windsor Lodge.photograph, brother t g gillam, photograph, secretary of the melblurnew sistrict guoof -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Portrait, Brun, Vincenzo, 1890-1900
... faces towards the left, is wearing a black suit and bow tie..., is wearing a black suit and bow tie, and has a beard. Portrait Brun ...Allan McLean was a stock and station agent from Maffra. He was elected to local government, served as Shire President and was the first chairman of the Maffra Sugarbeet Factory. He became Premier of Victoria and first member for Gippsland in the Commonwealth Government. Vincenzo Brun was a prominant society painter in Melbourne in the 1890s. The portrait appears to have been commissioned by the Maffra Shire Council, and probably hung in their chambers for many years. Framed oil painting by Vincenzo Brun of Allan McLean, local, state and federal parliamentarian, in thick, gold frame. McLean faces towards the left, is wearing a black suit and bow tie, and has a beard."V.Brun" as signature, bottom rightparliamentary representatives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - D F STUART OIL PAINTING, 26th January 1888
... , in black suit, white shirt, bow tie. Signed in red at bottom right... haired middle aged man, in black suit, white shirt, bow tie ...Coloured oil painting of grey haired middle aged man, in black suit, white shirt, bow tie. Signed in red at bottom right by D.F.Stuart 26th Jan 1888person, individual, portrait male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DEBUTANTES PHOTO
... folder. Boys in black suits with bow tie white ruffle fronted... in Brown heavy paper folder. Boys in black suits with bow tie white ...Un Named colour Debutante ball photo in Brown heavy paper folder. Boys in black suits with bow tie white ruffle fronted shirt and pink buttonholes. Girls in white dresses with pink bouquets. Flower girls in pink. Chaperones to left. Cream brick walls red carpet.photo, group, mixed group -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Mans Dress box. Studs. Collars x4. Arm bands. Bowtie x2, Early 20th century
... is scuffed. .2 & .3 These are two black cloth bow ties with metal.... The leather is scuffed. .2 & .3 These are two black cloth bow ties ...This man’s dress box contains accessories that a man would use, perhaps in a formal situation – bow ties,buttoning studs and detachable collars. The contents of the box may not be what was originally in the box. Bow ties and studs are still used on occasions but detachable collars are no longer in vogue because wash and wear shirts are freely available. Both of the companies which made the detachable collars, Pelaco and Cremorne, were based in Richmond in Melbourne. The Warrnambool jewellery business of M. Salamy and Son, has the known dates, 1912 to 1938. There were two Salamy shops, one in Timor Street, opposite the Post Office and one at 179 Liebig Street. This box and contents are retained because they are reminders of accessories men used in the past, especially for formal occasions. Also, one of the items came from the well-known Warrnmbool jewellery business of M. Salamy and Son..1 This is a circular-shaped leather box with a lid attached by stitching and a strap and a metal buckle for closing the box. Inside the box is a blue cardboard lining. The leather is scuffed. .2 & .3 These are two black cloth bow ties with metal clips at the back. The ties are housed in a blue wooden box. .4 These are seven elasticised bands for holding back shirt sleeves. Two of these are covered with red and blue cloth and five are made of silver-coloured metal .5 & .6 These are two white detachable collars. They are somewhat stained. .7 These are four metal studs with white inserts. .2 The box is marked ‘M.Salamy & Son, Jewellers’ .5 ‘Pelaco Best Quality Made in Australia’ .6 ‘Cremorne Collar Co. Melbourne’ men’s accessories, history of warrnambool, detachable vintage collars, winged detachable collars -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY CHAPLIN, A.G.C.F, 1987
... ) Black fabric bow tie with clear plastic clips for fastening... a Christian Chaplain's insignia. .5) Black fabric bow tie with clear ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection..1) Black woollen trousers with a purple stripe down the outside of each leg. Zipper fly. Calico manufacturer's label sewn onto the inside of the waist band. .2) White elastic braces with leather attachments for securing to trousers. .3) Black woollen waistcoat with four gold coloured buttons, each bearing a Christian Chaplain's insignia. .4) Black woollen mess jacket with purple lapels, cuffs and epaulettes. Black nylon fabric lining. Gold crucifix on each lapel. Major's insignia on each epaulette. Gold coloured buttons each bearing a Christian Chaplain's insignia. .5) Black fabric bow tie with clear plastic clips for fastening to a collar.Handwritten on trousers' manufacturer's label in black ink: '556101'army chaplain, uniform, mess dress, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTO OF EAGLEHAWK BAND TUG OF WAR TEAM, 1900
... , white shirt, bow tie, white handkerchief in pocket, watch chain... in black suit, white shirt, bow tie, white handkerchief in pocket ...Black and white photo of 10 men of Eaglehawk Band Tug of War team, with trophy on stand. Man in middle in black suit, white shirt, bow tie, white handkerchief in pocket, watch chain on inside pocket, coiled rope in centre. See also identical unframed photo in Box 3, No 710.person, group, sports team -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY PHOTO, 1890's ?
... dressed in black coat, white shirt, bow tie. Female - long dark.... Male dressed in black coat, white shirt, bow tie. Female - long ...black and white photo: seated male and female with three girls ( daughters ? ) in foreground. Seated outside, in background paling fence, longish grass surrounds group. Male dressed in black coat, white shirt, bow tie. Female - long dark dress, hat, holding fern frond in hand. Three girls, dark dresses, large hats.Mac Korumburraperson, family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS JACKET AND VEST, CGCF, 1966
... . It has lighter vertical stripes every 20mm. 4. Bow Tie - black,... every 20mm. 4. Bow Tie - black, Uniform MESS JACKET AND VEST ...1. A scarlet woollen jacket with blue collar. It has blue cuffs. On the collars are badges of the RAASC. On the epaulettes are a Captain's set of pips (3). 2. Vest. Blue woollen outer, polyester inner. Two small pockets on front with four small buttons. 3. Shirt, cream/white colour. 7 pearl buttons. It has lighter vertical stripes every 20mm. 4. Bow Tie - black,1. Written in jacket is: 392063 Butterworth. 2. Written in the vest is: 392063 Butterworth and .........Jardine 11119.post ww2, officers mess dress, passchendaele barracks trust -
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of Thomas Marks, 2001
... dinner shirt and black evening dress bow-tie. One hand rests next... dinner shirt and black evening dress bow-tie. One hand rests next ...Framed portrait of Thomas Marks who was President of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind 1900, 1935-1937. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Marks sits at a table, wearing black tails and pants, a white pleated dinner shirt and black evening dress bow-tie. One hand rests next to a cup and saucer, the other rests on his lap. Tom Marks was educated at the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. He was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind (now Vision Australia) at its establishment in 1895. He went on to serve as President of organisation in 1900 and was later appointed as a part time paid secretary – an office he occupied from 1904 to 1927. He again served as President from 1935 to 1937 during which time he celebrated his 80th birthday. As the living conditions of many blind people were deplorable at this time – they were often confined to a room or shed without any social contacts – it was realized that support for blind persons was needed to serve as a refuge for the oppressed, a home for the indigent, a rest home for the sick and a convalescent home to provide both respite care and permanent accommodation. Mr Marks had a reputiation of having good contacts and being able to use people with more knowledge than himself. An able musician, Tom Marks was often employed in the homes of wealthy families. As a result he met Mr and Mrs Grimwade who were already supporters of Vision Australia. They organized a gymkhana to raise money for the nucleus of a building fund. From this time Tom Marks was involved in the finances of the centres at Brighton, Ballarat and Bendigo, which were the ultimate result of the fund. He was also part of a team that negotiated the financial agreement between the RVIB and Vision Australia over fund raising and the allocation of money, which lasted from 1930 to 1939. 1 art original in gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr Thomas Marks / President 1900, 1935-1937/ Association for Advancement of the Blind'. association for the advancement of the blind, thomas marks