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Mont De LanceyJewellery, 1920
... brooches...Marcasite brooch with 2 bird design, and a pair of marcasite earrings with a floral design...Brooch: "Leca No.514"...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Property of Late Miss E.M. Sebire brooches earrings Brooch: "Leca No.514" Marcasite brooch with 2 bird design, and a pair of marcasite earrings with a floral design Jewellery ...Property of Late Miss E.M. SebireMarcasite brooch with 2 bird design, and a pair of marcasite earrings with a floral designBrooch: "Leca No.514"brooches, earrings -
Lakes Entrance Historical Societybook, Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War
... Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War...Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Nursing Australian Forces Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War book ...Guns and Brooches Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf Warnursing, australian forces -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BROOCH, c.1945
... BROOCH...Brooch sent home by Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268, enlisted 2.4.1942, age 29 years. ...Blue heart shaped brooch with pin clasp. Island scene in black....On front of brooch in gold: Edna & below a shining sun On rear of brooch: Love from Roy On pin clasp: New Guinea 1945...Island scene in black. Accessory BROOCH ...Brooch sent home by Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268, enlisted 2.4.1942, age 29 years. On discharge from the 2nd AIF on 17.1.1946 he was a Gunner in 2/1st Field Regt. Blue heart shaped brooch with pin clasp. Island scene in black.On front of brooch in gold: Edna & below a shining sun On rear of brooch: Love from Roy On pin clasp: New Guinea 1945metalcraft, costume accessories - jewellery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDecorative object - Brooch, Set of six Wood and Shell Brooches
... Brooch...Set of six Wood and Shell Brooches......brooch...These brooches were made by Hans Beck, a German Templer who was born and lived in Palestine. ...A bow of tiny white shells at the base of the brooch. Small safety pin attached to back. ...Set of six Wood and Shell Brooches Decorative object Brooch ...These brooches were made by Hans Beck, a German Templer who was born and lived in Palestine. When WWII broke out, he was sent to Australia on the "Queen Elizabeth" in 1941 and interned in Tatura Camp 3. His wife and children were left behind in Palestine. His daughter Ingrid said that although they were behind barbed wire, they were safe. Hans worked as a manufacturing jeweler in Sydney after his release from Internment. He sent for his family on 1947. A 1 x wooden triangular shape with a small four petal flower made of tiny white shells. A metal stick pin is attached to the back. B 1 x wooden heart shape. Two flowers on stems made from small pink shells. Each flower has five petals. A group of four tiny white shells sit between the flowers. A vase is carved into the bottom of the heart. A small safety pin in attached to the back. C 1 x wooden oval shape. Group of three pink shell flowers on green stems. Two flowers have six petals and a centre made from shells. The centre flower has only one petal. A bow of tiny white shells at the base of the brooch. Small safety pin attached to back. D 1 x wooden round shape. A cluster of shells in a floral pattern. A small bright red shell in the centre of cluster. Pin on the back is broken. E&F 2 x wooden round shape. A cluster of small shells in a floral pattern. One dark wood, one lighter coloured wood. handmade, brooch, shell, beck, queen elizabeth, templer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Celluloid Personal Photo Brooches, St. Louis Button Company
... Celluloid Personal Photo Brooches...These brooches were owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. ...Celluloid Personal Photo Brooches Decorative object Celluloid Personal Photo Brooches St. ...These brooches were owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper. The St. Louis Button Company was established in 1893 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. They had an extensive mail order catalogue.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.2 different sized celluloid photo badges showing photos of a woman. In the smaller photo she is bare headed, in the larger image she is wearing a hat.On back: "A. Dinsmore/ St. Louis Button Co. St Louis Mo"photo brooches, celluloid badges -
Heidelberg Golf ClubMemorabilia - Brooch, Barcs Australia, Golf themed brooch, 1990s
... Brooch...Golf themed brooch......brooches...Brooch awarded to Jan Balgowan as a golf prize....Gilt brooch in shape of 2 crossed golf clubs with pearl golf ball, mounted on blue velvet stand. ...Golf themed brooch Memorabilia Brooch Barcs Australia ...Brooch awarded to Jan Balgowan as a golf prize.Gilt brooch in shape of 2 crossed golf clubs with pearl golf ball, mounted on blue velvet stand. On stand: "BARCS Australia"ladies golf, jan balgowan, brooches -
Mont De LanceyDecorative object - Brooch, c 1900
... Brooch......Brooches...c.1900 filigree brooch belonged to Vera Therese Meredith nee Sebie approx. 1920 in Australia. ...There is a tiny gold safety chain and safety pin attached to the brooch. c.1900....There is a tiny gold safety chain and safety pin attached to the brooch. c.1900. Decorative object Brooch ...c.1900 filigree brooch belonged to Vera Therese Meredith nee Sebie approx. 1920 in Australia. She was the daughter of John and Christine Sebire and the grandaughter of Henry and Martha Sebire of Mont De Lancey in Wandin Victoria.A round gold decorative filigree brooch with a central large leaf in the middle of a circular shape. There is a tiny gold safety chain and safety pin attached to the brooch. c.1900.amulets, brooches, jewellery, personal adornments -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMourning Jewelry, c.1918
... 00323.1 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 40mm X W 50 mm 00323.2 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 35mm X W 43mm 00323.3 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 12mm X W 20 mm ...00323.1 front of brooch in memory of, back of brooch engraved with dear Mill from Gwen, in memory of captain Tom Godfrey, killed 4/10/1917 ...He was aged 26. 00323.1 front of brooch in memory of, back of brooch engraved with dear Mill from Gwen, in memory of captain Tom Godfrey, killed 4/10/1917 00323.1 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 40mm X W 50 mm 00323.2 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 35mm X W 43mm 00323.3 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 12mm X W 20 mm Mourning Jewelry ...Captain Godfrey was awarded a Military Cross for Gallantry whilst serving with the 24th Battalion in 1917. He was killed later that year. He was aged 26.00323.1 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 40mm X W 50 mm 00323.2 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 35mm X W 43mm 00323.3 Brooch containing Military Cross ribbon H 12mm X W 20 mm 00323.1 front of brooch in memory of, back of brooch engraved with dear Mill from Gwen, in memory of captain Tom Godfrey, killed 4/10/1917 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDecorative object - Brooch, 1940's
... Brooch...brooch..."Gold" safety pin attached to backs of brooches...E Werlein (on Box)|EW (on brooches)|Walter Witzki ....and address in lid of box..."Gold" safety pin attached to backs of brooches Decorative object Brooch ...Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura2 wooden brooches with shell design contained in cardboard box with lid. "Gold" safety pin attached to backs of broochesE Werlein (on Box)|EW (on brooches)|Walter Witzki ....and address in lid of boxbrooch, wooden, werlein e, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBrooch
... Brooch......brooch...Brooch porcelain with hand painted decoration of flowers on a green background. ...The word 'Mother" is printed on the brooch...Has the word "Mother" printed on it. Brooch ...Brooch porcelain with hand painted decoration of flowers on a green background. Brass frame with pin attached to rear surface. Has the word "Mother" printed on it.The word 'Mother" is printed on the broochflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, brooch, porcelain brooch -
Lara RSL Sub BranchHard Cover book, 'Guns and Brooches' Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War by Jan Bassett 1992, 1992
... 'Guns and Brooches' Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War by Jan Bassett 1992...OXFORD University Press Hard Cover Book with Plastic Sleeve, 8" x 10" 'Guns and Brooches' Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War by Jan Bassett 1992 Hard Cover book, ...Army Nurses from Boer War to the Gulf War. It is a reference book with archive material.Hard Cover Book with Plastic Sleeve, 8" x 10"ISBN 0 19 553380 I. OXFORD University Pressnurses, army, boer war, gulf war, women -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Paperback book, Jan Bassett, Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War, 1992
... Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War...The image is black and white. Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War Book Paperback book Jan Bassett Oxford University Press ...Vivian Bullwinkle - Changi - Malaria - Dysentery - Typhoid - Betty Jeffrey - War injuries and illnesses. Guns and Brooches investigates the contradictions, paradoxes, and anomalies that have arisen because army nurses have been 'in but not of' the army. They have faced discrimination as women in a men's organisation. Guns have replaced brooches as part of their uniforms as 'total war' has increasingly made a mockery of the distinction between non-combatants and combatants, a meaningless distinction for the nurses machine-gunned on Banka Island during the Second World War. Those sent to 'outpost of the empire', such as India during the First World War, have also had to cope with difficulties caused by deep-seated imperial tensions. [From Trove]Cream coloured softcover book that has yellowed around the borders. The title is printed in black and red text across the top half of the cover, the lower half shows a photographic image of patients lying on stretchers covered in blankets and being tended to by nursing staff outside field hospital tents. The image is black and white.non-fictionVivian Bullwinkle - Changi - Malaria - Dysentery - Typhoid - Betty Jeffrey - War injuries and illnesses. Guns and Brooches investigates the contradictions, paradoxes, and anomalies that have arisen because army nurses have been 'in but not of' the army. They have faced discrimination as women in a men's organisation. Guns have replaced brooches as part of their uniforms as 'total war' has increasingly made a mockery of the distinction between non-combatants and combatants, a meaningless distinction for the nurses machine-gunned on Banka Island during the Second World War. Those sent to 'outpost of the empire', such as India during the First World War, have also had to cope with difficulties caused by deep-seated imperial tensions. [From Trove]australian army nursing service, military nursing, women and war -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Jan Bassett, Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War, 1992
... Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War...The image is black and white. Guns and Brooches : Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War Book Hardcover book Jan Bassett Oxford University Press ...Vivian Bullwinkle - Changi - Malaria - Dysentery - Typhoid - Betty Jeffrey - War injuries and illnesses. Guns and Brooches investigates the contradictions, paradoxes, and anomalies that have arisen because army nurses have been 'in but not of' the army. They have faced discrimination as women in a men's organisation. Guns have replaced brooches as part of their uniforms as 'total war' has increasingly made a mockery of the distinction between non-combatants and combatants, a meaningless distinction for the nurses machine-gunned on Banka Island during the Second World War. Those sent to 'outpost of the empire', such as India during the First World War, have also had to cope with difficulties caused by deep-seated imperial tensions. [From Trove]Maroon coloured hardcover book covered with a grey dustjacket. The title is printed in black and red text across the top half of the cover, the lower half shows a photographic image of patients lying on stretchers covered in blankets and being tended to by nursing staff outside field hospital tents. The image is black and white.non-fictionVivian Bullwinkle - Changi - Malaria - Dysentery - Typhoid - Betty Jeffrey - War injuries and illnesses. Guns and Brooches investigates the contradictions, paradoxes, and anomalies that have arisen because army nurses have been 'in but not of' the army. They have faced discrimination as women in a men's organisation. Guns have replaced brooches as part of their uniforms as 'total war' has increasingly made a mockery of the distinction between non-combatants and combatants, a meaningless distinction for the nurses machine-gunned on Banka Island during the Second World War. Those sent to 'outpost of the empire', such as India during the First World War, have also had to cope with difficulties caused by deep-seated imperial tensions. [From Trove]australian army nursing service, military nursing, women and war -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated Book, Jan Bassett 1953-1999, Guns and Brooches, Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War, 1992
... Guns and Brooches, Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War...Guns have replaced brooches as part of the nurses' uniform, as "total war" increasingly makes a mockery of the distinction between combatants and non-combatants. ...This book investigates the contradictions, paradoxes and anomalies which have arisen for those assigned the role of army nurse. Financial discrimination saw the female captain in charge of an operating theatre in Vietnam being paid less than a male corporal working with her. Guns have replaced brooches as part of the nurses' uniform, as "total war" increasingly makes a mockery of the distinction between combatants and non-combatants.Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a marron cover with title, author and publisher's name embossed in gold on the spine. Front and spine of dust jacket has a black and white photograph: sick sisters on Lemnos. Title and authors name in black and red print on front and spinenon-fictionThis book investigates the contradictions, paradoxes and anomalies which have arisen for those assigned the role of army nurse. Financial discrimination saw the female captain in charge of an operating theatre in Vietnam being paid less than a male corporal working with her. Guns have replaced brooches as part of the nurses' uniform, as "total war" increasingly makes a mockery of the distinction between combatants and non-combatants.military nursing-australia, australian army nursing service, nurses, nursing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bassett, Jan, Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 3)
... Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 3)...Australian Army Nursing Service - History History of Nursing Australian Army Nursing Service On 11th august 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemnos, wrote of some of her Gallipoli patrons. Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 3) Book Book Bassett, Jan ...On 11th august 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemnos, wrote of some of her Gallipoli patrons.On 11th august 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemnos, wrote of some of her Gallipoli patrons. australia. army. australian army nursing service - history, history of nursing, australian army nursing service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Bassett, Jan, Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 2)
... Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 2)...Australian Army Nursing Service - History History of Nursing Australian Army Nursing Service On 11th August 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemmons, wrote of some of her Galipoli patrons. Guns and Brooches: Australian Army Nursing from the Boer War to the Gulf War (Copy 2) Book Book Bassett, Jan ...On 11th August 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemmons, wrote of some of her Galipoli patrons.On 11th August 1915, Grace Wilson, an Australian matron on Lemmons, wrote of some of her Galipoli patrons.australia. army. australian army nursing service - history, history of nursing, australian army nursing service -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBadge, Four Brooches, Todd Family
... Four Brooches, Todd Family...One oval badge and one round badge show a young man (same photograph reproduced on each badge). Four Brooches, Todd Family Badge ...Four photographic badges. Photos are of two of the children of Elizabeth Ann Todd (Mrs William Todd, née Elizabeth Bennett.). Two round badges, one larger than the other, are of a young girl (the same photograph is reproduced on both badges). One oval badge and one round badge show a young man (same photograph reproduced on each badge).photographs, badges, elizabeth bennett, elizabeth todd, mrs william todd, todd family -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Hat brooch, Robert Garland. (Soldier), Unknown
... Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. ...Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin....Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. ...Possibly WWII Historical significance.Australian slouch hat brooch with a window on the rear for a photograph. Possibly trench art from WWII.Brooch has a rising sun badge on hat and pin. -
Mont De LanceyBrooch
... Brooch...Brooches...Has a pin for brooch-style and a clip for necklace-style....Brooch ...Oval cameo brooch, with a marcasite and gold trim around the edge of the cameo. Has a pin for brooch-style and a clip for necklace-style.brooches -
Mont De LanceyBrooch
... Brooch...Brooches...Marcasite brooch with a floral arrangement design...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Brooches Marcasite brooch with a floral arrangement design Brooch ...Marcasite brooch with a floral arrangement designbrooches -
Mont De LanceyBrooch
... Brooch...Brooches...Marcasite brooch with bird shape design...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Brooches Marcasite brooch with bird shape design Brooch ...Marcasite brooch with bird shape designbrooches -
Mont De LanceyBrooch
... Brooch...Brooches...Gold coloured brooch with a flower design on the pin, and a gold chain...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Brooches Gold coloured brooch with a flower design on the pin, and a gold chain Brooch ...Gold coloured brooch with a flower design on the pin, and a gold chainbrooches -
Mont De LanceyBrooch, 1950
... Brooch...Brooches...Gold brooch in a Dragon Fly design, with red and blue enamel, and a chain....Brooch ...Worn by late Miss Olive Sebire.Gold brooch in a Dragon Fly design, with red and blue enamel, and a chain.brooches -
Mont De LanceyJewellery, Circa 1950's
... brooches...Combination silver and diamante brooch and dress clip....Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges Clips worn with square necked frock. brooches dress clips Combination silver and diamante brooch and dress clip. ...Clips worn with square necked frock.Combination silver and diamante brooch and dress clip.brooches, dress clips -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDecorative object - Brooch, Metal, 1943-1945
... Says Else-Lore of the brooch: "Jewellery was made out of available metals. ...Brooch fashioned from Australian 1943 penny. ...Penny has a safety pin soldered to the reverse, for use as a brooch. Decorative object Brooch, Metal ...Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The penny-brooch is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the item. Says Else-Lore of the brooch: "Jewellery was made out of available metals. Pennies made a bright brooch and especially interesting if it featured the current year it was given".Brooch fashioned from Australian 1943 penny. Penny has a safety pin soldered to the reverse, for use as a brooch.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, numismatics, coins, costume, accessory, jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver initial brooch from the Sarah Coventry Collection, c. 1970s - 1980s
... Silver initial brooch from the Sarah Coventry Collection......brooches...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver plate Sarah Coventry brooch shaped as a letter D...The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery brooch brooches sawyer Silver plate Sarah Coventry brooch shaped as a letter D Silver initial brooch from the Sarah Coventry Collection Decorative object Silver initial brooch from the Sarah Coventry Collection ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver plate Sarah Coventry brooch shaped as a letter Dsarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches, sawyer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Brooch
... Brooch...From collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother, Lucy Stafford - born 1878...Silvery base with black stone in centre surrounded by 16 diamonds (artificial) with a diamond (artificial) at each end of brooch. Pin at rear of brooch missing. Filigree silvery base to brooch....Accessory Brooch ...From collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother, Lucy Stafford - born 1878Elongated oval shape. Silvery base with black stone in centre surrounded by 16 diamonds (artificial) with a diamond (artificial) at each end of brooch. Pin at rear of brooch missing. Filigree silvery base to brooch.costume accessories, jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Vintage Sarah Coventry large silver tone brooch with turquoise coloured and faux pearl stone, c. 1970s - 1980s
... Vintage Sarah Coventry large silver tone brooch with turquoise coloured and faux pearl stone......brooches...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Large Sarah Coventry brooch featuring faux turquoise cabochons and pear shaped rhinestones intermingled with faux pearls. ...Vintage Sarah Coventry large silver tone brooch with turquoise coloured and faux pearl stone Decorative object Vintage Sarah Coventry large silver tone brooch with turquoise coloured and faux pearl stone ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Large Sarah Coventry brooch featuring faux turquoise cabochons and pear shaped rhinestones intermingled with faux pearls. It can be a brooch , but is also convertible to a pendant as it houses a bale on the underside of the piece.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches, sawyer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range "Old Vienna", c. 1970s - 1980s
... Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range "Old Vienna"......brooches...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Oval brooch in gold toned metal with red blue and black enamel (?) ...inlay. Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range "Old Vienna" Decorative object Brooch from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range "Old Vienna" ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979, Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought as an Australian business venture, which included Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. The brooch has local significance as part of the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the brooch has national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Oval brooch in gold toned metal with red blue and black enamel (?) inlay."©SARAHCOV" on the back surfacesarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, brooch, brooches -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAccessory - Brooch, late-19th to early 20th century
... Brooch......brooch...During this period flower motifs and brooches and pins were popular....A small ring is attached to the top of the brooch where the safety chain is attached. There are two small holes on back of brooch. ...A small ring is attached to the top of the brooch where the safety chain is attached. There are two small holes on back of brooch. ...This brooch with its floral design is typical of the jewellery worn during the Romantic Period of the Victorian Era, when Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, was alive 1837-1861. During this period flower motifs and brooches and pins were popular.This brooch is representative of jewellery worn during the Romantic Period of Queen Victoria's rule, 1837-1861.Brooch, light weight, rose coloured gold metal with red- brown onyx stone. Flower shaped brooch with six petals, stone attached, with rose design stem which is flanged on back. Backing plate is also rose coloured metal. A small ring is attached to the top of the brooch where the safety chain is attached. There are two small holes on back of brooch. A chain is attached to the horizontal pin on the back, and has a pin on its end. There is an Inscription engraved on the back. Engraved in script, "Coco" [Italian word for gold]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies jewellery, victorian era jewellery, jewellery inscribed 'coco', brooch, jewellery, ladies' jewellery, victorian era, romantic period
