A pair of scissors known as ‘Button hole’ scissors used by Shirley Humphries and her mother and GrandmotherSmall metal scissors with a rectangle aperture at the base of the blades. Rust on surface. Buttonhole scissorsH Boker & Co on one side and Germany on the other.scissors, sewing, buttonholes, shirley humphries

Richelieu embroidery - White openwork: the pattern outlined in buttonhole stitch and linked by bars (often with picots, like needlepoint lace) with the fabric background cut awayNightdress, ladies - (cotton) french seams Cut out work with Richelieu embroidered. Arm sleeve edges buttonholed with picots.costume, female nightwear

This attachment was used by donor . It was a great improvement over hand made buttonholes.A Singer buttonhole attachment used about 1950s. It was attached to ordinary power sewing machines to make button holes. It includes a small metal plate to cover teeth when making button hole and a fairly long slotted screw for attaching plate.Singer 86662 completehandcrafts, equipment

Three wooden reels of silk thread, reels of buttonhole twist, 5 - 6 strands together on reel 1. Shade S3, mushroom colour 2. Shade S5, dark brown 3. Khaki colourOn label on top of Reel - Super Silk Twist. Yellow Label. Made in England On label bottom of Reel - Hand buttonhole twist, No. 6, 72 yards.

A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

Louis Schwerkolt studio portrait full beard and rose buttonholelouis schwerkolt, son of johann august

Photograph of a young man with moustache wearing suit tie and buttonhole.William Goddenwilliam godden

An unnamed Elanora resident receives a carnation for his buttonhole from Nurse Poley.2 b/w photographs of unknown Elanora residentassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), nurse poley

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; no. 71Black and white oval shaped portrait of a man with moustache, wearing suit with buttonhole.james mather snr., old lintonian collection

Worn by the staff at Sunbury AsylumBib-front wrap-around apron, coarse white cotton, outer edges formed from selvedge. Back panels each have two darts and two buttonholes. Bin has shoulder ties, each with one buttonhole.Labels on waist band "XOS"costume accessories, nurses, sunbury asylum, uniforms, george evans collection

Item is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.Squat wooden reel of pure silk thread used for making buttonholes. 12 yards.BN H Ltd Dark Mauve N53|Made in Englanddomestic items, sewing, handcrafts, equipment

A sepia portrait photograph of a young man wearing a small floral arrangement in his buttonhole.

This cream and green patterned vest is said to have been made for William Herbert Teal as part of his "trouseau" on the occasion of his marriage to Daisy Edith Davis on April 14th 1916 at St. Peter's Church, Merino, Victoria, Australia. It is a handmade waistcoat but it is not known who made it. William Teal was born in 1889 to Elijah Teal and Isabella Campbell Reid in Camperdown, Victoria and after marrying, William and Daisy also lived (and worked as farmers) in the Camperdown area. They had seven children. Daisy died in 1962 and William died in 1975. A wedding portrait of William and Daisy shows William wearing a dark suit consisting of a single breasted coat, trousers, good shoes, gloves and a shirt with a stiff, high collar, however if he is wearing this vest, it is unfortunately hidden under his coat. Although by 1916, men's "ready to wear" clothing were widely available, this waistcoat was handmade (possibly by his mother or sister or future wife) and has been preserved by his family for almost one hundred years. Men's suits in the early part of the twentieth century were predomininantly three piece, consisting of a jacket, vest ( or waistcoat) and trousers made from matching fabrics. On special occasions (such as a marriage) the groom might also wear gloves and have a flower in his buttonhole. Some men liked to wear a watch attached to their waistcoat with a fob chain.This item is of significance as a rare example of a man's vest that was made for a special occasion (William Teal's marriage in 1916) and preserved by his family for several generations.Man's handmade vest with a green and cream patterned brocade front, trimmed with green cord around the edges and featuring four inset pockets (also trimmed with the green cord). It has six buttonholes down the left front edge (plus a hand embroidered buttonhole to hold a fob chain) and six corresponding holes for shank buttons (which are missing) down the right front edge. The back and lining are made from cream cotton fabric. The back has a centre seam and a strap with a metal buckle with prongs (to allow for adjusting the length). The cream lining and back display some discolouration and brown marks.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, warrnambool, camperdown, merino, teal family, william herbert teal, daisy teal, daisy davis, waistcoat, man's waistcoat, vest, wedding, handmade vest, wedding clothes

2 Reels of multi-strand Super Silk Twist black thread 1- Almost empty 2 - Half usedLabel on top of reel - Super Silk Twist, Blue Label. Made in England On bottom of reel - Hand Buttonhole Twist, No6. 72 yards

Embroidery and crochet work was an important pastime of Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. Needlework was commonly taught to girls at school and at home.A small white linen sampler with examples of different stitches, buttonholes, buttons, loops, tapes and hemming.sampler linen handcraft

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 7.Sepia photograph of a well dressed young gentleman with moustache, wearing suit with wide tie and buttonhole.Rev. Woodgerrev woodger, surman collection

Possibly ChinesePale blue tray mat, drawn thread and needle lace inserts with buttonhole stitched edging

Possibly ChinesePale blue tray mat, drawn thread and needle lace inserts with buttonhole stitched edging

Worn by staff at Sunbury AsylumWhite apron, bib with shoulder straps, wrap-around. Waistband has two buttonholes at either end."L. ZUKOWSKI" in black ink (handwritten) on inside front waistband.costume, sunbury asylum, costime accessories, nurses, uniforms, george evans collection

Northern District School of Nursing nurse's base uniform 1950s - 70sTwo white cotton aprons with four buttonholes at the waist for closing and two buttons on (a) for the two shoulder straps. Apron (a) has 'Bullock' and 'NT3' in black marking pen on the waist. Apron (b) has 'H.Gill' in black marking pen inside base of top and 'BAS - 574' on apron base openiing.nurses uniform, northern district school of nursing, apron

This sewing machine was bought by Alex Craig's dad in 1942 for his wife whom he married in 1943. Alex's grandmother used it in 1942 to make button holes.Historical: Type of machine used by S.E.C.V. wives living in Mt Beauty in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. Ladies made the family's clothes and sewed for the Annual Church and chook fetes e.g.. children's clothes and dolls clothes. They bought dozens of dolls and made 'fairy' dresses for them using coloured netting.Green & white box containing black & silver metal with 4 parts for attaching to Singer sewing machine for sewing button holes."Singer Buttonhole Attachment" on green 'cloud' top of box. "The Singer manufacturing Company" on green 'cloud' on side of box. "For Light Manufacturing and Home Use" on green 'cloud' on side of box. "Made in Great Britain" on white top half of end of box & teen 'cloud' below end of box is "Singer / Buttonhole Attachment / No. 86662 / For Singer Lock Stitch/ Family Sewing Machines.singer manufacturing co.. clothes. fetes. domestic. sewing.

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white studio photograph of the torso of a man dressed in a dinner suit with a carnation in the buttonhole. The man is Frank Wright.Printed on back - Photo by:- Cyril Arnold, 15 Grape St., London, W.C.2, Phone--Temple Bar 0573 Written in pen on back - 1779/cfrank wright, conductor, brass band

Embroidered pieces donated by Adele Grey from the collection of Jenny Lang who was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream linen edged in orange silk buttonhole stitch centre embroidered with yellow and orange daisies and green leavesmanchester, table linen

John Black is dressed to attend a wedding, judging by the orange blossom button that he is wearing. The photograph was taken in 1957. A scanned non-digital portrait photograph of a man dressed in a suit and tie and wearing a small orange blossom buttonhole.john black, weddings

Mr John P. Adam was a member of the Kew Presbyterian Church. He was born in Scotland and came to Australia at the age of 13 when his father was appointed Professor of Divinity at Ormond College. John Adam studied law and commenced practice in 1924. He served on the Council of the Law Institute of Victoria and was President in 1949. He gave a lifetime of service to the Presbyterian Church of Victoria and Australia. He was law agent of the Victorian Church for 20 years and was foundation Convenor of the Donald Cameron Homes Committee for elderly people. He was a member of the Council of Presbyterian Ladies' College for 20 years and Chairman from 1958 to 1965. He was also a member of the Ormond College Council. He was an active member of the Kew Presbyterian Church , serving on the Board of Management and Session for 47 years. John Adam was also Superintendent of the Sunday School for 19 years and a leader of the Young Men's Bible Class. He died aged 78 on 11 March 1973.B & W head and shoulders photograph of Mr John P. Adam wearing a dark suit and buttonhole in his lapel.john p. adam, scotland, ormond college, law, law institute of victoria, presbyterian church, kew, donald cameron homes committee

McNamara Collection- Child's lace blouse, cream coloured - 5 decorative pearl buttons, no buttonholes - inset lace in sleeves & front pocketsNIlblouse, lace, child, pearl buttons

This portrait could be of Captain Daniel McCallum. In the Williamstown Chronicle dating back Saturday 16 March 1895 we could read: " An interesting ceremony will be performed at the Sailor's Rest next Thursday 21st. inst., when a large photo of the late Captain D. McCallum (which has been presented to the Rest) will be unveiled, in the presence, it is expected, of several of those who assisted Captain McCallum in his good, work amongst the sailors, and others who were closely connected with the Mr Ronald Reid a will supply the musical part of the pogramme." Captain McCallum was secretary of the Williamstown Sailors' Rest, located in Ann Street, and had himself saved the rest paying some of its debt. He died in 1887.Many portraits of supporters were unveiled in the several buildings of the Mission. Sadly few reached us and are difficult to identify.Studio portrait of a man sitting, with moustache, wearing a 3 piece suit with buttonhole spray, walking cane ad bowler hat.Signature in red ink in the bottom right corner: "CHUCK-artist"portait, bowler hat