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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, YOUNG, Francis, Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies to which has been added an appendix presenting a review of new woods, new tools, and appliances, etc
... Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies to which has been added an appendix presenting a review of new woods, new tools, and appliances, etc....Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies to which has been added an appendix presenting a review of new woods, new tools, and appliances, etc. ...Stamped 'A.W. McNeill'. Labelled 'This book belonged to Archie McNeil who was engineer on the S.S. Narrabeen 1928 as mentioned in the book Western Port Ferries'. -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Decorative Work of Robert and James Adams, 1900, 1900
... Decorative Work of Robert and James Adams, 1900...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields robert adams james adams ballarat technical art school ballarat technical art school library book plate Green hard covered oversized book with 30 illustrated plates/ Decorative Work of Robert and James Adams, 1900 Book ...Green hard covered oversized book with 30 illustrated plates/ robert adams, james adams, ballarat technical art school, ballarat technical art school library, book plate -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright MuseumHandbag, 20th century
... ...decorative work...Of some local social significance. home made handcraft handbag evening bag bridal wear crotchet work hand work decorative work None White cotton hand crocheted teardrop shape evening bag, mesh pattern with scallops radiating from rose motif in centre (front and back), scalloped edge, 3 small decorative baubles, lined with fine cotton,with drawcord. ...While the exact history of this item is not recorded, handworked items were an important feature of home and social life in rural districts in the 19th and 20th centuries. Of some local social significance.White cotton hand crocheted teardrop shape evening bag, mesh pattern with scallops radiating from rose motif in centre (front and back), scalloped edge, 3 small decorative baubles, lined with fine cotton,with drawcord. Condition and colour good. Age not determined but probably 20th century.Nonehome made, handcraft, handbag, evening bag, bridal wear, crotchet work, hand work, decorative work -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart verandah orrong road tower curved windows decorative brackets italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street apartments spire decorative plaster work rendered walls ornamentation arched windows moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie cast iron work victorian style balaclava st kilda east gardens ailanthus altissima araucaria bidwilli porches trees Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right] Page 156 of Photograph Album with four landscape photographs of Craigellachie - near views of architectural features. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 156 of Photograph Album with four landscape photographs of Craigellachie - near views of architectural features. Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right]trevor hart, verandah, orrong road, tower, curved windows, decorative brackets, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, apartments, spire, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, ornamentation, arched windows, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, cast iron work, victorian style, balaclava, st kilda east, gardens, ailanthus altissima, araucaria bidwilli, porches, trees -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart verandah orrong road tower cast iron lacework curved windows decorative brackets italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street apartments spire decorative plaster work rendered walls arched windows moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie st kilda east late victorian style garages (private) gardens cast iron work ailanthus altissima araucaria bidwilli trees Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 212 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 157 [bottom left] Page 157 - four photographs of Craigellachie - exterior views. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 157 - four photographs of Craigellachie - exterior views. Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 212 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 157 [bottom left]trevor hart, verandah, orrong road, tower, cast iron lacework, curved windows, decorative brackets, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, apartments, spire, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, arched windows, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, st kilda east, late victorian style, garages (private), gardens, cast iron work, ailanthus altissima, araucaria bidwilli, trees -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart verandah orrong road tower curved windows decorative brackets rendered craigellache italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street apartments spire decorative plaster work rendered walls ornamentation arched windows moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie land subdivision gardens late victorian style cast iron work st kilda east ailanthus altissima araucaria bidwilli trees Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 158 [bottom right] Page 158 of Photograph Album with one image of Craigellachie's exterior. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 158 of Photograph Album with one image of Craigellachie's exterior. Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 158 [bottom right]trevor hart, verandah, orrong road, tower, curved windows, decorative brackets, rendered, craigellache, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, apartments, spire, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, ornamentation, arched windows, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, land subdivision, gardens, late victorian style, cast iron work, st kilda east, ailanthus altissima, araucaria bidwilli, trees -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart verandah orrong road tower curved windows decorative brackets craigellache italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street apartments spire decorative plaster work rendered walls arched windows moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie land subdivision gardens late victorian style cast iron work st kilda east dining rooms sitting rooms furnishings tiles Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 224 1973 CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 226 1973 / CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 214 1973 DINING ROOM [under bottom left photo] / Neg 213 - 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 159 [bottom left] Page 159 - four photographs of Craigellachie - three room interiors and along the verandah. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 159 - four photographs of Craigellachie - three room interiors and along the verandah. Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE [top left] / Neg 224 1973 CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 226 1973 / CHINESE SITTING ROOM [under top right photo] / Neg 214 1973 DINING ROOM [under bottom left photo] / Neg 213 - 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 159 [bottom left]trevor hart, verandah, orrong road, tower, curved windows, decorative brackets, craigellache, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, apartments, spire, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, arched windows, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, land subdivision, gardens, late victorian style, cast iron work, st kilda east, dining rooms, sitting rooms, furnishings, tiles -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart orrong road italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street decorative plaster work rendered walls ornamentation moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie late victorian style st kilda east hallways arched doors stained glass mrs francis furnishings Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right] Page 160 - four photographs of Craigellachie interiors. ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 160 - four photographs of Craigellachie interiors. Handwritten: "Craigellachie" 273 Orrong Road [top right] / 156 [bottom right]trevor hart, orrong road, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, ornamentation, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, late victorian style, st kilda east, hallways, arched doors, stained glass, mrs francis, furnishings -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyAlbum - Album page, Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road, Circa 1972
... ...decorative plaster work...The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens. trevor hart orrong road curved windows italianate mansion 1870's william pearson inkerman street decorative plaster work rendered walls moulded ornaments 1860's lynedoch avenue classical style caulfield north craigellachie land subdivision late victorian style dining rooms ceiling roses furnishings fireplaces st kilda east Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE DINING ROOM [top left] / Neg 218 1973 [under top left photo] / Neg 217 - 1973 [under top right photo] / Neg 216- 1973 [under bottom left photo] / Neg 215 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 161 [bottom left] Page 161 - four photographs of Craigellachie dining room Craigellachie, 273 Orrong Road Album Album page ...This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie 2b & 2c Lynedoch Avenue Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) Craigellachie" is situated at No. 2B Lynedoch Avenue, Caulfield North, and was built for the noted investor, pastoralist and politician, William Pearson, not earlier than 1864 and possible in 1876, undergoing several substantial and contributory extensions during the nineteenth century. It is historically and aesthetically significant. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for HO40 Craigellachie https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/35209 as at (28/10/2020) It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the Melbourne home of William Pearson, MLA, MLC and principal shareholder in Walhalla's Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mining Co. which sustained the township well past the turn of the twentieth century and occupied fifth place amongst Victoria's richest mines. It is aesthetically significant (Criterion E) for its capacity to demonstrate Pearson's continuing financial success throughout the mid to late nineteenth century, the additions associated with the tower being most noteworthy as an example of the lasting appeal of the Italian Style, popularized in the pattern books of the day. The Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) is significant as an outstanding example of a species that is rare in cultivation, as well as for its very high aesthetic value. The Araucaria bidwilli is notable as a fine example of a species infrequently planted in Melbourne and rarely found in private suburban gardens.Page 161 - four photographs of Craigellachie dining room Handwritten: CRAIGELLACHIE DINING ROOM [top left] / Neg 218 1973 [under top left photo] / Neg 217 - 1973 [under top right photo] / Neg 216- 1973 [under bottom left photo] / Neg 215 1973 [under bottom right photo] / 161 [bottom left]trevor hart, orrong road, curved windows, italianate, mansion, 1870's, william pearson, inkerman street, decorative plaster work, rendered walls, moulded ornaments, 1860's, lynedoch avenue, classical style, caulfield north, craigellachie, land subdivision, late victorian style, dining rooms, ceiling roses, furnishings, fireplaces, st kilda east -
Bendigo Military MuseumInstrument - BUGLE, c.1914 possible
... Stamped on flare with decorative line work above & below: “London Made”...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields musical instruments - wind metalcraft - copperware military history - army Bugle Stamped on flare with decorative line work above & below: “London Made” Bugle, copper with pale old coloured mouthpiece & braided green lanyard, tied around tubing. ...Bugle, copper with pale old coloured mouthpiece & braided green lanyard, tied around tubing.Stamped on flare with decorative line work above & below: “London Made”musical instruments - wind, metalcraft - copperware, military history - army, bugle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1915
... Creamy white card with embossed flowers, leaves and decorative work. The left fold with flowers on overlaps the right fold which is narrow and has a leaf at the top and decorative work along the edges. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Greeting cards malone collection Malone Collection Greeting Cards Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., London, Paris, New York Creamy white card with embossed flowers, leaves and decorative work. The left fold with flowers on overlaps the right fold which is narrow and has a leaf at the top and decorative work along the edges. ...Creamy white card with embossed flowers, leaves and decorative work. The left fold with flowers on overlaps the right fold which is narrow and has a leaf at the top and decorative work along the edges. The flowers are pink with pale leaves above them and a darker green background. The top edge of the card is cut along the edges of the leaves. Below, printd in gold, with a gold edged capital letter is: 'Wishes'. It also has decorative work above and below it. Inside is written; 'To Bettie from Uncle Audre (the rest is missing.)Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd., London, Paris, New Yorkperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Mont De LanceyBed, c1900
... Iron framed "4 poster" bed with polished steel decorative work. Steel - mesh and wooden frame, includes mattress and bolster....Owned and used by Wandin Sebire. bed bedroom suites Iron framed "4 poster" bed with polished steel decorative work. Steel - mesh and wooden frame, includes mattress and bolster. ...Mass produced. Owned and used by Wandin Sebire. Iron framed "4 poster" bed with polished steel decorative work. Steel - mesh and wooden frame, includes mattress and bolster.bed, bedroom suites -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Fork
... Neck features decorative twisted design and there is more decorative work in the metal near the bone handle....Neck features decorative twisted design and there is more decorative work in the metal near the bone handle. ...A toasting fork is a three pronged fork designed to be used to toast things over an open fireplace. Classically, a toasting fork could be stuck into a piece of bread and used to hold the bread in the fire, with a periodic rotation for even browning. For advanced players, it's possible to use a toasting fork to make toasted cheese sandwiches and other hot sandwiches. A typical toasting fork is made of wire, and many modern ones are telescopic, allowing people to fold the fork up or slide the handle in when not in use. This makes toasting forks easier to store and transport, while allowing people to keep their hands well clear of the fire when the fork is in use. The three slender prongs can be of varying length, depending on the design; prongs which are too long will mangle the bread, while short prongs will allow the bread to slide off, so most designers try to strike a happy medium. Before the arrival of gas and electric cook stoves, households relied on heavy duty wood and coal fired cookers, or simply open fireplaces. Such stoves required a great deal of energy and maintenance to run, so when someone wanted a quick snack, toasting something over an open fire could be much more appealing than wrestling with the cooker. Some people also undoubtedly found the experience of toasting something over an open fire to be enjoyable. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-a-toasting-fork.htmIn the old days, there were no electric toasters, so the toasting fork used near an open flame proved extremely effective.Fork with three prongs with hook design on the two outside prongs. Neck features decorative twisted design and there is more decorative work in the metal near the bone handle.None. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLock
... Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road Flagstaff Hill Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. ...Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. Has HT&V stamped front and back. Made for a Left-hand hindged door.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLock
... Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village Lock Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. ...Lock, square shape with decorative work in metal. Key hole in the centre. Has HT&V stamped front and back. Broken internal workings. Made for a Right-hand hindged door.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: INVOICE - THE BENDIGO TOMATO PRODUCTS
... Printed in dark blue. Heading has decorative work around it and on the left is a tomato with a lamb suspended from the top of the tomato....Printed in dark blue. Heading has decorative work around it and on the left is a tomato with a lamb suspended from the top of the tomato. ...Invoice from The Bendigo Tomato Products Co., Tomato Sauce Specialists. Printed in dark blue. Heading has decorative work around it and on the left is a tomato with a lamb suspended from the top of the tomato.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, bendigo tomato producers co, golden fleece brand -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE MINER'S COTTAGE, HOUSE, EAGLEHAWK, 1988
... There could be doubt if the decorative work on the verandah was placed there when the cottage was built....There could be doubt if the decorative work on the verandah was placed there when the cottage was built. ...Slide, Allan Budge Collection: Miner's Cottage, House, Eaglehawk.Inverted W roof, not widely used in Bendigo on Miner's Cottages, in contrast with other mining towns. There could be doubt if the decorative work on the verandah was placed there when the cottage was built.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - QC BINKS COLLECTION: LOCK LATCH
... Metal has been wrought with decorative scroll work. Latch is rusty and warped....Metal has been wrought with decorative scroll work. Latch is rusty and warped. Functional object QC BINKS COLLECTION: LOCK LATCH ...Metal lock latch. Metal has been wrought with decorative scroll work. Latch is rusty and warped.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: ACCOUNT - J. A. JOHNSTONE
... Date line ends 193-.Decorative work around the name and a paint pot and brush underneath. ...Date line ends 193-.Decorative work around the name and a paint pot and brush underneath. ...Account page from J. A. Johnstone, General Advertising Contractor, No. 1 Bath Lane, Bendigo. Aluminium & Gold Work a Speciality. Date line ends 193-.Decorative work around the name and a paint pot and brush underneath. Printed in shades of grey with red cash lines.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, j a johnstone -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyEquipment - Sewing Machine - Singer - Electric
... Singer portable electric sewing machine - black with some gold decorative work. Is placed in a wooden base. Has red-cloth covered electric cord and black plug. ...Numurkah & District Historical Society Old Bank Building cnr Melville and Knox Street (118-120 Melville St) Numurkah the-murray Sewing sewing machine Singer electric see photos Singer portable electric sewing machine - black with some gold decorative work. Is placed in a wooden base. Has red-cloth covered electric cord and black plug. ...Singer portable electric sewing machine - black with some gold decorative work. Is placed in a wooden base. Has red-cloth covered electric cord and black plug. Has an arched wooden carry lid. Also has a black metal elbow control piece that inserts into the side of the machine.see photossewing, sewing machine, singer, electric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1910
... There is a flower above the word with ribbons extending down under the word. Flowers and decorative work form a rectangle around the circle which is at the top of the rectangle. ...There is a flower above the word with ribbons extending down under the word. Flowers and decorative work form a rectangle around the circle which is at the top of the rectangle. ...2 cream wedding invitations with envelopes. Embossed circle with 'Wedding' printed in silver. There is a flower above the word with ribbons extending down under the word. Flowers and decorative work form a rectangle around the circle which is at the top of the rectangle. Silver printing inside the cards. Card and insert held together with white cord.British Manufactureperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Housing, 7 Williams Road, Lakes Entrance Victoria 1980
... Built post WW2 as home for Rev Canon Albert E Clark. The decorative brick and stone work on house and in garden built by Canon Clark with assistance of wife and daughter Ruth. ...Tiled gable roof, sash windows, decorative stone work on chimney, base of house, veranda, paths, garden and front fence. ...Tiled gable roof, sash windows, decorative stone work on chimney, base of house, veranda, paths, garden and front fence. ...Built post WW2 as home for Rev Canon Albert E Clark. The decorative brick and stone work on house and in garden built by Canon Clark with assistance of wife and daughter Ruth. Ruth Clark, noted botanist, with particular interest in the ground orchids of East Gippsland, continued living here until her death in Septemebr 1997.Colour photograph of a timber dwelling. Tiled gable roof, sash windows, decorative stone work on chimney, base of house, veranda, paths, garden and front fence. Attractive wrought iron railings atop stone fence, at 7 Williams Road, Lakes Entrance Victoriafences, houses, heritage study -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietySewing Box, Nestles Orchid Box and plastic contains with seed beads. Also Engraved Needle Box. Belonged to Maggs Family, Ringwood. C1900, c. 1900
... Belonged to the Maggs family and used for decorative beading work....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Belonged to the Maggs family and used for decorative beading work. Nestles - Orchid Box 1. Box with floral motif on the front: orchids on a blue background. ...Belonged to the Maggs family and used for decorative beading work.1. Box with floral motif on the front: orchids on a blue background. Nestles Orchid Box.; 2. Two plastic containers, one red lid, one grey containing seed beads.; 3. Artistic cylindrical engraved needle box with removable head.Nestles - Orchid Box -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
... On the back, printed in blue, is the photographer's name and address, some decorative work with a crown at the top and a bird on each side....On the back, printed in blue, is the photographer's name and address, some decorative work with a crown at the top and a bird on each side. ...Small waist length portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket, shirt and a waistcoat which buttons to the neck. He has a white tie? He also has a beard. The photo has a blue border and the photographer's name printed in blue. On the back, printed in blue, is the photographer's name and address, some decorative work with a crown at the top and a bird on each side.J. W. Burrows, next Commercial Hotel, Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, j w burrows -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
... Photographer's name and address printed on the back with a Coat of Arms, floral decorative work and two birds. Some dates on the back are 1862 and 1867 for medallions won in London and Melbourne....Photographer's name and address printed on the back with a Coat of Arms, floral decorative work and two birds. Some dates on the back are 1862 and 1867 for medallions won in London and Melbourne. ...Small, full length portrait of a lady standing beside a chair with her right hand resting on the back of the chair. She is wearing a dress with a voluminous skirt, frills at the top of the sleeves and a large buckle at her waist. Photographer's name and address printed on the back with a Coat of Arms, floral decorative work and two birds. Some dates on the back are 1862 and 1867 for medallions won in London and Melbourne.C. Nettleton, 1 Madeline Street, North Melbournephotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, c nettleton -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPillow Sham
... Linen (white) cut work and embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching attine....Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the same embroidery handcrafts bedroom linen trimmings cut work Linen (white) cut work and embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching attine. ...This Item is one of four bedroom items hand made in circa 1900 by Amalihe Pierin. Her Son brought the item when he emigrated to Australia and members of the family still reside in the Kiewa Valley. Historically this item represents the requirement by families to manufacture a whole range of bedroom coverings due to the lack of professionally manufactured goods. Isolation from big towns or cities required local seamstress activities and therefore closer social bonding was a necessity. Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the sameLinen (white) cut work and embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching attine.embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumDomestic object - Scissors
... Metal scissors with decorative line and shaping work on the handles....Metal scissors with decorative line and shaping work on the handles. Domestic object Scissors ...Metal scissors with decorative line and shaping work on the handles.Marked with: graphic of two horse heads and 'SOLINGERSL.....'. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPillow Sham, circa 1900
... Linen (white) cut work and hand embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above, leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching tatting ...Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the same embroidery handcrafts bedroom linen trimmings cut work Linen (white) cut work and hand embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above, leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching tatting Pillow Sham Amalihe Pierin ...This Item is one of four bedroom items hand made in circa 1900 by Amalihe Pierin. Her Son brought the item when he emigrated to Australia and members of the family still reside in the Kiewa Valley. Historically this item represents the requirement by families to manufacture a whole range of bedroom coverings due to the lack of professionally manufactured goods. Isolation from big towns or cities required local seamstress activities and therefore closer social bonding was a necessity. Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the sameLinen (white) cut work and hand embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above, leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching tatting embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Craftwork, 5 assorted crochet hooks, c1900
... The early settlers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own clothes, haberdashery and furnishings These tools were used to make crochet work doilies, antimacassars, and add decorative work to lingerie, collars, cuffs, baby clothes, bonnets and bibs....The early settlers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own clothes, haberdashery and furnishings These tools were used to make crochet work doilies, antimacassars, and add decorative work to lingerie, collars, cuffs, baby clothes, bonnets and bibs. craftwork crochetwork needlework early settlers pioneers moorabbin bentleigh cheltenham steel manufacture 5 assorted steel crochet work hooks Craftwork, 5 assorted crochet hooks ...The women of the pioneer families were very skilled at dressmaking , needlework and lace making. The early settlers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own clothes, haberdashery and furnishings These tools were used to make crochet work doilies, antimacassars, and add decorative work to lingerie, collars, cuffs, baby clothes, bonnets and bibs.5 assorted steel crochet work hookscraftwork, crochetwork, needlework, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, steel manufacture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: CHEQUE - A. MEURERS
... The Bank of New South Wales, Bendigo printed in the centre. Decorative work along the left edge with Cambridge Press Print beside it. ...The Bank of New South Wales, Bendigo printed in the centre. Decorative work along the left edge with Cambridge Press Print beside it. ...Cheque with cheque butt attached and date line ending 192-. A. Meurers Pty. Ltd. Bendigo. Hardware Merchants. Sewerage Contractors printed at the top of cheque. Decorative background and an illustration of Meurers Patented Hygienic Glass Washer. The Bank of New South Wales, Bendigo printed in the centre. Decorative work along the left edge with Cambridge Press Print beside it. Printed in grey and black with red Not Negotiable across the centre.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, a meurers pty ltd, the bank of new south wales bendigo, cambridge press, meurers patented hygenic glass washer
