Cloth sample book entitled "Collins Bros. Pty. Ltd. Woollen Manufacturers Geelong Shades for Slipper Socking and Scrim Felts" contains numerous coloured felt samples within two covers.Collins Bros. Pty. Ltd. Woollen Manufacturers Geelong Shades for Slipper Socking and Scrim Feltscollins bros mill pty ltd, felting

These items came from the Godfrey family who lived in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century. The hat was bought and worn by Barbara Phipps (nee Godfrey) some time in the 1960s. It was bought from the department store of Cramond and Dickson, a prominent and important business in Warrnambool from 1855 to 1973. The two felt hat shapes were bought in Italy during World War Two by Jim Godfrey and given to his wife Joy. They were never made into hats to wear but remain in their original state. These items are of interest because they are connected to a 20th century Warrnambool family and because they are good examples of women's fashions of the past..1 A beige=coloured lady's felt hat with a slight fold in the crown and with a strip of felt around the outside of the crown ending in a single knot. There are some multi=coloured feathers attached to the felt strip.The hat has a cream lining on the inside edge of the crown and the brim is stitched .2 A cream felt hat shape .3 A green felt hat shape.1 Doeskin Felt 100% Wool Geo. W. Bollman & Co. Inc. Made in U.S.A.vintage women's clothing

"Carding Sets for Felt Wadding" - Befama Bielska Fabryka Maszyn Wlokienniczych; sole exporters: Metalexport, Warsaw, Poland, c.1950.Pamphlet for Carding Sets for Felt Wadding by Befama Bielska Fabryka Maszyn Wlokienniczych; sole exporters: Metalexport, Warsaw, Poland, c.1950.textile machinery, metalexport bielsko textile machinery works, carding, felting

Donated to the NWM by the artist as it was exhibited in the 'invited artists' section of the Expressions 2002:Wool Quilt Prize.Felted woollen quilt.ANNETTE CLAXTON 1991 "Inside Out'...felting, dyeing

Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston

Used by the Wlodarkczyk Family from Esmond St ArdeerMen's Felt HatFayrefield Blue Ribbon Fur Felt Patent No 119837 Size 6 1/2joseph 'joe' wlodarczyk, clothing

Woodrow Hats, Piccadily, were the makers of fine felt bowler hats. Associated with men's formal wear of the 1940's. Round black fur felt bowler hat with upturned brim and black decorative bow and ribbon around the base of the crown. Internal crown has a leather in-lining. The box is hard cardboard with branding on the front in a brown square : London Hats and a crown logo above this wording. Inside the hat around the crown is a leather in-lining sheath which states "The Myer Store for Men". The inside crown base has a branding which indicates : "Woodrow Hats and Crown and Lion logo, fur felt, The Myer Shop for Men, The Isis, The Woodrow".

This felted coat of arms was made by Heather Frizzell for entry into the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in 2016. It was entered into the needle felting section, which it won. The emu and the kangaroo and predominantly made from ultra fine merino from a sheep named Ninja, with a micron count between 14-15, from Casalana Fine Wool. The emu feathers were supplied by an emu farm in South Australia. It took approximately fifty hours for the maker, Heather Frizzell, to complete this piece at her home in Barraboool, Victoria.Woollen Australian Coat of Arms, with felted Kangaroo and Emu. Includes a round metal stand, winning sash, plastic bag of sample materials and a certificate.heather fizzell, coat of arms, kangaroo, emu, feathers, felting, australian sheep and wool show, needle work, competition, casalana fine wool, merino

The poem "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels" was written by H. (Bert) Beros and published in the Courier Mail (Brisbane) on 31 October 1942.This poem gained popularity and was widely read and then published privately by Beros running to several editions. The bookmark produced in 1943 is an example of how revered and popular in the Australian public mind the New Guinea natives became. This bookmark is significant in its association with the popular legend of the loyalty and self sacrifice of the New Guinea natives popularly termed Fuzzy Wuzzy. with the added sobriquet of Angels, in their support of the Australians in New Guinea in World War II without which Australia may not have been able to halt the Japanese advance. It forms part of the biggest bookmark collection in Australia assembled at Hymettus by historian Michael Taffe.Painted figure of New Guinea native on felt marker with caption and date 1943Fuzzy Wuzzy of New Guinea 1943 colour printed on brown feltnew guinea, aif, fuzzy wuzzy, bookmark, kokoda track, world war ii, australia

Grey felt School hat with coloured hatband with school colours, blue, gold and green, worn from the late 1960s. Sint Lucernae Ardentes. Inside is written "Akubra" Finest Fur Felt".education, school, hat, morongo, geelong, girls, uniform, boarding, presbyterian, uniting, history, private-girls-school, lucy-shaw, gertrude-pratt, dulcie-brookshaw, 1920-1994, kindergarten-year-12, sint-lucernae-ardentes

The Bowler hat, characterised by its dome-like crown, was invented in 1849 by a pair of hat-makers: brothers Thomas and William Bowler. They were commissioned by the famous London hat retailer “Lock & Co” to invent a close-fitting, low-crowned hat for their customer Mr. Edward Coke. It would be sturdy and not easily knocked or blown off the wearer’s head. The difference between a Bowler hat and a Derby hat is simply that Bowler hats are British, Derby hats are American. The Bowler / Derby hat was devised in London during a time when the top hat was the upper-class men’s hat of choice and the lower social class wore soft, cloth caps. However, the top hat was impractical and inconvenient for those on horseback as it easily toppled over and was easily damaged. Bowler hats were termed “stiff” hats– they were given a coat of shellac in the construction process and therefore never conformed to the shape of the wearers head. While very stiff, the hat is lined in a beautiful, soft silk to ensure comfort. The Bowler hat marked the first middle ground between formality and casual wear. c1900 The Derby hats were very popular for all classes in USA including criminals like Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid and c1920 many fashionable women also wore them. In England and Commonwealth the Bowler hat remained popular throughout the 1800s and through the first half of the 1900s, being worn by everyone from politicians, actors, accountants, bankers, and the 'everyman' on the street.The family of Nance Blackman were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA black felt Bowler hat with cream silk lining and black ribbon bandInside Crown & Band ; The Cobweb Felt / easiest/ fitting / extra light / Inside Band Best Quality / 6111hats, hatters, blackman nance, clothing, suits, fashion wear, bankers, actors, politicians, bowler hats, derby hats, top hats, social classes, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, brighton, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, bowler thomas, bowler william, lock & co. ltd. london, england, america, canada

Popular style circa 1960. Material known as 'fur felt'. Felt hat, gold colour; wide ribbon band caught in half bow on carrier of felt. On inside, black elastic attached to band of ribbon. Cardboard box (.2), with cover (.3)Fisher. Cookstown, Northern Ireland = Hat Myer Emporium Ltd = Boxcostume, female headwear, costume accessories, hat accessories

Black felt bowler hat donated by Mr. H. Rickard - Hat displayed in glass caseBlack felt bowler hat displayed in Glass Case Trademark on inside of hat "St.Elmo" Superior Manfacture Reg No. 3410 Size 6 7/8 Extra Light" bowler hat, h rickard

Hat, khaki, felt with old style dent on top. Khaki felt pugaree with single stitching top & bottom. Emu plume attached to buttoned up side of hat. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge on turned up side. Leather headband sewn inside hat. “N196 - Sydney Aust. - Size 6-3/4 - 1942 - Fur Felt Hat” pressed on head band.uniforms - army, slouch hat, passchendaele barracks trust

Iconic design Australian Slouch hat worn by Australian Soldiers.Brown Felt hat, size 7, light brown material band around crown. Stud on left side to button on rim. Black Australian Rising Sun Badge on left side. Inside leather rim around crown.Inside says "N.121 - Fur Felt - 7 -1942"slouch hat, ww2

A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, folded puggaree rising sun badgeN. 121, felt fur, 6 3/4, 1942 on inside hat band, Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, folded puggaree, binding edge

This felt badge formed part of the Orbost High School's boys' sports uniform. It was sewn onto the inter-school sports uniform.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This badge is representative of its history.A felt shield-shaped badge which is grey with ORBOST in yellow print.education orbost-high-school uniform badge

Tray, timber medical instrument tray or Theatre Tray, painted black on top and sides, blonde undreated timber on base. Curved handles at each end for lifting by either one or two people. Inscription on back, in black felt tip pen.Inscription on back, in black felt tip pen "THEATER INSTRUMENT TRAY"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medical instrument tray, surgical instrument tray, theatre tray, doctor's equipment, surgical equipment, wooden tray

Military issue metal water bottle in protective felt cover. Metal neck with cork stopper. Canvas strappingMade and sold by HoldenMetal water bottle with cork stopper in neck. Felt cover with canvas strapping for shoulder strapmilitary, water bottle

This brown painted metal case was used to carry and store a Braille Writer. It has metal caps on the corners and is lined with green felt. The handle on the front is leather. Two steel catches on the front hold it closed. Brown painted metal case with green felt lining and leather handle Marked on hinges 'U.K Patent No. 427897 and others'.braille equipment, assistive devices

Worn in a specially designed pouch, this WW1 water bottle with cork stopper held approximately one litre and had a felt cover for insulation. Fresh water was often scarce and it was rationed according to supply. Felt covered metal water bottle with attached cork stopper and canvas straps.water bottle, ww1

This hat is part of the former Brighton Technical School girls' uniform. Brighton Technical School was officially opened in Berwick Street, Brighton on 28 July 1922, following a ten-year campaign to establish a local public secondary school. A separate girls' campus was opened two years later at Cora Lynn, a Victorian-era Italianate villa in 45 Cochrane Street. Generations of Brighton students went through the school until it was closed by the Victorian Department of Education in 1991.Navy blue fur felt hat with rounded crown and slighty upturned brim. Navy blue grosgrain hat band with narrow red, gold and brown stripes.Interior label: "CREATED BY / VARDEN / MELB. / 'AKUBRA' FINEST FUR FELT". On the reverse side, the name "Eleanor Clark" is written in blue pen.brighton technical school, school uniform, school hat

Australian Army Issued Slouch Hat.Brown woollen fur felt hat. Pale brown material wrapped around outside of rim. Gold clip attaching left side of hat to crown. Gold colour Rising Sun Emblem on left side but not official Army Emblem. Inside size 61, makers label, cleaning instructions. Black leather rim sewn on the inside of crown.Inside "100% fine wool felt" "Made in Australia" "Size 61" .uniform, slouch hat, army

Navy blue felt beret with Prince of Wales Light Horse badge attached belonged to Lance Corporal Alfred GREGORY born 26/12/1932 3/711040 who was conscripted into the Army on 7/8/1951 to 13/11/1951. Served in the CMF between 14/11/51 and 15/8/1956 with the 8/13 VMR and PWLH.Dark blue felt beret with black leather trim with enclosed ribbon with white metal badge of coat of arms attached to red felt square handsewn at front.Badge - Prince of Wales Light Horse Inside - "Nasho" inside white map of Australianasho, 8/13vmr, pwlh, cmf, australian army

The Victorian Railways guard's hat would have been part of a uniform guards were required to wear as on-board train staff.The Victorian Railways guard's hat has local significance as it was donated by a Wodonga resident. It also has historic significance due to its relative rarity and representativeness as part of the uniform worn by Victorian Railways staff, as well as its relatively good condition. Dark blue/grey felt Victorian Railways hat with the word 'GUARD' in gold on the front of a faded brown band. The hat has the VR logo and size on the inner sweat band. "Superior /Quality /Fur Felt / VR 7 1/4" in gold letters on one side of the inner leather sweat band.victorian railways hat, victorian railways guard's hat, v.r., victorian railways uniforms, railways uniforms, railways guard's hat

'Earth Blanket' is a quilt made by Pamela Farmer of Shoreham, Victoria in 2000. It is made from a wool blanket with merino and alpaca felt. The techniques used to make it include: felting, applique, quilting, machine and hand embroidery and it has been dyed with eucalyptus leaves. This quilt was an entrant in "Expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize"; an acquisitive exhibition held by the National Wool Museum from 16 Sept. 2000 to 3 Dec. 2000 (extended until 2 Feb. 2001) for contemporary art quilts, with the first prize winning $2000. 'Earth Blanket' was selected as the winner of this exhibition and was purchased for $2000. It was catalogue entry no. 5.Quilt, woollen felt with appliqued, quilted, dyed and embroidered surface. This quilt is mostly in brown and brown tones.P.F.quilting handicrafts, masters of technique: creators on cloth - exhibition (15/06/2001 - 22/07/2001) expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize - exhibition (16/09/2000 - 04/02/2001) highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), farmer, ms pamela, quilting, handicrafts

This felt pennant was produced by the Australian YCW and given to participants on the 'pilgrimage' to Rome in 1957, for the first gathering of the International Young Christian Workers. YCWs from various nations exchanged pennants in Rome, gathered as souvenirs of the event. This is a rare piece, collected by Bill Armstrong, AO who was one of the young workers who visited Rome in 1957. When situated along side the pennants of other participating nations, it symbolises the internationalism of the YCW movement.Small, felt, green and gold pennant flag featuring the logo of the Australian YCW, superimposed over a map of Australia.

A 1953 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps badge"FAYREFIELD" made by United Felt Hats Pty Ltd Melbourne, 7 1/4, 1953 on inside hat band; Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense, Royal Australian Ordinance Corps on badgeslouch hat, binding edge, broken chin strap, 7 fold puggaree, royal australian ordinance corps badge