J & W Pratt was an earthenware manufacturing firm operating in Lane Delph (Fenton), Stoke-on-Trent, England, from 1836 to 1859. The company produced traditional domestic earthenware and tableware, including hand-painted items like the Oriental-inspired "Indiana" pattern plates. J & W Pratt ceased operations in 1859 following a period of financial difficulty. The family's broader pottery legacy continued through F & R Pratt & Co. The object appears to be a 19th-century Victorian transferware pot lid featuring the pattern "The Swiss Cottage" (sometimes catalogued as Swiss Riverside Scene or The Alpine Cottage). The "Swiss Cottage" pattern typically features a rustic, asymmetric two-story Alpine chalet or cottage. In the foreground or mid-ground, a small wooden footbridge which spans a stream, and traveling figures or a peasant woman in local Swiss dress. The Fragment "OT PAGE" could be FOOTPAGE which suggests that the design was adapted from a specific 19th-century travel book or travel chronicle featuring steel-plate engravings with FOOTPAGE, indicating where the publisher found the original art. Pot lids were originally manufactured to seal ceramic pots that contained every day commodities like bear's grease (a popular Victorian hair pomade), cold creams, or toothpastes. Because the graphics were so beautifully detailed, Victorians would wash and save the lids once the pot was empty, often framing or mounting them. This object is significant as it represents a rare fragment of earthenware in common use in the mid nineteenth century. The popular Swiss Chalet design on the lid is an example of transfer which made decorative ceramic items more affordable and the product more appealing. Earthenware fragment with smooth edges worn by emersion in the sea. The top has red transferware design showing a two story cottage and footbridge. The underneath has crazed glazing and a partial manufacture stamp indicating J & W Pratt. The piece has a partially raised flange.Bottom partial - "SWISS/OT PAGE/(inside a red scalloped border)/&W. PRATT"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, earthenware, pot lid, transferware, j & w pratt, china fragment, great ocean rd, red transferware, swiss cottage design

Bob Pratt played for the Mitcham Football Club in the late 1920's, following his father who played for Mitcham in about 1914. In 1930 Bob Pratt began his long and successful career with the South Melbourne Football Club.Black and white photograph of Bob Pratt and father, Harold Pratt, at Thelma Pratt's weddingpratt, bob snr., harold, thelma, mitcham football club, south melbourne football club, football clubs

1 page Family Tree printout - Descendants of George Pratt (d.1876) 1 page handwritten notes on George Pratt, butcher. 2 pages of handwritten notes on George Pratt's ancestors & siblings Photocopy of Birth Certificate - Kevin Stanislaus Pratt (b.1909) Notes transcript: "George Pratt was a butcher and had a shop next to the S.E.C. in Maroonday Highway (Ringwood). At a later stage O.J. Pratt had a butcher shop on the corner of Warrandyte Road and Maroondah Highway. O.J. Pratt's wife's name was Lucy. George Pratt's wife's name was Margaret. The next George Pratt's wife's name was Annie. Annie lived with her two aunts at the Heatherdale railway crossing where they were in charge of the gate. This is where Annie met George. The next George Pratt's wife's name was Wilma."

Index, p.626.non-fictionThe experiences of Gertrude Bell during her times in the Middle eastmiddle east - politics and government, gertrude bell 1868-1926

Gertrude Kathleen Barry was a music teacher, performer, and director of many musical productions in Linton and district, playing and teaching both piano and violin. She was the youngest of five daughters of Linton policeman/Clerk of Courts Denis Barry and his wife Ellen (née Quirk). The Barry family lived in a house they called "Listowel", which was in Cumberland Street, almost opposite the Catholic Church. As a pupil of the Sisters of Mercy in Ballarat, Gertrude passed the Musical Society of Victoria pianoforte examination in 1900. She became a music teacher shortly afterwards, teaching both privately and assisting in the music programme at Linton State School. She is first listed as a music teacher in music examination results published in 1906, and it is understood that she ran a private music school with her sister Dora from around this time until about 1915. Gertrude Barry moved to Ballarat in 1925, and was still listed as a music teacher in electoral records in 1972. She died in 1976. The bracelet Gertrude is wearing in the photograph is thought to have been presented to her in 1917 by the congregation of St Peter's Catholic Church in Linton, in appreciation of her many services to the church.Black and white portrait of a lady seated, playing a violin."Gertrude Miss Barry Linton"gertrude kathleen barry, musicians

Bob Pratt originally played football for the Mitcham Football Club. In 1930 he began his successful career at the South Melbourne Football Club. Bob Pratt was a member of the Australian Football League Hall of Fame as well as many other awards.Coloured photograph of Bob Pratt circling the MCG in a carpratt, bob snr., mitcham football club, south melbourne football club

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This photograph is of Gertrude Foord (1885-1968), an aunt on the Hamilton-Smith family tree. Much of the needlework and textiles in the Hamilton-Smith collection belonged to Gertrude. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Black and white studio portrait photograph of a woman dressed in early 1900s dress, mounted on card.Handwritten inscription in bottom centre: "Love from/Gertrude". photograph, family photographs, photo, 1900s, edwardian, studio portrait, portrait

Harold Pratt is father of famous South Melbourne footballer, Bob PrattBlack and white photograph c1900 of 9 people in garden with house in background. Two people on left are Linda and Harold Prattpratt, linda, harold

Kevin Pratt was one of Ringwood's best known residents when he died at the age of 77 in 1987. An amputee from the age of three he overcame his own physical handicaps and went on to encourage and help the youth of the district. He was President of the Ringwood Football Club for 25 years. His memory is perpetuated by a pavillion in Mullum Reserve which bears his name. Mr Pratt's Funeral service in Our Ladies Church in Bedford Road was well attended. See also photographs in PersonalitiesNewspaper article about Mr Kevin Pratt who died in 1987

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Kevin Pratt, Mary Pratt, Andy Pratt." Kevin Pratt lost both legs as a young child after a train accident.

This album contains numerous items in relation to the Army Survey Regiment & WOII R R PRATT, WWII onward. Cards, drawings, magazines, souvenirs, caricatures, newspaper clippings, some photos of Bendigo Historical Society objects. Robert Richard PRATT VX85798 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 8.8.1942 age 28 years. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.10.1947 with the rank of Sgt serving with AHQ Cartographic Coy. He then enlisted in the ARA with a Regimental Number of 31074. He was promoted WOII on 27 May 1948.Blue hard cover photo album with spiral binding. Top right side on a white label in black print: EX FORTUNA ASR In the centre on a white label in black print: Donated by Mrs Connie PRATT on behalf of late husband WOII R R PRATT Ex AHQ CARTO COY "FORTUNA" BENDIGO (Per R O Temple)royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

The British Arts and Crafts Movement was a major influence on handcrafts made by the Leviny women at Buda. This Movement spread knowledge of craft techniques in the decorative arts and encouraged women to partake in fields that had traditionally been the domain of men, such as metalcraft and woodwork. The Leviny women studied art, design and craft techniques at the Castlemaine School of Mines from the 1890s to the early 1900s and this boot stool, hand-carved by Gertrude, is an example of the influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement on her decorative art. See: Zilles, Lauretta (2010), Buda and the Leviny Family, Castlemaine: Buda Historic Home & Garden Inc.This is a rare example of a unique hand-carved boot stool made in Australia by Gertrude Leviny in the British Arts and Crafts Movement style at the turn of the twentieth century.Timber boot stool, hand-carved by Gertrude Leviny. Made using the 'chip carving' technique, with dragon heads on upright at one end, and plant design in relief on the seat. Timber finish has a blackened effect.'K/40' (Old Registration Number)gertrude leviny, wood carving, arts and crafts movement, buda, castlemaine, dragon's heads, c1900, domestic furniture, castlemaine school of mines

Black and white photograph of Bob Pratt Snr. (on right) with Bob Pratt Jnr on the green at the Bennettswood Bowling Clubpratt, bob snr, bob jnr, bennettswood bowling club, mitcham football club

Black & white photograph of Bob and Harold Pratt, his father, at Thelma Pratt's wedding. Harold played football for Ringwoodpratt bob snr., pratt harold, chapman jean

Wedding photo of Gertrude Langsford nee Phillips 1907.Black and white studio photograph of a woman in a wedding dress with long veil and large bouquet.stawell portrait

A record of the funeral service of Winifred Gertrude (Wyn) Partington (nee Leed) a well known Greensborough identity.Information on a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.11 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, wyn leed, wyn partington

Official Death Registration with typed in details of the death of Kevin Stanislaus Pratt

Official Death registration with typed in details of the death of Anthony James Pratt

Black and white photograph of Bob Pratt as a member of the Bennettswood Bowling Clubpratt, bob snr., south melbourne football club, bennettswood bowling club

Photograph of a cable tram set in Gertrude St Fitzroy, alongside the winding house. Has a two uniformed men on the Grip car. In the background is the Royal Exhibition Buildings.Yields information about Gertrude St Fitzroy and cable trams.Negative of a photograph. Print also held.Notes on rear of print "Northcote tram outside Nicholson Street power house, trailer 574, 6 May 1940, Photo Wal Larsen" . Has number 180 in pencil in top right hand corner and No. 142 in ink in bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, gertrude st, winding houses

Gertrude Kathleen Barry was a music teacher, performer, and director of many musical productions in Linton and district, playing and teaching both piano and violin. She was the youngest of five daughters of Linton policeman/Clerk of Courts Denis Barry and his wife Ellen (née Quirk). The Barry family lived in a house they called "Listowel", which was in Cumberland Street, almost opposite the Catholic Church. As a pupil of the Sisters of Mercy in Ballarat, Gertrude passed the Musical Society of Victoria pianoforte examination in 1900. She became a music teacher shortly afterwards, teaching both privately and assisting in the music programme at Linton State School. She is first listed as a music teacher in music examination results published in 1906, and it is understood that she ran a private music school with her sister Dora from around this time until about 1915. The "Misses Barry" frequently performed at local concerts and fundraising activities. Gertrude moved to Ballarat in 1925, and was still listed as a music teacher in electoral records in 1972. She died in 1976. The bracelet Gertrude is wearing in the photograph is thought to have been presented to her in 1917 by the congregation of St Peter's Catholic Church in Linton, in appreciation of her many services to the church.Black and white copy of original photograph of a seated lady looking down and holding a violin and bow. She is wearing dark clothes with lace trim."Miss Barry"gertrude kathleen barry, musicians, music teachers