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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesCertificate - Document, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth Lady-in-Waiting Pamela Mountbatten, Thankyou letter from The Queen to School of Horticulture and Primary Agriculture from Government House 1954, 26/2/1954
... ...Gift of Flowers...The Queen Goverment House 1954 Thankyou letter Lady-in-Waiting The Principal burnley school of horticulture and primary agriculture Gift of Flowers Pamela Mountbatten Government House, Melbourne, Victoria. 26 February, 1954. ...Typed letter on the Royal letterhead (red stamp) from The Lady-in-Waiting to the The Queen, to The Principal, School of Horticulture and Primary Agriculture thanking the staff and students for flowers sent to Government House.Government House, Melbourne, Victoria. 26 February, 1954. Dear Sir, I am commanded by the Queen to thank you and ask you to convey to the Staff and Students of the School of Horticulture and Primary Agriculture Her Majesty's sincere thanks for the beautiful flowers which your sent, and to say how much The Queen appreciates this welcome expression of your kind thoughts and good wishes. Yours truly, Pamela Mountbatten, Lady-in-Waiting. The Principal, School of Horticulture and Primary Agriculture, Burnley Gardens, Melbourne.the queen, goverment house, 1954, thankyou letter, lady-in-waiting, the principal, burnley school of horticulture and primary agriculture, gift of flowers, pamela mountbatten -
Federation University Art CollectionWatercolour, [Flowers], 1983
... Framed watercolour of flowers. Gift of Prudence A. Hamano, Vice-principal of the Ballarat Teachers College (1927-1931)...The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. art artwork watercolour watercolor ballarat teachers college Framed watercolour of flowers. Gift of Prudence A. Hamano, Vice-principal of the Ballarat Teachers College (1927-1931) [Flowers] Watercolour Quigley, M.O ...This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed watercolour of flowers. Gift of Prudence A. Hamano, Vice-principal of the Ballarat Teachers College (1927-1931)art, artwork, watercolour, watercolor, ballarat teachers college -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DERRICK COLLECTION: CARD TO THE IRONBARK TENNIS CLUB
... Card message - Thank you all for your frequent visits, flowers, gifts, Advertiser notices, and funeral flowers. ...Card message - Thank you all for your frequent visits, flowers, gifts, Advertiser notices, and funeral flowers. ...Thank you card to the Executives, Members, Players and Committee of the Ironbark Tennis Club, from the family of the late Beatrice Grace Turner. Card message - Thank you all for your frequent visits, flowers, gifts, Advertiser notices, and funeral flowers. They were all deeply appreciated. Pat White (sister). In papers of the 3CV Women's Tennis Association.clubs and associations, sport -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPostcard - Postcard, Sepia, Valentines Real Photo Series, Memorial Chapel of St Peter, c. 1917
... gifts for donors and the original carpet in the sanctuary. The postcard depicts the original, untouched look of the chapel with the fleur-de lys carpet, pews, lectern, choir stalls, pulpit, altar, altar lectern, credence and alm's dish. flinders street pews altar st peter chapel flag chapel pulpit choir stalls credence table alm's dish vases flowers carpet fleur de lys At the back in blue ink: With love from Dad/ This was taken some time ago/ They now have candles on the altar. ...The postcard depicts the St Peter chapel in its early years with all the gifts for donors and the original carpet in the sanctuary.The postcard depicts the original, untouched look of the chapel with the fleur-de lys carpet, pews, lectern, choir stalls, pulpit, altar, altar lectern, credence and alm's dish.Postcard depicting the interior of the St Peter chapel of the Centre Seamen's Institute shot in the centre of the have and focusing on the sanctuary.At the back in blue ink: With love from Dad/ This was taken some time ago/ They now have candles on the altar. Top corner in the stamp area in pencil: 2flinders street, pews, altar, st peter chapel, flag, chapel, pulpit, choir stalls, credence table, alm's dish, vases, flowers, carpet, fleur de lys -
Australian Jazz MuseumMusical Instrument, Circa 1920s
... Gift of Dr Phil Law - 1999. Dr Law died in Melbourne on 28 February 2010 at the age of 97. Owned and played by Dr Phillip Garth (Phil) Law AC, CBE, for dances and other functions, while teaching during the 1930s, and on many of his 28 expeditions to the Antarctic. dr phil law dr phillip law soprano saxophone kohlert and sons kohlert sons antarctic explorer b flat soprano saxophone silver instrument reed instrument On bell of saxophone "Kohlert Sons / Graslitz / Czechoslovakia" framed by flower and leaf motif Metal Silver B flat soprano saxophone made by V. ...Restored by Tony Newstead. Played by Dr Phil Law during the 1930s, "for dances and other functions, while teaching at Clunes, Talbot, Creswick, Learmonth, Newtown, Smeaton, and while teaching at Elwood (at Eltham, Gisborne and Sunbury." including on many of his expeditions to the Antarctic. Phil Law was a dedicated jazz reed player and band leader in his early years as a country school teacher. His brothers also played. Gift of Dr Phil Law - 1999. Dr Law died in Melbourne on 28 February 2010 at the age of 97.Owned and played by Dr Phillip Garth (Phil) Law AC, CBE, for dances and other functions, while teaching during the 1930s, and on many of his 28 expeditions to the Antarctic. Metal Silver B flat soprano saxophone made by V. Kohlert and Sons, Graslitz, Czechoslovakia. Circa 1920s. Mother of pearl keys, slight denting. Additional mouth piece. On bell of saxophone "Kohlert Sons / Graslitz / Czechoslovakia" framed by flower and leaf motifdr phil law, dr phillip law, soprano saxophone, kohlert and sons, kohlert sons, antarctic explorer, b flat soprano saxophone, silver instrument, reed instrument -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook - Scrap Book, Ballarat School of Mines Scrapbook, 1907-1916, 1907-1916
... flower show...sergeant patterson...e.m. weston...rand...south africa...charles w. sergeant...munition making...ballarat technical art school...last chance mine excursion...c. fenner...mount buninyong field trip...s. richards...c.a. hoadley...antarctic exploration...mawson...port pirrie...norman tinworth...oliver jager...oliver jaeger...h.b. williamson...bees and beekeeping...w.h. collyer...miners corps...andrew robertson...victorian united mine...ernest tayler...ralph g. moore...gallipoli fossils...william thomas sayer...james oddie's electrical gift...ballarat school of mines world war one harold cornell fenner hoadley ballarat science club girls technical education wild flower show sergeant patterson e.m. weston rand south africa charles w. sergeant munition making ballarat technical art school last chance mine excursion c. fenner mount buninyong field trip s. richards c.a. hoadley antarctic exploration mawson port pirrie norman tinworth oliver jager oliver jaeger h.b. williamson bees and beekeeping w.h. collyer miners corps andrew robertson victorian united mine ernest tayler ralph g. moore gallipoli fossils william thomas sayer james oddie's electrical gift b. whitington education bill, 1909 plumbing blacksmithing trades r.m. serjeant (jnr) gallipoli fossil shells from gallipoli harold h. herbert ballarat technical art school opening h. lipson hancock clifford garrard art schools art school amagamations ponsonby carew-smyth william j. paterson mount lyell mount lyell school of mines Newspaper and dates handwritten on the clippings Red hard covered scrap book with numerous cuttings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines stuck unto the pages. ...Red hard covered scrap book with numerous cuttings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines stuck unto the pages.Newspaper and dates handwritten on the clippingsballarat school of mines, world war one, harold cornell, fenner, hoadley, ballarat science club, girls technical education, wild flower show, sergeant patterson, e.m. weston, rand, south africa, charles w. sergeant, munition making, ballarat technical art school, last chance mine excursion, c. fenner, mount buninyong field trip, s. richards, c.a. hoadley, antarctic exploration, mawson, port pirrie, norman tinworth, oliver jager, oliver jaeger, h.b. williamson, bees and beekeeping, w.h. collyer, miners corps, andrew robertson, victorian united mine, ernest tayler, ralph g. moore, gallipoli fossils, william thomas sayer, james oddie's electrical gift, b. whitington, education bill, 1909, plumbing, blacksmithing, trades, r.m. serjeant (jnr), gallipoli, fossil shells from gallipoli, harold h. herbert, ballarat technical art school opening, h. lipson hancock, clifford garrard, art schools, art school amagamations, ponsonby carew-smyth, william j. paterson, mount lyell, mount lyell school of mines -
Federation University Historical CollectionObject, Decorative Cinnabar Lacquerware Plate, c2014
... international visitors international visits souvenirs gifts elephant plate decorative plate cinnabar resin lacquerware Decorative cinnabar (molded resin?) face, with elephant motif and lotus flower boarder (front). ...Decorative cinnabar (molded resin?) face, with elephant motif and lotus flower boarder (front). Black (reverse). international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, elephant plate, decorative plate, cinnabar, resin, lacquerware -
Federation University Historical CollectionSouvenir - Object, Royal Salangor Pewter, Boxed Pewter Batik Plate, 07/11/2016
... When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound. international visitors international visits souvenirs gifts valet tray plate samsung Federation University Australlia Asia and Africa Support Cente and SaMsung as Display Technoogy Partner 7th November 2016. Boxed Pewter plate with a wide border around a central disc, alternating with bands of ceplok grid, dotted line work, diagonal parang and meandering Peranakan flowers. ...Royal Selangor high quality cast pewter consists of 92% to 97% tin, with a small proportion of copper and antimony added to strengthen the alloy – the highest international standard for pewter. It is heavier and stronger than spun pewter. When struck gently, it produces a resonant sound.Boxed Pewter plate with a wide border around a central disc, alternating with bands of ceplok grid, dotted line work, diagonal parang and meandering Peranakan flowers. Federation University Australlia Asia and Africa Support Cente and SaMsung as Display Technoogy Partner 7th November 2016.international visitors, international visits, souvenirs, gifts, valet tray, plate, samsung -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDecorative object - Ornamental Tea Set, 1884
... Front: Base of saucer (4193.5): Gift from/China 1884 (blue pen on sticker) Back: 1884 (blue pen scratched into glaze) Ornamental tea-set in cream and green glaze with pattern of flowers in red, white, black and green glaze. ...Displayed in History House (cabinet, North wall). Owned by Mrs. C. Keiller? (from scrap of paper in pot).Ornamental tea-set in cream and green glaze with pattern of flowers in red, white, black and green glaze. Red chinese charcters down side. 4193.1 - Sugar bowl. H: 5.0 x DIA: 6.3 (8.5 with handle) 4193.2 - Tea-cup. 2.9 x 4.2 x 5.3 (with handle 4193.3 - Lid to sugar bowl 4.0 x 1.0 4193.4 - Tea-pot 7.0 x 9.6 4193.5 - Saucer 1.2 x DIA: 8.0 4193.6 - Milk jug 6.5 x DIA: 6.7 4193.7 - Lid to teapot 3.7 x 1.0Front: Base of saucer (4193.5): Gift from/China 1884 (blue pen on sticker) Back: 1884 (blue pen scratched into glaze) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDomestic object - Teacup and Saucer, 1884
... Front: Base, 4198.2: Worchester/Gift/1884 (blue pen, hand-written) Tea cup and saucer with paintings of flowers and vignettes of a couple. ...Displayed in History House (Cabinet, South wall) Owned by Mrs. . Keiller?Tea cup and saucer with paintings of flowers and vignettes of a couple.Front: Base, 4198.2: Worchester/Gift/1884 (blue pen, hand-written) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionArtwork, other - Tapa Cloth, n.d
... gift. Highly prized by Tongan villagers. Symbols depict trees, flowers, moons, stars. ...gift. Highly prized by Tongan villagers. Symbols depict trees, flowers, moons, stars. ...Tapa cloth was given to Mr Mel Bartlett by the King of Tonga, for drilling wells for water in and aid program.Wall hanging, floor covering or bed cover - traditional offering as a wedding gift. Highly prized by Tongan villagers. Symbols depict trees, flowers, moons, stars. Images repetitive. Made of Tapa bark, hand . -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCertificate - Certificate - Certificate of Membership of St. Joseph's Union, 1883-1884, n.d
... GIFTS TO THE LORD L. Turgis, Editeur 1005 á Paris (engraved, lower centre). Back: [Text over all of back] Frank Wright (signature, pendil, upper centre). Recto: Engraved devotional card on cream paper. Depicts young man in robes with 5 doves bearing flowers ...Found inside book of common prayer (3804.1) when catalogued (9 November 2006).Recto: Engraved devotional card on cream paper. Depicts young man in robes with 5 doves bearing flowers. He holds a lily in his left hand. Verso: Certificate for Frank Wright's membership to St. Joseph's Union until March 1, 1884. Copyright, 1883, Rev. J.C. Drumgoole.Front: BRING YOUR GIFTS TO THE LORD L. Turgis, Editeur 1005 á Paris (engraved, lower centre). Back: [Text over all of back] Frank Wright (signature, pendil, upper centre).certificate of membership, st josephs union -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Harmsworth Atlas and Gazetteer, 1908
... This Harmsworth Atlas and Gazetteer was inherited by one of the donors, a gift from her father who was Tasmanian. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked coast flagstaff hill maritime museum maritime museum shipwreck coast flagstaff hill maritime village great ocean road harmsworth atlas and gazetteer atlas 1908 maps 1908 gazetteer 1908 book 1908 pressed australian native flowers pressed wattle pressed orchid Large hard covered book with maps, charts and tables. ...This Harmsworth Atlas and Gazetteer was inherited by one of the donors, a gift from her father who was Tasmanian.Large hard covered book with maps, charts and tables. The cover is green linen with green leather, gilt trimmed corners and decorative spine, It includes 500 maps and diagrams in colour, with commercial statistics and gazetteer index of 105,000 names. Jan 1908. Also inserted between the pages of the book were 2 folded sheets of waxed paper, each with carefully placed flowers pressed between them; native orchids and wattle. Published at Carmelite House, Carmelite Road, London flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, harmsworth atlas and gazetteer, atlas 1908, maps 1908, gazetteer 1908, book 1908, pressed australian native flowers, pressed wattle, pressed orchid -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumMiniature wooden screen
... gifts Sticker (flower side): made in china PMA0171 (11?) ...Miniature folding wooden screen with four screens depicting on one side flower scenes and on the other traditionally dressed (possibly chinese) women on a white marble-like background. Wooden part of the screen depicts flowers between the panels.Sticker (flower side): made in china PMA0171 (11?)gifts -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumSelangor Pewtor map of East Indies, Possibly Malaysia, 1993
... gifts On the verso: PMA0298 Royal Selangar (on frame) Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’ ‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’ On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF/ THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF EUROPEAN EXPRESS TO MELBOURNE/16th Sep 1993’ Sticker at top of frame stating ‘MISC.’ Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers ...Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers decorating each corner. The incisions are far darker than other pewter map.On the verso: PMA0298 Royal Selangar (on frame) Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’ ‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’ On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF/ THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF EUROPEAN EXPRESS TO MELBOURNE/16th Sep 1993’ Sticker at top of frame stating ‘MISC.’gifts -
Seaworks Maritime MuseumSelangor Pewtor map, Possibly Malaysia
... gifts On the verso: PMA0299 Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’ ‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’ On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF/M.V BUNGA KENARI/MELBOURNE’ Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers ...Commemoration of the maiden voyage of the M.V Bunga Kenari.Selangor Pewter Map of East Indies. Original map was created in 1700s and this reproduced pewter map was based upon originals in the Collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. The map is framed in a dark wood frame with pewter flowers decorating each corner.On the verso: PMA0299 Text located on map: ‘A NEW MAP OF THE EAST INDIES…’ ‘Reproduced from the collection of Muzium Negara, Malaysia. Selangar Pewter.’ On plaque: ‘IN COMMEMORATION OF THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF/M.V BUNGA KENARI/MELBOURNE’gifts -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - POSTER, RED CROSS in cardboard storage tube, All Gifts and Souvenirs P/L
... gifts and souvenirs P/L - Melbourne (03) 328 4025. Red Cross Poster Printed on poster "Welcome Back - by the/ Australian/ Red Cross/ Society" 1. Poster - paper, white print on poster, illustration in colour, woman holding a large bouquet of flowers. ...Classic Australian Poster Series. Limited edition reproduction No.15. All gifts and souvenirs P/L - Melbourne (03) 328 4025.1. Poster - paper, white print on poster, illustration in colour, woman holding a large bouquet of flowers. Red Cross depicted bottom right corner. Poster stored in cardboard tube. 2, Tube - storage. Cardboard with two plastic caps. Adhesive label in colour depicting small copy of poster and edition information.Printed on poster "Welcome Back - by the/ Australian/ Red Cross/ Society"red cross, poster -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Autographs, Autographs, 16th Jan. 1915
... gift to a grand-daughter, Mary. This book indicates that taking people's autographs was a hobby for young girls in 1915. autograph, tasmania. 1915 "Autographs" on cover. Inside cover: "To Mary / From Grandma / Jan 16th 1915" Small brown hard covered book with title and 3 flowers, in gold, on the cover. ...This autograph book was a gift to a grand-daughter, Mary. This book indicates that taking people's autographs was a hobby for young girls in 1915. Small brown hard covered book with title and 3 flowers, in gold, on the cover. The pages are faded but were different colours. The spine is bound but the pages are coming away. There are entries on many of the pages."Autographs" on cover. Inside cover: "To Mary / From Grandma / Jan 16th 1915"autograph, tasmania. 1915 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyOrnamental Porcelain Container
... gift as this type of container was popular. Ron White. See KVHS 1282 Ron White' Collection Porcelain container Nil Round pale green 'pumpkin' shaped porcelain container decorated with 'hand painted?' red, blue, yellow flowers ...Ron White's Collection. Possibly a gift as this type of container was popular.Ron White. See KVHS 1282Round pale green 'pumpkin' shaped porcelain container decorated with 'hand painted?' red, blue, yellow flowers and green leaves. The lip & handle are steel. The lid is pewter with a decorated ring on top. The steel wire handle is vertical then bent to join at the centre. The bends have decoration on their inside.Nilron white' collection, porcelain container -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Postcard embroidered, 1918
... flowers, a rising sun, six national flags, the words ‘Happy Christmas’ and other ornamentation. The embroidery is in two sections with a lift up section that could hold another card or note. The handwriting on the back has been written in pencil. The post card section has not been franked or posted. The card has marks at the edges where it has been attached to a surface with pins. The card is a little stained. .2 This is a small gift...gift card – ‘A Christmas Wish’ .1 The embroidered card is a World War One post card. The embroidery is on silk mounted on a white card. The embroidery is in yellow, blue, red, white and green colours and features a trail of flowers, a rising sun, six national flags, the words ‘Happy Christmas’ and other ornamentation. ...Embroidered cards such as this one were made by the French (usually women) for use as post cards for World War One soldiers to send home as greeting cards. The gift card with the embroidered card may not have been originally with it. The embroidered card has the date of October 1918, just one month before the official end of the war in November 1918. The name of the person who wrote ‘Somewhere in France’ on the back of the card is not listed but the handwriting appears to be similar to that on another card in our collection which is from R. Kerr from Kerr Street in Warrnambool. No information has been found on this soldier named Kerr. This embroidered card is of considerable significance as a very attractive memento of World War One and one, presumably, with local provenance. .1 The embroidered card is a World War One post card. The embroidery is on silk mounted on a white card. The embroidery is in yellow, blue, red, white and green colours and features a trail of flowers, a rising sun, six national flags, the words ‘Happy Christmas’ and other ornamentation. The embroidery is in two sections with a lift up section that could hold another card or note. The handwriting on the back has been written in pencil. The post card section has not been franked or posted. The card has marks at the edges where it has been attached to a surface with pins. The card is a little stained. .2 This is a small gift card with a coloured image of a girl with a basket of flowers.Embroidered card - ‘Happy Christmas’ ‘Somewhere in France 8/10/18’ Small gift card – ‘A Christmas Wish’ world war one and warrnambool, warrnambool historical society -
J. Ward Museum ComplexBook, The Basket of Flowers - Christoph von Schmid
... Mary gives them the flowers which begins a friendship between Mary and the young Countess Amelia. When Mary gifts Amelia with a basket of flowers for her birthday Amelia gives Mary a dress in return. ...This work was reproduced from the original artefact, and remains as true to the original work as possible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Hardback with brown fabric which is torn and stained. Embossed border and small flower design in black ink. Title embossed in gold. Fraying around the edges and spine. 168 pages.fictionreligion, moral tale, social order -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Decorative object - Jack Lockett Collection: Souvenir of Ypres 1919, 1919
... flowers and leaves cream silk fabric, form a frame for the painted image of partly destroyed building in centre. Written in cursive script on top left of building: 'Souvenir d'Ypres'. Embroidery in golden tones forms a frame for the building. Attached to bottom of frame, interpretive label: 'Souvenir d'Ypres, 1919. Silk thread and paint on silk. This hand-embroidered picture depicts a battle in the area of Ypres, Belgium, during the First World War (1914 -18) it was sent by Sergeant Jack Lockett, 38th Battalion, as a gift...flowers and leaves cream silk fabric, form a frame for the painted image of partly destroyed building in centre. Written in cursive script on top left of building: 'Souvenir d'Ypres'. Embroidery in golden tones forms a frame for the building. Attached to bottom of frame, interpretive label: 'Souvenir d'Ypres, 1919. Silk thread and paint on silk. This hand-embroidered picture depicts a battle in the area of Ypres, Belgium, during the First World War (1914 -18) it was sent by Sergeant Jack Lockett, 38th Battalion, as a gift ...John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. Ypres souvenir, from World War 1, was brought home by Jack Lockett, for his then sweetheart and later wife, Mabel Ingwersen. Cream wooden frame, with light gold insert. Inside frame, silk embroidered flowers and leaves cream silk fabric, form a frame for the painted image of partly destroyed building in centre. Written in cursive script on top left of building: 'Souvenir d'Ypres'. Embroidery in golden tones forms a frame for the building. Attached to bottom of frame, interpretive label: 'Souvenir d'Ypres, 1919. Silk thread and paint on silk. This hand-embroidered picture depicts a battle in the area of Ypres, Belgium, during the First World War (1914 -18) it was sent by Sergeant Jack Lockett, 38th Battalion, as a gift to his fiancee Maybell (sic) Ingwersen, whom he married in 1923. Attached to back of frame alongside handwritten note is an invitation to the Shrine of Remembrance, opening of the 'Threads of Connection', embroidery and textiles from the First World War to the present exhibition. 29/1/2010. Attached to back of frame, handwritten in black pen on lined paper: Souvenir d'Ypres France. Scene depicts a battle in WW1 believed to be a present brought back to Australia in 1919 by Jack Lockett for his then fiancee Mabel Victoria (Doll) Ingwersen whom he married on 23.9.1923. Exhibited at the Shrine of Remembrance from 29.1.2010 until 16.5.2010'.jack lockett, ypres, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - METHODIST HALL FAIR
... Competition and sale of gifts of all kinds. Cookery, Home-made sweets, Flowers and pot-plants etc. ...Competition and sale of gifts of all kinds. Cookery, Home-made sweets, Flowers and pot-plants etc. ...A4 advertising brochure for Methodist School Hall Golden Square 'Augustonian Fair' Saturday , August 25th ,1928 at 3pm. Competition and sale of gifts of all kinds. Cookery, Home-made sweets, Flowers and pot-plants etc. Admission 6d per session, children under 12yrs 3d, or church button 1/- each. Afternoon Tea & Supper available.bendigo, education, methodist school golden square -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - MEMORIAL CARD, 1900
... Gift, Untainted back to thus,* on the front page. Ornate lace work is inside the card with an Angel in silver and a garland of coloured flowers underneath. ...Gift, Untainted back to thus,* on the front page. Ornate lace work is inside the card with an Angel in silver and a garland of coloured flowers underneath. ...Memorial Card: With angels, doves and funeral emblems and inscribed 'The Kiss dear Maid thy Lip has left, Shall never part from Mine, Till Happier Hours restore the Gift, Untainted back to thus,* on the front page. Ornate lace work is inside the card with an Angel in silver and a garland of coloured flowers underneath. A double heart inscribed Inseparable' is at the bottom. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, memorial. funeral. remembrance. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: CARDS
... Thirty one small cards that were probably attached to flowers and other gifts given to Gertrude Perry after various performances....DOCUMENT Gertrude Perry Cards Thirty one small cards that were probably attached to flowers and other gifts given to Gertrude Perry after various performances. ...Thirty one small cards that were probably attached to flowers and other gifts given to Gertrude Perry after various performances.document, gertrude perry, cards -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumPorcelain 'boot' vase with flowers and 'think of me' motif, circa 1920s
... gifting such trinkets as a token of affection was common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Stamped underneath 'Made In Germany'. Applied 'Think of Me' quote on front of boot cuff. Porcelain 'boot' vase, circa 1920s. White gloss glaze, applied flowers ...Prior to the outbreak of WWII, Germany had an extensive porcelain export trade. Mass-produced and affordable, it was instrumental in developing home decor within the middle and lower classes. This particular example has a sentimental edge - gifting such trinkets as a token of affection was common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Porcelain 'boot' vase, circa 1920s. White gloss glaze, applied flowers of blue, pink, yellow and orange. Hand-painted gold details and a transferware motif 'think of me'. Stamped underneath 'Made In Germany'. Applied 'Think of Me' quote on front of boot cuff. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Manuscript Music, Early 20th century
... Manuscript Music A Gift For All Seasons This is a hard cover book with a green cover with ornamental borders on the back and front. The front cover has a coloured inset of a medieval scene edged with flowers and trees. ...This book contains several pages of handwritten music. The page borders and the staves appear to have been printed in blue and the notes have been handwritten with the names of some of the tunes handwritten at the beginning of the music notation. The owner of this book is unknown.This book is of some interest as it contains handwritten manuscript music and is retained pending further research into the owner of the book.This is a hard cover book with a green cover with ornamental borders on the back and front. The front cover has a coloured inset of a medieval scene edged with flowers and trees. The illustration includes some calligraphy. The cover is stained and worn and mended at the top with adhesive tape. The binding is slightly detached. The pages contain handwritten music in black ink. Manuscript Music A Gift For All Seasons -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyBook, The Language & Sentiment of Flowers
... It was Hilda's aunt's book (Aunt Millie), gifted to her aunt in 1902 (Aunt Millie was a Corbett) book, flowers, 1800's hilda morrison See photos above Note: Printed in 1867. Given as a gift in 1902 Green hard-covered book with gold and black floral embossing on front (border and in the middle) Pages are yellowed with age but in good condition The Language & Sentiment of Flowers Book ...The book was given to Steve Visser in 1976 by Hilda Morrison. It was Hilda's aunt's book (Aunt Millie), gifted to her aunt in 1902 (Aunt Millie was a Corbett)Green hard-covered book with gold and black floral embossing on front (border and in the middle) Pages are yellowed with age but in good condition See photos above Note: Printed in 1867. Given as a gift in 1902book, flowers, 1800's hilda morrison -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic object - Embroidered Turkish Hand Towel
... gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings. Example of Ottoman Embroidery Flower ...Purchased in Athens from antiques dealer (Pandrossou St, Monastirki) by donors sister in the 1970's. Guests in Turkey would be offered water to wash their hands and yagliks to wipe them. When everyone sat crossed legged at low tables, yagliks were also used to cover their laps from spills. They were also used to wrap items such as an important letter, sum of money, present, jewellery, gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings.Example of Ottoman EmbroideryTseure (Turkish towel), embroidered both ends with floral motifs in pink, blue, green and yellow threadflower, floral -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic object - Embroidered Turkish Hand Towel
... gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings. Example of Ottoman Embroidery Flower ...Purchased in Athens from antiques dealer (Pandrossou St, Monastirki) by donors sister in the 1970's. Guests in Turkey would be offered water to wash their hands and yagliks to wipe them. When everyone sat crossed legged at low tables, yagliks were also used to cover their laps from spills. They were also used to wrap items such as an important letter, sum of money, present, jewellery, gift of fruits or sweets, an article of clothing - all wrapped in an embroidered yaglik or bocha (square cloth). The richer the wrapping the greater the compliment. In wealthy households, as soon as a girl was old enough she would learn embroidery and start preparing for her trousseau and her home furnishings.Example of Ottoman EmbroideryTseure (Turkish towel), embroidered both ends with floral motifsflower, floral, geometric
