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Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Gladstone Bag, 1940s
... Gladstone Bag...gladstone bag...Brown leather gladstone bag with intact metal fittings... Functional object Functional object Gladstone Bag Brown leather ...This bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.Brown leather gladstone bag with intact metal fittings. The bag is embossed in gilt with the initials of the owner - J.M.Embossed initials: "J.M."gladstone bag, mcardle family, bags -
Mont De Lancey
Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...gladstone bag...Small brown leather Gladstone bag....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Small brown leather Gladstone bag ...Owned and used by Wandin J SebireSmall brown leather Gladstone bag.WJS initials on side platebags, gladstone bag -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Gladstone Bag c. 1900s
... Gladstone Bag c. 1900s...gladstone bag...This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named...This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made... Gladstone Bag c. 1900s Functional object This is a small suitcase ...This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a Prime Minister of England. Gladstone bags were first produced by Edward Cole in London in 1854. These bags were commonly used, mainly by men, for business, work and sporting purposes. As it was compact and stored a large amount of material , it was a popular choice for men travelling to their workplace or carrying clothes and equipment to sporting event.This bag has significance as it was widely used by men throughout Australia. The original owner of this bag was a police officer in Bright, Victoria, although it is typical of those used by many local men in their daily life.This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made of stiffened brown leather built over a rigid metal frame. It has a leather handle on top of the metal frame and a metal lock on the side of the frame. There are metal clips at each end of the frame.. Metal straps attached to the sides of the case. The bag is lined with light blue material and there are two pockets on one side of the bag, It is accompanied by a matching leather address label.gladstone bag, luggage, work bag -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...Gladstone Bag...-country Gladstone Bag Functional object Gladstone Bag Brown ...Brown grained leather - Animal hide. Metal attachments; one leather handle. 2x 90mm long metal straps- 15mm depth. Top opening. Bag folds in to middle . Central lock part broken & handle. Latch to fasten each end of metal trimming - broken. Fabric lining inside with cardboard backing - beige colour/ fair condition.No maker -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gladstone Bag, Mid 20th century
... Gladstone Bag...Gladstone bag... This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named...This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made... Bag This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made ...This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a four-time Prime Minister of England. Gladstone bags were first produced by Edward Cole in London in 1854. This item has no particular local provenance but bags such as this one were commonly used, mainly by men, for business and sporting purposes. As it was compact and stored quite a lot of material in its deep interior, it was a popular choice for men travelling by public transport to the workplace or to sporting events. This Gladstone bag is retained for display purposes as an example of a mid 20th century suitcase.This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made of stiffened brown leather built over a rigid metal frame. It has a leather handle on top of the metal frame and a metal lock on the side of the frame. There are metal clips to enclose the ends of the frame. There are metal straps attached to the sides of the case. Inside, the bag is lined with light brown cloth and there are two pockets on one side. The metal parts are somewhat rusted. warrnambool, vintage suitcases, gladstone bag, history of warrnambool -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gladstone bag, Ca 1900
... Gladstone bag...Gladstone bag...Leather and steel gladstone bag metal claps both ends... Gladstone bag Functional object Leather and steel gladstone bag ...Hand luggage used by professional persons manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostLeather and steel gladstone bag metal claps both ends and metal snap lock at handleI.H. on sideleather, handbag, gladstone bag -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gladstone Bag, Ca1920
... Gladstone Bag...Solid leather gladstone bag with shoes and slide. solid... C1920 Leather Bag Gladstone Solid leather gladstone bag ...Manufactured by Holden and Frost and used as a business mans document caseManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost C1920Solid leather gladstone bag with shoes and slide. solid leather handle on top with brass slides and two leather straps bounding itleather, bag, gladstone -
Mont De Lancey
Gladstone Bag, Circa 1946
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather Gladstone Bag....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Brown leather Gladstone Bag. A gift ...A gift to Mr Adrian Champ's Ex-Serviceman brother, Knox from Wandin District Patriotic Fund 1946. Brown leather Gladstone Bag.bags, satchels -
Mont De Lancey
Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather Gladstone bag....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Brown leather Gladstone bag. Bags ...Brown leather Gladstone bag.bags -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - Gladstone Bag, Mrs Emma Warburton - midwife, c 1900's
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather Gladstone Bag and contents... Gladstone Bag and contents The bag was used by Nurse Emma Warburton ...The bag was used by Nurse Emma Warburton (1863-1946), who provided assistance at the birth of a couples child, not only looking after the new mother but also the family and the house hold chores. Nurse Warburton lived in Bourke Street, Mentone. The contents of the bag were, five letters of recommendation, a sewing kit, a breast reliever, seven keys, Red Cross Emergency Service Badge and two notes re medication. Nurse Warburton was married to Joseph Warburton (1853-1947) who was a market gardener in the Shire of Moorabbin (City of Moorabbin).The bag belonged to one of the pioneers of Moorabbin. and gives an insight into the birth of children and family life.Brown leather Gladstone Bag and contentsnursing, midwife, emma warburton, cheltenham, moorabbin, city of moorabbin, mentone, child birth -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Gladstone Bag, late 19th century
... Gladstone Bag...Brown Leather Gladstone Bag, with gold initialling F.R.G....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Functional object Brown Leather ...Brown Leather Gladstone Bag, with gold initialling F.R.G."F.R.G."bags -
Mont De Lancey
Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold initialling W.C.R....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold ...Belonged to William Charles Rouget (W.C.R.)Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold initialling W.C.R."W.C.R."bags, satchels -
Mont De Lancey
Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold initialling R.T.G....-and-dandenong-ranges Gladstone Bag Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold ...Robert Gaudion - R.T.G.Brown leather Gladstone bag with gold initialling R.T.G."R.T.G."bags -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gladstone bag, Ca 1900
... Gladstone bag...Gladstone bag... Gladstone bag Leather bag steel cap and lock lined straps ..."Gladstone" style leather satchel manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured by Holden and Frost Ca1910Leather bag steel cap and lock lined straps and buckles both endsleather, bag, gladstone bag -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gladstone bag with shoes and slides
... Gladstone bag with shoes and slides... Manufactured by Holden and Frost leather lockable Gladstone bag S.B.B ...Used for carrying papers or alternatively clothing Ca 1900Manufactured by Holden and FrostRectangular shaped leather case, hinged in center, lockable, lock in center of case, under leather handle. Two steel brackets on top to allow locking straps to stay in place.S.B.B.leather, lockable, gladstone, bag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...Brown leather gladstone bag. Metal band across top... Mitcham melbourne Gladstone Bag Container Brown leather gladstone ...Brown leather gladstone bag. Metal band across top with clips at each end. Straps on side.personal effects, travel goods -
Orbost & District Historical Society
gladstone bag
... gladstone bag...A stiff brown leather Gladstone bag with a metal clasp... gippsland gladstone bag A stiff brown leather Gladstone bag ...This bag was possibly owned by Keith Nixon. This bag was used by Keith Charles Nixon who was born in Orbost on May 17 1907, the son of Percival Charles Nixon, Keith farmed at Bellagoogan and Jarrahmond. He was a keen racegoer, racing the successful Bravesia, trained by P.B. Quinlan and winner of the William Reid Stakes and other races. He died on 22 June 1994. (ref. From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point by Peter Nixon) A stiff brown leather Gladstone bag with a metal clasp. It is a small portmanteau suitcase built over a rigid frame which separates into two equal sections. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Tool - Gladstone bag and bale hooks, Percy Allan MAY, 1920 - 1930s
... Gladstone bag and bale hooks, Percy Allan MAY....01- Brown leather Gladstone Bag with pages of "the Sun... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Gladstone bag and bale hooks ...Bag and tools used by donor's father, Percy Allan MAY, when working on the wharves.01- Brown leather Gladstone Bag with pages of "the Sun" March 19 1979. .02 - Bale Hook - straight shank with curved end. .03 -Bale Hook - curved shank with extended straight section .04 - Bale Hook - small curved shank with very curved end .05 - Bale Hook - small curved shank with small curved endmaritime, piers and wharves - waterside workers, percy allan may -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Carry Bag, Gladstone
... Carry Bag, Gladstone...Carry bag, Gladstone, bark brown leather. Embossed... Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Carry Bag, Gladstone ...Carry bag, Gladstone, bark brown leather. Embossed with crocodile skin pattern. Red cloth lining, metal supports, clasps and locksbag, gladstone, leather -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Object, Gladstone bag
... Gladstone bag... Gladstone bag Brown leather gladestone bag with leather handle ...This gladestone bag was owned by William Ardlie one of Warrnambool's longest serving solicitors. William Ardlie, the son of a pioneer Warrnambool settler, John Ardlie, began practising as a lawyer in Warrnambool in the mid 1860s and dominated the legal scene in Warrnambool, continuing on his practice until he was over 80. This item has strong provenance and its significance lies in it being owned by one of Warrnambool and the State of Victoria's longest serving solicitors.Brown leather gladestone bag with leather handle and silver metal lock and attachments. Rectangular base with 5 metal stumps. Inside it is lined with ecru coloured fabric. Stitched with thick cotton.Label inside " Cramond and Dickson."william ardlie, warrnambool, gladestone bag, warrnambool solicitors -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Carry Bag, Gladstone Bag
... Gladstone Bag...-country Carry Bag Functional object Gladstone Bag Brown grained ...Brown grained leather - crocodile imprint. Metal attachments; one leather handle. 2x 180mm long straps- 20mm depth. Top opening. Inside tag reads split leather & makers name. Bag folds in to middle . Central lock & handle. Latch to fasten each end of metal trimming. Fabric lining in mid brown colour/ fair condition.John Jackson & Co.P.L. Melbourne , Victoria 1891-1901-1937 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bookmaker's bag, late 19th century
... gladstone-bag bookmaker's-bag horse-racing...A Gladstone bag is a small portmanteau suitcase built over...A very worn leather bookmaker's bag. It is a Gladstone.... It is a Gladstone style bag with a leather neck strap. It has a spring lock ...A Gladstone bag is a small portmanteau suitcase built over a rigid frame which could separate into two equal sections. Unlike a suitcase, a Gladstone bag is deeper in proportion to its length.They are typically made of stiff leather and often belted with lanyards. The bags are named after William Ewart Gladstone (1809–1898), the four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. This one has been adapted to suit the needs of a bookmaker. The leather neck strap has been added. Horse racing was a popular past-time in early Orbost. The Nixon family was involved through Keith Nixon. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races.This item is connected to an activity once popular in the Orbost district. A very worn leather bookmaker's bag. It is a Gladstone style bag with a leather neck strap. It has a spring lock with a key hole. It has a curved handle at the top. The leather neck strap does not appear to be original. The inside lining is cotton and there is a metal hinged frame. On the base are four metal studs.On the base - SOLID LEATHERgladstone-bag bookmaker's-bag horse-racing -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Various items from Mitchell family (see list)
... Mitchell family, gladstone bag, mixmaster, school bag... or could hold 7 cartridges for a shotgun. The Gladstone bag...1 x Ammunition bag, (1950's), 1 x Gladstone bag (1950's), 2... Ammunition bag, (1950's), 1 x Gladstone bag (1950's), 2 x tin bread ...This ammunition bag was used by Harry Mitchell (son of Lindsay Mitchell) at the Bendigo Rifle Club in 1959, the bag was designed to hold 303 riffle bullets used in target shooting or could hold 7 cartridges for a shotgun. The Gladstone bag was very popular in the 1940/50 era, it fitted on the handlebars of a bicycle and it was used by footballers and sportsmen. A couple bottles of beer would fit comfortably in the bag and was.used to take beer home after the hotels closed at 6pm. These two articles were donated by Lindsay Mitchell to the Numurkah Historical Society. The Sunbeam Mixmaster belonged by Marjory Welch, Nana of Margaret Mitchell and would have been used in late 1930 and during 1940's. It was painted and used by Linda Mitchell, (great great grand daughter) when at universitv in 1987 White Sunbeam Mixmaster was purchased by Margaret Mitchell 1965. lt was her first mixmaster after she was married in 1964 The bread bins. The green and white belonged to Mary Mitchell (Lindsay Mitchell's Mother) The colourful bread bin belonged to Lorna Welch (Margaret Mitchell's Mother) 1 x Ammunition bag, (1950's), 1 x Gladstone bag (1950's), 2 x tin bread bins, 1 x White Coloured Sunbeam Mixmaster (1965) , 1 x Cream-coloured Sunbeam Mixmaster (1940's), 1 x Red Fly-spray can (1950's)mitchell family, gladstone bag, mixmaster, school bag, bread bin, kitchen, ammunition bag, sunbeam, flysprayer -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Doctor's medical bag used by Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan
... The Gladstone bag was first developed in the mid 19th...Leather gladstone bag with leather handle and leather strap...The Gladstone bag was first developed in the mid 19th ...The Gladstone bag was first developed in the mid 19th century and was named after British politician William Gladstone, a four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdon. Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Leather gladstone bag with leather handle and leather strap. Lining of bag is torn. Base of bag carries the words 'SOLID LEATHER' and the number '20'. surgery -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram W1 475 in Collins St, 1930
... Gladstone bag... a Gladstone Bag. In the background are Victorian Producers, Sepplet... the use of W1 class trams. tramways trams Gladstone bag W1 class ...Photo shows W1 class tram 475 in Collins St near Spencer Street, with a Mont Albert destination on a very hot day. All the sun louvers in saloons are drawn. The tram has been fitted with route number boxes which is painted the same colour as the roof. A gentlemen in a white suit is walking across to the tram carrying a Gladstone Bag. In the background are Victorian Producers, Sepplet House and a warehouse. The photo is dated January 1930. Yields information the use of W1 class trams.Black and white copy print on paper.tramways, trams, gladstone bag, w1 class, tram 475, collins st, mont albert, summer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright and friend at a sporting event, 1930's?
... gladstone bag... and a Gladstone bag is on the ground beside the older man on the right... and a Gladstone bag is on the ground beside the older man on the right ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of two men dressed in three piece suits, one with a fob chain and watch and both wearing hats. They are standing in front of a white tent and a Gladstone bag is on the ground beside the older man on the right. In the background, which is a fenced area of grass, a group of men are standing in a group and another man off to the right appears to be a competitor in some sporting event. The younger man to the left is Frank Wright.frank wright, brass band, conductor, gladstone bag -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Ephemera, Unknown (but can find out)
... Gladstone Bag... Building 719 Creswick goldfields Ephemera Gladstone Bag This bag ...This bag belonged to J.H. Willis.Gladstone Bag -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1920-1950
... Brown Solid Hyde Gladstone Bag used by Mr Lackman Snr... grampians Realia Memorabilia Brown Solid Hyde Gladstone Bag used ...Brown Solid Hyde Gladstone Bag used by Mr Lackman Snrstawell -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Two Men Outside Quamby Cafe Olinda, c1950s
... men standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag... standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag. c1950s ...Close up photograph of the front of Quamby Café with two men standing, chatting. One man is holding a Gladstone bag. c1950squamby, quamby cafe, olinda -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BROWN LEATHER ''BUDDY'' BAG, 1930's
... Brown leather ''buddy'' bag, similar to a gladstone bag... of bag. Brown leather ''buddy'' bag, similar to a gladstone bag ...Brown leather ''buddy'' bag, similar to a gladstone bag. Single leather handle with metal connectors. Push button single lock and clasp. No key. Leather tab on one side of lock. Two pockets in lining of bag.Purple stamp on both insides. Written in pen C.Martin ''FERMANAGH''Pompapiel, 33 keck st.,Bendigo, solid leather 101 imprinted on bottom of bag.costume accessories, male, brown leather ''buddy'' bag