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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered 3D shrine, Amanda (Mandy) Ginsberg, Shrine to Metallica, Goddess, 2003
... Shrine to Metallica, Goddess......goddess...Boxed shrine with Goddess. Mixed media in turquoise and purple with gold fabrics and braids, beads and sequins. ...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Exhibited at The Embroiderers Guild annual exhibition in September 2003, ourhcased for the collection Mixed media Panels 2000-20 goddess shrine Boxed shrine with Goddess. Mixed media in turquoise and purple with gold fabrics and braids, beads and sequins. ...Exhibited at The Embroiderers Guild annual exhibition in September 2003, ourhcased for the collectionBoxed shrine with Goddess. Mixed media in turquoise and purple with gold fabrics and braids, beads and sequins. Free machine embroidery mixed media, panels, 2000-20, goddess, shrine -
Women's Art RegisterBook, Elinor W. Gaddon, The Once & Future Goddess. A Sweeping Visual Chronicle of the Sacred Female and Her Reemergence in the Cultural Mythology of our time, 1989
... The Once & Future Goddess. A Sweeping Visual Chronicle of the Sacred Female and Her Reemergence in the Cultural Mythology of our time...An overview of Goddess imagery - both patriarchal and more women focussed - across Europe, the Middle East and the UK from the Ice Age until today....Women's Art Register Richmond Library, 415 Church Street Richmond melbourne An overview of Goddess imagery - both patriarchal and more women focussed - across Europe, the Middle East and the UK from the Ice Age until today. ...An examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.Booknon-fictionAn examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.pre-history, spirituality, frida kahlo, judy chicago, religion, mythology, anna mendieta, ritual, sacred at, women's movement -
Ararat Gallery TAMATextile, Cresside Collette, Egyptian Moon Goddess, Astarte (curators title)
... Egyptian Moon Goddess, Astarte (curators title)...Ararat Gallery TAMA 82 Vincent Street Ararat grampians Egyptian Moon Goddess, Astarte (curators title) Textile Cresside Collette ... -
Federation University Art CollectionPrintmaking - Etching, You too can be a Goddess
... You too can be a Goddess...You too can be a Goddess Printmaking - Etching Christine Stewart ...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.Twelve items. art, artwork, christine stewart, stewart, etching, printmaking -
Queen Victoria Women's CentrePress Release, Return of the Goddess and installation by Ruth Lyon at the Queen Victoria WOmen's Centre, 16/12/1996-31/03/1997, 12 December 1996
... Return of the Goddess and installation by Ruth Lyon at the Queen Victoria WOmen's Centre, 16/12/1996-31/03/1997...QVWC original logo in top right corner. Return of the Goddess and installation by Ruth Lyon at the Queen Victoria WOmen's Centre, 16/12/1996-31/03/1997 Press Release ...A4 paper. 1 page.Cream coloured. Black ink. QVWC original logo in top right corner.art exhibitions, historic buildings, woman professionals -
Queen Victoria Women's CentreExhibition Program, Ruth Lyon, The Return of the Goddess, c. 1994
... The Return of the Goddess...The Return of the Goddess Exhibition Program Ruth Lyon ...First art exhibition in the QVWC. A5 sized booklet. cream paper. 44 pages plus 3 page addition in back of program. Program provides short biographies of the 50 women featured. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Hebe, statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Hebe, the Goddess of Youth
... Hebe, the Goddess of Youth....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George Longley Building Gillies Street North entrance Ballarat West 3350 John Garner Collection Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gardens Ballarat Hebe Mythology Statue Hebe, the Goddess of Youth. Work on paper Hebe, statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, hebe, mythology, statue -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Pomona, Roman Goddess. Wikipedia, Pomona, Goddess of Fruit Trees. Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Statue
... Pomona, Goddess of Fruit Trees. Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Statue....Work on paper Pomona, Roman Goddess. Wikipedia. ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, pomona, mythology, statue -
City of BallaratSculpture - Public Artwork, Hebe by Charles F. Summers, 1899
... Both Hebe and Ruth as iconic figures face each other across their garden beds forming a part of the sculptural vista of Sturt St. Hebe, Greek Goddess of Youth and the biblical figure Ruth, were the gift of wealthy local benefactor John Permewan, who owned carrier firm Permewan & Wright. ...Marble sculptural depiction of the Greek goddess Hebe ...Marble sculptural depiction of the Greek goddess Hebe Hebe by Charles F. Summers Sculpture Public Artwork Charles F. ...This statue of Hebe standing tall in Sturt Street is a religious reference to the youth. She holds aloft the cup of youth while the flask or jug of knowledge hangs in her fallen arm. Both Hebe and Ruth as iconic figures face each other across their garden beds forming a part of the sculptural vista of Sturt St. Hebe, Greek Goddess of Youth and the biblical figure Ruth, were the gift of wealthy local benefactor John Permewan, who owned carrier firm Permewan & Wright. He commissioned Charles Summers to sculpt both of the women figures. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of Ballarat.Marble sculptural depiction of the Greek goddess Hebe Presented to The City Council of Ballaarat by John Permewan J.P. 1899/ Unveiled 3 April 1889. / This wealthy gentleman of the firm of carriers Permewan & Wright, was also an investor.hebe -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Car Purchase, General Credits Limited, 15.11.1957
... Robin Boyd owned a Standard 8 after the war, followed by this blue Citroen DS (Goddess). Subsequently, he owned a silver Citroen DS, two Studebaker Hawks (without fins) and finally a white hardtop Dodge Phoenix. ...Documentation for the purchase of a 1957 Citroen DS (Goddess), Registration GSO 126. Carbon copy, blue paper. ...Documentation for the purchase of a 1957 Citroen DS (Goddess), Registration GSO 126. Carbon copy, blue paper. ...Robin Boyd owned a Standard 8 after the war, followed by this blue Citroen DS (Goddess). Subsequently, he owned a silver Citroen DS, two Studebaker Hawks (without fins) and finally a white hardtop Dodge Phoenix. Documentation for the purchase of a 1957 Citroen DS (Goddess), Registration GSO 126. Carbon copy, blue paper. Robin Boyd writing on top in blue pen.citroen, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_6 -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Angelo Bertozzi, Flora Farnese by Angelo Bertozzi, Circa 1880
... The noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair....White marble figure, the noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair....The noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair. ...Thomas Stoddart, 1828 - 1905, bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure, the noble Roman Farnese family statue of Flora, goddess of spring, shown with stylised dress and flowers in hair.Flora Farnese Presented by Thomas Stoddart 1884flora farnese, stoddart -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - Death medallion Lennon
... Bronze disc with goddess holding trident, and a lion in relief The name Hugh Lennon in block letters....Gallipoli WWI First World war 8LH Nek Hugh Lennon Bronze disc with goddess holding trident, and a lion in relief The name Hugh Lennon in block letters. ...Regimental No 113 Trooper Hugh Lennon 8 ALH was killed in action at the Nek 7 August 1915. His brother Richard, 7 Battalion was killed the same day at Lone Pine, and a second brother John, 29 Battalion, was killed in France 29 July 1918.Bronze disc with goddess holding trident, and a lion in relief The name Hugh Lennon in block letters.Hugh Lennongallipoli, wwi, first world war, 8lh, nek -
Queen Victoria Women's CentrePhotograph, c.1997
... Busts of influential women 'Return of the goddess' by Ruth Lyon. ...Busts of influential women 'Return of the goddess' by Ruth Lyon. Photograph ...Colour photo. Taken in first floor gallery space. Example of the first art exhibition the QVWC hosted. Busts of influential women 'Return of the goddess' by Ruth Lyon. cultural structures and establishments, historic buildings, art exhibitions -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
... # 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. ...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918. # 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. ...Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. -
Federation University Art CollectionSculpture, 'Hygea' by Clive Murray-White, 2008
... Marble sculpture of Hygia, the Greek goddess of health and healing. Daughter of Asciepius the God of Medicine, Hygeia symbolises the preservation of good heallth and prevention of illness. ...He established the Cowwarr Art Space with Carolyn Crossley. churchill gippslands campus clive murray white sculpture clive murray-white Marble sculpture of Hygia, the Greek goddess of health and healing. Daughter of Asciepius the God of Medicine, Hygeia symbolises the preservation of good heallth and prevention of illness. ...Clive MURRAY-WHITE (20 February 1946 - ) Born Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England Arrived Australia 1959 With an impressive career that has included sculpting marble for over 25 years Clive Murray-White has informed his at practice by studying at Brisbane Central Technical College, Guildford School of Art, United Kingdom, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Preston Institute of Technology, Monash University. His early work used welded and cast metal objects. In the 1980s he transitioned to marble sculpture Clive Murray White was Head of Sculpture at the Monash University Churchill (now Federation University Gippsland). He established the Cowwarr Art Space with Carolyn Crossley.Marble sculpture of Hygia, the Greek goddess of health and healing. Daughter of Asciepius the God of Medicine, Hygeia symbolises the preservation of good heallth and prevention of illness. Presented to the Gippsland Medical School from the Campus. churchill, gippslands campus, clive murray white, sculpture, clive murray-white -
Mont De LanceyPlate, Mutual Store
... Royal Doulton white china commemorative plate and cup with goddess surrounded by flags. Made to commemorate Empire Day May 24th. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges plates china Royal Doulton white china commemorative plate and cup with goddess surrounded by flags. Made to commemorate Empire Day May 24th. ...Royal Doulton white china commemorative plate and cup with goddess surrounded by flags. Made to commemorate Empire Day May 24th. Has saying and gold edging. Made for Mutual Store Melbourne.plates, china -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM COLLECTION: CLASSICAL CHINESE GARDENS
... Document describing the building of the chinese gardens, also explain Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy). Three philosophers: Laoism, Confucius, Buddha and the eight immortals....Document describing the building of the chinese gardens, also explain Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy). Three philosophers: Laoism, Confucius, Buddha and the eight immortals. ...Golden Dragon Museum - Bendigo, classical Chinese gardens. Document describing the building of the chinese gardens, also explain Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy). Three philosophers: Laoism, Confucius, Buddha and the eight immortals.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Certificate, 1958-1960
... Car insurance certificates for the Citroen Goddess Registration GSO 126 1958-1960....Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Car insurance certificates for the Citroen Goddess Registration GSO 126 1958-1960. Three documents Document Certificate ...Car insurance certificates for the Citroen Goddess Registration GSO 126 1958-1960.Three documents -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Plaster figurine of Virgin Mary collected by Dr Frank Forster, c1974?
... Muttergottheit, loosely translated, means 'Mother Goddess'. Inscribed underneath in Frank Forster's hand....Muttergottheit, loosely translated, means 'Mother Goddess'. Inscribed underneath in Frank Forster's hand. ...Replica figurine. Muttergottheit, loosely translated, means 'Mother Goddess'. Inscribed underneath in Frank Forster's hand.Early Christian style figurine depicting Muttergottes (Virgin Mary - German) figure wearing toga and veil, holding a swaddled infant. Plaster with ochre over-painting, most likely modern replica. Sticker attached to base is printed with German text that reads 'Muttergottheit/Trier, Altbachtal/2. Jh. n. Chr.' The numbers '1974' and '0216' have been handwritten on the base of the figurine. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Image - Black and White, "Fortuna" Bendigo, The Residence of Mrs George Lansell, c1918, c1918
... Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck. ...Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck. Fortuna Villa is a magnificent house built by George Lansell it was kept secure for many years while use by the Defence Department. tour this magnificent home.Fortuna in Bendigo.george lansell, bendigo, fortuna -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPamphlet - Menu Card for Victorian National Resources Development Train, 23/04/1939
... Front cover full colour, showing fields and flocks in background, goddess of plenty with pile of produce, in foreground. ...Front cover full colour, showing fields and flocks in background, goddess of plenty with pile of produce, in foreground. ...Menu card for Victorian National Resources Development Train, April 18 - May 1 1939. Front cover full colour, showing fields and flocks in background, goddess of plenty with pile of produce, in foreground. Inside card, menu for tea April 23 1939, plus table of Victoria's prowess at industry and productionFront: 'B. VIVIAN' - handwritten, pencil -
Queen's CollegeCanopic jar sherds with inscription in hieroglyphs, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550 - 1295 BCE
... Duamutef was then placed under the protection of the goddess Neith. ...Duamutef was then placed under the protection of the goddess Neith. Canopic jar sherds with inscription in hieroglyphs ...This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Two sherds that join to form a Canopic jar which held the stomach removed during mummification. The stomach was placed under the protection of Duamutef, one of the four Sons of Horus, who were charged with protection of the viscera removed during mummification. He was represented as a human figure with the head of a dog. Duamutef was then placed under the protection of the goddess Neith. Small paper label inscribed with 'A11' attached to back of sherd. The inscription, consisting of four columns of text reads: Words spoken by Neith My arms embrace what is in me I protect Nuamutef, who is in me The revered one with Duamutef, (Osiris) the dignitary Tusy true of voice. (translation by Dr Olaf Kaaper)canopic jar, hieroglyphs, james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional object - Indian Banjara Toran Door Hanging, 20 th C
... Mainly to please the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. ...Mainly to please the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Indian Banjara Toran door hanging embroidered on red linen/cotton with geometric pattern in stitches of red, yellow, orange, green and blue. ...Traditional Banjara (also known as Lambani) are an historically nomadic trading community originating in the Mewar region of Rajasthan, before migrating across central and southern India. Torans are used to decorate the main entrance of the home. Mainly to please the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Indian Banjara Toran door hanging embroidered on red linen/cotton with geometric pattern in stitches of red, yellow, orange, green and blue. Applique border in natural coloured fabric. -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Flora by Angelo Bertozzi, circa 1880
... This portrayal of the Roman goddess of flowers shows her watering a pot of luscious blooms with a basket of flowers on her arm. ...This portrayal of the Roman goddess of flowers shows her watering a pot of luscious blooms with a basket of flowers on her arm. ...Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. Roman goddess of flowers is watering flowers at her feet and is dressed in a classical garment. Flora is considered by many to be the masterpiece of the twelve because of the fi ne detail which creates such a pretty picture in stone. This portrayal of the Roman goddess of flowers shows her watering a pot of luscious blooms with a basket of flowers on her arm. Her position is a highly visible one between the Statuary Pavilion and the fernery pond.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman who is watering flowers at her feet and is dressed in a classical garmentFloraflora, stoddard -
Nillumbik Shire CouncilPublic Art: Ernst FRIES (b.1934 Wurzburg, Germany - arrived 1959 Aus), Ernst Fries, Surveyor of Suburban Environs, Location: Alistair Knox Park, Main Road, Eltham, 1991
... ...goddess...Its form has been likened to the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health personified in the goddess Wadjet or 'green one'. This likeness would suggest that the observer or surveyor has a divine status and spiritual connection to its environment. public art fries spiritual eye stainless steel goddess surveyor sculpture environment N/A Polished stainless steel sculpture comprising an eye reminiscent of ancient egyptian hieroglyphics, which is held up with a tappered and jaggered tail like pedestal. ...'Surveyor of Suburban Environs' was one of the acquisitions from the 1991 Eltham Art Awards (now known as the Nillumbik Prize - and formally the Nillumbik Art Awards). This was the first piece acquired from this award which was suitable for a public space. Nillumbik is referred to as the "Green Wedge" and the sculpture "Surveyor of Suburban Environs" suggests a watchful observer of the surrounding landscape. The sculpture's central motif represents an eye held up on a pedestal by a tail. Its form has been likened to the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health personified in the goddess Wadjet or 'green one'. This likeness would suggest that the observer or surveyor has a divine status and spiritual connection to its environment. Polished stainless steel sculpture comprising an eye reminiscent of ancient egyptian hieroglyphics, which is held up with a tappered and jaggered tail like pedestal. Concrete base. N/Apublic art, fries, spiritual, eye, stainless steel, goddess, surveyor, sculpture, environment -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage CollectionSculpture, Margaret Baskerville, Echo, c.1901
... Baskerville’s Echo references the Ancient Greek myth of the nymph Echo. The goddess Hear punished Echo for misusing her gift of voice by ensuring that she could only echo the voice of others. ...Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection Corner Wilson and Carpenter Streets Brighton melbourne Baskerville’s Echo references the Ancient Greek myth of the nymph Echo. The goddess Hear punished Echo for misusing her gift of voice by ensuring that she could only echo the voice of others. ...Baskerville’s Echo references the Ancient Greek myth of the nymph Echo. The goddess Hear punished Echo for misusing her gift of voice by ensuring that she could only echo the voice of others. Echo falls in love with Narcissus, who spurns her and instead falls in love with his own reflection in a pool and drowns trying to reach it. Grieving, Echo fades away until only her voice remains.patinated plasterecho, female, figure, margaret baskerville, ancient greek myth, nymph, sculpture, relief, plaster -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPlaque, Dai Gum San, Dai Gum San Precinct Development, 2010
... The gardens are a place of peace and beauty and the Kuan Yin Temple is a stunning home for the goddess of compassion....The gardens are a place of peace and beauty and the Kuan Yin Temple is a stunning home for the goddess of compassion. Dai Gum San Bendigo Chinese Dragon Golden Dragon Museum City of Greater Bendigo Heritage Attractions Dai gum san / In appreciation of your contribution / to the development of the / Bendigo Chinese Precinct / August 2010 Squarish piece of quartz with printed plaque attached to front face. ...The chinese called the rich goldfields in the heart of Victoria Dai Gum San, Big Gold Mountain. A place of untold wealth and promise. Today Dai Gum San is a rich Chinese Cultural Centre and Chinese precinct in the centre of Bendigo which links the Golden Dragon Museum with the Yi Yuan Gardens and Kuan Yin Temple. The gardens are a place of peace and beauty and the Kuan Yin Temple is a stunning home for the goddess of compassion.Squarish piece of quartz with printed plaque attached to front face. Dai gum san / In appreciation of your contribution / to the development of the / Bendigo Chinese Precinct / August 2010dai gum san, bendigo chinese dragon, golden dragon museum, city of greater bendigo heritage attractions -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE COLLECTION, 1930 - 45
... .1) Badge, metal, gold colour, elephant, snake, scrolls, latin writing. .2) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour, lion, scroll "British South Africa Police". .3) Badge, metal, gold colour, circular with springback "Union is Strength". .4) Badge, pressed metal, silver colour, crown, lamp, winged goddess. .5) Badge, metal, gold colour, ostrich, scroll, latin writing. .6) Badge, metal, gold colour, crown, crossed rifle and shovel "Pioneers Regt"....Badges collection .1) Badge, metal, gold colour, elephant, snake, scrolls, latin writing. .2) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour, lion, scroll "British South Africa Police". .3) Badge, metal, gold colour, circular with springback "Union is Strength". .4) Badge, pressed metal, silver colour, crown, lamp, winged goddess. .5) Badge, metal, gold colour, ostrich, scroll, latin writing. .6) Badge, metal, gold colour, crown, crossed rifle and shovel "Pioneers Regt". ...Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2 for service details..1) Badge, metal, gold colour, elephant, snake, scrolls, latin writing. .2) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour, lion, scroll "British South Africa Police". .3) Badge, metal, gold colour, circular with springback "Union is Strength". .4) Badge, pressed metal, silver colour, crown, lamp, winged goddess. .5) Badge, metal, gold colour, ostrich, scroll, latin writing. .6) Badge, metal, gold colour, crown, crossed rifle and shovel "Pioneers Regt".badges, collection -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, B. Raggi, Pomona, Circa 1880
... His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown holding a vessel and fruit to illustrate her care and cultivation of trees and the bearing of fruitful abundance....His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown holding a vessel and fruit to illustrate her care and cultivation of trees and the bearing of fruitful abundance. ...Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Roman Goddess of fruit trees, Pomona, is shown holding a vessel and fruit to illustrate her care and cultivation of trees and the bearing of fruitful abundance.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman holding a vessel and fruitPomona by B. Raggipomona, stoddard, botanic gardens -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, B. Raggi, Hebe, Circa 1880
... His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Greek goddess of eternal youth, Hebe, was famed for having the power to restore to age the vigour of youth and was cup-bearer to the gods....His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Greek goddess of eternal youth, Hebe, was famed for having the power to restore to age the vigour of youth and was cup-bearer to the gods. ...Thomas Stoddart, 1828 - 1905, bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. The Greek goddess of eternal youth, Hebe, was famed for having the power to restore to age the vigour of youth and was cup-bearer to the gods.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman holding a cup in one handHebe/ Presented by Thomas Stoddart 1884hebe, stoddart, botanic gardens
