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Clunes MuseumFunctional object - LEATHER STRAP
... LEATHER STRAP......LEATHER STRAP...BROWN LEATHER STRAP WITH WHITE METAL BUCKLE AND LEATHER KEEPER AT THE BASE OF THE BUCKLE, EIGHT HOLES PUNCHED IN BODY OF STRAP...BROWN LEATHER STRAP WITH WHITE METAL BUCKLE AND LEATHER KEEPER AT THE BASE OF THE BUCKLE, EIGHT HOLES PUNCHED IN BODY OF STRAP Functional object LEATHER STRAP ...BROWN LEATHER STRAP WITH WHITE METAL BUCKLE AND LEATHER KEEPER AT THE BASE OF THE BUCKLE, EIGHT HOLES PUNCHED IN BODY OF STRAPCut into leather 1917 O.C.M. Co.o.c.m. co., leather strap -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Equestrian leather strap, 1916
... Equestrian leather strap...Leather strap used in the control of a horse...Brown leather strap, holes mid length and at the end. ...Functional object Equestrian leather strap ...Leather strap used in the control of a horseMade and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather strap, holes mid length and at the end. Brass buckle at other.Holden and Frost 1918military, equine, belt -
Wangaratta High SchoolLeather strap, Circa 1980
... Leather strap...Stapping was a form of corporal punishment used especially on minors in schools and reformatories, where the individual is hit across the buttocks or hands with a leather strap to enforce discipline. This form of punishment was banned in 1987...Brown Leather strap with grip on one side...Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high-country Stapping was a form of corporal punishment used especially on minors in schools and reformatories, where the individual is hit across the buttocks or hands with a leather strap to enforce discipline. This form of punishment was banned in 1987 Brown Leather strap with grip on one side Leather strap ...Stapping was a form of corporal punishment used especially on minors in schools and reformatories, where the individual is hit across the buttocks or hands with a leather strap to enforce discipline. This form of punishment was banned in 1987Brown Leather strap with grip on one side -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Equestrian leather strap
... Equestrian leather strap... Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage... brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage Manufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost Equine Belly band brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap Functional object Equestrian leather strap ...Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulageManufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strapequine, belly band -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFunctional object - School Leather Strap
... School Leather Strap...This is an example of a leather strap was that was used as a form of punishment used on misbehaving students. ...A leather strap with a cut out hand grip. Students names and dates have been written on both sides....This is an example of a leather strap was that was used as a form of punishment used on misbehaving students. ...This is an example of a leather strap was that was used as a form of punishment used on misbehaving students. These straps were used in both primary & secondary school.A leather strap with a cut out hand grip. Students names and dates have been written on both sides.K. Fagarty 28/10/1974 Mark Condron 8/10/1976 J. Van Boyen 13/10/1974 Lee Szulik S. Burrows 28/10/1974 A. Shirt Peter Bailey Daniel Barlda Murray Doll Craig Woodhouse Greg Payne Brian Fletcher. There are also many other names & dates that cannot be read -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment, Leather School Strap, c1920
... Leather School Strap......leather strap...The early use of the school strap is associated with Catholic boys junior boarding schools in Ireland. Some were made from two pieces of leather stitched together with a coin sewn into the striking end. ...A laminated piece of brown leather with shaped end designed to use as a handle. It is a school strap used to administer corporal punishment....It is a school strap used to administer corporal punishment. Leather School Strap Equipment ...The early use of the school strap is associated with Catholic boys junior boarding schools in Ireland. Some were made from two pieces of leather stitched together with a coin sewn into the striking end. It is thought the Federation University Strap was used at the Ballarat Junior Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. A laminated piece of brown leather with shaped end designed to use as a handle. It is a school strap used to administer corporal punishment.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, corporal punishment, education, school, teacher, school strap, irish school strap, strap, leather strap -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Equestrian leather strap
... Equestrian leather strap...Tan leather strap with brass buckle on one end, series if holes in two locations on belt...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Part of an equestrian bridle used for leading a horse Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Military Equestrian Bridle Holden and Frost 1915 Tan leather strap with brass buckle on one end, series if holes in two locations on belt Functional object Equestrian leather strap ...Part of an equestrian bridle used for leading a horseManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostTan leather strap with brass buckle on one end, series if holes in two locations on beltHolden and Frost 1915military, equestrian, bridle -
Charlton RSL Sub BranchEquipment - WW2 Leather identity tags, Leather identity tags on leather neck strap
... Leather identity tags on leather neck strap...2 Leather WW2 identity tags on leather strap...VX64546 CE Paterson A.R. 2 Leather WW2 identity tags on leather strap Leather identity tags on leather neck strap Equipment WW2 Leather identity tags ...2 Leather WW2 identity tags on leather strap>1> A2. VX64546 CE Paterson A.R. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomSouvenir - Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap, Mid 1917
... Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap...Inscribed on front of metal map Hand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle Souvenir Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap C.W. SMITH ...Wrist badge for self identifiaction made by 2381 C.W. Smith as Trench Art during service in WW1Manufactured during WW1 by C.W. Smith as an item of identification in case of an adverse occurrence during his operational serviceHand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle“2381 C.W.SMITH/1ST FIELD SQDN./A.N.Z. MTD DIV M.” Inscribed on front of metal mapwrist, badge, metal -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchWater Bottle, c. 1918
... Two leather straps encircle the bottom horizontally and are fastened with studs. ...Inscribed on canvas strap in ink: "NX53563". On middle of leather strap: "53563". On leather strap under bottle: "53563". ...Two leather straps encircle the bottom horizontally and are fastened with studs. ...This bottle may have belonged to John (Jack) Henry Teale (NX 53563). Teale was born in Riverstone, New South Wales and enlisted on 20 March 1918 at the age of 18 years and 8 months, joining the 33rd Battalion/1st Infantry Depot Battalion A Company in Liverpool; though interestingly, the stamps on his enlistment certificates predate the date of enlistment. Teale's next of kin is listed as his mother, Rebecca; on both enlistment forms, John's father, George's name is crossed out and replaced by his mother. Both parents are confirmed as being alive in a separate attestation document from 22 February, documenting parental permission for enlisted soldiers under 21 years. John Henry Teale sailed from Sydney to Liverpool via HMAS Osterley (also known as RMS or SS Osterley).This bottle was owned by John Henry Teale, a young enlistee from New South Wales. The service number inscriptions provide great research significance, allowing for research into the service history of the owner. The bottle is representative of the uniform and equipment issued to servicemen of the period, the First World War and when compared with other examples, is in comparatively good condition with the casing mostly intact. Dark blue enamelled metal eliptical-cylindrical shaped bottle with flat top and base, fastened at the top with a cork. Cork has metal handle at top with string attached (now broken where attaches to bottle). Bottle is cased in khaki woollen material, hand sewn in places and detached in others. Bottle is carried via a series of leather straps, one of which passes beneath the bottle and runs up the left and right side, ending in a loop attached to a brass metal circle and held in place with a stud/rivet; this strap carries stamped service number. Two leather straps encircle the bottom horizontally and are fastened with studs. Upper strap has service number stamped. Long leather strap passes through metal circles and each end attaches to canvas strap which sits on the shoulder. Canvas strap carries service number also. Strap is adjustable and has several punched holes through which a buckle can pass.Inscribed on canvas strap in ink: "NX53563". On middle of leather strap: "53563". On leather strap under bottle: "53563". On horizontal leather strap: "53563". john henry teale, jack teale, 1st infantry depot battalion, 33rd battalion, world war i, world war one, first world war, the great war, equipment, uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - STRAP, LEATHER
... STRAP, LEATHER...Small tan leather strap. Chrome iron/steel buckle. Function unknown but possibly from leather legging. ...No thread present. Equipment STRAP, LEATHER ...Item in a collection relating to Edward Judd, refer Cat No 7410 for his service details.Small tan leather strap. Chrome iron/steel buckle. Function unknown but possibly from leather legging. There are two sets of sewing holes approx in middle. No thread present.horse equipment, saddlery -
Creswick MuseumTeacher's Strap
... Leather plaited strap...Leather plaited strap with metal belt clip...Creswick Museum Town Hall Building 70-72 Albert Street Creswick goldfields Strap was used at the Springmount School Springmount school est 1875 and closed in 1960 springmount strap school creswick district Leather plaited strap with metal belt clip Leather plaited strap Teacher's Strap ...Strap was used at the Springmount SchoolSpringmount school est 1875 and closed in 1960Leather plaited strapLeather plaited strap with metal belt clipspringmount, strap, school, creswick district -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Equine belly band
... Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage... brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulage As manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Leather Equine Belly band brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strap Functional object Equine belly band ...Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulageAs manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strapleather, equine, belly band -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Horse Harness, Glenn's Leather Goods, Early to mid-20th century
... Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. ...It has an elongated X design (with 4 dots) stamped onto the leather strap holders near each buckle. 3. A blue and white vinyl halter with one leather patched strap. ...Bridle with blinkers - "M B" Bridle - design showing an elongated X with a dot in each section stamped onto strap holder Shaft Protectors - stamped design of flowers, wings, crosses and arrowheads Strap with chain - "Glenn's leather goods / Pearcedale / Victoria" Leather Strap (with two metal rings) - Maker's stamp - "name indecipherable / SADDLER / ...OURNE" Collar - "B / B" Leather strap - ...It has an elongated X design (with 4 dots) stamped onto the leather strap holders near each buckle. 3. A blue and white vinyl halter with one leather patched strap. ...The early settlers of Victoria depended on horse drawn vehicles to farm, make roads and railways, deliver produce and transport people. Horse harnesses were an important requisite for all drivers and could be found wherever there were working horses. Horse Harnesses have played an essential role in different cultures throughout history. Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. The Greeks and Romans were the first to use a "horse collar" which distributed the weight of the harness evenly across the horse's chest rather than relying on a "throat harness" that could damage a horse's throat or choke them. During the medieval period, European horse harnesses became more elaborate and decorative. Variations of different horse harnesses were also found in Native American and Middle Eastern cultures. Horse Harnesses usually have four basic components which include - 1. Communication - the bridle, bit and reins allows the driver to communicate instructions and commands to the horse, guiding its movement and direction. 2. Draft - the collar, hame straps, hames, traces and chains enables the horse to draw and pull the load efficiently by distributing the weight and transferring the pulling force to the vehicle. 3. Stopping - the breeching band, pole straps and breast strap helps to control or stabilise the horse and vehicle when moving downhill or stopping. 4. Support - the back pad, backband, belly band and back saddle keep the harness in the correct position and proper alignment. This dray harness is a plain, basic harness and reflects its working class origins. It was used by Mr. Oswald (Jack) Bourke with his horse and dray to firstly deliver drygoods from Sunbury to Melbourne in the 1930's and later (through the 1940's and 1950's up to 1961) when he worked on the garbage round for the Springvale City Council. This horse harness is a significant example of the equipment that was needed wherever horses were being used - particularly in the early years of Victoria's settlement by white settlers. Harnesses such as this example were used with drays, farming equipment, delivery carts and personal transportation.A leather and metal horse harness used with a horse and dray circa 1930's to the early 1960's. It is made up of a number of components. 1. A leather bridle with metal buckles and rings, blinkers and a metal single jointed, snaffle bit that has the initials M B stamped onto the leather. 2. A leather bridle with metal buckles and rings and a metal "straight bar" Eggbut snaffle bit. It has an elongated X design (with 4 dots) stamped onto the leather strap holders near each buckle. 3. A blue and white vinyl halter with one leather patched strap. The nose band and a chin strap are covered with woollen padding. 4. A pair of leather shaft protectors. They have lacing holes along each edge and a repeating design of small shapes (flowers, wings, crosses and arrowheads) which run along the front of each protector. 5. A leather strap with a stainless steel chain and catch and a maker's mark for "Glenn's Leather Goods, Pearcedale Victoria" stamped onto the end. 6. A wide leather strap covered with a webbing sleeve. It has two large metal rings and each end and one ring has a rope attached. 7. A leather strap comprised of three separate sections (two shorter and one longer) joined with two metal rings. The longer section has notches along its length and the shorter section at the other end has a buckle. It also had a maker's mark stamped on it but the mark is very worn and the writing is difficult to read. 8. An adjustable leather horse collar with two buckles and straps at the top opening and two "B's" stamped into the leather. The top of the collar is made from treated leather pieces stitched together and the underneath of the collar is untreated leather. It has a padded indentation running all the way around the collar for the hames to sit in. 9. Two pairs of long leather traces - each having a buckle and notched section at one end and each one is made with three lengths of leather spliced together. 10. A leather strap (with one spliced join) belonging to a horse harness with two shorter straps (each ending with a metal clip) attached to a steel D ring at one end. 11. Three assorted short leather straps - the top one has clips at each end and a buckle (for adjusting the length) in the centre, the middle strap has notches and a buckle and the bottom strap is white with notches and a buckle.Bridle with blinkers - "M B" Bridle - design showing an elongated X with a dot in each section stamped onto strap holder Shaft Protectors - stamped design of flowers, wings, crosses and arrowheads Strap with chain - "Glenn's leather goods / Pearcedale / Victoria" Leather Strap (with two metal rings) - Maker's stamp - "name indecipherable / SADDLER / ...OURNE" Collar - "B / B" Leather strap - flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, sunbury, springvale, dray, delivery dray, harness, horse harness, horse drawn vehicles, working horse, oswald (jack) bourke, bridle, horse collar, hames, shaft protectors -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BELT STRAPS, unknown
... Leather straps of unidentified purpose but suspect to be horse equipment....Brown leather straps with rusted buckle and two studs at buckle end. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Leather straps of unidentified purpose but suspect to be horse equipment. ...Leather straps of unidentified purpose but suspect to be horse equipment.Brown leather straps with rusted buckle and two studs at buckle end. Also round ring to feed end through between studs. Ten belt holes along belt.horse equipment, leather belts -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchUniform - Belt Buckle (German), Circa 1936
... 1936 stamped on leather strap. ...1936 stamped on leather strap. Aluminium (RAD) Reich Labour buckle with leather tab by L. ...Aluminium (RAD) Reich Labour buckle with leather tab by L. Gottlieb & Schnee, Oberstein 1936. has two metal claws at rear.1936 stamped on leather strap. -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPrismatic Compass with leather case and strap, Ex Army 1940s
... Prismatic Compass with leather case and strap...Ex Army WW2 prismatic compass with leather case and strap. Rugged design and made of metal the internal compass plate floats on oil to help it stabilise The user lines up the direction of travel with the hair sightline in the fliptop cover and readings are taken through the viewfinder prism (hence the name)....Prismatic Compass with leather case and strap ...A prismatic compass is a common navigation and surveying instrument which was used extensively by the Forests Commission The compass most commonly used to run a traverse line. The compass calculates bearings of lines with respect to magnetic needle. A magnetic deviation correction was needed to convert the reading to a true bearing The compass could also determine angles between the traverse and waypoints (such as hilltop features). Commonly used for navigation. Largely replaced by modern GPS technology.Ex Army WW2 prismatic compass with leather case and strap. Rugged design and made of metal the internal compass plate floats on oil to help it stabilise The user lines up the direction of travel with the hair sightline in the fliptop cover and readings are taken through the viewfinder prism (hence the name).forest measurement, surveying, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Conductors Bell - cable tram, c1890
... The leather strap is riveted to a round steel ring....Has at both ends, four open screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram with a flat 22mm wide leather strap attached using a steel ring....The leather strap is riveted to a round steel ring. ...Bell used by the conductor to signal to the driver to stop, proceed or an emergency stop. The flat leather strap indicates it was used on a cable tram, rather than an electric tramcar which were fitted with round leather cords. The leather strap is riveted to a round steel ring.Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on cable trams.Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell striker and bell pull part. Has at both ends, four open screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram with a flat 22mm wide leather strap attached using a steel ring.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, cable trams -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyEquipment - Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks, 1950s
... They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps....A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps....They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps. This item is significant because it demonstrates developments is ski technology. ...These child's skis which were made by Tyrolia. The Tyrolia company was founded in the state of Vienna in 1847 as Wiener Metallwaren-, Schnallen- und Maschinen- Fabrik GmbH. Tyrolia produced a variety of products out of metal and timber but didn't enter the binding business until 1949. They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps.This item is significant because it demonstrates developments is ski technology. A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps.tyrolia, children's skis, bamboo ski stocks -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Conductor's bag waist strap or belt, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1960s
... Leather waist strap or belt for holding a Conductor's cash bag around the waist rather than using a shoulder strap or harness. ...Leather strap or belt fitted with buckle and two metal clips....Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Leather waist strap or belt for holding a Conductor's cash bag around the waist rather than using a shoulder strap or harness. ...Leather waist strap or belt for holding a Conductor's cash bag around the waist rather than using a shoulder strap or harness. Fitted with two clips to secure the cash bag. Used by both male and female conductors.Demonstrates an item used by Conductors to secure their cash bag around their waste.Leather strap or belt fitted with buckle and two metal clips.tramways, conductors, cash bag, conductors bag -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WATER BOTTLE WW2
... Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. ...Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"...Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. ...Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaChild-size Wooden Skates, Early 20th century
... Even until as recent as 40 years ago, the wooden skates (with steel blade) that are tied to the shoe with leather strap and laces, were widely used in the Netherlands. ...Wooden skates, with brown leather straps. It has a metal strip on the base of the wood, which is necessary for gliding on ice....Even until as recent as 40 years ago, the wooden skates (with steel blade) that are tied to the shoe with leather strap and laces, were widely used in the Netherlands. ...Skates were and still are widely used in winter time in The Netherlands, when the rivers, canals, creeks, ponds etc. are frozen solid. Paintings out of around 1600-1700 show models of skates very much like the one shown. Even until as recent as 40 years ago, the wooden skates (with steel blade) that are tied to the shoe with leather strap and laces, were widely used in the Netherlands. Even now they are still made in children sizes, because of there flexibility in adjusting to a range of shoe sizes.Skating is a tradition which remains popular.Wooden skates, with brown leather straps. It has a metal strip on the base of the wood, which is necessary for gliding on ice.Letter R for right foot No letter for left footdutch migration skates wood -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchWristwatch, early 20th century
... ...leather strap...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula gallipoli world war 1 leather great war wrist watch leather strap john henderson newcastle s own on watch face "4 jewels, Swiss lever" A 4 jewel (written on face) wristwatch with a broad leather band and fastened by a narrower leather band. ...A 4 jewel (written on face) wristwatch with a broad leather band and fastened by a narrower leather band. The face is white with black Roman numerals (other than XII, which is red). The watch case is silver in colour with some evidence of corrosion. There is a winder on the side and a small button (function unclear). on watch face "4 jewels, Swiss lever"gallipoli, world war 1, leather, great war, wrist watch, leather strap, john henderson, newcastle s own -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Replica Single wrist strap, Circa 1940
... leather...strap...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Replica of leather wrist strap as manufactured by Holden leather strap protector Wrist protector with narrower fastening band woven through with buckle Functional object Replica Single wrist strap ...Replica of leather wrist strap as manufactured by HoldenWrist protector with narrower fastening band woven through with buckleleather, strap, protector -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Adjustable leather strapping, Ca 1900
... ...leather...strap...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland General purpose adjustable leather strapping as manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost military leather strap Holden and Frost Military green leather multi purpose leather strapping, brass adjuster Functional object Adjustable leather strapping ...General purpose adjustable leather strappingas manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostMilitary green leather multi purpose leather strapping, brass adjuster Holden and Frostmilitary, leather, strap -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Show Harness, R. Mitchell, Saddler, Early to mid-20th century
... Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome, allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. ...Breeching harness which consists of a number of leather straps, chains and metal rings including a wide padded leather strap with a scalloped edge that sits on the back of the horse and a thick leather strap that goes around the hind quarters of a horse which is joined to the back strap with four shorter vertical straps and buckles. ...MITCHELL MAKER" Housen - "F H" Backband "B / B' Wide leather strap - "R. MITCHELL / SADDLER"...Wide, thick leather strap which has a buckle and notches at each end. ...The early settlers of Victoria depended on horse drawn vehicles to farm, make roads and railways, deliver produce and transport people. Horse harnesses were an important requisite for all drivers and could be found wherever there were working horses. Horse Harnesses have played an essential role in different cultures throughout history. Simple, utilitarian horse harnesses made of leather straps and iron rings were being used in early China before AD 500 as well as ancient Greece and Rome, allowing horses to pull chariots and ploughs. The Greeks and Romans were the first to use a "horse collar" which distributed the weight of the harness evenly across the horse's chest rather than relying on a "throat harness" that could damage a horse's throat or choke them. During the medieval period, European horse harnesses became more elaborate and decorative. Variations of different horse harnesses were also found in Native American and Middle Eastern cultures. Horse Harnesses usually have four basic components which include - 1. Communication - the bridle, bit and reins allows the driver to communicate instructions and commands to the horse, guiding its movement and direction. 2. Draft - the collar, hame straps, hames, traces and chains enables the horse to draw and pull the load efficiently by distributing the weight and transferring the pulling force to the vehicle. 3. Stopping - the breeching band, pole straps and breast strap helps to control or stabilise the horse and vehicle when moving downhill or stopping. 4. Support - the back pad, backband, belly band and back saddle keep the harness in the correct position and proper alignment. This show harness was used by Mr. Andy Bourke when showing his Clydesdales at shows or demonstrations. Although a more modern example with decorative embellishments, it still has many essential components traditionally found in an everyday working horse harness. The original purpose of the "housen" for example, was to run rain or drizzle off the horse's neck when they had to work in wet conditions - it was laid flat for this purpose on the top of the collar. Nowadays it is purely for show and is often used to advertise a business or stud. Horse brasses and fly terrets were fastened to various parts of a horse's harness. In the early days they probably began as amulets to ward off evil and to bring good luck and continued to be used as a festive decoration. The heyday of horse brasses was between the years 1851 and 1900. Horse brasses are fastened to various parts of the harness with many of their designs being symbolic. The ornamentation on this harness (although not authentic horse brasses) are based on the horse brasses that were popular in the 19th century. This horse harness is a significant example of the equipment that was needed wherever heavy horses were being used - particularly in the early years of Victoria's settlement by white settlers. Harnesses such as this example were used with stage coaches, drays, farming equipment, delivery carts and personal transportation.A leather and metal horse harness used when showing a Clydesdale (or other breed of heavy horse). It is made up of a number of components. 1. Decorative leather cart saddle with two large cloth pads underneath (which have a scalloped leather and stud border), a raised leather pommel and a silver and red coloured metal back strap holder across the top. It has two symmetrical sets of ornamentation (silver hearts and circles) in the front and a wide strap or girth (with a maker's stamp reading "R. Mitchell Saddler") and buckle which attaches the saddle to the horse. 2. Pair of steel hames which are gently curved (to fit on a horse collar) and are topped with steel knobs. They have several steel rings and lugs (to hold straps and chains) and a "Made in England Warranted Steel" stamp. 3. Breeching harness which consists of a number of leather straps, chains and metal rings including a wide padded leather strap with a scalloped edge that sits on the back of the horse and a thick leather strap that goes around the hind quarters of a horse which is joined to the back strap with four shorter vertical straps and buckles. These straps feature silver and red patent leather trim and silver heart shaped ornamentation. The strap also features the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell". 4. Decorative leather bridle with blinkers featuring the same silver and red patent leather trim on the cheek piece, brow band and throatlatch. It has a stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a curb chain, a variety of decorative silver ornaments (rosettes, diamonds plus a heart and two circles) on each end of the forehead band, dropper and strap as well as a silver metal bell (sometimes known as a "fly terret" or "swinger") that sits on the headpiece of the bridle. 5. Leather "violin shaped" dropper (or hanger) with two silver rosette shaped ornaments and a stainless steel clip on the top 6. Stainless steel "Liverpool Driving Bit" with a straight mouthpiece which is ribbed on one side. It has three rein spots (spaces) and a curb chain. 7. Leather arch shaped "Housen" covered in black and red patent leather and decorated with silver studs (some spelling out F H) and bordered with a red fringe. It has a leather strap at the back and two leather loops on the front. 8. Leather padded backband (Australian style "Stallion Draught Roller") decorated with two groups of nine metal "horse brasses" or harness ornaments displaying horseshoe, starburst and horse head designs on blue, red and white striped webbing. The backband has three notched straps at each end, a buckle near the centre and the initial B stamped in two places underneath. 9. Bellyband made of leather and red, white and blue striped webbing. It has a set of three buckles at each end (which correspond with the notched straps of the backband). 10. Wide, thick leather strap which has a buckle and notches at each end. It also has the maker's stamp of "R. Mitchell Saddler". 11.One pair of long leather traces - each with a buckle and notched loop at one end, decorated with a small silver diamond shaped harness ornament. 12. Length of stainless steel heavy duty chain with two swivel connectors.Saddle - "R.MITCHELL / SADDLER" Hames - "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / STEEL" "MADE IN ENGLAND / WARRANTED / unclear" Breeching Straps - "R. MITCHELL / MAKER / R. MITCHELL MAKER" Housen - "F H" Backband "B / B' Wide leather strap - "R. MITCHELL / SADDLER"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, harness, horse harness, show harness, clydesdale horses, andy bourke, horse drawn cart, housen, bridle, hames, breeching straps, dropper, bit, liverpool bit, backband, harness ornamentation, bellyband, back saddle, fly terret -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Marine diver's weight, 20th century
... This weight was worn by a marine diver to help him or her counteract the weight of their diving clothing and equipment and to ascend and descend in the water. The leather straps were threaded through the slots and bars on the weight and the leather panel was worn between the weight and the diver for padding and protection....Disc has a horizontal bar inserted into the upper part of the disc and an elongated slot on each side for threading and securing a strap. One leather strap is fitted, the other three straps and a shaped leather rectangular panel are also part of this item but are stored separately. ...Disc has a horizontal bar inserted into the upper part of the disc and an elongated slot on each side for threading and securing a strap. One leather strap is fitted, the other three straps and a shaped leather rectangular panel are also part of this item but are stored separately. ...This weight was worn by a marine diver to help him or her counteract the weight of their diving clothing and equipment and to ascend and descend in the water. The leather straps were threaded through the slots and bars on the weight and the leather panel was worn between the weight and the diver for padding and protection.This marine diver's weight is an example of weights used in the 20th century.A heavy thick metal disc designed as a marine diver's weight. Disc has a horizontal bar inserted into the upper part of the disc and an elongated slot on each side for threading and securing a strap. One leather strap is fitted, the other three straps and a shaped leather rectangular panel are also part of this item but are stored separately. The disc has an inscription.Moulded into weight "BACK"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, marine diving, underwater diving, deep sea diving, diving equipment, diving accessory, diver's weight, metal weight, diving weight -
Victorian Maritime CentreLuggage Tag
... The souvenir brass & leather luggage strap was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. ...Brass luggage tag on leather strap with 'Fairstar''& emblem engraved on front. ...Brass luggage tag on leather strap with 'Fairstar''& emblem engraved on front. ...The souvenir brass & leather luggage strap was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Brass luggage tag on leather strap with 'Fairstar''& emblem engraved on front. Name & address of passenger engraved on rear.On back, D. Benson, 61 Campbell Road, Somers. One front Fairstar.fairstar, souvenir -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchWater Bottle, 1916 to leather strap
... Dated 1916 on Leather Strap. Metal with Corduroy Cloth Cover. ...1916 to leather strap...Dated 1916 on Leather Strap. Metal with Corduroy Cloth Cover. ...WW1 German Watter Bottel possibly captured by an Aussie Digger.Water Bottle WW1 German. Dated 1916 on Leather Strap. Metal with Corduroy Cloth Cover. With Metal Press Studs to cloth cove holding cover on. Leather strapping goes around neck with buckle and is studded together together at base of bottle. Burn hole to rear of cloth cover and dint to one edge and hole in cloth. Stopper appears to be a pull out type. Light brown stains all over.There is a makers nme and date on rear strap you can see 1916 and Schilddrichgerman, ww1, water bottle -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses LeagueMetal Plate used in Tonsillectomy
... Metal with leather strap...Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League Drummond Street Nth Ballarat goldfields Metal Plate used in Tonsillectomy - adjacent to mouth gag Metal Plate Tonsillectomy Ballarat Metal with leather strap Metal Plate used in Tonsillectomy ...Metal Plate used in Tonsillectomy - adjacent to mouth gagMetal with leather strapmetal plate, tonsillectomy, ballarat
