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Nillumbik Shire Council
Print (lithograph) Peter WEGNER (b.1954 NZ - a.1958 AUS), Peter Wegner, Mandarin on Kitchen Table, 1983
This work is by a local contemporary artist with a national and international reputation for figurative and portrait works. This lithograph comes from a series of still life by Wegner from the early 80's; a subject matter in which he has not returned to. Wegner is well known for his drawings and enjoys the immediate and directness of the process. He sees the drawn image as an experience of observation, with the content revealing the process of its making. Lithographic print - still life in black and white. Details several kitchen/household items: spoon, tea pot, egg holder, cup and saucer, bowl, chop sticks and mandarin.Lower far left: 'A/P'; Low centre: 'Mandarin on Kitchen Table'; Lower far right: 'PW 83'wegner, lithograph, still life, black and white, utensils, table, fruit, print -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer, Victorian Seamen's Mission, The Flying Angel, 1963-1966
The Mission accommodated seamen from all nationalities from the earliest days of operation. Asian seafarers are recorded visiting the Mission from the late 19th C. onwards. The first Chinese chaplain to be appointed was Rev Steven Wong who moved to Melbourne in the 1960s. Rev Wong served from 1963-1966 and according to his sons helped design these information brochures. Images of Rev'd Wong are included in the VC Database. The pamphlet gives days and times of activities such as dances and films and chapel services. The Chinese writing was made by Reverend Stephen WongA rare surviving period example of a non-english speaking flyer on information about the Mission to Seafarers Victoria Commercially printed paper single fold flyer providing directions and information to the Central Club, Missions to Seamen at Flinders St extension, in Mandarin. Contains a drawing of the central mission and a map of Docklands.In English: CENTRAL CLUB/THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN, FLINDERS STREET EXTENSION, MELBOURNE C.3 In Mandarin: Translation (from Google translate): date and time of services / date and time for dances, movie sessions, teareverend stephen wong, mandarin, chinese, asian, reverend perry mitchinson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: a television history - Part 3 - America's Mandarin, 1954-1963 (2 copies)
Series of 13 videocassettes (VHS)vietnam - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Jacobs, Seth, Cold War Mandarin: Ngo Dinh Diem and the Origins of America's War in Vietnam, 1950-1963, 2006
The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.vietnam (republic) - politics and government, ngo, dinh diem, 1901-1963, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam (republic) -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking - Etching, Ward, Nathan, Mandarin Valley
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.art, artwork -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, other - Pair of Mandarin Ducks, Miyu Watanabe, 07/2012
This work is a symbol of the fiendship between Konan High School and the School of Education and Arts at the University of Ballarat. Presented in commemoration of the 30th anniversary with Konan High School, July 2012Framd calligraphic depiction of two mandarin ducks."Pair of Mandarin Duck." A symbol of the friendship between Konan High School and the School of Education and Arts at the University of Ballarat. Presented in commemoration of the 30th anniversary with Konan High School. July 2012 Artist: Miyu Watanabe, Konan High School Studentmandarin ducks, calligraphy, konan high school, miyu watanabe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Timothy HALL, "Tobruk/ 1941/ The Desert Siege", 1989
Owner and donor details see Cat No. 5836.3.Soft Cover Book. Cover - cardboard, orange and white print on front, spine and back, on grey colour background. Illustrated - black and white photograph from back to front, single column of troops marching across and landscape. 224 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Owner's signature - front endpaper.Front endpaper - handwritten owner's signature, blue ink, "Don Bollard".book, military history, ww2, tobruk -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mandarin, Tobruk 1941 : the desert siege, 1989
Timothy Hall tells the real story of Tobruk, the follies and bravery, the unexpected humaneness of both sides, the mutual respect of opposing armies locked in siege warfare and their common enemy - the North African desert.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.224.non-fictionTimothy Hall tells the real story of Tobruk, the follies and bravery, the unexpected humaneness of both sides, the mutual respect of opposing armies locked in siege warfare and their common enemy - the North African desert.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, James Killen, Inside Australian Politics, 1989
Softcoverwalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Mary Costello, Titanic Town, Memoirs of a Belfast Girlhood, 1992
Softcoverwalsh st library -
The Celtic Club
Book, Ulick O'Connor, The troubles: The struggle for Irish freedom 1912-1922, 1975
Ulick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.Index, plates, ill., bib, p.177.non-fictionUlick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.ireland - politics and government, ireland - history 1912-1922 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer - Information, The Victoria Missions to Seamen, c. 1983
The flyer mentions the World Trade Centre which was opened in 1983 helping dating it.Since the 1960s, the Mission had to adapt to the seafarers coming from Asia.One page flyer printed in black ink on cream colour paper in English and Mandarin and signageflying angel club, chinese, mandarin, koala, kangaroo, lounge, tv, games, soccer, sports, souvenir, shop, post, library, books, chapel, pastoral service, seafarers' rights, exchange, hospitality, japanese, wtc, world trade centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant", 1/1990
Pamphlet for ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant" providing details of prices, contact details and general information about the experience. Dated Jan. 1990. A note of interest is the provision of a Telecom Mobile Phone on board for late bookings. Yields information about ""The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant" and its services in 1990.Pamphlet - double sided printed - one side in Mandarin.tramways, colonial tramcar restaurant, restaurant tram, bands -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Label - Henty Cordials Mandarin Flavour, Henty Cordials and Aerated Waters,Portland, Victoria, n.d
(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)Label - Mandarin Flavour Henty Cordials and Aerated Waters Portland, Victoria.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...) -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - Restaurants-Glen Eira
This file contains one item: 1/A pamphlet for Mandarin Court Restaurant, 557 Centre Road Bentleigh, and its sister restaurant in Dandenong, both owned by Michael and David Chew. The pamphlet contains the history of Mandarin Court Restaurants, maps of its locations, opening hours, and its takeaway menu. A special offer is included stamped as valid until 15/08/1987.mandarin court restaurant, chew michael, chew david, bentleigh coppins reception, centre road, bentleigh, restaurants -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Sign - Signage
3 rectangular yellow acrylic signage with black engraving signage in Mandarin and English about social events at the Mission indicative time.socials, dances, movies, films, entertainments, church service -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Buttoned, Beige Striped Silk Bodice, 1870s
1870s women's fashion placed an emphasis on the back of the skirt, with long trains and fabric draped up into bustles with an abundance of flounces and ruching. The waist was lower in the 1870s than the 1860s, with an elongated and tight bodice and a flat fronted skirt. Beige coloured silk top with narrow mauve stripes. The top has a piped mandarin collar. The top has satin trimming. women's clothing, fashion - melbourne - 1870s, bodices -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Bodice, Brown Silk Bodice, 1880s, 1880s
1880s women's dress featured tightly fitting bodices with very narrow sleeves and high necklines, often trimmed at the wrists with white frills or lace.Beige coloured silk top with narrow mauve stripes. The top has a piped mandarin collar. The top has satin trimming. The bodice is badly stained.women's clothing, australian fashion, costumes, bodices -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Raincoat, c1960
Pale blue waterproof Gabardine raincoat with mandarin collar. Buttoned down front with six buttons. Yoke back and front and two side pockets. Inside lined with silk rayon.costume, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - INK BOTTLES
3 ink bottles in boxes with instructions & pen, 2 Melanyl marking ink manufactured by Cooper Dennison & Walkden ltd, 1 Mandarin black No2 waterproof by Winsor & Newtons.Made in Englanddomestic equipment, writing equipment, ink -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LADIES COATEE
Black velvet coatee with long sleeves. Lined with brown satin. Split (13cns) at centre back. Front opening fastened with seven hooks and eyes. Front dips to longer V shape below waistline. Velvet mandarin collar.costume, female, black velvet coatee -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, circa 1980
This dress belonged to Bayside woman Wendy Young, who bought it around 1980 from Melbourne designer Prue Acton's Toorak shop for about $300. She recalled, "It was one of her off the peg creations, but I never saw it on anyone else... she made limited runs, especially as this is hand painted silk." The belt has been signed by Acton.Sleeveless bias-cut dress of watermelon pink silk featuring red and gold hand-painted abstract designs. The dress features a Mandarin collar with a button fastening at the throat. A matching silk belt with tapered ties wraps around the waist.The belt features two signatures in gold paint: "Prue" and "P Acton"prue acton, 1980s, melbourne designers, wendy young -
Clunes Museum
Clothing - LADIES JACKET
BLACK SATIN WHALE BONED LADIES SHORT FITTED FORMAL JACKET - LACE OVERLAY ON SLEEVES AND YOKE - BLACK GLASS BUTTONS DOWN FRONT - SMALL BLACK GLASS BEADING AT WRIST, ON YOKE AND MANDARIN COLLAR - NARROW CREAM DECORATIVE EDGING AT WRISTScostume, costumes - female, ladies jacket -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding dress, C 1956
The dress and accessories worn by Mrs Margaret Scully for her wedding. Following their engagement in 1956, her husband built their home of 67 years in Box Hill South.- Silk brocade (cream) - Rouleau loops, covered buttons from back neck to waist - hook & eye below waist - Rouleau loop, covered buttons wrist to elbow - Mandarin collar - Corded waistband and hem - Dress forms train at back - Shoulder padsNilwedding dress, c 1950's, marriage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Ladies' beaded vest
Black silk satin vest with centre front opening. Fishnet fabric sides/sleeves. Mandarin collar. The vest is lined with cotton fabric with stiffened interfacing. There are two black lace extensions at centre front. The front and back are covered with intricate embroidery with black and gold beading. There are hook and eye fasteners at the front.vest, beading -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet, Bible
Gideons International is an evangelical Christian association founded in 1899 in Wisconsin. The Gideons' primary activity is distributing copies of the Bible free of charge, to unite traveling salesmen for evangelism. The symbol of the Gideons is a two-handled pitcher and torch recalling Gideon's victory over the Midianites.Small blue paperback bible, blue card cover with gold text bible, chinese, mandarin, welfare, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - LADIES BODICE, 1880's
Ladies brown satin bodice with green satin pintucked insert in centre front. Front opening with a row of 17 buttons and button holes on either side of the centre insert. Buttons are brown metal with diamente centres-long sleeves tapered at wrist. Small mandarin collar with press stud fastener at front. Boned at front and side seams. Fishtail back with green satin flaps. Bodice lined with yellow, green and red striped cotton.costume, female, bodice -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - TOP & PANTS, MANDARIN STYLE, c.WW2
This outfit was sent home to A.E. Tranter's daughter Brenda Refer to Cat 7944. Item in the collection of "Arthur E. Tranter". V50166 - VX52843 2/29th BN P.O.W.1. Top - dark red colour cotton satin fabric with light gold cover piping to garment edges. Handmade. Top has a mandarin collar, side to front opening and no sleeves. Knots and loops are used to close garment. Decorative ribbon fabric flowers at collar and neckline. Colours - pale pink, dark pink and yellow. Garment has been hand and machine stitched. 2. Pants - fabric as above. long wide legs to pants. Hand and machine stitched. clothing, ww2, arthur e tranter -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Garment, Dress coat
This opera coat was made for Louisa Jane Cam, nee Rust, born 24/6/1873. Her parents were John Rust born in Hamburg, Germany and Jane Mc Meekin from Port Patrick, Scotland. In 1892 Louisa married John Cam the director of the Hawthorn Brick Company. It is understood Louisa wore the coat to the opening of the first Federal Parliament in the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne in 1901.This item being an early nineteenth century opera coat has aesthetic interest. It is also important because of its provenance being worn by Louisa Cam at a significant event in Australia's history.A three quarter length Mandarin styled gold threaded brocade, lined coat dress with long sleeves. The fabric is black with gold patterns of leaves and circles. Large circles feature gold, red, yellow, pale and dark blue flower like images surrounded by gold fringes. The yolk section finishes with a small pleat over the flared bottom section. Edging around the neck is black lace. It is understood a fur collar was previously in place. The cuffs of the sleeves are pleated and have a wide frill above the pleating. The lining is pale blue silk . At the end of the sleeves the lining has hand ruched binding. Nil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM SILK EVENING CAPE (RELATED TO 11400.842)
Cream silk, woven in a jacquard style, featuring a floral design. Fully lined with cream silk satin. A 4cm deep, stand-up mandarin style collar. Eight metal hook and eyes fasten the front in a concealed way. Heavy cording, finished with pearl trimmed tassels,a double inverted pleat, 22cm long at the centre back hemline. Three darts at shoulders giving a 'sleeve-like' shape. Lower edges of which are elaborately corded. A 12cm'slit' at the lower edge seam with the front panel gives more flexibilty to the wearer. Tassel head and decorative 1.5cm ''ball'' are woven in a ''turks head'' style. A 2.5cm wide silk ribbon, attached at centre back, and possibly tied around the waist.A card with the cape is hand written - ''For Historical Soc.if wanted, From M.Bush's Collection. Could have been from Mrs. Mueller's. Gift from Mrs. E.G.JARRETT''costume, female, cream silk evening cape