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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Haeusler Collection Tobacco Pipe Mid 19th Century
... Haeusler Collection Tobacco Pipe Mid 19th Century ...Haeusler Collection Tobacco Pipe Mid 19th Century ...Haeusler Collection Tobacco Pipe Mid 19th Century Functional object Haeusler Collection Tobacco Pipe Mid 19th Century ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This tobacco pipe is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that provides insight into life in early to mid-twentieth century Wodonga, and Australia more broadly. Smoking in the first half of the twentieth century was incredibly common in Australia and other western countries. In 1945, more than three out of every four men and one in every four women were regular smokers. While rates of smoking decreased over the next two decades due to observations and research regarding the links between smoking and illness, an increase in tobacco use was documented after the advent of television as people were bombarded with advertisements for cigarettes. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. A tobacco pipe with brass coloured fitting and black stem.tobacco, smoking, pipe, tobacco pipe, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga -
University of Melbourne, School of ChemistryDemonstration Equipment
... vi. Mid 19th century....University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry University of Melbourne Grattan St Melbourne melbourne vi. Mid 19th century. Demonstration Equipment ...vi. Mid 19th century. -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Sleeve Bands (pair), Mid 19th Century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th Century...Embroidery Garments China Mid 19th Century figures fish turtle sea Mid green silk embroidered with a variety of coloured silk threads and some metal thread. ...Mid green silk embroidered with a variety of coloured silk threads and some metal thread.embroidery, garments, china, mid 19th century, figures, fish, turtle, sea -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Ayrshire Baby's Bonnet, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Ayrshire work Bonnets Mid 19th Century Scotland Classic Ayrshire bonnet which has a lace frill and rosette which were added at a later date when more decorative bonnets were in style. ...Classic Ayrshire bonnet which has a lace frill and rosette which were added at a later date when more decorative bonnets were in style.embroidery, ayrshire work, bonnets, mid 19th century, scotland -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Ayrshire Baby Bonnet, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Whitework Bonnets Mid 19th Century Scotland Garments A triple frill of Buckingham lace, followed by two bands of fine embroidery - eyelets and satin stitch, and tucking, with small circle at crown. ...Traditionally worked using white thread onto a fine white muslin, Ayrshire embroidery is recognisable by stylised floral motifs with areas of filled in cutwork. Developed from Dresden embroidery (a form of pulled work) and tambour embroidery, it uses a range of stitches, including satin stitch, chain stitch, eyelets and buttonhole edging as well as a range of lace filling stitches. The technique became popular in the early nineteenth century, when the previous fashion of elaborate gowns with hooped skirts was replaced by looser, simpler white cotton muslin garments. Although the elegant simplicity was favoured, women also desired some decoration. However, looms of the time could not create complex designs, so women turned to hand stitching.Using cotton muslin woven in Ayrshire, local women and girls would complete the intricate whitework to help supplement their family income. Mainly produced at home, Ayrshire whitework garments would be initially completed by one person. However, as the technique became more popular and the industry developed, to ensure high quality work, a piece would be passed around so that each embroiderer could focus on completing the stitches they specialised in.It is believed that the designs and motifs used in Ayrshire whitework were inspired by lace filling stitches found within an inset in a French Christening robe that was bought to Scotland by Lady Mary Montgomery, who then lent it to Mrs Jamieson of Ayr. She copied the stitches used within the robe and taught them to her outworkers, and she also produced plain muslin that was stamped with a water-soluble blue ink design that made embroidering the designs neater and more efficient. Ayrshire work became popular quite quickly, and it was incorporated into collars, cuffs and caps as well as children’s clothes and bonnets. Pieces were exported across Europe and the British Empire. As the decades progressed, technology advanced, resulting in looms that could incorporate decoration into the weave of the cloth, reducing the need for hand embroidered Ayrshire whitework.A triple frill of Buckingham lace, followed by two bands of fine embroidery - eyelets and satin stitch, and tucking, with small circle at crown.embroidery, whitework, bonnets, mid 19th century, scotland, garments -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Ayrshire Baby's Bonnet, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Ayrshire work Bonnets Mid 19th Century Scotland Lawn, made in the classical style with a small circle of embroidery on the back of bonnet. ...Lawn, made in the classical style with a small circle of embroidery on the back of bonnet. The main area has a band with tucks and fine floral embroidery.embroidery, ayrshire work, bonnets, mid 19th century, scotland -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Child's Smocked Dress, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Smocking Garments - childrens Mid 19th Century England Natural coloured linen with self coloured embroidery, feather, twisted chain, cretan and buttonhole stitches used. ...This dress is based on the traditional English smock which uses squares as a basis for the construction.Natural coloured linen with self coloured embroidery, feather, twisted chain, cretan and buttonhole stitches used. Front and back are smocked with decoration on cuffs, collar and sleeves.embroidery, smocking, garments - childrens, mid 19th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Shelf decoration, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Beading Canvas work Furnishings Mid 19th Century Scotland Decorative edging for a shelf. ...Possibly brought from Scotland by donor's grandmother Ellen Richardson who had a school at Taradale, Victoria. Later married Ferdinand Rosan and settled at Torrumburry.Decorative edging for a shelf. Blue tent stitch background with design in black, grey, white and silver beads in a floral design.beading, canvas work, furnishings, mid 19th century, scotland -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Handkerchief (Part of), Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Handkerchief Mid 19th Century Scotland Ayrshire work Made of lawn with a border of flowers in satin stitch and buttonhole stitch. ...Made of lawn with a border of flowers in satin stitch and buttonhole stitch. Fine embroidery in classical style.embroidery, handkerchief, mid 19th century, scotland, ayrshire work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Handkerchief, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Purchased by Guild 17/7/1960 Embroidery Handkerchief Whitework Mid 19th Century White muslin with white cotton embroidery design of convolvulus. ...Purchased by Guild 17/7/1960White muslin with white cotton embroidery design of convolvulus. Very decorative edge of buttonhole stitch, satin stitch flower heads, tiny eyelets.embroidery, handkerchief, whitework, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Handkerchief, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Purchased by Guild 17/7/1960 Embroidery Handkerchief Whitework Mid 19th Century Initials H.G. Fine linen with woven border. ...Purchased by Guild 17/7/1960Fine linen with woven border. Embroidered decoration of small rosebuds in satin stitch and tiny satin stitch spots. Fine scalloped edge.Initials H.G.embroidery, handkerchief, whitework, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Quilt, Durham Quilt, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Quilting Mid 19th Century England Durham All white Durham quilt. ...Made by grandmother of Mrs G. Hales and Miss M. Waite on her way to Australia in 1950.All white Durham quilt.embroidery, quilting, mid 19th century, england, durham -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Handkerchief, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Ayrshire Scotland Mid 19th Century Emily (inked) Fine white cotton with floral sprays in a border design. ...Fine white cotton with floral sprays in a border design. Edge finished in buttonhole scallops. Embroidered in white.Emily (inked)embroidery, ayrshire, scotland, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Handkerchief, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Ayrshire Scotland Mid 19th Century Fine white cotton with sprays of flowers in the corners. ...Fine white cotton with sprays of flowers in the corners. Continuous band of open work, and an edge of scalloped buttonhole with satin stitch dots.embroidery, ayrshire, scotland, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Pillow Sham, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Mountmellick Ireland Mid 19th Century C.W. Satin jean, diagonal spray of flowers and leaves in the classical mountmellick style. ...Satin jean, diagonal spray of flowers and leaves in the classical mountmellick style. Traditional heavy fringed edge.C.W.embroidery, mountmellick, ireland, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Childs Carrying Coat, Mid 19th century
... ...Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Garment Broderie Anglais Mid 19th Century Half circle white linen with 15cm band on broderie anglais. ...Made for donor's mother.Half circle white linen with 15cm band on broderie anglais.embroidery, garment, broderie anglais, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - C. B. Child's Victorian Sampler, C.B, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Cross stitch Samplers Mid 19th Century C.B "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first effort of my infant hand" Traditional style sampler, done by a young child. ...Sampler belonged to Mrs H. Howen-Allen's grandmother, but not embroidered by her.Traditional style sampler, done by a young child. Coarse linen alphabet, numbersC.B "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand as the first effort of my infant hand" embroidery, cross stitch, samplers, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Victorian Berlin Beadwork Panel, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Beadwork Panel Mid 19th Century England Victorian beadwork on a Berlin work design. ...Victorian beadwork on a Berlin work design. A large spray of flowers in black, white, grey, blue and green beads. Background is also beaded in deep rose pink.embroidery, beadwork, panel, mid 19th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFootwear - Berlin Wool Work and Beaded Slipper Pair Unmade, Mid 19th Century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th Century...Embroidery Canvas work Beadwork Mid 19th Century Worked upper for slippers in red wool background in half cross on Penelope canvas. ...Worked upper for slippers in red wool background in half cross on Penelope canvas. Green, yellows and brown leaf pattern and beaded flowers.embroidery, canvas work, beadwork, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 19th C Canvas Work Embroidery Samplers, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Canvas work Samplers Mid 19th Century Australia Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing. ...Thought to have been embroidered by the grandmother of the donor.Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing.canvas work, samplers, mid 19th century, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Collar, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Collars Broderie Anglais Mid 19th Century England White cambric with entire surface in Broderie Anglais. ...White cambric with entire surface in Broderie Anglais. Design of lattice,leaves and flowers in satin stitch. Collar is entirely edged with oval holes.embroidery, collars, broderie anglais, mid 19th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Collar, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Collars Whitework Mid 19th Century White muslin embroidered in whitework. ...White muslin embroidered in whitework. Nine pointed edge with a flower in each point, and a trail of smaller flowers and leaves in satin stitch eyelets and open work.embroidery, collars, whitework, mid 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Indian Gujarati Embroidered Wall Hanging, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Surface stitchery Shisha work Mid 19th Century India Folk embroidery from Saurashtra Provence of Gujarati and said by donor to be over 100 years old. ...Folk embroidery from Saurashtra Provence of Gujarati and said by donor to be over 100 years old. Depicts elephant headed god, Ganesh. Vivid colours of reds, yellow, green and blue with some mirror inserts.embroidery, surface stitchery, shisha work, mid 19th century, india -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - 19 th C Black Satin Hostess Tea Apron, Mid 19th century
... ... Mid 19th Century...Mid 19th century...Embroidery Aprons Silk Embroidery Mid 19th Century England Black grosgrain with a border of roses around edge. ...Black grosgrain with a border of roses around edge. Thread is twisted silk in shades of red/pinks and yellows.embroidery, aprons, silk embroidery, mid 19th century, england -
Villa Alba MuseumWallpaper sample - Architectural frieze, mid 19th century
... Mid 19th century architectural frieze imitating plaster cornice. ...mid 19th century...Heritage interiors Wallpapers 19th century design architectural friezes P.A 13 (f) Mid 19th century architectural frieze imitating plaster cornice. ...Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century architectural frieze imitating plaster cornice. The monochrome design features recurring acanthus leaf scrolls and floral elements. P.A 13 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Lace Collar, mid 19th Century
... Mid 19th century mixed lace collar with "V" centre panel. ...mid 19th Century...Elizabeth Nan Warner Lace collector/maker Mid 19th century mixed lace collar with "V" centre panel. ...Elizabeth Nan Warner was a retired schoolteacher who travelled with her husband Max to Europe and China. Joined lace Making Group 1970, 1980's.Mid 19th century mixed lace collar with "V" centre panel. Handmade. Cream with grey lining at neck. Metal supports. Press studs. Muslin lined. elizabeth nan warner, lace collector/maker -
Villa Alba MuseumWallpaper sample - Border, mid 19th century
... Mid 19th century border featuring an architectural floral pattern in shades of green and cream, similar to designs produced by historic Victorian manufacturers like Jeffrey & Co. ...mid 19th century...Heritage interiors Wallpapers 19th century design architectural friezes P.B21 (f) Mid 19th century border featuring an architectural floral pattern in shades of green and cream, similar to designs produced by historic Victorian manufacturers like Jeffrey & Co. ...Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century border featuring an architectural floral pattern in shades of green and cream, similar to designs produced by historic Victorian manufacturers like Jeffrey & Co. P.B21 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes -
Villa Alba MuseumWallpaper sample - Decorative frieze, mid 19th century
... Mid 19th century high quality wallpaper frieze. Block printed. ...mid 19th century...Dado borders Heritage interiors Wallpapers 19th century design P.F 24 (f) Mid 19th century high quality wallpaper frieze. ...Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century high quality wallpaper frieze. Block printed. The design features intricate floral motifs, foliage, and geometric patterns characteristic of Victorian-era decoration.P.F 24 (f)dado borders, heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design -
University of Melbourne, School of ChemistryCombustion Demonstration
... Demonstration of combustion Mid 19th century, used by McCoy, MacAdam,and Kirkland...Demonstration of combustion Mid 19th century, used by McCoy, MacAdam,and Kirkland Combustion Demonstration ...John Macadam was a Scottish born analytical chemist, medical practitioner and politician. As a student he soon showed a flair for analytical chemistry, and later also studied medicine. He arrived in Melbourne in 1855 to take up an appointment as lecturer in chemistry and natural science at Scotch College, a position he held until 1865. In 1857 Ferdinand von Mueller named the Macadamia nut after him. He officiated as one of two umpires at one of the earliest recorded games of Australian rules football, between Scotch College and Melbourne Grammar in 1858. Macadam was appointed government analytical chemist in 1858 and health officer to the City of Melbourne in 1860. He represented Castlemaine in the Legislative Assembly between 1859 and 1864. Appointed secretary of the Royal Society of Victoria in 1860 and vice-president in 1863, he was also the secretary of the exploration committee of the Burke and Wills expedition. When the Medical School of the University of Melbourne opened in 1862 Macadam was appointed lecturer in chemistry. He was a skilled, popular and eloquent lecturer, learned and generous with his knowledge. Sadly, just three years later, and aged only 38, he died at sea on the way to give evidence at a murder trial in New Zealand, leaving his widow Elizabeth (n�e Clark), and a son. He was accompanied on that voyage by his assistant, the medical student John Drummond Kirkland, who later became the University?s first Professor of Chemistry. Born in Ireland, John Drummond Kirkland trained as a chemical analyst through apprenticeship in a medical laboratory in Dublin, before migrating to Australia in 1852 and moving to Melbourne in 1855. While still an undergraduate medical student at the University of Melbourne, he was appointed lecturer in chemistry following the sudden death of John Macadam in 1865. Due to the enthusiastic support of his fellow students this temporary role became a permanent appointment the following year. Kirkland continued his studies, graduating in medicine in 1873 and surgery in 1880. His son, John Booth Kirkland, was appointed as his assistant in 1878, later leading to accusations of nepotism. In 1882 John Drummond Kirkland became the University?s first professor of chemistry and metallurgy, continuing until his death in 1885. Today?s researchers use a high performance computing facility named ?Kirkland? after the first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Melbourne. Chemistry was still controlled by the medical school during Kirkland?s career, but became part of the science degree from 1886, along with the appointment of David Orme Masson as professor. Kirkland struggled for University funding to buy new apparatus. To compensate, he bought much from his own personal funds, including analytical chemistry equipment. Chemistry was first taught at Melbourne in the medical school, located in the area now occupied by Physics and the Ian Potter Museum of Art.Demonstration of combustion Mid 19th century, used by McCoy, MacAdam,and Kirkland -
Villa Alba MuseumWallpaper sample - Border, mid 19th century
... Mid 19th century simulated cornice design with handwork and block printing. ...mid 19th century...Heritage interiors Wallpapers 19th century design architectural friezes P.B16(f) Mid 19th century simulated cornice design with handwork and block printing. ...Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century simulated cornice design with handwork and block printing. This specific part of the repeat design features a large, detailed pink rose in bloom with green and purple toned foliage against a textured gold background.P.B16(f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes
