12 pages of various documents including lists, letters, posters and graphicsnon-fictionA history of the Mitcham Scottish Society (1955-2020) by Don Chitts and 3 pieces of artwork For the Society by Yvonne Fitzmauricemitcham scottish society, fitzmaurice malcolm, fitzmaurice yvonne, mitcham scottish dancing society, mitcham scottish society pipe band

Black and white photo of Mitcham Scottish Society Pipe Band - formed 1935. They later combined with Box Hill Pipe Band. Drum Major was Alan Lawsonlawson, alan, mitcham scottish society pipe band, box hill pipe band

Donated by Box Hill Historical SocietyRound grey coloured with silver coloured lid (badly pitted). Printing on tin 'Dobies Four Square (overprinted on design of 4 green squares 2 top 2 bottom). Mixture'. Under green squares- Regd Trade Mark. Under word mixture- Empire Deluxe' George Dobie and sons Ltd Paisley Scotland'. Around rim of tin lid 'Manufactures of quality tobacco since 1809' Base of tin Made in Scotland with 2ozs net between made in and Scotland.Made in Scotland 2ozs netcontainers, domestic

Mitcham resident, Malcolm Fitzmaurice, Scottish dancing teacher, formed a Scottish dancing class in Donvale after 16 years with the Mitcham Scottish dancing Society.Mitcham resident, Malcolm Fitzmaurice, Scottish dancing teacher, formed a Scottish dancing class in Donvale after 16 years with the Mitcham Scottish dancing Society.mitcham scottish dancing society, fitzmaurice, malcolm

Brooch from Martin family originally from Paisley, Scotland. They were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Small oblong gold brooch. Centre has a small compartment containing human hair. The compartment has a border of black enamel and a glass front.costume accessories, female

The brooch belonged to the Martin family, originally from Paisley, Scotland. The were pioneers in South Gippsland.Gilt and black enamel oval brooch. Hair enclosed in centre with 'Prince of Wales' design and with tiny pearls. Can be used as a brooch or hung on a necklace. The gold design around black enamel has curling design around edge.Memory plus symbolscostume accessories, jewellery

Purchased at David Jones, Melbourne, and worn by Donor.Men's Harris Tweed Sports Jacket. Fully lined, centre back vent. Two grey buttons on front closing and two buttons on sleeves.Harris Tweed. Hand woven in the Outer Hebrides. From Scottish Woolcostume, male

The wedding gown was worn by Lucy Kneeshaw Prout for her marriage to John Sommers on 29th November, 1871 at Trinity Church of England and Ireland, Williamstown, Victoria. Lucy was born in Woolwich, Kent, England in August 1850 and immigrated to Australia with her family in 1852 on the 'SS Coromandel'. She was the youngest of five children. Their parents were Edward and Elizabeth Prout (nee Hall). Lucy died in 1940 - 90 years of age. John E. Sommers was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1846 and emigrated to Australia with his family in June 1853 on the 'Tongataboo'. His marriage certificate shows that he was an engineer. He studied at the National Gallery's School of Design under both Clark and Campbell from 1872 to 1879. He drew a compressed charcoal and pencil portrait of Fred McCubbin in 1876. The portrait was displayed in the Golden Summers exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 1985 and is shown on page 40 of the Golden Summers catalogue. Their grand-daughter, Mrs Marjorie Gibson (born 1910) said he was associated with the Heidelberg School and the Box Hill Artists Camp. He is also noted in the 'Book of Australian Artists'. He exhibited prolifically with the Victorian Artists Society until his resignation in 1898. In 1881 John Sommers took employment with the Education Department at Castlemaine (Ref. Golden Summer catalogue - pages 26 and 40). John died in 1930 aged 84 years. John and Lucy Sommers children John and Dora both studied at the National Gallery of Victoria, so senior was added to John E. Sommers Senior's works. There is a short biography on page 26 of Golden Summers. Researched by Valda and Ted Arrowsmith May 2006.One piece old gold Paper Taffeta wedding gown, stand up collar, piped in green taffeta. Forty covered buttons from neck to hemline. Shaped sleeve with 15cm cuff and three buttons. Two rows of seven cm appliqued green and gold shaped fans along hemline. Two rows of green and gold piping and 8cm deep gold fringe. Back of dress has central panel of pleats and six covered buttons and a square cut hem line for the train at back. Dress bodice is lined and has two 7cm bones in side seam.costume, female ceremonial

Brooch from the Martin family - originally from Paisley, Scotland. They were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Curleche gold design with 6 purple and two green stones, can be worn as a brooch or used as a necklace or chain perhaps. The gold has been embossed. Suggest that the peridot (green) and amethyst (purple) stones have been incorporated in the scroll design.costume accessories, jewellery

Brooch belonged to Martin Family, originally from Paisley, Scotland. The family were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Curved gold bar with curled decoration inset with nine tiny pearls.costume accessories, jewellery

School exercise book - stiff, faded blue and red marbled board covers - centre stitched. All pages filled with homework and extensive map work and calligraphy of a high standard. Inscription inside front cover and inside back cover. First page is a map of Scotland dated May 29.Homework Book 1912 Dorothy [sic]C.Dixon Vermont.|Inside Back cover: The end of this book finished 10.11.12 at Vermont State School.books, school/educational

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft, (nee Broad)originally from Galasheils ScotlandCream linen, drawn thread and cream embroidered. Tray cloth with cream knitted lace bordermanchester, table linen

Made and used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) originally from Galasheils ScotlandSquare hand crocheted doiley. Design of clover leaves in centre.manchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandFine white linen table runner with drawn threadwork hem and whitework embroidery of flowers, leaves and ribbonnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandWhite linen square with corner inserts of lace. Hemmed with scalloped hand crocheted bordermanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) probably worked by her. She came from ScotlandFine white linen table runner embroidered in mauve silk flowers and cut work. Crocheted border 8 cm widenonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Beard) Probably worked by her in scotlandLinen centre with drawn thread worked in shape of squares with hand crochet border and scalloped edgingmanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her as she came from Galasheils ScotlandA round cloth, white with tape lace border attached to scalloped white linen. Lace includes four net inserts also decorated with tape designmanchester, table linen

Reel is part of a collection of sewing tools donated by Betty McPhee.A 40 0z spool of machine sewing thread. Cream Cotton on wooden reelExtra Superior 'The Badger Machine Thread' 40|Finlayson Bousfield & Co, Johnson, Scotland.|4 oz spooldomestic items, sewing, handcrafts, equipment

Owned by Jean Young - born Falkirk, Scotland, 1811. Believed to be listed in Falkirk Census in 1851. Married William Hill. Possibly sailed in 'Tempest'. Died at Dunolly, Victoria.Black paper mache sewing work box. Lid inlaid with abalone. General design has been highlighted in gold paint. The box is lined with pale lilac and white satin, lid unlined. Top panel and bottom edge decoratively shaped - slightly domed lid and front panel decorated in a similar manner to lid. Box contains needles, threads, buttons, thimbles and a pin cushion as follows:- Peri-Lusta .03 Crystal Rayon Spun Mending Thread .04 Flora McDonald Needle Packet .0 |Packet of Needles W.Woodfield & Sons .06 Mauve satin needle case .07 Tortice tatting schuttle .08 Round wooden box with 5 pearl buttons and 2 cloth covered buttons .09 Square wooden needle case with red velvet lining and leather strip and brass clip .10 Round lace pin-cushion with very fine ecru crochet dark green lining .11 Unknown handle of black composition with bone end and four inlaid lines with dot at end ,12 Ivory stiletto with screw top. Total of 13 parts to the object.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, equipment

Diamond shaped purple pin cushion with flowers and leaves painted on. Fringed edge.Frae Bonnie Scotlandhandcrafts, needlework

Black and white photo of William Fraser Grant, grandfather of Society Member, Max Grant. Born Forbes, Aberdeen, Scotland 17/10/1845, died Bulla, Victoria, 30/4/1916. Married Catherine Jane Marden at St.Kilda on 23/6/1873.grant, william fraser, catherine jane, max

Original A4 letterhead paper with signature.non-fictionA letter by Val Pyers of the Melbourne Chorale to Malcolm Fitzmaurice, whose Scottish Dancers took part in the concert, 'Scotland the Brave', 1985. Also includes a separate page on "Why do people become teachers?" written by Malcolm Fitzmaurice.fitzmaurice malcolm, scottish dancing, melbourne chorale

Postcard sent by Hilda and Arthur to Mrs C. Caldwell.Postcard sent from Loch Lomond View across the Loch Village of Luss on Western Shore Some wooded IslandsHandwritten messagepostcard, luss village, scotland, loch lomond