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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Accessory - Jewellery, Necklace
... Necklace...Necklace...Silver engraved circular necklace which opens in half for wearing. Necklace is in a black box...Necklace is in a black box Necklace Accessory Jewellery ...Silver engraved circular necklace which opens in half for wearing. Necklace is in a black boxnecklace, jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Chain Necklace choker style from th Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c.1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Chain Necklace choker style from th Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c.1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...A choker style necklace with multiple chains....The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery necklace necklaces A choker style necklace with multiple chains. ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A choker style necklace with multiple chains.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Mont De LanceyAccessory - Necklace, mid 1900's
... Necklace...necklace...c1940 Jet gemstone necklace from Mrs W.J. Sebire...A jet necklace with small beads and two long rectangular ones and two medium sided thicker beads at the bottom. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges c1940 Jet gemstone necklace from Mrs W.J. Sebire necklace jewellery A jet necklace with small beads and two long rectangular ones and two medium sided thicker beads at the bottom. ...c1940 Jet gemstone necklace from Mrs W.J. SebireA jet necklace with small beads and two long rectangular ones and two medium sided thicker beads at the bottom. It is threaded with black cotton. necklace, jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range
... Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range ......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...A silver toned bead chained necklace with a silver rectangular clasp. ...Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range Decorative object Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A silver toned bead chained necklace with a silver rectangular clasp. On clasp: "SARAH COV"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range
... Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...The necklace has a barrel shaped clasp. ...The necklace has a barrel shaped clasp. Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range Decorative object Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Necklace of round blue beads with oval shaped gold beads placed between them in a regular pattern approximately every 6 centimetres apart. The necklace has a barrel shaped clasp. On clasp: "SARAH COV"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Accessory, Jewellery - Necklace
... Jewellery - Necklace......Necklace...Necklace made of gold coloured beads threaded on strong cotton with brass catch....Jewellery - Necklace Accessory ...Necklace made of gold coloured beads threaded on strong cotton with brass catch.jewellery, necklace -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Faux Pearl Crucifix Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s
... Silver toned Faux Pearl Crucifix Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver tone, faux pearl crucifix necklace with purple glass bead, on long silver chain. ...Silver toned Faux Pearl Crucifix Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s Decorative object Silver toned Faux Pearl Crucifix Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver tone, faux pearl crucifix necklace with purple glass bead, on long silver chain. "(c) SARAH COV/CANADA" on back of crucifix sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Flower Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s
... Silver toned Flower Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver tone necklace with two detachable flowers, one of which is a pendant and one of which is a brooch. ...Silver toned Flower Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s Decorative object Silver toned Flower Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver tone necklace with two detachable flowers, one of which is a pendant and one of which is a brooch. "CANADA/(c)SARAH COV"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...A silver toned link chain necklace from the Sarah Coventry range, c.1970s-1980s...The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery necklace necklaces On diamond shaped makers mark tag: "SC" A silver toned link chain necklace from the Sarah Coventry range, c.1970s-1980s Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Decorative object Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A silver toned link chain necklace from the Sarah Coventry range, c.1970s-1980s On diamond shaped makers mark tag: "SC"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s...Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Decorative object Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver toned Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980sOn diamond shaped makers mark tag: "SG".sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Gold toned cable chain necklace with an oval pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
... Gold toned cable chain necklace with an oval pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Gold toned metal cable chain necklace with an oval pendant and a faceted green/brown glass setting....Gold toned cable chain necklace with an oval pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range Decorative object Gold toned cable chain necklace with an oval pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal cable chain necklace with an oval pendant and a faceted green/brown glass setting."© SARAH COV" - thought to be first used in 1953 is on the lower back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, pendant -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Necklace with a gold toned chain and a bird pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
... Necklace with a gold toned chain and a bird pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Necklace with a gold toned metal chain and a small blue bird pendant with a small faux pearl above it....Necklace with a gold toned chain and a bird pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range Decorative object Necklace with a gold toned chain and a bird pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the bird pendant necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Necklace with a gold toned metal chain and a small blue bird pendant with a small faux pearl above it.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, bird pendant -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver toned, wide link chain necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery range, featuring circular makers mark tag....Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Decorative object Silver toned Link Chain Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver toned, wide link chain necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery range, featuring circular makers mark tag.On circular makers mark tag, "SC", on reverse "(c) Sarah Cov". sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Choker Necklace with Half Moon Pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Choker Necklace with Half Moon Pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver toned choker style necklace with half moon pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s...The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. sarah coventry jewellery wodonga costume jewellery vintage fashion jewellery necklace necklaces No markings Silver toned choker style necklace with half moon pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Silver toned Choker Necklace with Half Moon Pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Decorative object Silver toned Choker Necklace with Half Moon Pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver toned choker style necklace with half moon pendant from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980sNo markingssarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Bead and Snake bone necklace, Fred Walker, c1930
... Bead and Snake bone necklace...They were sold for 3 shillings per necklace. The snakes he caught were boiled to separate the flesh from the bones. ...A necklace made from black beads and treated snake bones. ...There are 5 coloured beads in the middle of the necklace. Bead and Snake bone necklace Decorative object Bead and Snake bone necklace Fred Walker ...These beads were made by Fred Walker, then of Wodonga, during the Depression. He created them to make additional income when work was scarce. They were sold for 3 shillings per necklace. The snakes he caught were boiled to separate the flesh from the bones. After saturating the market in Wodonga, Fred and a friend took to the road. At one stage they travelled with live snakes which had been de-fanged and kept them alive with frogs until more necklaces were needed. He travelled much of the east coast of Australia until the economic conditions improved, when he settled in Melbourne. After the death of his wife in the mid 1970s, Fred took to the road again, resurrecting the making of snake jewellery as he travelled the countryside. These beads were purchased by Mrs. Lilian Black of Kergunyah, Victoria when Fred Walker visited her family farm in the 1930s.These beads demonstrate enterprising activities carried out by Australian people in order to survive during the Great Depression of the 1930s.A necklace made from black beads and treated snake bones. There are 5 coloured beads in the middle of the necklace.snake jewellery, the great depression, survival during the depression -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Necklace from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, Sarah Coventry Jewellery, c. 1970s - 1980s
... Necklace from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. ...Necklace from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range Decorative object Necklace from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range Sarah Coventry Jewellery ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Silver toned Purple Pendant Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s
... Silver toned Purple Pendant Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s......necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Silver toned, drop shaped purple pendant necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s, on a long silver toned chain....Silver toned Purple Pendant Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s Decorative object Silver toned Purple Pendant Necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Silver toned, drop shaped purple pendant necklace from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s-1980s, on a long silver toned chain."(c) SARAHCOV MADE IN CANADA" on diamond shape makers mark tagsarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, necklaces -
MontsalvatPhotograph, Pendant Necklace
... Pendant Necklace......Necklace...Black and white photograph of a pendant necklace by Matcham Skipper depicting a female nude. ...Montsalvat 7 Hillcrest Avenue Eltham melbourne Matcham Skipper Photograph Jewellery Necklace None Black and white photograph of a pendant necklace by Matcham Skipper depicting a female nude. ...Black and white photograph of a pendant necklace by Matcham Skipper depicting a female nude. Nonematcham skipper, photograph, jewellery, necklace -
MontsalvatPhotograph, Untitled (Necklace)
... Untitled (Necklace)......Necklace...Black and white photograph of a Matcham Skipper Necklace depicting a male and female nude with the head of a man. ...Montsalvat 7 Hillcrest Avenue Eltham melbourne Matcham Skipper Photograph Necklace Male Nude Female Nude None Black and white photograph of a Matcham Skipper Necklace depicting a male and female nude with the head of a man. ...Black and white photograph of a Matcham Skipper Necklace depicting a male and female nude with the head of a man. Nonematcham skipper, photograph, necklace, male nude, female nude -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Sarah Coventry Necklace
... Sarah Coventry Necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...These sit so that there are three feature section on either side of the necklace....These sit so that there are three feature section on either side of the necklace. Sarah Coventry Necklace Decorative object Sarah Coventry Necklace ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. This item was part of the Affinity Jewellery line released in 1982.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, this item has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. A long gold necklace with loop clasp. It features six sections of twisted chain of three centimetres set five centimetres apart. These sit so that there are three feature section on either side of the necklace.sarah coventry, sarah coventry affinity, sarah coventry wodonga -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Necklace, C 1970
... Necklace...Necklace bought at the Nunawading Craft Market....Wooden beads, gum nuts and leather leaves, threaded onto a leather string, forming a necklace....Accessory Necklace ...Necklace bought at the Nunawading Craft Market.Wooden beads, gum nuts and leather leaves, threaded onto a leather string, forming a necklace.costume accessories, jewellery, handcrafts, country crafts -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAccessory - Necklace, Late 19th to early 20th century
... Necklace......necklace...The origin of this necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is unknown. ...Necklace; metal chan with facetted ambe beads attached to the lower half. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road The origin of this necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is unknown. ...The origin of this necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is unknown. However, its design is reminiscent of jewellery that was fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This necklace of facetted amber-coloured glass beads is an example of a women's fashion accessory of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Necklace; metal chan with facetted ambe beads attached to the lower half. A small chain is added to the clasp. Each teardrop-shaped amber-coloured glass bead is linked to smaller round, lighter-coloured beads, which are then joined to the chain links.flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill museum and village, accessory, fashion accessory, necklace, facetted beads, amber beads, glass beads, late 19th century, early 20th century -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Sarah Coventry Necklace
... Sarah Coventry Necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ... A gold necklace which consists of two chains. One is made up of twisted links and incorporates two sets of five circular sections. ...Sarah Coventry Necklace Decorative object Sarah Coventry Necklace ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. This item was part of the Affinity Jewellery line released in 1982.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, this item has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery. A gold necklace which consists of two chains. One is made up of twisted links and incorporates two sets of five circular sections. sarah coventry, sarah coventry affinity, sarah coventry wodonga -
Kew Historical Society IncJewellery, Necklace, 1970s
... Necklace...Necklace comprised of twisted heavy clinks. The necklace might have been worn with a similar set of earrings (2017.0186) in the collection....Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne costume jewellery, fashion accessories necklaces Necklace comprised of twisted heavy clinks. ...Necklace comprised of twisted heavy clinks. The necklace might have been worn with a similar set of earrings (2017.0186) in the collection.costume jewellery, fashion accessories, necklaces -
Orbost & District Historical Societynecklace, late 19th - early 20th century
... necklace...Dr Kerr's wife was Hilda Temple. This necklace was likely owned by Mrs Kerr. ...Small fine mother-of-pearl shell necklace with metal clasp....Dr Kerr's wife was Hilda Temple. This necklace was likely owned by Mrs Kerr. This item is an example of a piece of jewelry worn by women in the early 20th century. necklace jewelry costume-accessories pearl Small fine mother-of-pearl shell necklace with metal clasp. necklace ...From the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. Donor was the grand-daughter of Dr Kerr, first doctor in Orbost. Dr Kerr's wife was Hilda Temple. This necklace was likely owned by Mrs Kerr. This item is an example of a piece of jewelry worn by women in the early 20th century.Small fine mother-of-pearl shell necklace with metal clasp.necklace jewelry costume-accessories pearl -
Kew Historical Society IncAccessory, Gilt & White metal Rope Necklace, 1960s
... Gilt & White metal Rope Necklace...Gilt and white metal rope necklace....Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne jewellery necklaces costume jewellery Gilt and white metal rope necklace. ...Gilt and white metal rope necklace.jewellery, necklaces, costume jewellery -
Kew Historical Society IncJewellery, Necklace, Green Plastic Beads, 1950s, 1950s
... Necklace, Green Plastic Beads, 1950s...Necklace of graduated green plastic moulded beads,...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne necklaces costume jewellery Necklace of graduated green plastic moulded beads, Necklace, Green Plastic Beads, 1950s Jewellery ...Necklace of graduated green plastic moulded beads,necklaces, costume jewellery -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesDecorative object - Necklace
... Necklace......necklace...Aboriginal necklace made from snake backbones,, threaded on cotton. no catch...Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives 30 Gipps Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road local history ethnographic material dress and ornament necklace snake aboriginal Aboriginal necklace made from snake backbones,, threaded on cotton. no catch Decorative object Necklace ...Aboriginal necklace made from snake backbones,, threaded on cotton. no catchlocal history, ethnographic material, dress and ornament, necklace, snake, aboriginal -
Federation University Historical CollectionImage, Necklace of Shells, 1878
... Necklace of Shells...Line black and white image of an Aboriginal shell necklace....shell necklace aboriginal aborigine Line black and white image of an Aboriginal shell necklace. ...Line black and white image of an Aboriginal shell necklace.shell necklace, aboriginal, aborigine -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncDecorative object - Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace, c1980
... Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace...The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. ...Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. includes box featuring Sarah Coventry branding.../WODONGA, VICTORIA On inside of lid: "Sarah Coventry" On internal cardboard mounting: "Made in Canada / Sarah Coventry Pty., Ltd. / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIA Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. includes box featuring Sarah Coventry branding Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace Decorative object Sarah Coventry Pearl Necklace ...Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High Street in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Road later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Necklace with three strands of faux pearls and a large faux green stone at the silver toned metal clasp on the front, and a large faux pearl at the clasp on the back. includes box featuring Sarah Coventry brandingOn outside of box : "Sarah Coventry® /PTY. LTD. /WODONGA, VICTORIA On inside of lid: "Sarah Coventry" On internal cardboard mounting: "Made in Canada / Sarah Coventry Pty., Ltd. / WODONGA (SC) VICTORIAsarah coventry, costume jewellery, industry wodonga
