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Rutherglen Historical SocietyBooklet - Catalogue, Lacy & Osborne, 20th Century Trunks and Bags, c1922
... 20th Century Trunks and Bags......trunks...Catalogue of trunks, bags and leather goods available from Lacy & Osborne, Melbourne. ...Rubber stamp: "New Address: 389-398 Lonsdale St" Catalogue of trunks, bags and leather goods available from Lacy & Osborne, Melbourne. ...Item was from the shop then known as Aitken & Commins in Rutherglen.Catalogue of trunks, bags and leather goods available from Lacy & Osborne, Melbourne. Booklet printed on paper with a pale green cover.Written in pencil at top of cover: "Recd Nov 16th 1922" Address of manufacturer altered on cover: "248 Elizabeth Street" crossed out in red ink. Rubber stamp: "New Address: 389-398 Lonsdale St"leather goods, trunks, retail documents, aitken & commins -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Fay Bridge, Nesting hollows for birds in dead tree trunks, St Andrews, 29 January 2020
... Nesting hollows for birds in dead tree trunks, St Andrews...Artificial nesting hollows in tree trunks to encourage wildlife situated near St Andrews Market on the road to Kinglake just near the creek...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Artificial nesting hollows in tree trunks to encourage wildlife situated near St Andrews Market on the road to Kinglake just near the creek Fay Bridge Collection 2020-01-29 Kinglake Road Nesting hollow St Andrews 1 image - born digital Nesting hollows for birds in dead tree trunks, St Andrews Photograph Photograph Fay Bridge ...Artificial nesting hollows in tree trunks to encourage wildlife situated near St Andrews Market on the road to Kinglake just near the creekfay bridge collection, 2020-01-29, kinglake road, nesting hollow, st andrews -
Pyrenees Shire Councilpainting, Philip Adams, Tree Fern and Trunks by Philip Adams, 1993
... Tree Fern and Trunks by Philip Adams...Pyrenees Shire Council 5 Lawrence Street Beaufort grampians significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culture Signed: Adams (lower left) painting of a bush scene Tree Fern and Trunks by Philip Adams painting Philip Adams ...significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culture painting of a bush sceneSigned: Adams (lower left) -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Gum trees
... Black and white photograph looking through the trunks of a stand of gum trees...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne pioneers and painters Black and white photograph looking through the trunks of a stand of gum trees Gum trees Photograph ...Black and white photograph looking through the trunks of a stand of gum treespioneers and painters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: GRASS AND TREES AT AXEDALE, 16/06/1993
... Grass and tree trunks at Axedale on Loddon riverbank. On rear of photo is written: Loddon Riverbank....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields REGION Small towns Axedale Bill Hawking Grass and tree trunks at Axedale on Loddon riverbank. On rear of photo is written: Loddon Riverbank. ...Grass and tree trunks at Axedale on Loddon riverbank. On rear of photo is written: Loddon Riverbank.Bill Hawkingregion, small towns, axedale -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, Excursion, Unknown
... Close up of 2 tree trunks and parkland or countryside beyond....Close up of 2 tree trunks and parkland or countryside beyond. Excursion Photograph Black and white print ...Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "subject of an excursion."Black and white photograph. Close up of 2 tree trunks and parkland or countryside beyond.trees, excursion, landscape design -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 - Inside view
... Note split palings for walls. Round tree trunks."...Note split palings for walls. Round tree trunks." Black and white photograph Dismantling Ringwood miners cottage in 1975 - Inside view Photograph ...Black and white photographWritten on rear of backing sheet: "Inside front bedroom of miners cottage. Note split palings for walls. Round tree trunks." -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white and colour prints, Damage to Trees, Unknown
... 7 colour photographs of damaged tree trunks. (1) shows the Mud Brick Hut in the background....University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives 500 Yarra Boulevard Richmond melbourne mud brick hut damage to trees arboriculture 7 colour photographs of damaged tree trunks. (1) shows the Mud Brick Hut in the background. ...7 colour photographs of damaged tree trunks. (1) shows the Mud Brick Hut in the background.mud brick hut, damage to trees, arboriculture -
Upper Yarra MuseumWooden Serviette holder
... Two Mountain Ash Gum trunks in fore ground with blue mountains another tree in the background. ...Serviette Holder Mayer Chalet Two Mountain Ash Gum trunks in fore ground with blue mountains another tree in the background. ...Used by The Mayer Chalet, Warburton.Wooden two tone, serviette Holder, hand painted on the sideTwo Mountain Ash Gum trunks in fore ground with blue mountains another tree in the background. In creme writing "From Mayer Chalet"serviette holder, mayer chalet -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Trunk
... trunks...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges trunks chests "Patent" A small metal carriage trunk with a brass latch and metal handles on the sides. ...A small metal carriage trunk with a brass latch and metal handles on the sides. The remains of red or brown paint on exterior is noted. The top and sides are ridged and it has three pairs of metal studs on the lid which is hinged."Patent"trunks, chests -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesAlbum - Black and white and sepia prints, Gardens Other Than Burnley, 1890-1920
... ...trunks...Probably-fenced originally-fences coming down 1890's on. (11) Statue at crossroad. (12) The Vase Fountain. (13) Tree trunks. (14) Tree trunks. (15) Probably, tree trunks. (16) Winding path. (17) Probably, misty winter scene. (18) Probably, summer. (19) Probably, this is the sort of garden seat used. (20) Avenue of trees, information about exposure on reverse. (21) 2 copies. ...Probably-fenced originally-fences coming down 1890's on. (11) Statue at crossroad. (12) The Vase Fountain. (13) Tree trunks. (14) Tree trunks. (15) Probably, tree trunks. (16) Winding path. (17) Probably, misty winter scene. (18) Probably, summer. (19) Probably, this is the sort of garden seat used. (20) Avenue of trees, information about exposure on reverse. (21) 2 copies. ...Identification and information on reverse of some photographs given by Georgina Whitehead (Tel-9572 1225) who visited the Archives on 26 September, 1995 when she was writing a book on the various gardens owned and run by the Melbourne City Council-'Civilizing the city: a history of Melbourne's public gardens,' State Library of Victoria, Melbourne 1997.34 bkack and white and sepia photographs. Possibly used for Magic Lantern slides. Fitzroy Gardens: (1) Possibly, towards St Patrick's Cathedral. (2, 3) Path through avenue of trees. (4) Winter. Heavily pruned Elms. (5) Looking towards Clarendon St-eastwards. (6) Probably, lawn. (7) 2 copies, possibly Kiosk. (8) 1920's or earlier. Man sitting on bench. (9) Path through avenue of trees. (10) 2 copies. Probably-fenced originally-fences coming down 1890's on. (11) Statue at crossroad. (12) The Vase Fountain. (13) Tree trunks. (14) Tree trunks. (15) Probably, tree trunks. (16) Winding path. (17) Probably, misty winter scene. (18) Probably, summer. (19) Probably, this is the sort of garden seat used. (20) Avenue of trees, information about exposure on reverse. (21) 2 copies. Probably. Treasury Gardens: (22) Japanese Garden. (23)Japanese Garden. This area around the Lake done by Guilfoyle c.1901-1902. This photograph about this period. (24) Gardener at lake edge. Snowdon Gardens: (25) View towards city. Unidentified: (26) ?Botanic fern Gully/ Fitzroy Fern Gully. (27) Lake view. (28) Narrow path through long grass and trees. (29) Trees in winter. (30, 30a) Tree ferns. (31,32) Cordylines. (33) People on lawn. (34) Winter view of path through elms. These photographs have been scanned but have not been uploaded.georgina whitehead, fitzroy gardens, trees, elms, the vase fountain, trunks, treasury gardens, japanese garden, guilfoyle, snowdon gardens, fern gully, lake view, parks -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPrint, Bushland, n.d
... The print depicts two tree trunks in the foreground surrounded by bushland. ...The two tree trunks are composed of patches of white, grey, yellow, light brown and dark brown. ...Art collectionThe print depicts two tree trunks in the foreground surrounded by bushland. The two tree trunks are composed of patches of white, grey, yellow, light brown and dark brown. The trees in the background are composed of a single colour. On the lower left side is a plant with light blue foliage. The work has a painted wooden frame with small white mount and glass.Front: Hunter (brown handwritten, lower right, partically covered by the mount) Back: 1972 (lead pencil, upper left) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumArtwork, other - Painting - Oil, Three Trees
... Framed oil painting - Three gum trees in foreground (trunks) - fence and meandering fields in the centre and a blue low-rise hill in the background...(cut off by frame) Framed oil painting - Three gum trees in foreground (trunks) - fence and meandering fields in the centre and a blue low-rise hill in the background Three Trees Artwork, other Painting - Oil ...Painting by Charlotte Rippert, a German Lutheran Missionary in Egypt, arrested as a security risk in Cairo, 1941. Transported on Queen Elizabeth to Australia and interned at Camp 3 1941-1945.Framed oil painting - Three gum trees in foreground (trunks) - fence and meandering fields in the centre and a blue low-rise hill in the backgroundPainting - "C. R. Australia..." (cut off by frame)landscape -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Postcard, Monbulk Creek, Belgrave
... Several straight trunks have fallen across the creek....Several straight trunks have fallen across the creek. Monbulk Creek, Belgrave Postcard ...Sepia-toned postcard of Monbulk Creek, Belgrave. Ferns growing along side of Creek. Several straight trunks have fallen across the creek. -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - TRUNK PERSONAL ARMY VIETNAM, C.1960’s
... Trunks...Items in the trunk are part of a display. Trunks containers equipment Trunk all metal rectangular shape green colour, hinged lid lockable, lid has small chain each side for lid to fold back. ...Part of kit issue and equipment. Wayne Forbes collection, refer Cat No 754 for service details. Items in the trunk are part of a display.Trunk all metal rectangular shape green colour, hinged lid lockable, lid has small chain each side for lid to fold back.trunks, containers, equipment -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Cabin Trunk, late 1800's - 1920's
... trunks...Owned by Rick Oliver. trunks luggage travel luggage A large cabin trunk with a hinged lid and leather handles on the sides. ...Purchased in Canada by Garry Oliver, Greta's son in the 1980's. Owned by Rick Oliver.A large cabin trunk with a hinged lid and leather handles on the sides. It has three locks on it, and is lined inside with a floral paper pattern. There are six children's books, and a skipping rope inside. The teddy bear is missing.trunks, luggage, travel luggage -
Wangaratta High SchoolWTC Yearbook -Geronimo, 1971
... Black yearbook with full cover image of white and green trees with bulbous trunks. There is two clear windows in the cover through which eyes can be seen....Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high-country Black yearbook with full cover image of white and green trees with bulbous trunks. There is two clear windows in the cover through which eyes can be seen. ...Black yearbook with full cover image of white and green trees with bulbous trunks. There is two clear windows in the cover through which eyes can be seen. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Textile - Swimming trunks
... The trunks have a bone coloured cotton belt threaded through tabs at the waist. ...Textile Swimming trunks ...Jantzen is a brand of swimwear that was established in 1916 and first appeared in the city of Portland, Oregon, United States. The brand name later replaced the name of the parent company that manufactured the branded products. The brand featured a logo image of a young woman, dressed in a red one-piece swimsuit and bathing hat, assuming a diving posture with outstretched arms and an arched back. Known as the Jantzen "Diving Girl", the image in various forms became famous throughout the world during the early twentieth century. (Wikipedia). .Black men's woollen swimming trunks made by Jantzen. Inside label - "Jantzen" (red print), "Made in Australia" (faint green print). The trunks have a bone coloured cotton belt threaded through tabs at the waist. A silver coloured buckle has "Rustless" imprinted. Late 1940s. On the front at lower right is the Jantzen symbol of a costumed female swimmer in a diving position with arms outstretched.swimming trunks, jantzen, diving girl -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Surrey Dive carnival, 1920
... He is wearing a singlet over his swimming trunks....He is wearing a singlet over his swimming trunks. Surrey Dive carnival, 1920 Photograph ...Taken at the Surrey Dive on 2nd November 1920. Wycliff Church Sunday School picnic was held in the parkland at the dive. The swimmer is identified as Norman Ross, an American Olympic Swimming Champion. Frank Beaurepaire, the Australian champion of 880 yards, missed competing against Ross in 1912 as he was teaching swimming. Beaurepaire made a comeback 9 years later and at a race at St. Kilda, he beat Ross by 32 seconds.A black and white photograph of a young man standing beside a natural swimming pool with a few people looking on. He is wearing a singlet over his swimming trunks.clothing and dress, swimming, olympic champion, surrey dive, 1920, wyclif church sunday school picnic, norman ross -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Mens swimsuit, Alpha, 1937-39
... Pair of dark blue, woollen bathing trunks. Front skirted flap. White woollen belt with silver-coloured metal buckle. ...In Australia this was less so, and by 1940 it was common attire at the beach. swimwear - men's alpha swimwear alpha - menswear designer Label: "Alpha" Size: SM Pair of dark blue, woollen bathing trunks. Front skirted flap. White woollen belt with silver-coloured metal buckle. ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. An early example of swimwear from when men were able to legally swim topless in the 1930s. The fashion originated in France in the early 1930s, and slowly caught on in other countries, although was often controversial. In Australia this was less so, and by 1940 it was common attire at the beach. Pair of dark blue, woollen bathing trunks. Front skirted flap. White woollen belt with silver-coloured metal buckle. White label with blue stitched text attached to rear. Label: "Alpha" Size: SMswimwear - men's, alpha swimwear, alpha - menswear designer -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCross Cut Saws x3
... Used to cut down trees and to saw the trunks to length. Used to clear the land....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Used to cut down trees and to saw the trunks to length. Used to clear the land. Used by the residents of the Kiewa Valley. crosscut saws two man saws A. ...Used to cut down trees and to saw the trunks to length. Used to clear the land.Used by the residents of the Kiewa Valley.A. Combination Tasmanian Pattern and Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw B. Tasmanian Pattern Cross Cut Saw C. Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw A crosscut saw is a saw designed for cutting wood perpendicular to (across) the wood grain. It cuts when pulled in both directions. The two man crosscut saw has wooden handles that fit into a steel socket at each end. The Tasmanian has a different tooth pattern to the Peg Tooth saw.crosscut saws, two man saws -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BOXER TRUNKS, Australian Army, 1966
... One pair of cotton boxer trunks. Colour Jungle green, elastic waist. ...Army Uniform Tropical clothing One pair of cotton boxer trunks. Colour Jungle green, elastic waist. ...For use as tropical underwear or pyjamas.One pair of cotton boxer trunks. Colour Jungle green, elastic waist. Made by Holeproof in 1966, size 32. Part NR 8420 - 66-021-5780. These appear to be new and unused.army, uniform, tropical clothing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageContainer - Box
... Over time the simple storage chest has evolved into different styles and been modified for different uses: wooden boxes, storage chests, tool chests, treasure chests, blanket boxes and steamer trunks. Wooden chests and trunks have became the most useful, and most versatile piece in furniture’s history. ...Over time the simple storage chest has evolved into different styles and been modified for different uses: wooden boxes, storage chests, tool chests, treasure chests, blanket boxes and steamer trunks. Wooden chests and trunks have became the most useful, and most versatile piece in furniture’s history. ...From the earliest days, humans have furnished their dwellings with the items they needed to survive and over the centuries the wooden chest, storage boxes and trunks have become the most common piece of furniture found in the home. Over time the simple storage chest has evolved into different styles and been modified for different uses: wooden boxes, storage chests, tool chests, treasure chests, blanket boxes and steamer trunks. Wooden chests and trunks have became the most useful, and most versatile piece in furniture’s history. https://www.vineyarddetails.com/blogs/february-2019/history-of-box-makingThe use of the wooden box for storage.Wooden square handmade box with hinged lid. Made from rough pine boards.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wooden box, furniture, storage -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyPhotograph, Brucker, Pile Siding: horse-drawn timber tram, c.1920, c.1920
... Note the bare tree trunks in the background. ...Note the bare tree trunks in the background. Pile Siding: horse-drawn timber tram, c.1920 Photograph Brucker ...Pile Siding was opened in December 1915 because of the Pettit Brothers sawmill and pile extraction operation. The siding was a spur with points facing Beech Forest with a timber tramway feeding the siding. During 1916/17 Pettit's sent away 5,000 tonnes of timber before moving to another site, after which loading dropped to insignificant proportions. Pettit's again occupied the site from 1924 and traffic rose to major levels again.B/W. A six horse-drawn timber tram at Pile Siding station in c.1920. Two timber workers are seated at the centre. Stacks of timber are awaiting collection. Note the bare tree trunks in the background. pile siding; weeaproinah; railways; tramways; -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Red Bluff, 1950 c
... Black and white photograph showing west side of Red Bluff with sand built up over rocky beach, low vegetation on rocky bluff, two men in swimming trunks on rocks Lake Tyers Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Also a colour photograph of western side of Red Bluff taken by Ian Fraser c 1990 Topography People Clothing Black and white photograph showing west side of Red Bluff with sand built up over rocky beach, low vegetation on rocky bluff, two men in swimming trunks on rocks Lake Tyers Victoria Photograph Red Bluff ...Also a colour photograph of western side of Red Bluff taken by Ian Fraser c 1990Black and white photograph showing west side of Red Bluff with sand built up over rocky beach, low vegetation on rocky bluff, two men in swimming trunks on rocks Lake Tyers Victoriatopography, people, clothing -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Anderson Family, 1869
... Brickworks in rural setting. Slender tree trunks in foreground alongside river. Post and wire fence with slip-rail gate. ...Built soon after his arrival on Phillip Island in 1868. local history photography photographs slides film buildings historic brick works of robert anderson snr at phillip island black & white photograph mrs emma anderson jacobs Brickworks in rural setting. Slender tree trunks in foreground alongside river. Post and wire fence with slip-rail gate. ...Brickworks situated on large farming area. Built soon after his arrival on Phillip Island in 1868.Brickworks in rural setting. Slender tree trunks in foreground alongside river. Post and wire fence with slip-rail gate. Large brick building and pavilion-type sheds with canvas awnings. Wood piled up outside.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, buildings, historic, brick works of robert anderson snr, at phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, The Surrey Dive c1909-1912
... Most are wearing long trunks covering their thighs and singlets. One person is wearing a boater hat....Most are wearing long trunks covering their thighs and singlets. One person is wearing a boater hat. ...Located in Surrey Park, this photo was taken about 1909-1912. The Surrey Hills Swimming Club formed in 1906 and swimming carnivals were popular from this time. The dive was created from a clay hole formed during brick-making activity at the adjacent brick works. From 1906 Carnivals were popular events. Olympic competitors trained here until Councils built Olympic-sized pools. Photo by William V Hill of Pembroke Street. Donor Mr Bill Dempsey was his nephew.A black and white photograph of a group of 15 young men standing and sitting on diving boards and a platform near some stairs. Most are wearing long trunks covering their thighs and singlets. One person is wearing a boater hat.surrey dive, swimmers, bathing costumes, surrey hills swimming club, box hill brick works, festivals and celebrations, olympics, (mr) william v hill -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Travel Trunk, 1890-1920
... Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. ...Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. ...Steamer trunks (named after their location of storage in the cabin of a steamship, or "steamer") which are sometimes referred to as flat-tops, first appeared in the late 1870s, although the greater bulk of them date from the 1880–1920 period. They are distinguished by either their flat or slightly curved tops and were usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper and about (36 cm) tall to accommodate steamship luggage regulations. Steamer trunks were originally called a cabin trunk. An orthodox name for this type of trunk would be a "packer" trunk, but since it has been widely called a steamer for so long, it is now a hallmark of the style. A trunk, also known as a travel trunk, is a large cuboid container designed to hold clothes and other personal belongings. They are most commonly used for extended periods away from home. Trunks are differentiated from chests by their more rugged construction due to their intended use as luggage, instead of storage. Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. These differing styles often only lasted for a decade or two and along with the hardware can be extremely helpful in dating an unmarked trunk. Although trunks have been around for thousands of years in China and elsewhere, the most common styles seen and referred to today date from the late 18th century to the early 20th century when they were supplanted in the market by the cost-effective and lighter suitcase. There were hundreds of trunk manufacturers in the United States and a few of the larger and well-known companies were Rhino Trunk & Case, C.A. Taylor, Haskell Brothers, Martin Maier, Romadka Bros, Goldsmith & Son, Crouch & Fitzgerald, M. M. Secor, Winship, Hartmann, Belber, Oshkosh, Seward, and Leatheroid. One of the largest American manufacturers of trunks at one point the Seward Trunk Co. of Petersburg, Virginia still makes them for school and camp, and another company Shwayder Trunk Company of Denver, Colorado would eventually become Samsonite. Another is the English luxury goods manufacturer H.J. Cave trading since 1839. Their Osilite trunk was used by such famous customers as T.E. Lawrence and Ruth Vincent Some of the better known French trunk makers were Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Moynat, and Au Départ. Only a few remain with the most prominent US company being Rhino Trunk and Case, Inc who probably manufacture more trunks than any company in the world.A snapshot into our social history regards how travel was undertaken over a hundred years ago and how people travelled so differently than today as they often packed for extended travel on ships. Travel then was so different with people having to pack a very large wardrobe of clothes to last for some time possibly for months overseas. The subject item looks like it was of military issue and was used for travel during the first world war by a military man from Victoria and was one of six similar trunks. This assessment is based on the type of locks used the trunk itself could have been made in America or Britain as the locks used in both countries came from American lock makers.Trunk wooden large covered with leather wood cleats and brass locks, also unreadable tableIn white paint "H Onvett, 6 of 7 and bottom right of front the number 6 (Owner)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, trunk -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Steamer Trunk, 1880-1925
... Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. ...Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. ...Steamer trunks (named after their location of storage in the cabin of a steamship, or "steamer") which are sometimes referred to as flat-tops, first appeared in the late 1870s, although the greater bulk of them date from the 1880–1920 period. They are distinguished by either their flat or slightly curved tops and were usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper and about (36 cm) tall to accommodate steamship luggage regulations. Steamer trunks were originally called a cabin trunk. An orthodox name for this type of trunk would be a "packer" trunk, but since it has been widely called a steamer for so long, it is now a hallmark of the style. A trunk, also known as a travel trunk, is a large cuboid container designed to hold clothes and other personal belongings. They are most commonly used for extended periods away from home. Trunks are differentiated from chests by their more rugged construction due to their intended use as luggage, instead of storage. Among the many styles of trunks, there are Jenny Lind, Saratoga, monitor, steamer or Cabin, barrel-staves, octagon or bevel-top, wardrobe, dome-top, barrel-top, wall trunks, and even full dresser trunks. These differing styles often only lasted for a decade or two and along with the hardware can be extremely helpful in dating an unmarked trunk. Although trunks have been around for thousands of years in China and elsewhere, the most common styles seen and referred to today date from the late 18th century to the early 20th century when they were supplanted in the market by the cost-effective and lighter suitcase. There were hundreds of trunk manufacturers in the United States and a few of the larger and well-known companies were Rhino Trunk & Case, C.A. Taylor, Haskell Brothers, Martin Maier, Romadka Bros, Goldsmith & Son, Crouch & Fitzgerald, M. M. Secor, Winship, Hartmann, Belber, Oshkosh, Seward, and Leatheroid. One of the largest American manufacturers of trunks at one point the Seward Trunk Co. of Petersburg, Virginia still makes them for school and camp, and another company Shwayder Trunk Company of Denver, Colorado would eventually become Samsonite. Another is the English luxury goods manufacturer H.J. Cave trading since 1839. Their Osilite trunk was used by such famous customers as T.E. Lawrence and Ruth Vincent Some of the better known French trunk makers were Louis Vuitton, Goyard, Moynat, and Au Départ. Only a few remain with the most prominent US company being Rhino Trunk and Case, Inc who probably manufacture more trunks than any company in the world.A snapshot into our social history regards how travel was undertaken over a hundred years ago and how people travelled so differently than today as they often packed for extended travel on ships. Travel then was so different with people having to pack a very large wardrobe of clothes to last for some times months overseas.Trunk rectangular with wood ribs and metal strips for reinforcing. Covered with canvas and has 3 locking devices. Also has leather handles at ends.On lock inscription Eagle lock Co.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH LES BOUCHER, 1951-1952
... Black and white photo of Les Boucher in swimming trunks and standing in front of a weatherboard building. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields RECREATIONS Sports Swimming Black and white photo of Les Boucher in swimming trunks and standing in front of a weatherboard building. ...Black and white photo of Les Boucher in swimming trunks and standing in front of a weatherboard building. Written on the front: Mid 1940-50s, Les Boucher, 1951-52 mens 3 metre dive 2nd. Written on the back: Diving Champion.recreations, sports, swimming
