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Kew Historical Society IncCollection, Ceramics of Viola Annie Ayling (1911–1990), 1950–1970
... Ceramics of Viola Annie Ayling (1911–1990)...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Parent file of the items in the Viola Annie Ayling collection of 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s ceramics. ...Ceramics -- Victoria (Australia) viola Annie mcvicars viola Annie ayling Parent file of the items in the Viola Annie Ayling collection of 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s ceramics. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.Parent file of the items in the Viola Annie Ayling collection of 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s ceramics. This parent file includes digital copies of a photograph of the ceramicist and also of her home at 128 Pakington Street, Kew, in 1951 where she practiced her art.128 pakington street -- kew (vic.), ceramics -- victoria (australia), viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Gardening for Women, 1928
... ...viola...The author's by-line is Viola (Caroline Isaacson.)......Viola - Caroline Isaacson...The author's by-line is Viola (Caroline Isaacson.) Gardening for Women Newspaper Newspaper Cutting The Leader Viola - Caroline Isaacson ...Article in "The Leader," May 26 1928 describing the course for women at Burnley and the careers for them. The author's by-line is Viola (Caroline Isaacson.)the leader, female students, gardening, students working outside, courses, part-time courses, viola -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Women Gardeners at Burnley, 1899
... ...viola...Copy of article in "The Age" by Viola dated 8 February, 1899 p. 11. Report of preliminary lecture by Mr Luffmann in the Pavilion about how women will be trained at Burnley.......Viola - Caroline Isaacson...University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives 500 Yarra Boulevard Richmond melbourne the age viola charles bogue luffman female students c b luffmann courses Copy of article in "The Age" by Viola dated 8 February, 1899 p. 11. ...Copy of article in "The Age" by Viola dated 8 February, 1899 p. 11. Report of preliminary lecture by Mr Luffmann in the Pavilion about how women will be trained at Burnley.the age, viola, charles bogue luffman, female students, c b luffmann, courses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, The Woman Gardener, 1910
... Copy of article in "The Age" 1 October 1910 p 19 by Viola. Reason given why women were not allowed to study at Burnley for a period.......Viola - Caroline Isaacson...The Woman Gardener Newspaper Newspaper Cutting The Age Viola - Caroline Isaacson ...Copy of article in "The Age" 1 October 1910 p 19 by Viola. Reason given why women were not allowed to study at Burnley for a period.the age, students, female students, careers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat, Baroness Viola, Early 20th century
... Made by Viola, sister of the Baroness Felicitas Weidersperger of Tazovitz....Baroness Viola...Made by Viola, sister of the Baroness Felicitas Weidersperger of Tazovitz. ...Made by Viola, sister of the Baroness Felicitas Weidersperger of Tazovitz.Fine brown cotton fabric covered with dark brown and gold silk tambour embroidery. The edge is fringed. Design is of a rose surrounded by a scrolled border. czechoslovakia, embroidery, tambour work, mid european, 1900-20, floral, flower -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat, Baroness Viola, Late 19th century
... Belonged to Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazivitz, worked by her sister the Baroness Viola....Baroness Viola...Textile Mat Baroness Viola ...Belonged to Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazivitz, worked by her sister the Baroness Viola.6 squares of white cotton joined to make a larger mat. 3 squares in one design and 3 in another. All 6 squares are outlined in a black border. Designs are in satin stitch in cotton and metal threads (gold).czechoslovakia, embroidery, mats, counted thread, late 19th century, mid european -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat, Baroness Viola, Late 19th century
... Made by Viola, sister of Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazovitz. ...Baroness Viola...Made by Viola, sister of Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazovitz. ...Made by Viola, sister of Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazovitz. Belonged to the above Baroness.White silk gauze with a self stripe is the background for this ornate design in coloured twisted silks and metal threads. The decorative edge is Armenian edging with an added gilt finish.czechoslovakia, embroidery, surface stitchery, mid european, late 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Lampshade, Baroness Viola, c. 1900
... The embroidery was worked by her sister, the Baroness Viola....Baroness Viola...Textile Lampshade Baroness Viola ...Belonged to the Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazvitz. The embroidery was worked by her sister, the Baroness Viola.Gold silk fabric with matching ribbon ties, trimmed with gilt handmade lace from the village of Tazovitz. Oval canvas, motif in petit point at the front. Lining is bright yellow cotton.embroidery, furnishings, canvas work, lamp cover, mid european, bird, floral, flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mats, 2, Baroness Viola, Early 20th century
... Belonged to Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tzouitz, Czechoslovakia and embroidered by her sister Baroness Viola....Baroness Viola...Textile Mats, 2 Baroness Viola ...Belonged to Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tzouitz, Czechoslovakia and embroidered by her sister Baroness Viola.Natural coloured fine cotton with cream, brown and yellow embroidery in fine filling stitches and satin stitch. 1. Has large rose design in a square 2. Similar but with floral border Fringed edge with button hole stitch around. embroidery, surface stitchery, mid european, 1900-20, floral, flowers -
Brimbank City Council Art CollectionWatercolour Painting, Viola Hederacea (Native or Ivy-Leaf Violet), 1994
... Viola Hederacea (Native or Ivy-Leaf Violet)...Brimbank City Council Art Collection The Hunt Club Community Arts Centre 775 Ballarat Road Deer Park melbourne Local Wildflowers Local Wildflowers Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City Council Details of the plant on the back of the painting AR0007 Viola Hederacea (Native or Ivy-Leaf Violet) Watercolour Painting Helene Wild ...Local WildflowersLocal Wildflowers Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City CouncilAR0007Details of the plant on the back of the painting -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Dish, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) dishes viola annie ayling viola annie mcvicars Signature to base: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Hand thrown earthenware dish, covered with a chocolate brown glaze into which a design on the cavetto and well has been incised. The cavetto has a design of four groups of joined semicircles filled with horizontal and vertical lines. The well includes an abstract representation of a flower. The signed, finely shaped foot and rim are glazed in cream with the artist's signature incised on the base. Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie ayling, viola annie mcvicars -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Dish, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) dishes viola annie mcvicars viola annie ayling Signature to base: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.A large, eathernware dish, with a maroon ground and a mottled green and black glaze on the inside of the dish. The petals that form the floral design on the base are highlighted in a pink glaze. Each petal overlaps the rim. The artist's signature is on the base. Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Dish, Viola Ayling, 1954
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) dishes viola annie ayling viola annie mcvicars Signature to base: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Hand built deep dish, glazed in maroon and green. The maroon ground includes a splash of green in the centre of the dish. This is the only ceramic piece in the collection that is both signed and dated.Signature to base: "V. Ayling / 1954"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie ayling, viola annie mcvicars -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Lamp base, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramic Lamp base Viola Ayling ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade lamp base, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Handmade lamp base, irregularly ridged with applied green and yellow glazes. The lamp base has a hole for a cord above the foot.Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), lamp bases, viola annie ayling, viola annie mcvicars -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Dish, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by the Australian art potter, Klytie Pate.Small, green glazed dish, highlighted with splashes of purple. Five ballerinas in the cavetto surround an undecorated well. The reverse is glazed a lighter green. Spur marks in the foot rim reveal that the dish was supported on stilts in the kilnSignature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Lidded container, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics containers Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) viola annie mcvicars viola annie ayling Signature to base: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade ceramic container, expertly potted and glazed in a style that is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period.Wheel-thrown ceramic container, the interior and exterior fully glazed. Three glazes have ben used to decorate the object. The exterior had an initial glaze in chocolate brown with a second glaze of orange. The interior and the base are glazed in a pale cream colour. The artist's signature is on the base. Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, containers, pakington street -- kew (vic.), viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Reticulated vase, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramic Reticulated vase Viola Ayling ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade, reticulated ceramic vase, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Wheel thrown ceramic vase with the body pierced between the moulded floral exterior. The vase is fully glazed in orange with the glaze pooling in the recessed sections to provide an opaque contrast. The five petalled flowers and leaves extend to the base, which is separately glazed in a paler colour and signed by the artist. Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), vases, reticulated containers, pierced work, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Lidded ewer, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramic Lidded ewer Viola Ayling ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade ewer, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.A handmade eathernware lidded ewer, the exterior fully covered in an olive green glaze, while the interior is glazed in cream The lower section of the body, the spout and the lid reveal the coil work construction technique used, whereas the upper body is smoothed.Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), ewers, pouring vessels, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Wall sculptures, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramic Wall sculptures Viola Ayling ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A pair of handmade bookends, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Pair of hand moulded abstract ceramic wall sculptures with holes and marks of the original wires on the reverse. The front and back are glazed while the interior has been left unglazed. The free-form shapes resemble waves which were initially covered with a white glaze which was then overgrazed in a semi-transparent turquoise glaze. Both pieces are signed by the artist on the reverse.Signature to bases: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling, ceramic sculptures -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Vase, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) vase viola annie ayling viola annie mcvicars Signature to bases: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade vase, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Freeform, heavily-potted earthenware vase, initially covered with a semi-transparent maroon glaze with a secondary green glaze applied over the top and allowed to drip over parts of the ground colour. The interior and foot of the vase are glazed in cream. The artist has signed her name to the base.Signature to bases: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), vase, viola annie ayling, viola annie mcvicars -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Vase, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) vase viola annie mcvicars viola annie ayling Signature to bases: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade vase, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Wheel-thrown, globular earthenware vase with a fluted neck, The vase has three glazes, its exterior glaze is a mottled greenish black which has dripped onto the foot rim. Internally it is glazed in cream, while the four petalled flowers encased in buds that form the exterior decoration are highlighted in pink, as is the interior of the rim. The base is signed with the artist's signature.Signature to bases: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), vase, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Vase, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) vase viola annie mcvicars viola annie ayling Signature to bases: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade vase, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Wheel thrown bulbous vase with a narrow neck. Subsequent to potting, the vase has been scraped from head to foot. An overall pink glaze, fading as it has dripped down the exterior has been highlighted with a second irregularly applied green glaze within the ridged surface. The artist has signed the base. Signature to bases: "V. Ayling" ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), vase, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Footed dish, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramic Footed dish Viola Ayling ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade oval footed dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Handmade, earthenware, footed oval dish, covered with a turquoise glaze. The feet, two of which has been repaired, were created from coils that were then luted to the base.The base bears the signature of the artist.Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Kew Historical Society IncCeramic - Lidded container, Viola Ayling, 1950–1970
... Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. ...Viola Ayling...Ceramics Pakington Street -- Kew (Vic.) containers viola annie mcvicars viola annie ayling Signature to base: "V. ...Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.A handmade container, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Pate.Handmade, initially thrown lidded container, with applied decorative coils as decorative elements. The pot has a vibrant yellow glazed ground with highlighting in green glaze. The underneath of the separate lid continues the circular design with an incised spiral design. The base is signed with the signature of the artist.Signature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), containers, viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - FEMALE PORTRAIT, 1936
... Cement path. 'From Viola Togno, Mandurang' in ink. Xmas 1936. ...'From Viola Togno Mandurang' and 'To Johnnie from his mum'...Cement path. 'From Viola Togno, Mandurang' in ink. Xmas 1936. ...Black and white hand coloured photo, mature female in floral frock, against garden greenery, tap and hose to right of photo. Cement path. 'From Viola Togno, Mandurang' in ink. Xmas 1936. 'To Johnnie from his mum (faint black lead pencil)'From Viola Togno Mandurang' and 'To Johnnie from his mum'viola togno, pendlebury, tannery lane, john togno -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, John Lynch, 2006
... He now lives in Dublin, where he plays the viola with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland...He now lives in Dublin, where he plays the viola with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland...He now lives in Dublin, where he plays the viola with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland John Lynch Article Article ...John Lynch grew up in Nunawading.John Lynch grew up in Nunawading. He now lives in Dublin, where he plays the viola with the National Symphony Orchestra of IrelandJohn Lynch grew up in Nunawading.lynch, john, musicians -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Tait, Viola, A Family of Brothers : The Taits and J.C. Williamson; a Theatre History
... Tait, Viola...Williamson; a Theatre History. Book Tait, Viola Heinemann ...This book is an informal and entertaining history of one of Australia's most remarkable theatrical families, J.C. Williamson and the Taits.tallis> george (sir), williamson> j. c., tait> e.j., the firm, box hill cemetery, cemeteries, melba> nellie (dame) -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Catherine Good, Look to the Mountains – Viola’s View 1887-1979, 1985
... Looking to the Mountains Viola's View 1887 - 1979...Growing up in the Grampians the 90 years of Violet Good (nee Wettenhall) stawell Looking to the Mountains Viola's View 1887 - 1979 Orange card, Black Print B/W oval photo of a young woman standing next to a leather chair looking out a window Look to the Mountains – Viola’s View 1887-1979 Book Catherine Good List Print ...Recollections of a long life 1887-1979 Including childhood at Carrs Plains. Growing up in the Grampians the 90 years of Violet Good (nee Wettenhall) Orange card, Black Print B/W oval photo of a young woman standing next to a leather chair looking out a window Looking to the Mountains Viola's View 1887 - 1979stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 3 of 4) Letter from Viola Togno, Letter from Viola Togno
... This item contains the following documents: Typewritten Letter from Viola Togno, Tannery Lane, Mandurang, 10th July 1981 to Amelia Greenaway nee Reynolds, discussing the Mandurang Orchid Festival and historian Jack Hattam....Letter from Viola Togno...Document The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 3 of 4) Letter from Viola Togno ...Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. This item contains the following documents: Typewritten Letter from Viola Togno, Tannery Lane, Mandurang, 10th July 1981 to Amelia Greenaway nee Reynolds, discussing the Mandurang Orchid Festival and historian Jack Hattam.bendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, amelia greenaway, viola togno, tannery lane mandurang -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Book - Collins Girls Annual, 1940
... Contributors include, Viola Bayley, Jane Shaw, Noel Streatfield....Contributors include, Viola Bayley, Jane Shaw, Noel Streatfield. ...Blue book with yellow spine and lettering. Picture of school girl holding small spaniel dog on front cover.Collins Girls Annual. Contributors include, Viola Bayley, Jane Shaw, Noel Streatfield.books, children's
