Road Map - Nederland

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From the Collection of Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria 60 Rosstown Road Carnegie Victoria

Description

Cleverly folded 1:250,000 road map produced in Dutch, French, German and English containing not only the Dutch road network but also much information of interest to tourists. It is enclosed in a brown imitation leather cover that closes with a stud. Optimal ease of use through patented Falk folding mode.

Size

13cm x 28cm when folded. Opens out to several times that size.

Links

Falk About the Hamburg Falk which produced this type of map.
Falk Netherlands Full description of the item.

Object Registration

6925

Inscriptions & Markings

Falk Plan. Road Map. Netherlands. Repeated in Dutch, French and German.

Last updated

12 Jul 2019 at 3:04PM

Book - Eenzaam maar niet Alleen (Alone but not lonely) by Wilhelmina

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Paperback copy of retired Queen Wilhelmina

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Book - Het Geslachtsleven van de Vrouw (Female Sexuality) by Anna Fischer Dückelmann

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A 216pp hardcover book describing female sexuality. It includes a fold-out colour plate of the female body and numerous other illustrations.

Historical information

Dr.Fischer-Dückelmann wrote numerous books and papers in 13 languages. She believed female and family health, emotional as well as physical would counteract the evils of war.

Significance

The popularity of this early 20th century publication (half a million copies printed) points to a desire among Dutch women to become more educated about their own bodies and their role in the family.

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Book - Het Achterhuis - Dagboekbrieven (The Annexe - Diary Letters)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A 269p. soft cover edition of this famous WWII diary of a Jewish teenager in hiding. Apart from the text it contains a number of photos of Anne in the pre-war years. These had not yet been published in the earlier editions (see Item 4533).

Historical information

See Item 4533

Significance

The diary is still a significant witness to the cruel persecution of Jews and attempted extermination of Jewry by Hitler and his adherents. The Frank family's hiding place at Prinsengracht 263 Amsterdam, is a much visited museum. Translations, plays and movies have followed the diary's publication. Travelling exhibitions have included one in the Melbourne Jewish Museum. The diary is often used as teaching material in secondary schools.

Inscriptions & Markings

A secondary titile reads: "Dagboek brieven 14Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944". (Diary Letters 14th June 1942 - 1st August 1944)

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Wooden Bird Sculpture

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

wooden carving of a kingfisher or jacana in the act of pulling a fish from the water.

Historical information

Very likely acquired during the Dutch colonial era.

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Wooden Bird Carving

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Small pale wooden carving of a bird about to land on a tree branch which forms the carving's base.

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Book - Het Achterhuis - Dagboek Brieven

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A paper back issue of the diary.

Historical information

This copy is part of the 57th print run of the first edition.

Significance

A unique insider account by a Jewish teenager of hiding from Hitler during WWII. It is well written and obvious the author could have become a successful writer had she lived.

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Book - Het Achterhuis (The Diary of Anne Frank)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A smallish, hard-cover book printed on poor quality paper (indicative of the immediate post-war shortage), illustrated in black and white with one photo of Anne and a few of The Annexe.

Historical information

This diaryof a young Jewish girl is one of the best-known items to come out of the WWII occupation of The Netherlands.

Significance

Jews in all Nazi-occupied countries suffered indescribably during the years 1939-1945. In The Netherlands restrictions were imposed gradually but by 1942 it was imperative the family Frank either hide or be transported East. Although many were betrayed by fellow Dutch, in this case 8 Jews were kept hidden at the work address of father, Otto Frank. At the risk of their own lives his colleagues brought food and news. Anne had received a diary for her 13th birthday and immediately made it into her best and most secret friend. Two weeks later the family went into hiding and she continued to record her personal experiences and growth.

Inscriptions & Markings

Anne Frank. Het Achterhuis. Dagboek brieven van 12 Juni 1942 - 1 Augustus 1944. Met een woord vooraf door Annie Romein - Verschoor. Amsterdam Uitgeverij Contact. Anne Frank. The Annexe. Diary letters from June 12, 1942 to August 1, 1944. With a foreword by Annie Romein - Verschoor. Amsterdam Publisher Contact. Gedrukt door Ellerman Harms N.V. te Amsterdam. Copyright 1947. Printed by Ellerman Harms Ltd. in Amsterdam.

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Book - Camera Obscura van Hildebrand (Hildebrand's Camera Obscura)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Paperback edition this popular book first published in 1839.

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Book - Waar Mens en Tijger Buren (Where Men and Tigers are Neighbours)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Hardcover book of short stories concerning life in the former Dutch East Indies.

Significance

The author had been part of the Dutch Administration in the former Dutch East Indies, including a role as Governor of Sumatr'a East Coast. His tales bear witness to a deep appreciation and love of the country.

Inscriptions & Markings

Author L.C. Westenenk Published by H.P.Leopolds Uitgeverij N.V. Den Haag

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Book of Photographs - Fotografie in Bezettingstijd (Photos from the Occupation Years)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Soft cover publication containing numerous photos taken between May 1940 and May 1945, the years of occupation by Germany.

Significance

The German occupation during WWII lives on in the memories of those who survived and the relatives of victims. Many Dutch emigrated during the post-war years but maintained their connection with the home country. This item was most likely acquired during a visit at the time of the 1993 exhibition of which it is the catalogue.

Inscriptions & Markings

The contents have been assembled by René Kok, Herman Selier and Erik Somers from the National Institute for War Documentation, Amsterdam. Publisher is Waanders in Zwolle. A single page Foreword was written by Dr .L. de Jong. The six divisions are headed: Introduction, Press Photography, Professional Photography, Colour Photography, Amateur Photography, Illegal Photography. The back cover carries 6 thumbnails indicative of the 6 divisions and a sticker showing the price of €14.95.

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Small statue

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A small grey coloured statue depicting a farmer's wife sitting on a bench. Beside her is a basket with a rooster in it. The item is accompanied by a small paper folder explaining the statue's connection with the Dutch folk song: Zoete Lieve Gerritje.

Inscriptions & Markings

The pink paper folder contains a description of the story of Zoete Lieve Gerritje in Dutch, French, German and English.

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Mustard Pot

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A small, lidded ceramic pot decorated in imitation of Delft Blue with images of mills, flowers and abstract designs. The lid has a cork section underneath.

Inscriptions & Markings

"Echte Zaanse Mosterd" - (Genuine Mustard from Zaandam) "Mosterdmolen De Huisman" (Mustard Mill The Huisman) Anno 1786 The word "Delfts" appears on the bottom of the jar. All words and illustrations are in blue.

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Rotan ladle and skimmer

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Kitchen utensils beautifully made from natural materials including rotan, bamboo, palm tree and grass.

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Statuette

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

This small statue is a replica of the much larger version of the legendary Mariken van Nijmegen in the Market Square in Nijmegen. It is coloured to look like bronze but is made of a much cheaper material, possibly plastic.

Inscriptions & Markings

The name Vera van Hasselt appears on the statuette's base.

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Book - Collection of 18th century prints - Hollands Arcadia of de vermaarde Rivier Den Amstel - (Hollands's Arcadia or the famous Amstel river)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A soft cover reproduction on poor quality paper of a collection of illustrations first published in 1791. They were of the luxurious homes along the river Amstel owned by wealthy traders.

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Book - De Joodse Bruid (The Jewish Bride)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

A 240p. paperback edition of the author's biographical experiences. It mostly describes her extraordinary survival of Hitler's Jew extermination policy.

Significance

Although this book is the biography of a Jewess from Vienna rather than from the Netherlands the author's experiences could have taken place in any of the Nazi-occupied countries. Her tale, however, is extraordinary in the combination of survival skills and luck that enabled her to live through the Jewish persecution of WWII.

Inscriptions & Markings

De Joodse Bruid - Edith Hahn Beer met Susan Dworkin. Zij trouwde een Nazi en redde haar leven. (She married a Nazi and saved her life). Original title : The Nazi Officer's Wife Translated by Ineke van Bronswijk ISBN 90 443 0092X

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Untitled

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

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Medal

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Brass medal depicting a Joker on one side with names and a date on the other. The medal is suspended from a red and white twisted cord.

Historical information

Dutch migrants from the province of Limburg started a Jokers Club in Melbourne choosing a "Carnival Prins" every year. Hans 2 was chosen in 1987. The custom of partying prior to the start of Lent was very strong in the mainly Catholic Southern provinces - Limburg and Brabant. The custom has lost some of its religious significance and is mainly kept up as a fun event.

Inscriptions & Markings

Back of the medal reads: "Hans 2 1987 Bieëgdje". Made in Italy.

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Imitation smoothing Iron (Strijkijzer)

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Brass smoothing iron most likely produced for the souvenir industry. The original would have held coal or charcoal. The lid can be lifted and there are openings to allow smoke to escape. The lid can be fastened to the main body with a hook. .

Historical information

In their original form these smoothing irons were filled with hot coal or charcoal and used to remove creases from garments.

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Small tin

Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria, Carnegie

Small sweets tin.

Inscriptions & Markings

Both tin and lid are well-covered with photographs and inscriptions. The photos are all of people and places in Zeeland. The line "J.B.Diesch" refer to the manufacturer of this well-known butterscotch flavoured sweet.

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Road Map - Nederland

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