These samples were originally collected by the Museum at a time when scientific research was prominent in the Museum's activities. In 1979, when the Museum's focus changed, most of its wool collection was transferred to the teaching collection of Mr Bill Montgomery, a wool classing teacher at Newcastle Technical College. When Bill retired from the College, the collection was again in danger of being thrown away. He took the entire collection home and stored it in his garage for 15 years. The Museum purchased the entire collection in 2003. Bill Montgomery died on 7th July, 2007.

The objects in this collection will be managed under their original registration numbers.

Wool samples (3509), assembled by Bill Montgomery, vintage wool samples, Australia / New Zealand, 1886 - 1946


NOTE: the majority of these samples are to be managed under their original Registration Numbers.

Made: 1886 - 1946

2003/46/1

1886 - 1946