Selected acquisitions for 2008

A selection of objects acquired in 2008

The Powerhouse Museum has acquired the following catalogued objects during the year of 2008 . More information on each object may be found in their object record, accessible by clicking on their image. Please be aware that not all of these objects are currently on public display in the Museum.


PJ3 dye injectorThe Contraceptive Teaching KitTool checks / tokens used on Garden Island, Sydney HarbourChinese 'bridge' money, around 1000-500 BCELuna Park leaflet, 1982-1988Luna Park leaflet, 1955-1960
Luna Park palmistry cardsLuna Park numerology leafletsLuna Park cardLuna Park ticket envelopeLuna Park ticketsLuna Park coupon books
Luna Park badgeLuna Park maskPot, 'Koori Woman' by Zona WilkinsonSculpture 'Yellowbelly Fish' by Zona WilkinsonRoller skatesSydney Olympic Games volunteer's hat
Deb Doyle music archivePhotographs of Johnny O'KeefeJohnny O'Keefe television contractJohnny O'Keefe bioJohnny O'Keefe promotional documentJohnny O'Keefe recording agreement
Johnny O'Keefe media releaseJohnny O'Keefe's airline ticket folderJohnny O'Keefe promotional folder'Friends of Johnny O'Keefe' envelope'Friends of Johnny O'Keefe' badgeJohnny O'Keefe souvenir handkerchief
Poster, Johnny O'Keefe with Stuart Park ShowgroupPoster, 'The Johnny O'Keefe Show'Johnny O'Keefe poster, 1976Johnny O'Keefe posterJohnny O'Keefe / Les Welch concert programShoes made in China
Biotel CX6 imagerShoes with lasts made in ChinaCertificate from the Sydney International ExhibitionCertificate from the Sydney International ExhibitionFordson Tractor Parts CatalogueFordson Tractor Parts Catalogue
1984 'Stop the Drop' concert t-shirt1983 'Stop the Drop' concert t-shirtInmate's uniform from 'Prisoner'Guard's costume from 'Prisoner'Manual pressHat blocking machine
Service Manual, Howard Tractor and Rotary HoeInstruction and Parts Book Howard A Series Engine and Power UnitInstruction booklet, Howard Tractor and Rotary HoeInstruction booklet, Howard Tractor and Rotary HoeInstruction booklet, Howard Tractor and Rotary HoeInstruction booklet, Howard Tractor and Rotary Hoe
Poker machine, Caille BrosFowler Mackay circular slideruleWedding collar made in China'Marilyn Monroe' mask designed by Jenny KeeShoes made by the Miao / Hmong community in ChinaGirl's bonnet made by Vera Oswald
Ralph Sawyer papers and ephemeraNEOZ V4 cordless lampsGirl's bonnet made by Vera OswaldAmateur radio hardware used by Ron Cameron1:100 scale model of Sydney ObservatoryMiao pleated skirt
Manuals and data tape used with TOSBAC (Toshiba Scientific and Business Computer) computer systemSimulation panel and word tester used with TOSBAC (Toshiba Scientific and Business Computer)Computer and other hardware used with control desk of TOSBAC computer system used by Transgrid NSWControl desk for TOSBAC computer system used by Transgrid NSWComputer hardware cabinets, part of computer system used by Transgrid NSWPhotograph of adults and children on Balmoral Beach
Swimsuit made by David JonesEvening dress made by David Jones LimitedWirkkala 'Hopeakuu' neckpieceSwimwear designed and made by SpeedoSwimwear designed and made by SpeedoWomens underwear made by Bonds
Thorn carving of Yoruba woman, NigeriaWood and clay spindles from NigeriaNarrow woven strips and small skein of cotton, NigeriaCotton wrapper, printed in England for West African marketCotton wrapper printed in England for West African marketCotton wrapper printed in England for West African market
Yoruba 'adire eleko' cotton wrapper, western NigeriaYoruba adire eleko cotton wrapper, western NigeriaYoruba 'adire eleko' cotton wrapper, western NigeriaYoruba 'adire eleko' cotton wrapper, western NigeriaYoruba 'adire oniko' cotton wrapper, western NigeriaYoruba 'adire oniko' cotton wrapper from Nigeria
Fulani blanket or khasa, Mali, West AfricaAshanti man's kente cloth wrapper from GhanaEwe man's kente style wrapper from GhanaYoruba 'adire oniko' cotton wrapper from NigeriaNatural cotton blanket or luru, West AfricaNatural cotton blanket or luru, West Africa
Nupe woman's handwoven wrapper, northern NigeriaNupe woman's handwoven wrapper, northern NigeriaYoruba man's handwoven cloth, West AfricaYoruba man's weave wrapper, West AfricaYoruba men's weave wrapper, West AfricaWoman's handwoven wrapper, Yoruba, West Africa
Woman's handwoven wrapper, Yoruba, West AfricaWoman's handwoven wrapper, Yoruba, West AfricaIbo woman's woven wrapper, Akwete, West AfricaIbo woman's woven wrapper, Akwete, West AfricaSlouch hat with military badgesPowerhouse Garden Restaurant packaging designed by Ken Done
Powerhouse Museum Garden Restaurant merchandiseTableware and napkin designed by Ken DonePowerhouse Garden Restaurant painting by Ken DoneSign designed by Ken Done'Done at the Powerhouse Museum' poster designed by Ken DoneVase made by Moser and engraved by Ivan Chalupka
Catalogue for Cooke Troughton & Simms surveying instrumentsModel of bench designed and made by Leon SadubinScopitone movie jukebox filmsScopitone movie jukeboxJohnny O'Keefe boomerangSurveying equipment for desktop and field
Swag blanket used by surveyor George DavisonSurveyor staff used by George DavisonSurveyor chain used by George DavisonTheodolite used by George DavisonTripod used by surveyor George DavisonHewlett Packard desktop computer, printer, disk drive, DSI paper tape machine
Poster, 'You need Medibank - Medibank needs you'Anti-uranium mining posterPro-democracy posterProtest posters by Ralph SawyerSocialist Party of Australia pennantFolder designs for conference papers
Artwork and silkscreen for peace postersPosters designed and printed by Ralph SawyerPoster, 'Mambo Fables / Fire in Heaven', by Reg Mombassa for Mambo GraphicsPoster, 'Mambo Surf Cultural Evolution', by Reg Mombass for Mambo GraphicsPoster, 'Mambo Theology', by Reg Mombassa for Mambo GraphicsPoster, 'Mambo Faith,' by Reg Mombassa for Mambo Graphics
Poster, 'Mambo 2000 Millennium Spring', by Reg Mombassa for Mambo GraphicsPoster, 'Mambo Spiritual Anthology', by Reg Mombassa for Mambo GraphicsPoster, 'Mambo Faith / Australian Jesus at the football', designed by Reg Mombassa for Mambo GraphicsIbo woman's woven wrapper, Akwete, West AfricaRobot, robotoad IIIRobot, robobilby educational robot
Robocow robotic cowMicrochip reader and manualSyringes, microchips, and wristband identification deviceEmbossed paper by Euraba Paper Company





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