Selected acquisitions for 2004

A selection of objects acquired in 2004

The Powerhouse Museum has acquired the following catalogued objects during the year of 2004 . 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.


Cardboard packaging for 'Advanced Dungeons and Dragons' electronic gameTwo Ersari tent bags from western Central AsiaBasiri saddle bag, Khamseh Federation, southern Iran
Sarkoy kilim from western TurkeyQashqa'i kilim from southern IranSenneh kilim from northwest PersiaKnotted pile runner from Kuba region, Caucasus'Video Village' board game'Tic-Tac Dough' game
Presentation cup with horse racing motifsAfshan runner from the Shirvan district, CaucasusSilvertone flute by Drouyn & Drouyn
Silverton flute by Drouyn & DrouynIntellivision electronic toys by Mattel
Photograph of Smoky Dawson with his horse Flash
Cowboy hat worn by Smoky Dawson'Merlin' digital sound recorder console, accessories and standAustralian Tug of War Association jerseyPiece of tug of war rope
Sheet music catalogue by J Stanley Johnston'Drummers Special' xylophoneEmergency management booklet
Medallion plaque awarded to John Devereux at the Intercolonial Exhibition of AustralasiaMedal awarded to H C Russell
OMI Retractable Syringes'Shepherd Castor Story' booklet by G F Shepherd'Panache Earth' throwquilt by Annie Georgeson'SRS Collection' ephemeraSRS Collection cushion by Annie Georgeson'Symphony col. Night' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson
'Concerto Mist' textile swatch by Anne Georgeson'Symphony Dusk' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson'Finesse Silver' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson'Panache Neutral' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson'Panache Earth' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson'Panache Cool' textile swatch by Annie Georgeson
'Panache Warm' textile swatch by Annie GeorgesonShip model 'Princess of Tasmania'.A Bessa 66 folding camera made by VoigtlanderA Bessa I folding camera made by VoigtlanderDuca 35mm camera made by Durst
Miniature Sidax 35mm camera made by Fotofex KamerasMiniature Midget camera made by Coronet Camera CompanyMiniature Hit camera made by Tougodo CompanyMiniature Mikroma II camera made by Meopta CompanyTrain ticket from the first day of operation of Circular Quay railway stationA Fikus Collapsing lens hood
A Kolibri pocket camera made by Zeiss IkonBox Kamra and packagingHand made television camera lens by Ross Woods Snr
Three commercial art works promoting television programmingA Super Ikonta camera made by Zeiss IkonA Super Ikonta III camera made by Zeiss Ikon'SL70' solar marine navigational lantern
'Betachek G5' blood glucose monitorsMourning pedant and caseDemi-parure (brooch and earrings)Moorish style Gold broochGold brooch
Violin tension bar and two labels made by John DevereuxHome-made 'multi-wave oscillator' therapeutic deviceMurphy A122 radio
Collection of 'Carnival' glass with Australian and New Zealand flora and fauna motifs
Costume of Elizabeth BurtonYamaha TC800D stereo casette deckCostume of Elizabeth BurtonPerformance costume of Elizabeth BurtonPerformance costume of Elizabeth Burton
'Le Noyau de la Force' vase by Axel SaltoArchitectural roundel designed by Alfred WaterhouseRetinette camera made by Eastman Kodak Company A G.Pub painting  'Always the favourite! Resch's 'DA' Dinner Ale'Three photographs of interiors
Photograph of Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari by Mervyn BishopSelendang (shoulder cloth) from Java
Kain panjang (long cloth) from JavaA Leica 1.G. camera made by Ernst Leitz
Stumpwork picture embroidered in England, 1660-1682Ceramic bong in form of witchA Brilliant box camera made by VoigtlanderMould for doll's leg
Mould for doll's headOak armchairToy helicopterLace panel,
5 key fife by J Stanley JohnstonOutfit by Miuccia PradaArtificial arm with attachments
Christmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyDress by Rei Kawakubo
Dress by Junya WatanabePlatypus skin rug
JDS Deasy car engineBathing capBroad-brimmed hatCloche hatCloche hatWomen's motoring coat
French evening dressBrooch by Niina Ots
Mobile radiotelephone made by Novatel Communications 1985.Brooch designed and made by Niina Ots, New South Wales, c. 1998Player piano made by Beale & Company LtdSingle key flute
Photographic portrait of Ernest Frederick PollockBust of Ernest Frederick Pollock with negatives and bookletFox Brothers Circus poster
Doulton baby plate
Hand knotted silk rug by Haj Reza Iran 1990-1995.
Infant boys dressEight-key flute made by Card & Scott
Edworthy spring frame bicycle, 1934-1940Chinese skullcap with hair queueGirls topChilds trousersGirls cheungsamChild's wedding outfit from the Dhebaria Rabari people of north western India.
Bowl by Heinz Moritz
Women's blouseWomen's 'Concubine pyjamas'Women's cheungsam
Child's topChild's pyjamasBoy's wedding outfit of the Dhebaria Rabair peoples of north western India.Child's robe with shoesBride's wedding outfit from the Kutch area of north western India.
Men's t-shirt relating to Sydney 2000 Olympics BidGroom's wedding outfit from the Kutch area of north western IndiaSydney 2000 Olympics Bid capSydney 2000 Olympics Bid waterproof jacketSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid hair ornament
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid girls swimming costumeSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid scarfSydney 2000 Olympics Bid badges
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid fridge magnetsSydney 2000 Olympics Bid bracelet
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid cuff links
'Mixmaster Compact' food mixerAustralian colonial sideboardPatchwork quilt'AngleMag Multiple Angle Guide' carpentry tool and wood block
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid playing cards'Demain Series' angle grinderSydney 2000 Olympics Bid number plate guard
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid greeting cardsChinese dulcimer Yangqin
Propert folding caravanMiniature Demon camera designed by Walter O'ReillySmall Afghan war rug, c.2000
Tool kit and documents
Emu egg decorated by BundelukDining table by Paul Kafka
Giant wristwatch 'Maxi Swatch' for 2000 Olympic GamesSwatch clock'Granny Smith' float by David Waller, Centenary of Federation parade in 2000'Chocka Bits' display figure for surgical implants and prostheses
Ergonomic computer keyboard with accessoried and original packaging
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid boy's outfitEmbroidered silk trousers from ChinaSydney 2000 Olympics Bid beer stubby holderSydney 2000 Olympics Bid car window display
Aunt Clara's quilt, Ginkin, New South WalesSydney 2000 Olympic Bid street banner





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