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.


Two Ersari tent bags from western TurkestanKhamseh Basiri saddle bag, southern IranSarkoy kilim from western TurkeyQashqa'i kilim from southern IranSenneh kilim from northwest PersiaKnotted wool Kuba rug, Caucasus
'Video Village' board game'Tic-Tac Dough' gamePresentation cup with horse racing motifsAfshan runner from the Shirvan district, Caucasus
Intellivision electronic toys by Mattel
Cowboy hat worn by Smoky Dawson'Merlin' digital sound recorder console, accessories and stand
Sheet music catalogue by J Stanley Johnston'Drummers Special' xylophone
Medallion plaque awarded to John Devereux at the Intercolonial Exhibition of AustralasiaMedal awarded to H C RussellOMI Retractable Syringes'Shepherd Castor Story' booklet by G F Shepherd'Panache Earth' throwquilt by Annie Georgeson'SRS Collection' ephemera
SRS 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 Voigtlander
Duca 35mm camera made by DurstMiniature 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 station
A Fikus Collapsing lens hoodA 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 monitors
Mourning pedant and caseDemi-parure (brooch and earrings)Moorish style Gold broochGold brooch
Home-made 'multi-wave oscillator' therapeutic deviceMurphy A122 radio
'Carnival' glass bowlYamaha TC800D stereo casette deck'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 interiorsPhotograph of Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari by Mervyn Bishop
A Leica 1.G. camera made by Ernst LeitzStumpwork picture embroidered in England, 1660-1682Ceramic bong in form of witchA Brilliant box camera made by VoigtlanderMould for doll's legMould for doll's head
Oak armchairToy helicopterLace panel,
5 key fife by J Stanley JohnstonArtificial arm with attachmentsChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing familyChristmas card sent to the Sing family
Christmas card sent to the Sing familyDress by Rei KawakuboDress by Junya WatanabePlatypus skin rug
JDS Deasy car engineBathing capBroad-brimmed hatCloche hat
Cloche hatWomen's motoring coat
French evening dress
Brooch by Niina OtsMobile radiotelephone made by Novatel Communications 1985.Brooch designed and made by Niina Ots, New South Wales, c. 1998
Single key flute
Hand knotted silk rug by Haj Reza Iran 1990-1995.
Infant boys dressEdworthy spring frame bicycle, 1934-1940Chinese skullcap with hair queueGirls top
Childs trousersGirls cheungsamChild's wedding outfit from the Dhebaria Rabari people of north western India.Bowl by Heinz MoritzWomen's blouse
Women's 'Concubine pyjamas'Women's cheungsamChild'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 jacket
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid hair ornamentSydney 2000 Olympics Bid girls swimming costumeSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirtSydney 2000 Olympics Bid t-shirt
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid scarfSydney 2000 Olympics Bid badgesSydney 2000 Olympics Bid fridge magnetsSydney 2000 Olympics Bid braceletSydney 2000 Olympics Bid cuff links'Mixmaster Compact' food mixer
Australian colonial sideboardPatchwork quilt'AngleMag Multiple Angle Guide' carpentry tool and wood blockSydney 2000 Olympics Bid playing cards
'Demain Series' angle grinderSydney 2000 Olympics Bid number plate guard
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid greeting cardsPropert folding caravanPropert folding caravan
Miniature Demon camera designed by Walter O'ReillySmall Afghan war rug, c.2000Tool kit and documents
Emu egg decorated by Bundeluk
Dining table by Paul KafkaGiant wristwatch 'Maxi Swatch' for 2000 Olympic Games
Swatch clock'Granny Smith' float by David Waller, Centenary of Federation parade in 2000Ergonomic computer keyboard with accessoried and original packaging
Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid boy's outfit
Embroidered silk trousers from ChinaSydney 2000 Olympics Bid beer stubby holderSydney 2000 Olympics Bid car window displayAunt Clara's quilt, Ginkin, New South WalesSydney 2000 Olympic Bid street banner





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