Selected acquisitions for 2006

A selection of objects acquired in 2006

The Powerhouse Museum has acquired the following catalogued objects during the year of 2006 . 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.


Presentation salad servers by Ray Norman
Eighteen advertising posters for Gianni Versace
Egyptian cotton stocking from CanadaEgyptian cotton stocking from CanadaBritish rayon stockingBritish rayon stocking
French silk stockingFrench silk stocking
Photograph of 1954 Foden Semi Trailer Tipper at St Marys QuarryPhotograph of concrete agitatorPhotograph of bitumen tankerPhotograph of 1952 Foden Tipper
Photograph of Euclid Dump truck at front of Arthur H. Gillot Pty LtdPhotograph of a concrete supply plantPhotograph of a concrete agitatorPhotograph of Blue Metal plant at Kulnura QuarryPhotograph of Pine CreekPhotograph of 1940 Maple Leaf truck
Photograph of men beside vehicle, Pine Creek, Northern TerritoryPhotograph of Gillott vehicles at Pine CreekPhotograph of man standing in front of 1940 Maple Leaf truckPhotograph of army personnel standing on Gillott truckPhotographs of Pymble Hire Car Pty Ltd on Pymble Highway and a Foden truck at St IvesPhotograph of Arthur H Gillott with the cast of Charles Chauvel's 'Sons of Matthew' and 1939 Maple Leaf bus,
Photograph of Arthur H Gillott Pty Ltd staffPhotograph of wall at Arthur H Gillott Pymble workshopPhotograph of Chevrolet car under tent awningPhotograph of three Chevrolet cars (1946, 1954 and 1952)Photograph of 1946 Chevrolet in front of Parliament House, CanberraPhotograph of two Gillott family cars at the front of the family home
Photograph of three 1939 Maple Leaf busesPhotograph of Maple Leaf busPhotograph of 1946 Maple Leaf chassisPhotograph of Toyota 200 truck at the Pymble yardPhotograph of Kenworth truck at Pymble yardPhotograph of 1980 Kenworth truck at Pymble depot
Photograph of 1980 Kenworth truck at Pymble depotPhotograph of Atkinson truckPhotographs of Albion Clydesdale truck and two Atkinson trucksPhotograph of truck used by Arthur H. Gillott Pty Ltd for Royal DoultonPhotograph of Peterbilt truck (registration number ISL075)Photograph of Foden truck
Photograph of two Albion trucksPhotograph of two Albion trucksPhotograph of row of trucksPhotograph of row of trucksPhotograph of 1954 Foden truck with tip tray, and 1954 Foden with bitumen hot tankerPhotograph of 1952 Foden in front of St Ives Methodist Church, and 1952 Foden at the Gillott service station
Photograph of Foden (No. 11) and three White WC20 trucksPhotograph of Foden (No. 11) and three White WC20 trucksPhotograph of Foden truckPhotograph of 1939 Maple Leaf truck, and a 1954 Foden and two CommersPhotograph of 1939 Maple Leaf truck (EZ315)Photograph of Albion truck
Photograph of truckPhotograph of truck salvaged from creekPhotograph of truck in creekPhotograph of three Foden trucksPhotograph of two trucks out the front of Arthur H. Gillott Pty LtdPhotograph of three trucks out the front of Arthur H. Gillott Pty Ltd
Photograph of Foden truckPhotograph of Foden truckPhotograph of truck on corner of Stanley St and Mona Vale Road, St IvesPhotograph of 1948 or 1949 GMC truckPhotograph of Chevrolet truckPhotograph of Chevrolet truck
Photograph of Maple Leaf truckPhotograph of John Philp (cousin of Arthur E. Gillott) in front of a Foden truckPhotograph of Foden truck in front of St Ives Post OfficePhotograph of 1948 Maple Leaf truckPhotograph of truck carrying gravel for Australian Blue MetalPhotograph of trucks in the St Ives truck yard
Photograph of 1954 Foden truck in front of the Methodist church, Mona Vale Rd, St IvesPhotograph of two Maple Leaf trucksPhotograph of Arthur H. Gillott standing in front of truckPhotograph of truckPhotograph of 1940 Maple Leaf truck being filled with dirt, 1940 Maple Leaf truck on railway flat wagonPhotograph of truck at Bobbin Head Rd, Turramurra
Photograph of truck at Bobbin Head Rd, TurramurraPhotographs of 1937 Maple Leaf truck and truck in fieldPhotographs of 1938 and 1939 Maple Leaf trucksPhotographs of 1938 and 1939 Maple Leaf trucksPhotographs of 1937 or 1938 Maple Leaf truck and a 1946 Maple Leaf truckPhotographs of 1938 or 1939 Maple Leaf truck and a 1937 or 1938 Maple Leaf truck
Arthur Edison Gillott's driver's licenceArthur Edison Gillott's certificate from the State Rescue and Emergency Services BoardArthur Edison Gillott's membership certificate of the Chartered Institute of TransportCertificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Company issued to Pymble - St Ives Hire Cars Pty LimitedCertificate of Incorporation of Propriety Company issued to St Ives Bus Services Pty LimitedA. R. Bluett Memorial Award issued to A. H. Gillott
Certificate of Incorporation of Company to Highway Haulage Pty LimitedCertificate of Incorporation of Company to Arthur H. Gillott Pty LimitedPresentation mallet used to place the final stone of Centennial Hall, Town HallPhotographs of Canadian Chevrolet Maple Leaf tipper trucks and Arthur Edison Gillott standing in front of 1936 Maple Leaf truckPresentation trowel used to place the final stone of Centennial Hall, Town HallConcept sketch for 5th generation 'Dolphin' torch
Dobbie McInnes and Clyde engine indicatorRadio Birdman archiveRadio Birdman posterRadio Birdman bannerRadio Birdman t-shirtRadio Birdman 'Aloha Steve and Danno' bootleg t-shirt
Iggy Pop fan club badgeRadio Birdman badgeSmith and Wesson patchRadio Birdman silk-screenRadio Birdman rubber paper stampRadio Birdman wrist stamper
Radio Birdman costumeWasp speaker box used by Radio BirdmanReproduction Edworthy motorcycleEarly example of a silk swimsuit by SpeedoCrochet lace mat by Matina PavlakisKnitted and tatted lace mat by Matina Pavlakis
Knitted and tatted lace mat by Matina PavlakisHoniton lace wedding veilTamboured net christening gownHoniton lace bonnet veilBelgium lace boudoir capeHoniton lace collar
Honiton bobbin lace borderOutfit, 'Transformer: White Waratah Warrior, Walking the Sacred Path,' designed by Jenny Kee and Masohiro NakagawaAn earthenware covered jar depicting the head of a pigAn earthenware covered jar depicting an echidnaAn earthenware covered jar depicting a budgerigarJunior Gaultier suede shoes
'Razor Jr Scuttlebug' tricyclePoster advertising Puzzle Christmas 1979 exhibiton'Banksia leaf' brooch designed by Angiolo Logi'Hakea pod' trinket box designed by Angiolo LogiARIA Hall of Fame Award, 'Dick Diamonde from 'The Easybeats'Sculptural teapot 'Magician'
Food servers designed by Angiolo Logi'Sandstone' necklace and cuff designed by Angiolo LogiThree letter openers each with a leather pouch'Eucalyptus pod' trinket box designed by Angiolo Logi'Ants Nest' trinket box and silver ants designed by Angiolo LogiFrilled neck lizard napkin rings designed by Angiolo Logi
'Boomerang' series necklace and bracelet designed by Angiolo LogiCeramic sculpture 'Shoe' by Vojislava CitakovicStained glass panels with Australian viewsRabbit trap made by Henry Lane (Australia) LtdIndustrial Design Council of Australia ArchiveTechnical drawing of violin made by Ian Watchorn.
Painting ' Residence of Mr Robert Mark, Scarsdale', William Tibbits, Ballarat, Victoria, c 1871-74Cox 'Stockman' lawn tractorViolin bow, copy of museum's oldest bow, made by Ian Watchorn.Violin in the Baroque style made by Ian Watchorn.Sunbeam 'Express Plus' electric kettle.Sunbeam 'Express' electric kettle.
William Mark Archive'Accu-check Active' blood glucose monitorRoadside posts and material samples made from Husk-I-BondPersonal computer from the early 1980sPower factor meterFurnishing textile length in Renaissance revival style
Tekke Turkmen woman's embroidered capElectronic game 'Shuttle Voyage'Game and Watch electronic gamesRugby League swap cards'Hit and Missile' gameStar Trek Enterprise toy spaceship
Coca-Cola yo-yosNational Bank money box'Eucalyptus pod' trinket box designed by Angiolo LogiSilk ikat chapan made in Uzbekistan'The Dreaming' jigsaw puzzle designed by Angiolo Logi'Miss Molly' chair by Schamburg & Alvisse
Woven polypropylene sack for Dynamic Lifter FertiliserDynamic Fighter robotMagic Shot gameHot Wheels racing car setToy Qantas jumbo jetHand-embroidered skull cap from Central Asia
Star Wars board game, Escape from Death StarMaker's sign for Ultimo Power House crane.Ultimo Power House control panel markers.Warning sign for visitors to Ultimo Power HouseRacebooks (3), with bookmaker's odds sheets and ledger, WS Waterhouse, paper, Australia, 1979-1984.'Eveready Dolphin Mk4' torch
Energizer double barrel flashlightEnergizer double barrel flashlightEnergizer double barrel flashlight'Creation' rug, designed by Joice NanKivell Loch, Pyrgos, GreeceOlivetti Lettera 22 portable typewriter, accessories and documentsAura illuminated modular seating by 2Design.
Peony chandelier by bernabeifreemanBritax Integra bicycle helmetNineteen advertising posters for Gianni VersaceTwo black and white advertising posters for MontanaMens metal fob chain by Gianni VersaceMens silver pendant on silk cord by Gianni Versace
Mens leather necklace with gold medusa pendant by Gianni VersaceMens link neck chain by Gianni VersaceMens black leather belt decorated with steel ingots by ManniMens brown plaited leather belt by ManniMens leather hat trimmed with fur by Holt RenfrewMens Flightposite shoes by Nike
Mens black leather shoes by Jil SanderMens black leather shoes by Paciotti 4USMens black leather boots by Cesare PaciottiMens black leather boots by Dolce & GabbanaMens black leather boots by Gianni VersaceMens black leather shoes by Issey Miyake
Two tickets to the official opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973.Mens feathered waistcoat by FavourbrookBurgundy velvet mens waistcoat by Dolce & GabbanaMens printed waistcoat by Gianni VersaceMens silk rayon blend shirt by Gianni VersaceMens printed shirt by Gianni Versace
Mens printed shirt by Gianni VersaceMens steel blue shirt by Issey MiyakeMens white shirt by Issey MiyakeMens white pin-tucked shirt by Issey MiyakeMens polyester shirt by Issey MiyakeMens shirt with double collar by Issey Miyake
Mens white shirt with detachable collar by Issey MiyakeMens loose knit jumper by Issey MiyakePair of mens trousers by Jil SanderPair of mens beige trousers by Jil SanderPair of olive green trousers by Comme des GarconsPair of black wool trousers by Dolce & Gabbana
Pair of black wool trousers by IstantePair of black trousers by Issey MiyakePair of mens trousers by Issey Miyake IncPair of mens wool crepe trousers by Issey Miyake IncPair of mens wool trousers by Issey Miyake IncMens flocked grey trousers by Issey Miyake Inc
Hunting-style jacket by Schneiders AustriaNavy blue jacket by Thierry MuglerBeige wool bomber jacket by Christian AujardBlack wool and leather jacket by Claude MontanaPlaid jacket designed by Yukio Kobayshi and made by Nicole Co Ltd for the Matsuda labelGrey and cream striped jacket by Dolce & Gabbana
Black tailored jacket by Comme des GarconsBlack casual bomber jacket by Issey Miyake MenBlack wool crepe jacket by Issey Miyake IncBlack wool jacket by Issey Miyake IncBlack wool jacket by Issey Miyake IncDark blue checked jacket by Gianni Versace
Black wool tailored jacket by Gianni VersaceZebra print loose fitting tailored jacket by Gianni VersaceDark grey wool tailored jacket by Gianni VersaceWomen's outfit by 20471120 made from recycled clothingHandwoven ceremonial shoulder cloth from BhutanPrinted cotton sundress by Cole of California
Computer rendering for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerTechnical drawing for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerConcept sketch for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerConcept sketch for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerConcept sketch for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerConcept sketch for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writer
Concept sketch for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerT-shirt, The Socks of Eton, EnglandGarter by Playboy, EnglandMen's spat from AmericaCombinations undergarment, EnglandCotton camisole, England
Handwoven textile from BhutanHandwoven textile from BhutanHandwoven textile from BhutanHandwoven textile from BhutanPersonal documents used by the Chant familyWomens resist-dyed caftan and headcloth, Nigeria
Flute used by Jane Rutter and made by John LehnerThree forms from the 'Flourish' series by Julie BlyfieldNeckring by Darani Lewers and Helga LarsenLength of striped mens weave, NigeriaYoruba man's wedding outfit Nigeria.Yoruba womens wedding outfit, Nigeria
Yoruba man's indigo-dyed tunic, NigeriaPresentation trowel used in laying the foundation stone of Sydney Town HallNeckring by Darani Lewers and Helga LarsenEnglish eye portrait broochA matching tiara and brooch with original fitted caseHandwoven textile from Bhutan
Ship model of the 'Revenge' made by Frank Herbert Lee, Sydney, c. 1930Woven storage bag from the southern CaucasusVase/pot, 'Something in blue', slab-built white stoneware painted in blue and white, Ken Eastman, England, 2000Burmese string puppet, late 1800sGalvanized iron samples by Lysaght (Australia) Pty Ltd
'Badagara' fabric designed by Sheila HicksSunFX tanning spray gun
Women's multicoloured wool embroidered tunic made by Dutch artist Judith HavermansBlack leather handbag by Issey MiyakeMan's hat by Pierre CardinThree piece mens suitChiefs or priests wandBamboo shuttle case
Three pig-trap charms (tuntun)Burmese bronze weightsModel locomotive '3648Painted hunting cloth from AfghanistanSectioned Caroma 'Smartflush' toilet suiteSlate used for writing Braille
Concept sketches for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerPair of leather high-heel shoes and show bag designed by Vivienne WestwoodArthur H. Gillott Pty Ltd transport archivePhotographic print of Simon Reptile by Robert RosenIntegrated mining cap lamp and communications systemNew York World's Fair 1939 souvenir handkerchief sachet
Silk headscarf with Fijian imagery dating from the early 1900sHandwoven domestic linen, Scotland, about 1860Booklet to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Australian television program 'Prisoner'.Invitation postcard for a Cell Block H themed night at Bang's Nightclub, Charing Cross road, London, 1992.Refrigerator magnets made for the silver jubilee of 'Prisoner'.T shirt made for the silver jubilee in 2004 of the television series 'Prisoner'.
'Marli' bottle opener with packaging designed by Steven Blaess for AlessiOpen robe, silk brocade, England, silk probably French, 1770s'Alpaca, 2004' ceramic by Yasuhisa KohyamaAustralian Paralympic Team uniform for the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.Concept drawings for Sydney suburban trainsConcept drawings for the 4th Generation 'Millennium' train
Set of medals from the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic GamesSweat shirt from Australian team uniform 1960 Rome Olympic GamesEarthenware sculpture made by Stefan Szonyi Australia c. 1985.Edworthy cycling archiveNew South Wales Government and private bus ticket collection'FCS H-2' surfboard fins
Pin head from 'Jot A Dot' Braille writer'Jot A Dot' Braille writer with end panels removedSectioned 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerPrototype 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerPrototype 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writerPrototype components for 'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writer
Sceats 'KNECT' spectacle temples'National Condom Day' beer can coolerPoker machine, 'Queen of the Nile'.Glass hypodermic syringe in case.Ovarian monitor for tracking a woman's fertility cycle'Waltzing Matilda' musical mugs and jugs, Diana Ware
Sceats 'KNECT' spectacle setsPhotographs and brochures for Kriesler products 1957-1980Horse drawn tip drayVicta lawnmower tooling test piecePrototype part for Victa lawnmowerTelevision, record player, radio and cassette player Kriesler 1963-1977.
ResMed 'Mirage Swift' nasal mask with accessoriesResMed 'Mirage Activa' nasal mask and accessoriesResMed 'AutoSet Spirit' flow generator and 'Humidaire 2i' humidifierPhilatelic material commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Railways in Australia in 2004Key tags by MarbigDesk designed and used by Marion Mahony and Walter Burley Griffin
Clark sink plug'Classique Collection' wastepaper bin by Design+IndustryAlex Liddy 'Atria' series serving utensilsConcept drawings for the 4th Generation 'Millennium' trainSample body for 5th generation 'Dolphin' torchFoam design model of 5th generation 'Dolphin' torch
Prototype of 5th generation 'Dolphin' torch lens ringPrototype of 5th generation 'Dolphin' torch bodyDesign specifications for 5th generation 'Energizer Dolphin' torchConcept sketches for 5th generation 'Dolphin' torchJar made by Nyukana Baker, AustraliaPrototype for electronic payment terminal, by Design+Industry
Concept sketches by Design+Industry for Ingenico electronic payment terminalsFirst working prototype of Breville 800 Class Citrus PressJuicing cone prototype for Breville 800 Class Citrus PressConcept sketch for Breville 800 Class Citrus PressBreville 'easy living' advertising pamphletBooklet about 'Estraderm' oestrogen skin patches for menopause
'Presenting a positive outlook on menopause' audio tapeDisposable vaginal speculum'Femidom' female condomContraceptive diaphragm inserterContraceptive diaphragm inserterContraceptive diaphragm
Contraceptive cervical capContraceptive cervical caps'Trioden' oral contraceptive tabletsInserter for 'Grafenberg Ring' contraceptive deviceAnatomical model of female reproductive organsDisplay container for contraceptive intra-uterine device
Contraceptive intra-uterine devices'Gravigard' contraceptive intra-uterine device'Lippes Loop' contraceptive intra-uterine devices'Ortho Gyne-T' contraceptive intra-uterine devices'Gynaeseal diaphragm tampon' family planning deviceDisposable plastic curette
Disposable plastic curettesSterile plastic tubing for termination of pregnancy'Breville 800 Class Espresso Machine''Breville 800 Class Citrus Press'Knitted fairisle mittens from IcelandBook, 'Dr. Coffin's Treatise on Midwifery'
Book, 'The practical guide to health''Ingram's Sterilendum' rubber enemaIngenico 'i5100' electronic payment terminalIngenico 'Elite 710' electronic payment terminalEnvelopes for compulsory tuberculosis X-ray notifications'The guide through boyhood' sex education booklet
Rawhide Kurdish shoes from IranDisposable mouth pieces for blood-alcohol breath testers.Disposable mouth pieces for blood-alcohol breath testers.'Alcolyser' roadside blood-alcohol breath tester.Alcotest 0,5/ CH 222 roadside blood-alcohol breath tester.Alcotest 0.3 roadside blood-alcohol breath tester.
Lion Alcolmeter S-D2 roadside blood-alcohol breath tester.Alcomaster DS190 roadside blood-alcohol breath tester.Training manual for 'Breathalyzer' blood alcohol testing apparatus.Training manual for 'Breathalyzer' blood alcohol testing apparatus/Case of ancillary equipment for 'Breathalyzer 900' blood alcohol testing apparatus.'Breathalyzer 900' blood alcohol testing apparatus.
'Alcohol and road usage' pamphletBeaded neck ornaments from southern AfricaTabua or sperm whale tooth neck ornament from FijiMahakala string puppet from NepalNepalese wedding necklace, about 1900Tibetan man's hat
Tibetan travelling shrine or ga'u, 1900sTibetan skull cup or kapalaTibetan snuff horn, 1930sSmall Tibetan dagger and sheath, 1900sMan's earring and carrying case, Tibet, 1900s'Maelstrom' form by Tom Rowney
Blown glass bowl by Benjamin Edols for the Corning Museum of Glass and the Hot Glass Road ShowSex education booklet 'Vitalogy - Private Words to Men and Women''Smoke free's the go' health posterQuit smoking health poster for Spanish-speaking people'Smoking - Who needs it!' health poster'Smoking - Who needs it?' health poster
Quit smoking poster for Turkish-speaking peopleQuit smoking poster for Arabic speaking peopleWillcox and Gibbs sewing machineKangaroo skin rug from HermannsburgDrinking glass made by Bill Boysen for BlowglassWatercolour portraits of public figures from the 1930s and 1940s
Photograph of Tirranna House in GoulburnPiece of tree to which it is said Captain Cook moored EndeavourChairs and stools made by David Ralph for Anders OusbackPair of womens leather and wooden shoes designed by Vivienne WestwoodPair of womans black leather boots designed by Vivienne WestwoodOutfit designed by Vivienne Westwood
Red wool gloves designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens t-shirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens t-shirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens slashed denim shorts designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens white t-shirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens black t-shirt designed by Vivienne Westwood
One piece swimsuit designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens white cotton shirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens shorts designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens corset designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens t-shirt and skirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens printed demin suit designed by Vivienne Westwood
Womens t-shirt and jeans designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens bomber jacket and skirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens jeans with detachable codpiece designed by Vivienne WestwoodBoard game prototype based upon the television series 'Popstars'Stained glass window by John Lamb LyonTicket windows from Wentworth Park Raceway
Lionel Lindsay etching 'The pawnbroker of the Argyle Cut'Journal and Proceeding of the Royal Society of NSW, 1973Souvenir cover for the Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973Envelope, Official Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973Letter regarding Official Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973Womens printed demin jacket and short by Vivienne Westwood
Womens black velvet suit with hat designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens outfit designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens blue wool suit designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens wool suit with hat designed by Vivienne WestwoodWomens bra top and skirt designed by Vivienne WestwoodChild's bedroom suite decorated by Roy de Maistre
Women's 'Mobuis Hi' shoes and packagingFirst Aid booklet issued by Civil Defence NSWPathe Freres Pathegraphe language teaching deviceJugs from Bagot PotteryJug from Bagot PotteryJug made at Bagot Pottery
Vase made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryJug made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryBowl made at Bagot PotteryBowl made at Bagot PotteryBowl made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot PotteryBowl from Bagot Pottery
Vase made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryJug from Bagot PotteryJug made at Bagot PotteryJug made at Bagot PotteryTeapot made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryTeapot from Bagot Pottery
Salt shaker from Bagot PotteryTeapot made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot PotteryTeapot made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryJug and bowl from Bagot PotteryBowls from Bagot PotteryTea cups and saucers from Bagot Pottery
Jug from Bagot PotteryVase from Bagot PotteryVase from Bagot PotteryTeapot from Bagot PotteryVase made at Bagot PotteryBowls from Bagot Pottery
Bowl from Bagot PotteryVase from Bagot PotteryVase made at Bagot PotteryVase made at Bagot PotteryVase from Bagot PotteryJug from Bagot Pottery
Plates made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot PotteryBowl from Bagot PotteryBowls made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot PotteryMugs made at Bagot PotteryPlate made at Bagot PotteryBowl made by Bobby Wunyinmarra at Bagot Pottery
Mugs made by Eddie Puruntatameri at Bagot PotteryMug made at Bagot PotteryPlates made at Bagot PotteryMugs made at Bagot PotteryYoruba man's tunic and trousers, Nigeria'Jot A Dot' portable Braille writer
Kalash women's headdress (shushut) from Northwest PakistanPair of women's socks, AmericaPair of women's socks, AmericaPair of packaged nylon stockings, AmericaPair of packaged nylon stockings, AmericaPair of nylon stockings with packaging, America
Pair of nylon stockings with packaging, AmericaPair of silk stockings, Great BritainPair of nylon stockings, AmericaPair of child's stockings, Great BritainPair of child's stockings, SwedenPair of cotton socks from Montenegro
Pair of nylon and cotton stockings, Great BritainPair of nylon stockings, FrancePair of nylon stockings, EnglandPair of nylon stockings, AmericaTwo pairs and two single stockings from EnglandPair of packaged stockings from England
Pair of rayon and cotton stockings from FrancePair of rayon stockings, Great BritainPair of rayon stockings, Great BritainPair of packaged stockings, Great BritainChildrens stockings form FrancePair of Wolsey stockings in original packaging
Pair of Cantille Hosiery in original packagingPair of packaged stockings from Great BritainPair of packaged Bear Brand stockingsNylon stocking, AmericaNylon stocking, AmericaPair of nylon stockings, United States of America
Pair of stockings made during war rationing, Great BritainSingle stocking made during war rationing, Great BritainPair of rayon stockings, CanadaPair of child's cotton stockings from EnglandPair of rayon stockings, AmericaSingle silk and rayon stocking, Great Britain
Single silk stocking, Great BritainPair of silk and cotton stockings, Great BritainPair of cotton and rayon stockings, Great BritainPair of cotton and rayon stockings, Great BritainStockings (pair), silk and rayon, BritishPair of cotton stockings, Great Britain
Pair of rayon stockings, Great BritainStockings (pair), cotton, AmericaPair of child's stockings from FrancePair of cotton stockings, ScandinaviaPair of rayon and cotton stockings, Great BritainPair of rayon and cotton stockings, Britain
Pair of silk and cotton stockings, BritainPair of cotton stockings, Great BritainPair of cotton stockings, AmericaPair of child's socks, BritainPair of artificial silk stockings, Great BritainSingle silk stocking, America
Pair of cotton stockings, AmericaPair of silk stockings made in FranceSingle silk stocking, EnglandPair of Egyptian cotton stockings from CanadaPair of unmatched stockings from EnglandPair of silk stockings, Britain
Pair of British rayon stockingsPair of cotton stockings, SwedenPair of cotton stockings, EnglandPair of silk and cotton stockings, FrancePair of wool stockings, SwedenPair of child's stockings, Sweden
Pair of cotton stockings made in AmericaPair of child's stockings by I & R MorelyPair of silk stockings from AmericaPair of silk and cotton stockings, EnglandPair of silk and cotton stockings, EnglandPair of mens golf stockings, England
Pair of cotton stockings, EnglandPair of silk stockings, FrancePair of cotton stockings made in EnglandPair of silk stockings, FranceSingle silk stocking, EnglandPair of cotton stockings, England
Pair of silk stockings, FrancePair of French silk stockingsPair of child's cotton stockings, Great BritainSingle silk stocking, France or BelgiumPair of cotton stockings, SpainPair of men's stockings, Great Britain, 1914
Pair of silk and cotton stockings, EnglandPair of cotton stockings made in EnglandPair of bathing stockings, Sweden, 1900Pair of Pair of silk stockings, FrancePair of cotton stockings, America or Germany
Pair of cotton stockings from AmericaPair of stockings made for Queen Victoria, EnglandPair of Paloma Picasso tights with packaging, FrancePair of silk stockings made in Spain or PortugalPair of Mary Quant pantihose with packaging, EnglandPair of pantihose with packaging, Italy
Pair of 'Twiggy' pantihose with packaging, EnglandPair of pantihose with packaging, AmericaTwo stocking samples and letter, AmericaPair of 'Beatles' stockings with packaging, EnglandPair of 'Beatles' stockings with packagingPair of nylon stockings, America
Pair of nylon stockings, AmericaPair of nylon stockings, USA, 1960'sPair of nylon stockings, AmericaPair of stockings with packaging from AustriaPair of Mary Quant stockingsPair of pantihose with packaging from Italy
Pair of stockings with packaging from ItalyPair of stocking with packaging from ItalyPair of Prestige stockings with packagingPair of stockings with packaging, ItalyPair of Mary Quant stockings with packaging, EnglandPair of pantihose
Pair of embroidered cotton over socks, HerzegovinaPair of pantihose with packaging from EnglandPair of stockings with packaging from EnglandPair of powder blue pantihosePair of nylon pantihosePair of nylon pantihose
Pair of Christian Dior stockings with packagingPair of pantihose with packagingPair of Christian Dior pantihose in original packagingPair of toe socks with packaging from FrancePair of pantihose with packaging, FrancePair of embroidered cotton half-socks, Yugoslavia or Albania
Pair of Christian Dior pantihose with packagingPair of Christian Dior pantihose with packagingPair of Christian Dior pantihose in original packagingPair of Christian Dior pantihose in original packagingPair of pantihose with packaging, BritainPair of Marks & Spencer
Pair of Christian Dior pantihose in original packagingPair of Marks & Spencer Pair of nylon stockings, AmericaBody stocking, AmericaPair of cotton over socks, possibly from HerzogovinaPair of cotton stockings made in France, 1838
Five photographs showing ploughing techniques.Overdress 'Noir' by Anne Farren'Stole 'n' flock' wrap by Pat Mitchell'Body body' leotard by Pat Mitchell'Grid dress' by Elly JoelVegemite jar made of white opal glass
Knitting sampler'Stoway' folding strollerMens black leather shoes by Fratelli RosettiMens resist-dyed tunic and pants, NigeriaMens embroidered cap, NigeriaMan's silk tie with Afshan carpet design
Chinese silver ingot of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)Chinese Coin Plate of the Song Period (1127-1279)Early Chinese mirror [currency] of the Song periodEarly Chinese 'Bridge money''Finding of Moses' by Wedgwood c. 1855





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