Selected acquisitions for 2007

A selection of objects acquired in 2007

The Powerhouse Museum has acquired the following catalogued objects during the year of 2007 . 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.


Photograph of interior of unknown hotelPhotograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale'Koala' jumper designed by Jenny KeeTreble recorder made by Fred MorganTreble (alto) recorder made by Fred Morgan
Mills 'War Eagle' poker machinePhotograph of portrait of Sidney WardenNegative of two people standing near doorway of houseNegative of view of Rome from a lookoutPhotograph of a view of Rome from a lookoutPhotograph of two people standing on rocky hill
Photograph of exterior of motel/apartment blockPhotograph of exterior of motel/apartment blockPhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of exterior of house 'Winrah'Photograph of exterior of house, LithgowPhotograph of exterior of house, Lithgow
Photograph of exterior of housePhotograph of exterior of house 'Normandie'Photograph of rear of buildingPhotograph of group of people standing on veranda of housePhotograph of exterior of house, TerrigalPhotograph of exterior of house
Photograph of exterior of housePhotograph of cornice samplesPhotograph of group of men standing at construction sitePhotograph of street scene with building under constructionPhotograph of group of men at construction sitePhotograph of man standing at construction site
Photograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under construction
Photograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of exterior of unknown hotelPaul Kelly's harmonicaNorman Gunston's jacket and tieRichard Clapton matchbookRichard Clapton t-shirt
Richard Clapton's sunglassesPhotograph of exterior of unknown hotelPhotograph of street scene with KB Lager sign in backgroundPhotograph of man and woman standing behind bar of unknown hotelPhotograph of man and woman standing behind bar of unknown hotelPhotograph of private apartment of unknown hotel
Photograph of private apartment of unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room of New Brighton Hotel, KiamaPhotograph of saloon bar in Royal Hotel, AuburnPhotograph of interior of Hotel RozellePhotograph of interior of Hotel RozellePhotograph of interior of Hotel Rozelle
'I agree 7 is revolting' badge'7 is Revolting' badgeErnie Dingo's AkubraPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of interior with stairway in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph of private apartment in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of exterior door of unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room in unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room in unknown hotel
Photograph of interior with fireplace of unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelHat worn on 'McLeod's Daughters'
Boots worn on 'McLeod's Daughters''Big Brother' diary room chairPrinting plate, test section for certificate of award, Sydney International ExhibitionSeat, Zaishu 'Looking for water', designed by Matthew Butler and Julie PatersonPrinting plate, certificate of award, Sydney International ExhibitionAustralian designed and made mono amplifiers for use in cinemas
Architectural rendering of unknown hotelArchitectural rendering of Tennyson Hotel, MascotArchitectural rendering of City Tattersalls Club building, SydneyArchitectural rendering of Oxford Hotel, DarlinghurstArchitectural rendering of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossArchitectural rendering of Chinese National Society building, Haymarket
Harmour & Heath motion picture projectorLenses made for use with motion picture projectorsModel of a Consolidated Catalina VH-EBDPhotograph of interior of unknown hotelPhotograph of interior of unknown hotelPhotograph of staircase in unknown hotel
Photograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of man standing behind bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of exterior of General Gordon Hotel, SydenhamNegative of exterior of Victoria Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Town Hall Hotel, BalmainPhotograph of exterior of Town and Country Hotel, St PetersPhotograph of exterior of Town and Country Hotel, St Peters
Photograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, MudgeePhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, MudgeePhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of Tattersalls Hotel, Wollongong under constructionPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, Wollongong
Photograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Summer Hill Hotel, Summer HillPhotograph of exterior of Star Hotel, ChinatownPhotograph of exterior of Star Hotel, HaymarketPhotograph of exterior of Southern Cross Hotel, Surry Hills
Photograph of exterior of St George Hotel, BelmorePhotograph of exterior of St George Hotel, BelmorePhotograph of exterior of St George Hotel, BelmorePhotograph of interior of Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of exterior of St George Hotel, BelmorePhotograph of saloon bar of Hotel Rozelle, Rozelle
Ezy-Bilt instruction bookTwo Meccano MagazinesHornby Railway Company badge, certificate and correspondencePhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal Hotel
Photograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal Hotel, Auburn during constructionPhotograph of exterior of Royal Hotel, AuburnPhotograph of exterior of Royal Hotel, AuburnPhotograph of exterior of Robin Hood Hotel, WaverlyPhotograph of exterior of Railway Parade Hotel, Kogarah
Seat, Zaishu 'New bamboo', designed by Matthew Butler and SpacecraftPhotograph of exterior of Palace Hotel, MortlakePhotograph of exterior of North Sydney Hotel, North SydneyPhotograph of interior of New Brighton Hotel, KiamaPhotograph of saloon bar in New Brighton Hotel, KiamaPhotograph of saloon bar in New Brighton Hotel, Kiama
Photograph of exterior of Native Rose Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of exterior of Muswellbrook HotelPhotograph of saloon bar of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossPhotograph of saloon bar of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossPhotograph of public bar of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossPhotograph of public bar of Mayfair Hotel, Kings Cross
Photograph of dining room of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossPhotograph of public dining room of Mayfair Hotel, Kings Cross'Linenfold' sideboard designed by Khai LiewLight globe used at Ultimo Power HouseChinese women's robe made for Western marketPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings Cross
Photograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossPhotograph of exterior of Matheson Accommodation HousePhotograph of exterior of Matheson Accommodation House
Photograph of private apartment in Hotel Marrickville, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Marrickville, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Marrickville, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Marrickville, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port Macquarie
Photograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Macquarie, Port MacquariePhotograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, Alexandria
Photograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph of exterior of Lewisham Hotel, LewishamPhotograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, Chippendale
Photograph of exterior of Jim Glover's HotelPhotograph of exterior of Jim Glover's HotelPhotograph of exterior of Homebush Hotel, HomebushPhotograph of exterior of Homebush Hotel, HomebushPhotograph of exterior of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of public bar of Henson Park Hotel, Marrickville
Photograph of public bar of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of saloon bar of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of saloon bar of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of private dining room of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Henson Park Hotel, Marrickville
Photograph of exterior of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Frazer's Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Duke of Cleveland Hotel, Surry HillsPhotograph of exterior of Duke of Cleveland Hotel, Surry HillsPhotograph of the original Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, Wollongong
Photograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel under construction, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel under construction, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, Wollongong
Photograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, Wollongong
Photograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, Moree
Photograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, Moree
Photograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, Moree
Photograph of interior of Cosmopolitan HotelPhotograph of Cosmopolitan Hotel lounge roomPhotograph of exterior of Cosmopolitan Hotel,Photograph of exterior of the Chinese National Society, HaymarketPhotograph of Chatswood Hotel saloon barPhotograph of Chatswood Hotel bottle department
Photograph of interior of unknown hotel (possibly Chatswood Hotel)Photograph of exterior of Chatswood Hotel, ChatswoodPhotograph of interior of Charing Cross HotelPhotograph of exterior of Central Markets Hotel, Darling HarbourPhotograph of exterior of Central Markets Hotel, Darling HarbourPhotograph of exterior of Canowindra Hotel, Canowindra
Photograph of exterior of Canowindra Hotel, CanowindraPhotograph of interior of Carlton HotelPhotograph of Canowindra Hotel under constructionPhotograph of exterior of Hotel Broadway, ChippendalePhotograph of saloon bar in Hotel Broadway, ChippendaleParty blowout, Sydney Olympic bid
Entree cards, Sydney Olympic bidSydney Olympic bid badgeHat, Sydney Olympic bidPill-box, International Olympic CommitteeFirst day cover, Israeli Olympic teamBadge, Israeli Olympic team
Fridge magnet, Israeli Olympic teamBooklet, Israeli Olympic teamIsraeli Olympic team capHand-knitted pyjamas and dressing gownModel of steam locomotive 3265Photograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, Moree
Snow leopard fur coatFruit grader'Playtime' transistor radioCotton reels made by W Evans & Co and ManlovePaper patterns for embroidered net Limerick laceMachine made finishing lace edging for Limerick lace
Openwork embroidery and crocheted lace collar made by Edith Mary LesterEmbroidered net Limerick lace fan made by Edith Mary LesterLimerick lace flounce made by Edith Mary Lester and paper patternWillow 35 litre Wheelie coolerDaum vase decorated with deer motifsSpiked kangaroo skin running shoes
Panel designed and made by Pierre Cavalan'Storm II' surfing kite by Flexifoil InternationalMouthguardsLog book used for Genairco aircraftArt Nouveau porcelain jardiniere by AmphoraRip Curl 'Ultimate Elasto' wetsuit
Archive (Mervyn Victor Richardson)Tackling suitAbdominal cup protectorProtective shoulder and chest paddingHeadguard for rugby leagueHeadguard for rugby union
Headguard for boxingShin guards by MadisonBoardshorts made by QuicksilverInformation pamphlet about oral contraception'Emergency Ward' record albumPosters relating to marijuana law reform
'The Australian Marijuana Party' bagProtest t-shirtsProtest badgesAdidas tracksuit designed by Yohji YamamotoIrish crochet drawstring bagLimerick lace two piece collar
Berlei navy issue shortsStereo microscope made by Kyowa Optical Co Ltd and used by Cerebos FoodsNikon microscope used by Cerebos FoodsSpectroscope150th Anniversary of Rail pamphletsPhotographs of eucalyptus oil distillation
Commemorative train ticketsCommemorative t-shirtStreet banners celebrating the 150th anniversary of railCommemorative token, 150th Anniversary of RailLeather StropsPoint lace collar
Monocular microscopeStereo binocular microscopeBinocular microscopeReichart drawing tubeCondensor lensReichert microtome
Carrickmacross guipure collarCarrickmacross muslin collarCarrickmacross wedding veilLeaflets on HIV/AIDSCondom advertising guidesPersonal lubricant
Wedding veil worn by Emily GreenPoster, 'London', designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Australia', designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Germany', designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Hong Kong', designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Japan' designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas
Poster 'U.S.A' designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Rome', designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster, 'Japan' designed by Harry Rogers for QantasHormone indicator cardsHealth and Medical pamphletsInfant's dress
Handmade baby's dressHand-made baby's dressDoping control kit, Sydney 2000 Olympic GamesManufacturers report on the 'Hotpoint' De Luxe IronHand-made nurse's hatLeather driving gloves
Postcard, Sydney 2000 Olympic GamesTea towel. Sydney 2000 Olympic GamesPhotographs of Isabella Knaggs and Reverend James KnaggsBook, 'Ladies Workbook', owned by Isabella Knaggs (nee Brown)Notebook for knitted lace samples by Isabella Brown (Knaggs)Automatic Totalisator Ltd company banner
Automatic Totalisator distributor belt driveJ42 Totalisator terminalPresentation charm and chain presented to Nancy-Bird WaltonPlaque awarded to Nancy-Bird WaltonMcDowell Measure BookMcDowell Sleeve Drafting Machine and instruction book
Reproduction locomotive brake shoeReproduction builder's platePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreeReproduction 'Hunter' nameplateModel of steam locomotive 3265Model of steam locomotive 3265
Metallic evening capPhotographs of James 'Skeeter' KemsleyJacket worn by James 'Skeeter' KemsleyShirt worn by James 'Skeeter' KemsleyScribbly Graphics shop mannequinsScribbly Graphics stationery and printed paper
Health bookletHealth bookletHealth bookletHealth bookletHealth bookletMenstruation booklet
Pair of men's long underpantsMen's sports coat worn by Dr C A MonticoneScribbly Graphics postcards and photographic slidesMen's suit worn by Dr C A MonticonePhotographs relating to Scribbly GraphicsScribbly Graphics toy echidna
Scribbly Graphics necklace and braceletScribbly Graphics wallet and purseScribbly Graphics baby's outfitPair of men's shoes worn by Dr C A MonticoneScribbly Graphics trousers and t-shirt'Stone' movie poster
Scribbly Graphics overalls and t-shirtScribbly Graphics sundress and hatScribbly Graphics girl's sundress and hatScribbly Graphics baby's outfitScribbly Graphics baby's outfitSanitary belt
Scribbly Graphics fabric lengthsSydney 2000 Olympic State Rail medallionSex education bookletHand-made baby's shirtArchaeological collection found at Ultimo Tram Depot/Harwood Building sitePresentation key awarded to Nancy-Bird Walton
Health bookletHealth bookletDental health bookletTailor's fabric swatchChinese baby carrierChildren's jacket (ma kwa) made in Hong Kong
Children's jacket made in Hong KongChildren's jacket made in Hong KongChildren's jacket and divided pants made in Hong KongChildren's sleeveless jacket made in Hong KongChildren's 'Beginning to Read' picture bookMaasai / Masai neckpiece for a child
Condom packetsMicroscopeMaasai / Masai neckpiecePiccoloChildren's cheongsam made in Hong KongBust of Nancy-Bird Walton made by Joan Walsh-Smith and Charles Smith
Photograph of Ron Gillman tailoringScribbly Graphics printed swatchesCarrickmacross lace handkerchiefKalocsa embroidered mat made in HungaryNanduti lace hat made in ParaguayTailor's 'Dormeuil' men's fashion booklet
Tailor's 'Crusader' swatch bookTailor's 'Fyne-Tex' swatch bookTailor's 'Soltine' swatch bookTailor's vestings swatch bookTailor's 'Sunningdale' swatch bookTailor's 'Dress Wear' swatch book
Tailor's cotton reelTailor's cotton reelTailor's cotton reelTailor's cotton reelsTailor's cotton reelsTailor's scissors
Tailor's button cuttersTailor's check measureNanduti lace collar from ParaguayNanduti lace collar from ParaguayNanduti lace collar made in ParaguayNanduti lace collar from Paraguay
Sanitary beltTailor's tape measureTailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsNanduti lace collar from Paraguay
Tailor's boxes of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsBreast milk supplementerTailor's boxes of buttonsBreast milk collection bottles
Breast pump parts and attachmentsBreast milk supplementer'Ellis Expressor' water operated breast pumpTailor's box of buttonsTailor's dollyTailor's block
Tailor's sleeve boardRhoda Wager brooch and boxShort Sandringham aircraft model'Stimlac' breast pumpTailor's window display dummyThe Sydney Gold Cup
Tailor's chalk boxElectric breast pumpTailor's gas stoveTailor's button card with samplesConcert program, Beatles Australian tourTailor's box of buckles
Tailor's cut-out coatTailor's first fitting of a coatRug made from a tailor's fabric samplesTailor's bolt of fabricTailor's ' Hotpoint' electric ironTailor's 'HECLA' electric iron
Tailor's flat ironTailor's ell stickSkirt and top made by Palace Silk CompanyObiTailor's squareTailor's new square
Sanitary napkinTailor's wooden coat-hangerDouble bass made by John DevereuxEducational bookletEducational bookletEducational booklet
Educational bookletSanitary pads in packagingChinese wind instrument (lusheng)Kimono and wrapping cloth (furoshiki)Posters 'National Condom Day'Sticker, 'Zero Population Growth'
Technetium generator, GentechTea set used by Repin's Coffee InnRepin's Coffee Inn tablespoonsLead glass viewing window for radioactive 'hot cell'Coffee cups used at Repin's Coffee InnRepin's 'American Blend' coffee tin
Repin's Coffee Inn signRepin's Coffee Inn 'Delicious Waffles' signSuede shoes made by the Parker Shoe CompanyRepin's Coffee Inn 'Breakfast Specials' signTailor's clothing display standMenu from Repin's Coffee Inn
Menu from Repin's Coffee InnMenu from Repin's Coffee InnRhoda Wager necklaceMetric Conversion Board publicity materialWrigley's chewing gum displayLinen baby binder
Cross section of radioisotope packagingLead lined radioisotope containersHmong reed pipe (qeej)Synroc samplesSilicon waferSilicon cylinder
Alarm clock with radium handsChinese wind instrument (lusheng)Concert program for Andre SegoviaPostcard of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House from Mrs Macquarie's ChairPostcard of the Warringah Expressway, SydneyPostcard, Sydney Opera House and City
Technetium generator, 'Technetium-99m generator'Postcard of boats on Sydney HarbourPostcard of a Sydney scene from the Alexa Private HotelMens top by PottybonkersJumpsuit by Farmer's Young Sydney ShopBaby doll dress and bloomers by Marilyn Eve
Jumpsuit and overskirt by Sports FashionsMinidress by MerivaleMen's shirt by The House of MerivaleBlack and white photograph of warships on Sydney HarbourFold out black and white photographs of Sydney scenesFold out photographs of Sydney scenes
Obi scarf for a childJapanese hair decorationJapanese hair decorationObi purse and hair decoration for a childSouvenir envelope with foldout postcards of the Dandenong RangesObi purse for a child
Obi for a childPair of tabi socksPanorama photograph of Three Sisters and Jamieson ValleyPair of Japanese sandals (geta) for a childKimono for a childKimono and vest for a child
Kimono for a childHand tinted photographs of sites in the Blue MountainsBlack and white photographs of NSW tourist sitesTelegram about 'Rock Around the Clock'Artwork for Les Welch record labelsBooklet for the Scenic Railway in Katoomba
Les Welch performance costumeLes Welch store displayArchive, photographs of club entertainersGuitar, 'Col Joye' modelFramed EmbroideryTongue press
Mammographic kVp meterX-ray monitorDigital ion chamberRadiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation detector
Car rug made of koala skinRadiation detectorRadiation monitorRadiation detectorCasio AL-1000 calculatorRadiation monitor
Radiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation DetectorEnid Gilchrist pattern book
Enid Gilchrist pattern book and paper patternsKimonoInk stand used at opening of the Sydney Harbour BridgeMinidress by Charmknit Creations, worn by Irene CombeCeremonial cloth or mawa, for SulawesiDemain cordless drill with internal power chuck
Microphone, Reiss (Reisz) carbon granuleResMed S8 AutoSet Spirit flow generator and H3i humidifierChest designed by Tejo Remy and made by DroogFlute by G Rudolf UebelPalm pilot computer VPalm pilot computer III
Read-write head, Tri-pad air bearing'Triangolo' plates designed by Roderick Bamford for Manfredi EnterprisesDidactic display, vinyl record manufacturingCustom assembled calculatorOlney Amsden & Sons button cardsPlaque presented to Festival Records
Admission card/program for the CSIRO division of radiophysics course of lectures on transistorsCertificate to LW Davies - Transistor short courseAnnouncement of lecture for The Institute of Radio EngineersManuals for Dulmont laptop computerMagnum Magcalc plug-in for Dulmont laptop computerSystem disk for 16 line screen version for Dulmont laptop computer
Disk drive and original packaging for Dulmont laptop computerDulmont laptop computer and accessoriesOutfit made by the House of Merivale, worn by Irene CombePair of snake skin boots worn by Irene CombeShorts and bonnet made by Fred Segal, worn by Irene CombeCorduroy outfit made and worn by Irene Combe
Woollen outfit worn by Irene CombeThree piece swimsuit made and worn by Irene CombeMini wedding dress made by American Accent, worn by Irene CombeKangaroo skin mini dress worn by Irene CombeMinidress made by Sanlee Sportswear, worn by Irene CombeMinidress with bloomers made by Capri Sportswear, worn by Irene Combe
Halter neck minidress worn by Irene CombeMinidress made by Merivale, worn by Irene CombeMinidress made by Norma Tullo, worn by Irene CombeAmpex one-track studio recorderMeccano partly-built crane and partsBrick from the Great Wall of China
Borosilicate glass sampleWayang puppet from IndonesiaPublication, Illustrations of China and Its People, Vol 3Publication, Illustrations of China and Its People, Vol 2Publication, Illustrations of China and Its People, Vol 4Two sheets of 'Bring Back Utzon' stickers
'Bring Utzon Back and Keep Our City Clean' posterCanting tools, batik swatches and batik brochures from IndonesiaBook, 'The Transistor'Publication, Illustrations of China and Its People, Vol 1Replica of first computer mouseElectrical relay switch
Mullard type EF36 transistor valveUniselector of the type use to build the 'Colussus' code-breaking computerPhotograph 'Model in boiler hall of the Ultimo Power Station' by Jozef VisselPhotograph, 'Opera House at sunset', by Jozef VisselPhotograph, 'Opera House from inside', by Jozef VisselPhotographs of Jørn Utzon by Jozef Vissel
Victa Mustang lawnmower with Eco Torque engine'Americas' textile length and swatch by Jenny KeeRadcliff system piccolo used by Richard ChuggRadcliff system piccolo used by Richard ChuggRadcliff system concert flute used by Richard ChuggBoehm system concert flute used by Richard Chugg
Boehm system concert flute used by Richard ChuggBoehm system concert flute used by Richard ChuggAlto flute used by Richard ChuggPhotograph of Lady Packer and Sir Frank Packer ascending the steps of the Sydney Opera HouseFrog Brand flour bags by KimptonSouvenir comb and chopsticks set from CAAC Airways
Collection of souvenir fans from China and IndonesiaGinger jar with bamboo handleSilk pictures of Shanghai and Great Wall of ChinaTextile swatches designed by Mary and VickiModel of a Chinese coffin and corpseWooden models of sedan chair and wheelbarrows
Collection of objects relating to Chinese customsDemonstration kit for 'Nucleus Freedom' implant systemModel of Nucleus 'Freedom' behind-the-ear' speech processorCochlear 'ESPrit' behind-the-ear speech processorChinese rank insignia hat knobsRed Robin boy's socks
Marvelwear Children's Hosiery pair of boy's school socksBond's boy underpantsBoy's shirt and shorts outfitLarco Sports Wear boy's pantsuitLarco Childrens Wear boy's overallsYoungawear houndstooth boy's shirt
Doulton porcelain (bone china) plate painted by Louis Bilton with Australian wattleLarco Sportswear boys overallsBluebird boy's trousersBoy's flannel shirtBoy's khaki school pantsBoy's cardigan with cowboy design
Baby booties in packagingBaby booties with packagingPair of toddler's slippersToddler reins and packagingBoy's pyjamas with striped designBoys' pyjamas with an atomic design
Doulton porcelain plate painted by Louis Bilton with Australian flowersCochlear 'SPrint' speech processorCochlear 'Spectra 22' speech processorCochlear 'Mini' speech processorAdvertising sign for Arnott's Biscuits'Nucleus' wearable speech processor
Embroidered Chinese padded cushionSoprano saxophoneChinese silk ankle covers or leggingsBoy's silk bootsLiberty opera capeDoll's house made by Frans and Christina Bosdyk
Fourteen printing blocks related to the 'Bring Utzon Back' campaignStencil used to produce anti Davis Hughes postersSilkscreen stencil for 'Bring Utzon Back' postersBhutanese dress clips (koma)Small wooden casket and amuletEmbroidered Chinese tablecloth
Embroidered Chinese tablerunnerEmbroidered Chinese tablemat'Everything in between' poster by 3 Deep DesignThree embroidered Chinese tablematsFive embroidered Chinese napkinsChinese woven table covering
Sino-Mongolian burlwood offering bowlZitherHandknitted shawl made in EstoniaDaruma papier mache figurePhotographs (2) from 'Number 96'Photograph, 'Number 96'
ID board from 'Number 96'Tea brick made by the Zhao Liqiao Tea Brick FactoryPatchwork coat worn by Mary ShackmanEvening coat worn by Lady PackerPhotograph of George Ernest Morrison (1862-1920) with Sun Tienlu in Peking, ChinaAlbum of Peking published by S. Yamamoto, Peking, China
Bodice designed by Donna-May BolingerPainting of a Cessna 172 by John AllcotTool for fluteMetal sleeve for fluteFlute head jointB foot joint
Flute, Boehm systemFlute made by Armstrong ElkhartFlute made by William Haynes CoFlute made by Rudall Carte & CoFlute made by Rudall Carte & CoFlute made by Rudall, Rose & Carte & Co
'New Sling' recliner by David TrubridgeRacing numbers used by Ron CazeyDocuments, photographs and awards relating to Ron Cazey'Blackbird' racing bicycleManufacturers report on the 'Hotpoint' De Luxe ToasterTin of radio crystals
Radio repair tool kitBusiness stationery and newspapers 'The Lane Cove Advertiser'J33 Totalisator TerminalAC table radio'Handie Talkie' portable radioRadio receiver made by David Hain
Kit radio 'White Little General'Airzone model 545 radioBakelite mantle radioSandel radioTotalisator adding unitHot Point 'Band Master' radio
Radio made by Stromberg-CarlsonTasma mantle radioBakelite radio by AWAMullard Meteor radioPhilips Bakelite 122D radioMullard Bakelite radio model 651
Mystery Bet TerminalAirzone radio model 5057'Bring Utzon Back' sticker sheet'Bring Utzon Back' posterThree 'Bring Utzon Back' postersThree 'Bring Back Utzon' leaflets
McDowell Garment Drafting Machine and instruction bookMullard type EF37 transistor valveAbstract painting by Geoffrey CollingsAlistair Morrison self portraitAbstract painting by Gordon AndrewsArtwork by Geoffrey Collings
Abstract artwork by Dahl Collings, AustraliaAbstract painting by Geoffrey CollingsAbstract geometric oil painting by Dahl Collings, AustraliaKimono jacket, worn by Geoffrey Collings, JapanPhotographs, The Rocks Festival, by Kerry Dundas'Sfat-em' (Mother tongue) IV, earthenware vessel by Avital Sheffer
Costume worn by Michael Caton in 'The Castle'Archive, hotel architecture, designs by Sidney Warden'Ellis Expressor' water operated breast pump'Kaneson Expressing and Feeding Bottle' breast pumpManual breast pumps'Whittlestone Breastmilker' or 'Nurseaid' electric breast expressor
Brussels Duchesse lace shawlPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossOutfit, women's, Easton Pearson, Australia/IndiaFour posters from the 'Bring Utzon Back' campaignFour 'Bring Utzon Back' postersCochlear 'ESPrit 3G' behind-the-ear speech processor and transmitters
Cochlear ESPrit 22 behind-the-ear speech processorSuit worn by Michael Caton in 'The Sullivans'Reflecting GalvanometerOscilloscopeOscilloscope with clear panel to reveal partsPhotograph of public lounge of Mayfair Hotel, Kings Cross
Photograph of public lounge of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossT-shirt worn at the US Open by Tommy HaasUltrasonic dental probeCD on the history of ultrasoundUltrasonic display materialCollection of photos and display material
Ultrasonic ear probeCommemorative piano roll'White Australia Policy' badgeChinese divination toolChinese divination blocksScout hat worn by Ross Bray
Poncho worn by Ross BraySuitcase used by Ron CazeyCycling shoes used by Ron CazeyPhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph of interior of Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of saloon bar in Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of interior of Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of public bar in Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of exterior of Royal Surrey Hotel, Bondi Junction
TabulatorChinese funerary jewelleryHanging scroll painting by Pu ShiruiShiseido poster by Ikko Tanaka, JapanMIDI Processing Unit MPU-410 made by Roland CorporationVoicetracker made by Fairlight Instruments
Studio camera used for printing'Sista Sunset' outfit designed by Sara Thorn for Stussy Sista'Mondo Poodle' outfit designed by Sara Thorn for Stussy SistaPalm pilot computerHandkerchief with point de fee (Binche) bobbin lace borderKnitted lace collar
Machine made lace cloakSinclair ZX80 microcomputerSexual health bookletBalalaikaComputers used to produce high end video effects and new compositing software for televisionChinese carved ivory box
Chinese carved ivory fishermanPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossBook, 'Land of the Peaceful Dragon', and wrapping paper with stampsChinese leather overshoesChinese 'festive' bootiesPhotograph of exterior of Muswellbrook Hotel
Photograph of exterior of Muswellbrook HotelBicycle training rollers used by Ron Cazey





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