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.


Christmas cards designed by Dahl and Geoffrey CollingsPhotograph of Harry Langdon?, unidentified man and Ben Turpin, Cannons, Los Angeles, USA, October 1924
Photograph of interior of unknown hotelProgramme from the XXVI Annual Academy AwardsProspectus for Minerva Centre, SydneyBooklet, 'Suggestions for presentation of Gone with the Wind'Menu from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Australia staff dinner dancePhotograph of Harry Pike and unidentified woman looking at a Centrex projector
Photograph of Harry Pike and unidentified woman looking at a Centrex projectorPhotograph of R.J. (Bob) Lucas and unidentified woman looking at a Centrex projectorPhotograph of auditorium of St James Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of auditorium of St James Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of auditorium of St James Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of three men including R.J. (Bob) Lucas inspecting integrator unit of Westrex Sound System
Photograph of diners including R.J. [Bob] Lucas at restaurant table [Hong Kong?]Photograph of five cinema executives including R.J. Lucas at airport, [Hong Kong?]Photograph of interior of Liberty Theatre, KowloonPhotograph of interior of Liberty Theatre, KowloonPhotograph of interior of Liberty Theatre, KowloonPhotograph of Cathay Cinema and Hotel by night, Singapore
Photograph of Cathay Cinema and Hotel by day, SingaporePhotograph of crowd at Cathay Cinema, SingaporePhotograph of an unidentified manPhotograph of Christmas card featuring two men dressed as Laurel and HardyPhotograph of crowds outside Empire Theatre, London waiting to see the film
Theatre data cardsR.J. [Bob] Lucas's membership certificate of Australian Cinema Pioneers SocietyPhotograph of man at window at Haymarket Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of man at window of projection box at Haymarket Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of projector at Haymarket Theatre, Sydney
Photograph of auditorium at Haymarket Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of J. Reid in projection room at Haymarket Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of Stan Allan seated in projection room at Haymarket Theatre, SydneyPhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle of Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Photograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium ceiling of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Photograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Photograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of dress circle foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main auditorium of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of main foyer of Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Photograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of interior staircase in Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of exterior of Regent Theatre, MelbournePhotograph of exterior of Regent Theatre, Melbourne'Koala' jumper designed by Jenny Kee
Treble recorder made by Fred MorganTreble (alto) recorder made by Fred MorganMills 'War Eagle' poker machinePhotograph of portrait of Sidney WardenNegative of two people standing near doorway of houseNegative of view of Rome from a lookout
Photograph of a view of Rome from a lookoutPhotograph of two people standing on rocky hillPhotograph 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, LithgowPhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of exterior of house 'Normandie'Photograph of rear of buildingPhotograph of group of people standing on veranda of house
Photograph of exterior of house, TerrigalPhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of exterior of housePhotograph of cornice samplesPhotograph of group of men standing at construction sitePhotograph of street scene with building under construction
Photograph of group of men at construction sitePhotograph of man standing at construction sitePhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under construction
Photograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of hotel under constructionPhotograph of exterior of unknown hotelPaul Kelly's harmonicaNorman Gunston's jacket and tie
Richard Clapton 'Goodbye Tiger' lyric sheetRichard Clapton matchbookRichard Clapton t-shirtRichard Clapton's sunglassesPhotograph of exterior of unknown hotelPhotograph of street scene with KB Lager sign in background
Photograph 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 hotelPhotograph of private apartment of unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room of New Brighton Hotel, KiamaPhotograph of saloon bar in Royal Hotel, Auburn
Photograph 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 Akubra
Photograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of interior with stairway in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of private apartment in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph of exterior door of unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room in unknown hotelPhotograph of dining room in unknown hotelPhotograph of interior with fireplace of 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 hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotel
Photograph 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 Exhibition
Seat, 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 cinemasArchitectural rendering of unknown hotelArchitectural rendering of Tennyson Hotel, MascotArchitectural rendering of City Tattersalls Club building, Sydney
Architectural rendering of Oxford Hotel, DarlinghurstArchitectural rendering of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossArchitectural rendering of Chinese National Society building, HaymarketHarmour & Heath motion picture projectorLenses made for use with motion picture projectorsBob Lucas Australian cinema archive
Model of a Consolidated Catalina VH-EBDPhotograph of interior of unknown hotelPhotograph of interior of unknown hotelPhotograph of staircase in unknown hotelPhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph of man standing behind 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 hotelPhotograph of exterior of General Gordon Hotel, Sydenham
Negative 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 PetersPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, MudgeePhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, Mudgee
Photograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of Tattersalls Hotel, Wollongong under constructionPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Tattersalls Hotel, Wollongong
Photograph 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 HillsPhotograph of exterior of St George Hotel, BelmorePhotograph of exterior of St George Hotel, Belmore
Photograph 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, RozelleEzy-Bilt instruction bookTwo Meccano Magazines
Hornby Railway Company badge, certificate and correspondencePhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal HotelPhotograph of exterior of Royal Hotel, Auburn during construction
Photograph 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, KogarahSeat, Zaishu 'New bamboo', designed by Matthew Butler and SpacecraftPhotograph of exterior of Palace Hotel, Mortlake
Photograph 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, KiamaPhotograph of exterior of Native Rose Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of exterior of Muswellbrook Hotel
Photograph 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 CrossPhotograph 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 CrossPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings CrossPhotograph of Mayfair Hotel under construction, Kings Cross
Photograph 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 HousePhotograph of private apartment in Hotel Marrickville, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Hotel Marrickville, Marrickville
Photograph 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 MacquariePhotograph 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 Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph of exterior of Lord Raglan Hotel, AlexandriaPhotograph 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 Lewisham Hotel, LewishamPhotograph of exterior of Lansdowne Hotel, ChippendalePhotograph of exterior of Jim Glover's HotelPhotograph of exterior of Jim Glover's Hotel
Photograph 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, MarrickvillePhotograph of public bar of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of saloon bar of Henson Park Hotel, Marrickville
Photograph 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, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Henson Park Hotel, MarrickvillePhotograph of exterior of Frazer's Royal Hotel
Photograph 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, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, Wollongong
Photograph of Crown Hotel seen from station, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel under construction, WollongongPhotograph of Crown Hotel under construction, 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, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, WollongongPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, Camden
Photograph of exterior of Crown Hotel, CamdenPhotograph 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 exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of exterior of Criterion Hotel, MoreePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, Moree
Photograph 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 interior of Cosmopolitan HotelPhotograph of Cosmopolitan Hotel lounge room
Photograph of exterior of Cosmopolitan Hotel,Photograph of exterior of the Chinese National Society, HaymarketPhotograph of Chatswood Hotel saloon barPhotograph of Chatswood Hotel bottle departmentPhotograph of interior of unknown hotel (possibly Chatswood Hotel)Photograph of exterior of Chatswood Hotel, Chatswood
Photograph 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, CanowindraPhotograph of exterior of Canowindra Hotel, CanowindraPhotograph of interior of Carlton Hotel
Photograph of Canowindra Hotel under constructionPhotograph of exterior of Hotel Broadway, ChippendalePhotograph of saloon bar in Hotel Broadway, ChippendaleParty blowout, Sydney Olympic bidEntree cards, Sydney Olympic bidSydney Olympic bid badge
Hat, Sydney Olympic bidPill-box, International Olympic CommitteeFirst day cover, Israeli Olympic teamBadge, Israeli Olympic teamFridge magnet, Israeli Olympic teamBooklet, Israeli Olympic team
Israeli Olympic team capSet of hand-knitted pyjamas and dressing gownModel of steam locomotive 3265Photograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreeSnow 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 laceOpenwork embroidery and crocheted lace collar made by Edith Mary LesterEmbroidered net Limerick lace fan made by Edith Mary Lester
Limerick lace flounce made by Edith Mary Lester and paper patternWillow 35 litre Wheelie coolerDaum vase decorated with deer motifsSpiked kangaroo skin running shoesPanel designed and made by Pierre Cavalan'Storm II' surfing kite by Flexifoil International
MouthguardsLog book used for Genairco aircraftArt Nouveau porcelain jardiniere by AmphoraGenairco biplaneRip Curl 'Ultimate Elasto' wetsuitArchive (Mervyn Victor Richardson)
Tackling suitAbdominal cup protectorProtective shoulder and chest paddingHeadguard for rugby leagueHeadguard for rugby unionHeadguard for boxing
Shin guards by MadisonBoardshorts made by QuicksilverInformation pamphlet about oral contraception'Emergency Ward' record albumPosters relating to marijuana law reform'The Australian Marijuana Party' bag
Protest t-shirtsProtest badgesAdidas tracksuit designed by Yohji YamamotoIrish crochet drawstring bagLimerick lace two piece collarBerlei navy issue shorts
Stereo microscope made by Kyowa Optical Co Ltd and used by Cerebos FoodsNikon microscope used by Cerebos FoodsHartridge reversion spectroscope by R & J Beck Ltd150th Anniversary of Rail pamphletsPhotographs of eucalyptus oil distillationCommemorative train tickets
Commemorative t-shirtStreet banners celebrating the 150th anniversary of railCommemorative token, 150th Anniversary of RailLeather stropsPoint lace collarMonocular microscope
Stereo binocular microscopeOlympus binocular microscopeZeiss drawing tubeCondensor lensReichert microtomeCarrickmacross guipure collar
Carrickmacross muslin collarCarrickmacross wedding veilLeaflets on HIV/AIDSCondom advertising guidesPersonal lubricantWedding veil worn by Emily Green
'London Qantas' poster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas'Australia Qantas' poster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas'Germany Qantas' poster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas'Hong Kong Qantas' poster designed by Harry Rogers for QantasPoster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas'U.S.A. Qantas' designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas
'Rome' poster designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas'Japan' poster designed by Harry Rogers for QantasHormone indicator cardsHealth and Medical pamphletsInfant's dressHand-made baby's dress
Hand-made baby's dressDoping control kit, Sydney 2000 Olympic GamesManufacturers report on the 'Hotpoint' De Luxe IronHand-made nurse's hatLeather driving glovesPostcard, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Tea 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)ATL company bannerAutomatic totalisator distributor drive belt
J42 Totalisator terminalPresentation charm and chain presented to Nancy-Bird WaltonPlaque awarded to Nancy-Bird WaltonMcDowell Measure BookMcDowell Sleeve Drafting Machine and instruction bookReproduction locomotive brake shoe
Reproduction builder's platePhotograph of Criterion Hotel under construction, MoreeReproduction 'Hunter' nameplateModel of steam locomotive 3265Model of steam locomotive 3265Metallic evening cap
Photographs of James 'Skeeter' KemsleyJacket worn by James 'Skeeter' KemsleyShirt worn by James 'Skeeter' KemsleyScribbly Graphics shop mannequinsScribbly Graphics stationery and printed paperHealth booklet
Health bookletHealth bookletHealth bookletHealth bookletMenstruation bookletPair of men's long underpants
Men'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 echidnaScribbly Graphics necklace and bracelet
Scribbly 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 posterScribbly Graphics overalls and t-shirt
Scribbly Graphics sundress and hatScribbly Graphics girl's sundress and hatScribbly Graphics baby's outfitScribbly Graphics baby's outfitSanitary beltScribbly Graphics fabric lengths
Sydney 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 WaltonHealth booklet
Health bookletDental health bookletTailor's fabric swatchChinese baby carrierChildren's jacket (ma kwa) made in Hong KongChildren's jacket made in Hong Kong
Children'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 childCondom packets
MicroscopeMaasai / Masai neckpiecePiccoloChildren's cheongsam made in Hong KongBust of Nancy-Bird Walton made by Joan Walsh-Smith and Charles SmithPhotograph of Ron Gillman tailoring
Scribbly Graphics printed swatchesCarrickmacross lace handkerchiefKalocsa embroidered mat made in HungaryNanduti lace hat made in ParaguayTailor's 'Dormeuil' men's fashion bookletTailor's 'Crusader' swatch book
Tailor's 'Fyne-Tex' swatch bookTailor's 'Soltine' swatch bookTailor's vestings swatch bookTailor's 'Sunningdale' swatch bookTailor's 'Dress Wear' swatch bookTailor's cotton reel
Tailor's cotton reelTailor's cotton reelTailor's cotton reelsTailor's cotton reelsTailor's scissorsTailor's button cutters
Tailor's check measureNanduti lace collar from ParaguayNanduti lace collar from ParaguayNanduti lace collar made in ParaguayNanduti lace collar from ParaguaySanitary belt
Tailor's tape measureTailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsNanduti lace collar from ParaguayTailor's boxes of buttons
Tailor's box of buttonsTailor's box of buttonsBreast milk supplementerTailor's boxes of buttonsBreast milk collection bottlesBreast pump parts and attachments
Breast milk supplementer'Ellis Expressor' water operated breast pumpTailor's box of buttonsTailor's dollyTailor's blockTailor's sleeve board
Rhoda Wager brooch and boxShort Sandringham aircraft model'Stimlac' breast pumpTailor's window display dummyThe Sydney Gold CupTailor's chalk box
Electric breast pumpTailor's gas stoveTailor's button card with samplesConcert program, Beatles Australian tourTailor's box of bucklesTailor's cut-out coat
Tailor's first fitting of a coatRug made from a tailor's fabric samplesTailor's bolt of fabricTailor's ' Hotpoint' electric ironTailor's 'HECLA' electric ironTailor's flat iron
Tailor's ell stickSkirt and top made by Palace Silk CompanyObiTailor's squareTailor's new squareSanitary napkin
Tailor's wooden coat-hangerDouble bass made by John DevereuxEducational bookletEducational bookletEducational bookletEducational booklet
Sanitary pads in packagingChinese wind instrument (lusheng)Kimono and wrapping cloth (furoshiki)Posters, 'National Condom Day'Sticker, 'Zero Population Growth'Technetium generator, Gentech
Tea 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 tinRepin's Coffee Inn sign
Repin'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 InnMenu from Repin's Coffee Inn
Menu from Repin's Coffee InnSilver and Opal necklace by Rhoda WagerMetric Conversion Board archive of publicity materialWrigley's chewing gum displayLinen baby binderCross section of radioisotope packaging
Lead lined radioisotope containersHmong reed pipe (qeej)Synroc samplesSilicon waferSilicon cylinderAlarm clock with radium hands
Chinese 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 CityTechnetium 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 EveJumpsuit and overskirt by Sports Fashions
Minidress 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 scenesStop watch awarded to Ron Cazey
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 displayJohn Bogie Archive of photographs of club entertainersGuitar, 'Col Joye' modelFramed EmbroideryTongue press
Voltmeter for testing mammography machinesFramed 'Felix the Cat' original cartoonsX-ray monitorDigital ion chamberRadiation detectorRadiation detector
Radiation detectorCar rug made of possum skinRadiation detectorRadiation monitorRadiation detectorCasio AL-1000 calculator
Model snake, Diamond PythonRadiation monitorRadiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation detectorRadiation detector
Radiation DetectorEnid Gilchrist pattern bookEnid Gilchrist pattern book and paper patternsKimonoInk stand used at opening of the Sydney Harbour BridgeMinidress by Charmknit Creations, worn by Irene Combe
Poster, 'Official!  Uranium income to finance H-bomb shelter'Platinum record award, The CockroachesPoster, 'Aboriginal Radio in Aboriginal country'Poster, 'Barunga Sport & Cultural Festival'Poster, 'Barunga Sport & Cultural Festival 1985'Poster, 'Imparja music from Black Australia', printed by Redback Graphix
Poster, 'Pay the rent', designed by Marie McMahonPoster, 'Settlement'Poster, 'Circus Oz Sydney 82'Poster, 'The Bernard Midget Farrelley Enda school holidays spring wing ding Asian rocka dance'Poster, 'Pure S'Poster, 'Forum on issues affecting women in South Sydney'
Poster, 'a merry christmas festival at the settlement'Poster, 'The all new into the 80's, ruling class XMAS dole blitz'Poster, 'Settlement Disco Dance'Poster, 'When the people awake'Poster, 'The modern nonsense staring (sic) X and Sheila'Poster, 'We're with you Ray'
Pamplet, 'Leninism is a many splendid thing'Poster, 'Settlement Dance'Posters, 'Mental as Anything'Artwork showing two rosellas with wattleCalendar, 'Dag calendar 1979', designed by Wendy Black and Evelyn VhynalPoster, 'The 3R's Rebels Romantics Reactionaries', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective
Poster, 'Malcolm Fraser'Poster, 'Garibaldis Benefit Weekend', designed by Tobe ZoatesPoster, 'Every child has the right to food, housing, and adequate health care'Poster, 'Free Sandra Willson'Poster, '50's Widgie Bop', designed by Jan FieldsendPoster, 'International Women's Day'
Poster, 'no to Theemas million dollar dreams'Poster, 'Filmnews', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Women propose a new feminist cinema'Poster, 'Community Art Classes', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Rapunzel, let down your hair', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Free fabric painting workshop'
Poster. 'Whodunnit?  A day of lunatic fringe culture'Poster, 'Don't be too polite girl's, printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'A festival of women's culture', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Dance Black Lace', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePosters, 'South Sydney Festival'Poster, 'Video Mayfair', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective
Poster, 'Remember Nick Fowler', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, '3rd Annual Christmas is false consciousness Eve Party'Poster, 'The oo oo ah ah oo ah ah Dance', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'These teenagers need homes.  Could they live with you?'Poster, 'XL Capris', designed by Toby ZoatesPoster, 'Workers Health Centre', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective
'Women's Centre' posterPoster, 'Electric fans South Sydney Womens Centre Benefit'Poster, 'A Festival of Latin America Films' printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Peterson at the Sundowners' Rock or the great Australian film'Poster, 'Free Sandra Wilson'Poster, 'Chez Coo-ee'
Poster, 'South Sydney Womens Centre' printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Smash the police State'Poster, 'Yugoslav Folkloric Arts'Poster, 'The D'Oyley Show'Poster, 'Pipi Storm'Poster, 'Utopian Technology fair', designed by Mark Arbuz
Poster, 'Do you want a nuclear Australia in a Harrisburger with the lot?'Poster, 'Walls sometimes speak', designed by Toni Robertson and Chips MackinoltyPoster, 'Second Triennial May Day Palace Revolution Ball', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Land Rights Dance', designed by Chips MackinoltyPoster, 'Media Exposition'Poster, 'Women from Vietnam March 75'
Poster, 'Christmas is false consciousness Eve'Poster, 'Wimmins Circus'Poster, 'International Women's Day March'Poster, 'Fat Chance Promotions proudly presents Desperate Straits', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Feminist Film Workers present', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Chile'
Poster, 'How now Chairman Mao Memorial Dance', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'In and out of work'Poster, 'Doing Time'Poster, 'Won't it be fine', designed by Marie McMahonPoster, 'First anti-imperialist song festival', printed by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'Celebrate Plattie's 15th Birthday at the D'olly Disco'
Poster, 'Vietnam Victory 1975', designed by Richard Cooney and Sandy ThomasPosters, 'A stitch in time saves nine', designed by Marie McMahonPosters, 'Steel City pictures'Poster, 'Pig Iron Bob dead at last'Poster, 'Mulawa makes women sick!'Poster, 'XL Capris', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective
Poster, 'A Pena in support of El Salvador'Poster, 'Tuesday is our badminton day'Poster, 'Sometime soon', printed at Earthworks Poster CollectivePosters, 'History I' and 'History II', designed by Toni RobertsonPosters, 'Stiletto', designed by Michael CallaghanPoster, 'Official!  Uranium income to finance mutation research'
Poster, 'I swear it to you'Poster, 'Shit hot!!!'Posters, 'Woolloomooloo'Poster, 'Smash uranium police states!', designed by Michael CallaghanPoster, 'Tomorrow's bacon!'Posters, 'The Sydney University Settlement Auxiliary presents The 1977 Art and Craft Exhibition'
Poster, 'Dead God Dance', designed by Marie McMahonPoster, 'Brazilian Carnival Carnaval Brasiliero', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective'Repeating Patterns' poster designed by Jan MacKayPoster, 'The stolen land''D'Oyley Disco' posterPoster, 'I.W.D Dance'
Poster, 'We accuse mayor Meers + Co. of acts of terrorism against homeless and defenceless poor people', by Toby ZoatesPoster, 'To be born a woman'Posters, 'Films by women', by Earthworks Poster CollectivePosters, 'The 4th annual Chippendale pub crawl'Poster, 'Women's Films'Posters, 'Matchbox & Australian performing group Soapbox Circus!!', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective
Poster, 'Australian Union of Students Friendship Tour of Vietnam'Posters, 'Films on Black Australia', printed by Earthworks Poster Collective'Hot Crusifixon Dance' poster by Earthworks Poster CollectivePoster, 'You don't have to be dead to hold a retrospective'Poster, 'After the confetti, what?', designed by Jan McKayPoster, 'Grand international anti-fascist solidarity rally'
Ceremonial cloth or mawa, for SulawesiDemain cordless drill with internal power chuckMicrophone, Reiss (Reisz) carbon granuleResMed S8 AutoSet Spirit flow generator and H3i humidifierKylie Minogue 'Fever' posterChest designed by Tejo Remy and made by Droog
Flute by Gerhard Rudolf UebelPalm pilot computer VPalm pilot computer IIIJuke magazineRead-write head, Tri-pad air bearing'Triangolo' plates designed by Roderick Bamford for Manfredi Enterprises
Didactic display, vinyl record manufacturingCustom assembled calculatorOlney Amsden & Sons button cardsRichard Clapton drink coasterRichard Clapton stickerPlaque presented to Festival Records
Cat Stevens King of Pop awardAdmission 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 computer
Jimmy Barnes platinum recordSystem disk for 16 line screen version for Dulmont laptop computerDisk drive and original packaging for Dulmont laptop computerDivinyls platinum recordDulmont laptop computer and accessoriesKate Ceberano platinum record
'Godspell' gold recordCat Stevens gold cassette awardOutfit 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 recorder'Still life with overtones' poster by Earthworks Poster CollectiveMeccano partly-built crane and parts
Brick from the Great Wall of ChinaBorosilicate 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 4
Two 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 mouse
Electrical relay switchMullard type EF36 thermionic 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 Vissel
Photographs of Jørn Utzon by Jozef VisselVicta 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 Chugg
Boehm system concert flute used by Richard ChuggBoehm 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 Kimpton
Souvenir comb and chopsticks set from CAAC AirwaysCollection 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 corpse
Wooden models of sedan chair and wheelbarrowsSilver 'Mirror 1,2,3' designed by Jean Marie Massaud for De Vecchi, Paris / Milan, 2006Collection 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 processor
Chinese rank insignia hat knobsRed Robin boy's socksMarvelwear Children's Hosiery pair of boy's school socksBond's boy underpantsBoy's shirt and shorts outfitLarco Sports Wear boy's pantsuit
Larco Childrens Wear boy's overallsYoungawear houndstooth boy's shirtDoulton porcelain (bone china) plate painted by Louis Bilton with Australian wattleLarco Sportswear boys overallsBluebird boy's trousersBoy's flannel shirt
Boy's khaki school pantsBoy's cardigan with cowboy designBaby booties in packagingBaby booties with packagingPair of toddler's slippersToddler reins and packaging
Boy's pyjamas with striped designBoys' pyjamas with an atomic designDoulton porcelain plate painted by Louis Bilton with Australian flowersCochlear 'SPrint' speech processorCochlear 'Spectra 22' speech processorCochlear 'Mini' speech processor
Advertising sign for Arnott's Biscuits'Nucleus' wearable speech processorEmbroidered Chinese padded cushionSoprano saxophoneChinese silk ankle covers or leggingsBoy's silk boots
Liberty opera capeDoll's house made by Frans and Christina BosdykQantas cabin crew uniform designed by George Gross and Harry Who (Watt)Fourteen printing blocks related to the 'Bring Utzon Back' campaignStencil used to produce anti Davis Hughes postersSilkscreen stencil for 'Bring Utzon Back' posters
Bhutanese dress clips (koma)Small wooden casket and amuletEmbroidered Chinese tableclothEmbroidered Chinese tablerunnerEmbroidered Chinese tablemat'Everything in between' poster by 3 Deep Design
Three embroidered Chinese tablematsFive embroidered Chinese napkinsChinese woven table coveringSino-Mongolian burlwood offering bowlZitherHandknitted shawl made in Estonia
Daruma papier mache figurePhotographs (2) from 'Number 96'Photograph, 'Number 96'ID board from 'Number 96'Tea brick made by the Zhao Liqiao Tea Brick FactoryShift dress designed by Anthony Kendall, handpainted by Mary Shackman
Patchwork 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, ChinaCorset designed by Donna-May BolingerPainting of a Cessna 172 by John Allcot
Tool for fluteMetal sleeve for fluteFlute head jointB foot jointFlute, Boehm systemFlute made by Armstrong Elkhart
Flute 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 Cazey
Documents, photographs and awards relating to Ron Cazey'Blackbird' racing bicycleManufacturers report on the 'Hotpoint' De Luxe ToasterTin of radio crystalsRadio repair tool kitBusiness stationery and newspapers 'The Lane Cove Advertiser'
J33 Totalisator TerminalAC table radio'Handie Talkie' portable radioRadio receiver made by David HainKit radio 'White Little General'Airzone model 545 radio
Bakelite mantle radioSandel radioTotalisator adding unitHot Point 'Band Master' radioRadio made by Stromberg-CarlsonTasma mantle radio
Bakelite radio by AWAMullard Meteor radioPhilips Bakelite 122D radioMullard Bakelite radio model 651Mystery Bet TerminalAirzone radio model 5057
'Bring Utzon Back' sticker sheet'Bring Utzon Back' posterThree 'Bring Utzon Back' postersThree 'Bring Back Utzon' leafletsMcDowell Garment Drafting Machine and instruction bookMullard type EF37 thermionic valve
Abstract painting by Geoffrey CollingsAlistair Morrison self portraitAbstract painting by Gordon AndrewsArtwork by Geoffrey CollingsAbstract artwork by Dahl Collings, AustraliaAbstract painting by Geoffrey Collings
Abstract painting by Geoffrey CollingsAbstract geometric oil painting by Dahl Collings, AustraliaKimono jacket, worn by Geoffrey Collings, JapanPhotographs, The Rocks Festival, by Kerry DundasDesign archive, Dahl and Geoffrey Collings'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/IndiaSimplex projector head assembly used in Australian cinemaFour posters from the 'Bring Utzon Back' campaignFour 'Bring Utzon Back' posters
Cochlear 'ESPrit 3G' behind-the-ear speech processor and transmittersCochlear ESPrit 22 behind-the-ear speech processorSuit worn by Michael Caton in 'The Sullivans'Portable reflecting galvanometerOscilloscopeOscilloscope
Photograph of public lounge of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossPhotograph of public lounge of Mayfair Hotel, Kings CrossT-shirt worn at the US Open by Tommy HaasUltrasonic dental probeCompact Disc on the history of ultrasoundUltrasonic display material
Collection of photos and display materialUltrasonic ear probe prototypeCommemorative piano roll'White Australia Policy' badgeChinese divination toolChinese divination blocks
Scout hat worn by Ross BrayPoncho worn by Ross BraySuitcase used by Ron CazeyCycling shoes used by Ron CazeyPostcard of Wertheim Piano FactoryPhotograph of exterior of house
Photograph of exterior of housePhotograph of bar in unknown hotelPhotograph 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, Rozelle
Photograph of exterior of Hotel Rozelle, RozellePhotograph of exterior of Royal Surrey Hotel, Bondi JunctionTabulatorPhotograph of main foyer of Regent Theatre, MelbourneChinese funerary jewelleryHanging scroll painting by Pu Shirui
Shiseido poster by Ikko Tanaka, JapanMIDI Processing Unit MPU-410 made by Roland CorporationVoicetracker made by Fairlight InstrumentsStudio camera used for printing'Sista Sunset' outfit designed by Sara Thorn for Stussy Sista'Mondo Poodle' outfit designed by Sara Thorn for Stussy Sista
Palm pilot computerHandkerchief with Binche bobbin lace borderKnitted lace collarMachine made lace cloakSinclair ZX80 microcomputerSexual health booklet
BalalaikaPhotograph of print , back  stalls and cross over atRegent Theatre, MelbourneComputers used to produce high end video effects and new compositing software for televisionChinese carved ivory boxChinese carved ivory fishermanModel wind turbine
Photograph 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 HotelPhotograph of exterior of Muswellbrook Hotel
Bicycle training rollers used by Ron Cazey





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