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86/1010 Day dress, womens, cotton / satin, worn by Esther Hovell (nee Arndell), wife of William Hovell, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1835

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

85/1285-1135 Glass negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal Fisheries, Darling River, N.S.W.', Henry King, Darling River and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900

85/1285-1173 Glass negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal Fisheries, Darling River, N.S.W.', Henry King, Darling River and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900

85/1286-720 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-721 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-722 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-725 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

94/119/1 Archive, project home construction, Pettit & Sevitt/ Ron Sevitt, Australia, 1961-1985

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94/119/1-1/42 Photographic print, b&w, exterior of Pettit & Sevitt 2-level Split Level House, Castle Hill, Max Dupain, 1976

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H9890 Regulator clock, Breguet mean-time regulator clock, metal / wood / paper, made by Breguet and Sons, Paris, France, 1818, used at the Parramatta and Sydney Observatory's, Parramatta and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

On display in:
By the Light of the Southern Stars Exhibition; Sydney Observatory

H9892 Repeating circle, 16 inch, brass / glass, made by Reichenbach, Utzschneider and Liebherr, Munich, Germany, 1804-14, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory

On display in:
By the Light of the Southern Stars Exhibition; Sydney Observatory

H10378 Astronomical equipment, celestial globe, wood / brass / plaster / paper, maker unknown, [London, England], 1790-1821, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia

Printing plate, certificate of award, Sydney International Exhibition

2007/121/1 Printing plate, for Certificate of Award or Diploma, Sydney International Exhibition 1879, steel, made by the American Banknote Company, New York, United States of America, 1879

Printing plate, test section for certificate of award, Sydney International Exhibition

2007/121/2 Test plate with paper wrapping, illustrating the Garden Palace building, Sydney International Exhibition 1879, steel, made by the American Banknote Company, New York, United States of America, 1879

2007/56/61 Poster, 'Organise! Smash the police state', screen print on paper, designed by Marie McMahon, printed by Earthworks Poster Collective, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1978

2008/221/1 Numismatic material including proof coins (97), proof coin sets (62), piedfort coins (3), specimen coins (3), uncirculated coins (91), uncirculated coin sets (43), uncirculated bullion (3), proof medallions (19), proof coin and banknote sets (2

2008/3/1 Poster, exhibition, 'Done at the Powerhouse Museum', screen print on paper / glass / metal, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993-1995

Sign for Powerhouse Garden Restaurant painted by Ken Done

2008/3/2 Sign, 'Powerhouse Garden Restaurant', acrylic on wood, painted by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994, used by Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-2002

Powerhouse Garden Restaurant paintings by Ken Done

2008/3/3 Paintings (5), from the Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, acrylic on canvas, painted by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994, used by Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-2002

Tableware and napkin designed by Ken Done

2008/3/4 Tableware (9) and napkin, ceramic / rubber / paper, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993, tableware made by Australian Fine China, Australia, 1993-1994, used by Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales, Aust

2008/3/5 Sculptures (3), from the Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, acrylic on board, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994, used by Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-2002

Powerhouse Garden Collection merchandise designed by Ken Done

2008/3/6 Merchandise, consisting of apron, cushion cover and set of coasters, from Powerhouse Garden Collection, cotton / nylon / metal / cork / paper, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993-1994, made by Done Art and Design, Austr

2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980

2000/60/1 Posters (2), 'Label of authenticity', paper, produced by National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association (NIAAA), Australia, 1999

B2416 Ship model, HMS 'Lady Nelson', wood / copper / flax / canvas, made by Roland Michel Laroche, Australia, 1980

2005/105/1 Photographic prints (4), black and white, various subjects, paper, various photographers, used by Frank Walker, Australia, c.1940

First edition of the Sydney Gazetter and New South Wales Advertiser newspaper

2005/143/1 Newspaper, 'Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser', 5 March 1803, paper / plastic, published by the Government Printer, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1803

87/1319 Cheque piece/convict token, copper alloy [bronze], Australia, Colony of New South Wales, c 1788.

Map of NSW showing proposed Federal Captital sites

2005/275/1 Map, 'Map of New South Wales shewing (sic) Proposed Federal Capital Sites', silk / timber, owned by James Thomas Noon, New South Wales, Australia, lithographed and printed by New South Wales Department of Lands, Sydney, New South Wales, Austral

Ball gown thought to have been worn by Ann Marsden

A7882 Dress with petticoat, women's, muslin / silk, maker unknown, worn by Ann Marsden at Government House Ball, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1822

A7883 Habit shirt, women's, cotton / mother of pearl, [possibly made by Ann Marsden], used by Ann Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1815-1825

Dress thought to have been worn by Elizabeth Marsden

A7880 Dress, women's, silk / muslin / metal, maker unknown, thought to have been worn by Elizabeth Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1825 - 1835

A8371 Wedding dress, cotton, thought to have been worn by the mother or mother-in-law of Margaret White (nee Fletcher) of Saumarez, [Uralla / Armidale, Australia], [1845-1855]

H6862 Armchair, owned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, rose mahogany (Dysoxylon fraseranum) / Casuarina sp./ Australian red cedar (Toona ciliata) / modern upholstery of eastern grey wallaby fur, gothic style, attributed makers John Webster (carver) / Willia

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

H6954 Day dress, womens, embroidered muslin, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1830

H7996 Uniform, tailcoat and trousers, navy blue wool, worn by Sir Edward Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker and place unknown, c 1837

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

89/740 Evening dress, women's, Malcolm Brewery, satin / silk organza / paper, worn by Sarah Jane Adamson Barnes, maker unknown, [Leonora], Western Australia, Australia, 1890 - 1900

89/1502 Military medal, Regimental Medal of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Foot, awarded to Thomas Hewit, silver, NSW/Great Britain, 1819

P3195 Design, 'Dado and Wall decoration for Australian Museum (Granite - sand stone - Bronze and enamelled tiles...Decoration for entrance Hall of Australian Natural History Museum)', from unpublished book, 'Australian Decorative Arts', monochrome, waterc

A9536 Hat with letter and label, hand-made, box tree wood, owned by Dame Mary Gilmore, made in Australia, [c. 1840]

A9285 Wall tiles (28), ceramic, glazed, Waratah and gum leaf design, made by the Australian Tesselated Tile Co Pty Ltd, Mitcham Victoria, and used in the entry vestible / foyer of Macdonell House, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney, Australia, 1914

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

A9203 Jelly mould, earthenware, made by Wedgwood & Co Ltd, England, 1870-1930

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960

A9876 Brooch and case, foliate design, gold, maker unknownAustralia, c. 1860

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Day dress and cape worn by Ann Hassall (nee Marsden)

A10017 Day dress and cape, womens, silk, maker unknown, [Australia], worn by Ann Hassall (nee Marsden), New South Wales, Australia, 1830-1840

P3225 Design, 'Pediment for Natural History Museum', from unpublished book, 'Australian Decorative Arts', monochrome, pen and ink over pencil, made by Lucien Henry, Australia / France, 1889-1891

A9762 Jacket, men's, convict period, felted wool, maker unknown [War Department], made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1855-1880

On display in:
Foyer - Museum entrance; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

An official souvenir programme of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening.

P3415 Official souvenir programme, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, made by NSW Government Printer, Australia,1932

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

96/132/1 Jar, demijohn, [saltglazed] stoneware , Irrawang Pottery established by James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1844-1853

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Sydney International Exhibition medallion awarded to William Davies MP

88/732 Medallion and case, Sydney International Exhibition, silver / leather / wood, awarded to William Davies MP, designed by James W Sayers & Samuel Begg, made by J S & A B Wyon, London, England, 1879

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P3549-36 Photographic print, solar eclipse taken with Lick Observatory 12.19 metre (40 foot) coronograph, paper / silver gelatin, photographer Dr. Adams, used at Sydney Observatory, Wollal, Western Australia, 1922

2005/35/2 Breastplate, 'Bobby King of Grafton', engraved brass, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1810-1821

2005/35/1 Breastplate, 'David King of the Woronora Tribe', engraved brass, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1810-1821

2008/3/3 Paintings (5), from the Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, acrylic on canvas, painted by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994, used by Powerhouse Garden Restaurant, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-2002

87/617 Photographic positive, studio portrait, hand-tinted, ambrotype of Mary Hyde (Mrs Simeon Lord), collodion / paint / glass / wood / paper / metal / velvet, photographer unknown, 1854-1865

2008/88/1 Architectural drawings (14), Powerhouse Museum, tracing paper / microfilm / ink, designed by Lionel Glendenning, made and used by New South Wales Department of Public Works, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1987

94/119/1 Archive, project home construction, Pettit & Sevitt/ Ron Sevitt, Australia, 1961-1985

2008/228/1 Archive, Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, compiled by Kevin Forrester, photographs / transparencies, Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority and Selmer Engineering, Australia, 1949-1993

H10378 Astronomical equipment, celestial globe, wood / brass / plaster / paper, maker unknown, [London, England], 1790-1821, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia

K743 Biscuit / paste cutters [7) in canister, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1940

A7644 Shortbread moulds (2), earthenware, made by Royal Doulton, England, 1891-1902

2003/113/1 Book, 'Macquarie's World', paper, written by Marjorie Barnard / illustrated by Douglas Annand, Melbourne University Press, Victoria, Australia, 1949

2006/26/1 Tree section, wood, collected by Captain Cook, Endeavour River, Queensland, Australia, 1770

87/619 Table top bottle opener, cast iron, owned by Mary Hyde, manufactired by Thomas Lunds, London, England, 1845-1855

88/387 Box, view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, metal / wood, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1934

A7885 Dress, boys, cotton, probably made by Elisabeth Marsden and worn by John Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1803

A4478 Brooch, mining equipment motifs, gold, commissioned by Edward Austin, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1855

A9876 Brooch and case, foliate design, gold, maker unknownAustralia, c. 1860

99/18/1 Carafe, terracotta, Irrawang Pottery/ James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1835-1853

2005/146/1 Certificate, presented to Sergeant Henry William Strong of the No. 2 Company Sydney Battalion Volunteer Rifles, hide / fabric / wood, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1861

H6862 Armchair, owned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, rose mahogany (Dysoxylon fraseranum) / Casuarina sp./ Australian red cedar (Toona ciliata) / modern upholstery of eastern grey wallaby fur, gothic style, attributed makers John Webster (carver) / Willia

2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980

A7654 Moulds, (3), cast iron/tin, Randle & Smith Ltd/Anton Reich, [England]/Dresden, Germany, 1880-1920

A7654-1 Chocolate mould, cast iron / tin, made by Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany,1880-1920

A7654-3 Chocolate mould, cast iron / tin, made by Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany, 1880-1920

2007/58/3 Ensemble, womens, consisting of jumpsuit and overskirt, arnel / triacetate / nylon / plastic / metal, made by Sports Fashions, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960-1970

99/131/1 Commemorative shield, George McCredie 'Victor of the Plague', wood / silver, made by J Berthold, Australia, 1900

A9762 Jacket, men's, convict period, felted wool, maker unknown [War Department], made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1855-1880

A7831 Caps (3), convict period, leather, maker unknown, made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1820-1855

A7832 Cap, convict, mens, wool, maker unknown, England / Australia, 1820-1855

86/1008 Court suit, men's, cashmere, silk, linen and metal, worn by Captain William Hilton Hovell, Florence, Italy, 1856, possibly made by Robinson, Florence, Italy, 1856

89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960

2009/7/1 Tea cup and saucer, 'Xmas Bells', and side plate, 'Lilac Daisy', hand-painted, porcelain, painted by Muriel Cornish on blanks by Aynsley, England, and D & Co, France, painted in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1920s

86/1010 Day dress, womens, cotton / satin, worn by Esther Hovell (nee Arndell), wife of William Hovell, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1835

H6954 Day dress, womens, embroidered muslin, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1830

A10017 Day dress and cape, womens, silk, maker unknown, [Australia], worn by Ann Hassall (nee Marsden), New South Wales, Australia, 1830-1840

96/132/1 Jar, demijohn, [saltglazed] stoneware , Irrawang Pottery established by James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1844-1853

H9956 Surveying equipment, Kater azimuth compass and cover, wood / glass / metal / paper, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, made by Thomas Jones, England, 1811-1821

A8893 Needlework duchess set. Centre doiley with map of Australia, kangaroo, koala and native flowers for each state. Two smaller doileys also with maps of Australia and kangaroo and koala respectively. Australia. c. 1940

A7880 Dress, women's, silk / muslin / metal, maker unknown, thought to have been worn by Elizabeth Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1825 - 1835

A6504 Dress, child's, silk / cotton, [used by Ann Fowler], maker unknown, [Australia / England], 1820-1843

A9971-1 Commemorative cup, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, porcelain, maker unknown, Germany, c. 1932

97/212/1 Engraving, framed, 'Engrav'd by W. Preston from a Drawing by Capt Wallis 46th Regt. Sydney from Bennelongs Point. New South Wales. London, Pub'd Septr 1, 1820, at R. Ackermann's, 101, Strand', paper/cardboard/wood/perspex, original sketches attri

89/740 Evening dress, women's, Malcolm Brewery, satin / silk organza / paper, worn by Sarah Jane Adamson Barnes, maker unknown, [Leonora], Western Australia, Australia, 1890 - 1900

A7882 Dress with petticoat, women's, muslin / silk, maker unknown, worn by Ann Marsden at Government House Ball, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1822

2008/3/1 Poster, exhibition, 'Done at the Powerhouse Museum', screen print on paper / glass / metal, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993-1995

89/1429 Firescreen, Berlin woolwork, wood / wool, Louisa Petersen, Australia, 1882.

86/280 Flag or banner, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, fabric, maker unknown, [Australia], 1932

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86/1010 Day dress, womens, cotton / satin, worn by Esther Hovell (nee Arndell), wife of William Hovell, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1835

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

85/1285-1135 Glass negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal Fisheries, Darling River, N.S.W.', Henry King, Darling River and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900

85/1285-1173 Glass negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal Fisheries, Darling River, N.S.W.', Henry King, Darling River and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1900

85/1286-720 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-721 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-722 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries, Darling River', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

85/1286-725 Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Aboriginal fisheries', unattributed studio, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1880-1923

94/119/1 Archive, project home construction, Pettit & Sevitt/ Ron Sevitt, Australia, 1961-1985

On display in:
;

94/119/1-1/42 Photographic print, b&w, exterior of Pettit & Sevitt 2-level Split Level House, Castle Hill, Max Dupain, 1976

On display in:
;

On display in:
By the Light of the Southern Stars Exhibition; Sydney Observatory

H9892 Repeating circle, 16 inch, brass / glass, made by Reichenbach, Utzschneider and Liebherr, Munich, Germany, 1804-14, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory

On display in:
By the Light of the Southern Stars Exhibition; Sydney Observatory

H10378 Astronomical equipment, celestial globe, wood / brass / plaster / paper, maker unknown, [London, England], 1790-1821, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia

2007/121/1 Printing plate, for Certificate of Award or Diploma, Sydney International Exhibition 1879, steel, made by the American Banknote Company, New York, United States of America, 1879

2007/56/61 Poster, 'Organise! Smash the police state', screen print on paper, designed by Marie McMahon, printed by Earthworks Poster Collective, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1978

2008/3/1 Poster, exhibition, 'Done at the Powerhouse Museum', screen print on paper / glass / metal, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993-1995

2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980

2000/60/1 Posters (2), 'Label of authenticity', paper, produced by National Indigenous Arts Advocacy Association (NIAAA), Australia, 1999

B2416 Ship model, HMS 'Lady Nelson', wood / copper / flax / canvas, made by Roland Michel Laroche, Australia, 1980

2005/105/1 Photographic prints (4), black and white, various subjects, paper, various photographers, used by Frank Walker, Australia, c.1940

2005/143/1 Newspaper, 'Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser', 5 March 1803, paper / plastic, published by the Government Printer, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1803

87/1319 Cheque piece/convict token, copper alloy [bronze], Australia, Colony of New South Wales, c 1788.

A7882 Dress with petticoat, women's, muslin / silk, maker unknown, worn by Ann Marsden at Government House Ball, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1822

A7883 Habit shirt, women's, cotton / mother of pearl, [possibly made by Ann Marsden], used by Ann Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1815-1825

A7880 Dress, women's, silk / muslin / metal, maker unknown, thought to have been worn by Elizabeth Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1825 - 1835

A8371 Wedding dress, cotton, thought to have been worn by the mother or mother-in-law of Margaret White (nee Fletcher) of Saumarez, [Uralla / Armidale, Australia], [1845-1855]

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

H6954 Day dress, womens, embroidered muslin, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1830

H7996 Uniform, tailcoat and trousers, navy blue wool, worn by Sir Edward Deas Thomson, Colonial Secretary of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, maker and place unknown, c 1837

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

89/740 Evening dress, women's, Malcolm Brewery, satin / silk organza / paper, worn by Sarah Jane Adamson Barnes, maker unknown, [Leonora], Western Australia, Australia, 1890 - 1900

89/1502 Military medal, Regimental Medal of the 48th (Northamptonshire) Foot, awarded to Thomas Hewit, silver, NSW/Great Britain, 1819

A9536 Hat with letter and label, hand-made, box tree wood, owned by Dame Mary Gilmore, made in Australia, [c. 1840]

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

A9203 Jelly mould, earthenware, made by Wedgwood & Co Ltd, England, 1870-1930

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960

A9876 Brooch and case, foliate design, gold, maker unknownAustralia, c. 1860

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

A10017 Day dress and cape, womens, silk, maker unknown, [Australia], worn by Ann Hassall (nee Marsden), New South Wales, Australia, 1830-1840

P3225 Design, 'Pediment for Natural History Museum', from unpublished book, 'Australian Decorative Arts', monochrome, pen and ink over pencil, made by Lucien Henry, Australia / France, 1889-1891

A9762 Jacket, men's, convict period, felted wool, maker unknown [War Department], made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1855-1880

On display in:
Foyer - Museum entrance; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

P3415 Official souvenir programme, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, made by NSW Government Printer, Australia,1932

On display in:
Display Store; Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

96/132/1 Jar, demijohn, [saltglazed] stoneware , Irrawang Pottery established by James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1844-1853

On display in:
Inspired! Design across time Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

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Subject field matches: Showing 50 of 180 objects

2005/35/2 Breastplate, 'Bobby King of Grafton', engraved brass, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1810-1821

2005/35/1 Breastplate, 'David King of the Woronora Tribe', engraved brass, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1810-1821

87/617 Photographic positive, studio portrait, hand-tinted, ambrotype of Mary Hyde (Mrs Simeon Lord), collodion / paint / glass / wood / paper / metal / velvet, photographer unknown, 1854-1865

94/119/1 Archive, project home construction, Pettit & Sevitt/ Ron Sevitt, Australia, 1961-1985

H10378 Astronomical equipment, celestial globe, wood / brass / plaster / paper, maker unknown, [London, England], 1790-1821, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia

K743 Biscuit / paste cutters [7) in canister, tinplate, maker unknown, Australia, 1900-1940

A7644 Shortbread moulds (2), earthenware, made by Royal Doulton, England, 1891-1902

2003/113/1 Book, 'Macquarie's World', paper, written by Marjorie Barnard / illustrated by Douglas Annand, Melbourne University Press, Victoria, Australia, 1949

2006/26/1 Tree section, wood, collected by Captain Cook, Endeavour River, Queensland, Australia, 1770

87/619 Table top bottle opener, cast iron, owned by Mary Hyde, manufactired by Thomas Lunds, London, England, 1845-1855

88/387 Box, view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, metal / wood, maker unknown, Australia, 1930-1934

A7885 Dress, boys, cotton, probably made by Elisabeth Marsden and worn by John Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1803

A4478 Brooch, mining equipment motifs, gold, commissioned by Edward Austin, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1855

A9876 Brooch and case, foliate design, gold, maker unknownAustralia, c. 1860

99/18/1 Carafe, terracotta, Irrawang Pottery/ James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1835-1853

2008/63/1 Chair, bentwood, wood, made by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1895-1905, used at Sydney Observatory, Observatory Hill, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1895-1980

A7654 Moulds, (3), cast iron/tin, Randle & Smith Ltd/Anton Reich, [England]/Dresden, Germany, 1880-1920

A7654-1 Chocolate mould, cast iron / tin, made by Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany,1880-1920

A7654-3 Chocolate mould, cast iron / tin, made by Anton Reiche, Dresden, Germany, 1880-1920

2007/58/3 Ensemble, womens, consisting of jumpsuit and overskirt, arnel / triacetate / nylon / plastic / metal, made by Sports Fashions, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1960-1970

99/131/1 Commemorative shield, George McCredie 'Victor of the Plague', wood / silver, made by J Berthold, Australia, 1900

A9762 Jacket, men's, convict period, felted wool, maker unknown [War Department], made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1855-1880

A7831 Caps (3), convict period, leather, maker unknown, made in Great Britain, worn in Australia, 1820-1855

A7832 Cap, convict, mens, wool, maker unknown, England / Australia, 1820-1855

86/1008 Court suit, men's, cashmere, silk, linen and metal, worn by Captain William Hilton Hovell, Florence, Italy, 1856, possibly made by Robinson, Florence, Italy, 1856

89/38 Covered jar, earthenware, Reg Preston, Warrandyte, Victoria, 1950-1960

86/1010 Day dress, womens, cotton / satin, worn by Esther Hovell (nee Arndell), wife of William Hovell, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1835

H6954 Day dress, womens, embroidered muslin, maker unknown, [Australia], c. 1830

A10017 Day dress and cape, womens, silk, maker unknown, [Australia], worn by Ann Hassall (nee Marsden), New South Wales, Australia, 1830-1840

96/132/1 Jar, demijohn, [saltglazed] stoneware , Irrawang Pottery established by James King, Raymond Terrace, New South Wales, Australia, 1844-1853

H9956 Surveying equipment, Kater azimuth compass and cover, wood / glass / metal / paper, used at Parramatta and Sydney Observatory, made by Thomas Jones, England, 1811-1821

A7880 Dress, women's, silk / muslin / metal, maker unknown, thought to have been worn by Elizabeth Marsden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1825 - 1835

A6504 Dress, child's, silk / cotton, [used by Ann Fowler], maker unknown, [Australia / England], 1820-1843

A9971-1 Commemorative cup, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, porcelain, maker unknown, Germany, c. 1932

89/740 Evening dress, women's, Malcolm Brewery, satin / silk organza / paper, worn by Sarah Jane Adamson Barnes, maker unknown, [Leonora], Western Australia, Australia, 1890 - 1900

A7882 Dress with petticoat, women's, muslin / silk, maker unknown, worn by Ann Marsden at Government House Ball, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 1822

2008/3/1 Poster, exhibition, 'Done at the Powerhouse Museum', screen print on paper / glass / metal, designed by Ken Done, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1993-1995

89/1429 Firescreen, Berlin woolwork, wood / wool, Louisa Petersen, Australia, 1882.

86/280 Flag or banner, Sydney Harbour Bridge Opening, fabric, maker unknown, [Australia], 1932

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