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88/425 Poster, 'Woodcraft Goes to the Opera', Sydney Opera House, Australia, 1987

98/37/3 Uniform, womens, Sydney Opera House front of house, polyester viscose/ plastic/ polyester, maker unknown, Australia, 1972-1983

2003/34/3 Documents, Sydney Opera House engineering and architectural drawings (10), paper, Ove Arup and Partners / Jorn Oberg Utzon, England / Australia, 1962 - 1968

2001/84/100 Performance costume, titled First Mate, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/101 Wig from performance costume, titled Captain Cook, synthetic fibre, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/102 Performance costume, titled Irish Umbrella Dancer (female), fabric/leather, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/103 Performance costume, titled Tin Men, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/104 Performance costume, titled Acrobat, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/105 Performance costume, titled Roof Carrier, fabric/leather, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/106 Performance costume, titled Boxes/Lawnmowers, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/74 Performance costume, titled Sea Cloth Operator, fabric, Deep Sea Dreaming segment , designed by Dan Potra , used in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/76 Performance costume, titled Swimmer, rubber, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/77 Performance costume, titled Eel Operator, fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/78 Performance costume, titled School of Fish , fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/79 Performance costume, titled School of Fish , fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/75 Dress, 'Hero Girl' prototype costume, worn by Nikki Webster, Opening Ceremony Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Australia, 2000

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

2003/226/1 T shirt, 'Sydney Opera House', polyester / cotton / card, made by Aussie T-shirts, Australia, 1975-1980

2006/25/1 Photographic prints (179), book, and documents (4), construction of the Sydney Opera House, photographs by Max Dupain for Peter Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1958-1973

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

2003/34/2 Drawings and publications (2), for the Sydney Opera House, paper, Jorn Oberg Utzon / Ove Arup and Partners, Denmark / Sydney / London, 1958 - 1966

2001/84/342 Performance costume 'Captain Cook', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

2001/84/343 Performance costume 'First Mate', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

2001/84/344 Performance costume 'Second Mate', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

94/184/4 Poster, 'Woodcraft Goes To The Opera', paper, Kurt Volmer, Australia, 1987

2000/132/3 Poster, 'Australia / Opera House Festival', opening of the Sydney Opera House, colour lithograph on paper, designed by Allan Grant of the NSW Department of Tourism for the Opera House Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

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

Models relating to the Sydney Opera House

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

2005/25/2 Posters (10), theatre / opera, Elizabethan Theatre Newtown, paper / card, various makers, made and used in Australia, 1958-1964

2000/66/103 Plaque, memorial to Annette Kellerman, bronze, made in Australia, 1975

2000/66/104 Casket, cremation, used to store the remains of Annette Kellerman, plastic/ cardboard, [made in Australia], 1975

2000/66/134 Costume, red sleeveless exercise outfit, womens, [cotton], used by Annette Kellerman, USA, 1920-1950

2007/74/1 Balalaika, wood / metal / plastic, [made by R Pashroff, Adelaide, South Australia], 1970-1973

2007/26/1 Poster, 'The Sydney Opera House is Ten', screen print, designed by Martin Sharp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983

Two tickets to the official opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973.

2006/90/2 Tickets (2), Sydney Opera House opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

Letter regarding Official Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973

2006/90/3 Letter, Sydney Opera House Official Opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

Envelope, Official Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973

2006/90/4 Envelope, Sydney Opera House opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

Souvenir cover for the Opening of the Sydney Opera House, 1973

2006/90/5 Post Office souvenir cover, Sydney Opera House Opening, paper, made by Australia Post, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2005/25/7 Posters (2), theatre, Sydney Opera House, paper, various makers, made and used in Australia, 1975-1977

A6111 Pair of Opera glasses, brass and ivory 2 1/4" (5.7cm) x 4" (10.2cm) with own leather case.(SB).

A6382 Opera glasses, 2 pairs.

2003/17/1 Tapestry, 'Twenty-eight views of the Opera House', hand-woven 100% Australian wool on cotton warp, designed by Ken Done/ made by Victorian Tapestry Workshop, Sydney/ Melbourne, Australia, 1998-1999

On display in:
Musical Instruments Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

88/189 Opera glasses, plastic/brass/glass, France, c 1925

H8759 1 pair of opera glasses covered in strips of mother of pearl marked "The Universal, Sydney", in battered leather case. (SB).

On display in:
Experimentations Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

A8089 Petit point opera bag, including a purse, comb and cover, pair of opera glasses, pair of earrings, powder compact and lipstick. c. 1920.(AF).

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/26/2 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, cotton/velvet/silk/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/31/1 Opera prop, mirror, metal/cane, used by soprano Marie Bremner in production of 'The Mikado', J C Williamson Ltd, Australia, 1920-1939

94/120/2 Opera cape, 'Cycle of Life', cotton drill, Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, 1987

94/261/1 Ensemble, womens, silk/cotton/metal/glass, maker unknown/Linda Jackson, China/Australia, 1920-1975

94/261/2 Costume, womens, Cantonese Opera, silk/sequins, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/3 Costume, Chinese Opera female warrior, cotton/silk/sequins/fur, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/4 Skirt, wedding, Chinese opera, silk/metal/glass, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

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A8089 Petit point opera bag, including a purse, comb and cover, pair of opera glasses, pair of earrings, powder compact and lipstick. c. 1920.(AF).

A10823 Gloves, womens, pair, leather / fur / metal / textile, part of shop stock haberdashery, owned by Wong family, Australia, made by Fownes, London, c.1890-1920.

H7283 Hand operated sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1893

H8507 Singer sewing machine, table, portable type, machine No. 11219680, patented 1886. (LC).

93/10/2 Theatre program, paper/plastic, Sydney Opera House, Australia, 1973

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

2004/108/4 Greeting cards (3), Sydney 2000 Olympics Bid, printed and glossed cardboard, made by MGM Gifts and Promotions, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, for Australasian Events Marketing, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c. 1992

95/118/1 Respirator, Sullivan Nasal CPAP System (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) model APD-1 and accessories, plastic / metal / paper, made by ResCare Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1991

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

2003/34/1-1 Model, 'Model Illustrating the Origin of the Roof Geometry of the Sydney Opera House', wood / cardboard / metal, Ove Arup and Partners / Hall, Todd, and Littlemore, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

2003/34/1-5 Model, 'wind tunnel test', Sydney Opera House (Major Hall), built to indicate wind pressure distribution over the roof sails, polished wood, unknown maker for Ove Arup and Partners in collaboration with the architect Jorn Utzon, London, Englan

2007/39/2 Poster, 'Bring Utzon Back and Keep Our City Clean', paper, designed by Bill Turner, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

2007/9/5 Sticker sheet, 'Bring Back Utzon', paper / ink, designed and made by John Kinstler and Karen Herrle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

85/1285-51 Glass negative, full plate, 'Sydney Harbour from Dawes Point, N.S.W.', Henry King, Sydney, Australia, c. 1880-1900

P3576-22 Photograph/carte de visite, black and white photo of a woman in opera cape mounted on printed white cardboard, J Lloyd, Southport, England, 1898.

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2007/9/5 Sticker sheet, 'Bring Back Utzon', paper / ink, designed and made by John Kinstler and Karen Herrle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

95/155/1 Poster, 'Egyptian Festival' and 'Wedding Day' by Charles H.Florio, C.Lowndes Printer, London, 1800

2007/142/7 Advertising poster, 'Australia', colour lithograph, designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1970-1980

2003/34/2 Drawings and publications (2), for the Sydney Opera House, paper, Jorn Oberg Utzon / Ove Arup and Partners, Denmark / Sydney / London, 1958 - 1966

B2309 Architectural model, with tile prototypes and associated material, Sydney Opera House, Jorn Utzon's design of the major hall, wood / plastic, constructed by Finecraft Scale Models Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, 1966

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

K466 Eight Pathe discs - opera 'Faust' (SB).

K467 Six Pathe discs - opera 'Galanthee' (SB).

K468 Nine Pathe discs - opera comique 'Carmen' (SB).

K470 Seven Pathe discs - opera 'Romeo & Juliette' (SB).

K471 Six Pathe discs - opera 'La Traviata' (SB).

K472 Seven Pathe discs opera "La Traviata" (SB)

K475 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Favourita' (SB).

K476 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Favourita' (SB).

K478 Nine Pathe discs - opera, 'Romeo & Juliette' (SB)..

K479 Seven Pathe Discs - opera 'Le Cid' (SB).

K480 Seven Pathe Discs - opera 'Rigoletto' (SB).

K481 Ten Pathe discs - opera "La Trouvere" (SB).

K482 Eight Pathe discs - opera comique "Galathee" (SB).

K469 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Trouvere' (SB).

98/37/2 Uniform, Sydney Opera House front of house blazer, synthetic/plastic, Selvitex, Australia, 1970s

95/115/3 Booklet, 'The Sydney Opera House', paper, Ure Smith, Australia, 1965

99/6/8 Ensemble, womens, top with belt and skirt, Opera House motif, linen, designed by Linda Jackson for Flamingo Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1974

A7527 Ensemble, womens, 'Opera House', wool, designed by Jenny Kee, made by Jan Ayres for Flamingo Park, Sydney, Australia, 1980

A7527-2 Coat, part of women's ensemble, knitted cotton, designed by Jenny Kee, made by Jan Ayres for Flamingo Park, Sydney, Australia, 1980

98/31/2 Make up case and contents, used by Marie Bremner, metal/make up, various makers, Australia, 1920-1939

94/155/18 Drawing, for 'Opera House' scarf, paper/ink, d.Douglas Annand, m.Firsthand Australia, Sydney, 1969-1972

2007/39/5 Documents (5), 'Retraction' statements, paper, written by some members of the Government Architect's Branch of the New South Wales Department of Public Works, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1966]

2003/34/3 Documents, Sydney Opera House engineering and architectural drawings (10), paper, Ove Arup and Partners / Jorn Oberg Utzon, England / Australia, 1962 - 1968

2007/6/1 Evening coat, silk moire / nylon / diamantes / seed pearls / metal, designed and made by Cassano, worn by Lady Florence Packer to the opening of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2007/26/1 Poster, 'The Sydney Opera House is Ten', screen print, designed by Martin Sharp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983

90/435 Australian Bicentennial Exhibition, pre-stamped envelopes or postcards postmarked around Australia (47)

2001/70/2-25 Jar of pasta sauce, 'Sydney Harbour Bridge Pasta Sauce', glass/ sauce/ paper/ metal, Done Art and Design, Australia, 1999

96/44/1-5/4/17/1 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Opera House, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 35 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/2 Negative, b & w, view of Sydney Cove, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/5 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Harbour, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 5x4 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/6 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Harbour, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 5x4 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/78/1 Negative, b&w, aerial view of Sydney Opera House, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 35mm acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-6/3/52 Negatives (60), b&w, Vicki Forrest, taken for the book 'Made in Australia', acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, 1969

94/261/1 Ensemble, womens, silk/cotton/metal/glass, maker unknown/Linda Jackson, China/Australia, 1920-1975

94/261/10 Costume, Chinese opera, silk, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/2 Costume, womens, Cantonese Opera, silk/sequins, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/3 Costume, Chinese Opera female warrior, cotton/silk/sequins/fur, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/9 Jacket, Chinese opera, silk/metal/glass, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/7 Dress, Qipao, Chinese opera, silk/metal, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

98/26/2 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, cotton/velvet/silk/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

94/261/5 Jacket, Nonya, Chinese opera, silk, maker unknown, Malaysia, 1920-1960

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88/425 Poster, 'Woodcraft Goes to the Opera', Sydney Opera House, Australia, 1987

98/37/3 Uniform, womens, Sydney Opera House front of house, polyester viscose/ plastic/ polyester, maker unknown, Australia, 1972-1983

2003/34/3 Documents, Sydney Opera House engineering and architectural drawings (10), paper, Ove Arup and Partners / Jorn Oberg Utzon, England / Australia, 1962 - 1968

2001/84/100 Performance costume, titled First Mate, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/101 Wig from performance costume, titled Captain Cook, synthetic fibre, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/102 Performance costume, titled Irish Umbrella Dancer (female), fabric/leather, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/103 Performance costume, titled Tin Men, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/104 Performance costume, titled Acrobat, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/105 Performance costume, titled Roof Carrier, fabric/leather, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/106 Performance costume, titled Boxes/Lawnmowers, fabric, designed by Dan Potra , used in the Tin Symphony segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/74 Performance costume, titled Sea Cloth Operator, fabric, Deep Sea Dreaming segment , designed by Dan Potra , used in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/76 Performance costume, titled Swimmer, rubber, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/77 Performance costume, titled Eel Operator, fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/78 Performance costume, titled School of Fish , fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/79 Performance costume, titled School of Fish , fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the Deep Sea Dreaming segment of the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2001/84/75 Dress, 'Hero Girl' prototype costume, worn by Nikki Webster, Opening Ceremony Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Australia, 2000

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

2003/226/1 T shirt, 'Sydney Opera House', polyester / cotton / card, made by Aussie T-shirts, Australia, 1975-1980

2006/25/1 Photographic prints (179), book, and documents (4), construction of the Sydney Opera House, photographs by Max Dupain for Peter Hall, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1958-1973

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

2003/34/2 Drawings and publications (2), for the Sydney Opera House, paper, Jorn Oberg Utzon / Ove Arup and Partners, Denmark / Sydney / London, 1958 - 1966

2001/84/342 Performance costume 'Captain Cook', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

2001/84/343 Performance costume 'First Mate', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

2001/84/344 Performance costume 'Second Mate', fabric, designed by Dan Potra, used in the "Oi! Oi! Oi!" exhibition, Sydney, 2001

94/184/4 Poster, 'Woodcraft Goes To The Opera', paper, Kurt Volmer, Australia, 1987

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

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

2005/25/2 Posters (10), theatre / opera, Elizabethan Theatre Newtown, paper / card, various makers, made and used in Australia, 1958-1964

2000/66/103 Plaque, memorial to Annette Kellerman, bronze, made in Australia, 1975

2000/66/104 Casket, cremation, used to store the remains of Annette Kellerman, plastic/ cardboard, [made in Australia], 1975

2000/66/134 Costume, red sleeveless exercise outfit, womens, [cotton], used by Annette Kellerman, USA, 1920-1950

2007/74/1 Balalaika, wood / metal / plastic, [made by R Pashroff, Adelaide, South Australia], 1970-1973

2007/26/1 Poster, 'The Sydney Opera House is Ten', screen print, designed by Martin Sharp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983

2006/90/2 Tickets (2), Sydney Opera House opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2006/90/3 Letter, Sydney Opera House Official Opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2006/90/4 Envelope, Sydney Opera House opening, paper, made by the Sydney Opera House Official Opening Committee, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2006/90/5 Post Office souvenir cover, Sydney Opera House Opening, paper, made by Australia Post, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973

2005/25/7 Posters (2), theatre, Sydney Opera House, paper, various makers, made and used in Australia, 1975-1977

A6111 Pair of Opera glasses, brass and ivory 2 1/4" (5.7cm) x 4" (10.2cm) with own leather case.(SB).

A6382 Opera glasses, 2 pairs.

On display in:
Musical Instruments Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

88/189 Opera glasses, plastic/brass/glass, France, c 1925

H8759 1 pair of opera glasses covered in strips of mother of pearl marked "The Universal, Sydney", in battered leather case. (SB).

On display in:
Experimentations Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

A8089 Petit point opera bag, including a purse, comb and cover, pair of opera glasses, pair of earrings, powder compact and lipstick. c. 1920.(AF).

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/26/2 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, cotton/velvet/silk/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/31/1 Opera prop, mirror, metal/cane, used by soprano Marie Bremner in production of 'The Mikado', J C Williamson Ltd, Australia, 1920-1939

94/120/2 Opera cape, 'Cycle of Life', cotton drill, Bronwyn Bancroft, Sydney, 1987

94/261/1 Ensemble, womens, silk/cotton/metal/glass, maker unknown/Linda Jackson, China/Australia, 1920-1975

94/261/2 Costume, womens, Cantonese Opera, silk/sequins, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/3 Costume, Chinese Opera female warrior, cotton/silk/sequins/fur, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/4 Skirt, wedding, Chinese opera, silk/metal/glass, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

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Tagged objects. Showing 15 objects

A8089 Petit point opera bag, including a purse, comb and cover, pair of opera glasses, pair of earrings, powder compact and lipstick. c. 1920.(AF).

A10823 Gloves, womens, pair, leather / fur / metal / textile, part of shop stock haberdashery, owned by Wong family, Australia, made by Fownes, London, c.1890-1920.

H7283 Hand operated sewing machine, wood / metal, made by Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1893

H8507 Singer sewing machine, table, portable type, machine No. 11219680, patented 1886. (LC).

93/10/2 Theatre program, paper/plastic, Sydney Opera House, Australia, 1973

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

2007/39/2 Poster, 'Bring Utzon Back and Keep Our City Clean', paper, designed by Bill Turner, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

2007/9/5 Sticker sheet, 'Bring Back Utzon', paper / ink, designed and made by John Kinstler and Karen Herrle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

85/1285-51 Glass negative, full plate, 'Sydney Harbour from Dawes Point, N.S.W.', Henry King, Sydney, Australia, c. 1880-1900

P3576-22 Photograph/carte de visite, black and white photo of a woman in opera cape mounted on printed white cardboard, J Lloyd, Southport, England, 1898.

Subject field matches: Showing 50 of 92 objects

2007/9/5 Sticker sheet, 'Bring Back Utzon', paper / ink, designed and made by John Kinstler and Karen Herrle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1967

95/155/1 Poster, 'Egyptian Festival' and 'Wedding Day' by Charles H.Florio, C.Lowndes Printer, London, 1800

2007/142/7 Advertising poster, 'Australia', colour lithograph, designed by Harry Rogers for Qantas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1970-1980

2003/34/2 Drawings and publications (2), for the Sydney Opera House, paper, Jorn Oberg Utzon / Ove Arup and Partners, Denmark / Sydney / London, 1958 - 1966

2003/34/1 Sydney Opera House, models (4), designed by Jorn Utzon/ made by Ove Arup and Partners, England / Australia, 1958 - 1968

K466 Eight Pathe discs - opera 'Faust' (SB).

K467 Six Pathe discs - opera 'Galanthee' (SB).

K468 Nine Pathe discs - opera comique 'Carmen' (SB).

K470 Seven Pathe discs - opera 'Romeo & Juliette' (SB).

K471 Six Pathe discs - opera 'La Traviata' (SB).

K472 Seven Pathe discs opera "La Traviata" (SB)

K475 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Favourita' (SB).

K476 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Favourita' (SB).

K478 Nine Pathe discs - opera, 'Romeo & Juliette' (SB)..

K479 Seven Pathe Discs - opera 'Le Cid' (SB).

K480 Seven Pathe Discs - opera 'Rigoletto' (SB).

K481 Ten Pathe discs - opera "La Trouvere" (SB).

K482 Eight Pathe discs - opera comique "Galathee" (SB).

K469 Ten Pathe discs - opera 'La Trouvere' (SB).

98/37/2 Uniform, Sydney Opera House front of house blazer, synthetic/plastic, Selvitex, Australia, 1970s

95/115/3 Booklet, 'The Sydney Opera House', paper, Ure Smith, Australia, 1965

99/6/8 Ensemble, womens, top with belt and skirt, Opera House motif, linen, designed by Linda Jackson for Flamingo Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1974

A7527 Ensemble, womens, 'Opera House', wool, designed by Jenny Kee, made by Jan Ayres for Flamingo Park, Sydney, Australia, 1980

A7527-2 Coat, part of women's ensemble, knitted cotton, designed by Jenny Kee, made by Jan Ayres for Flamingo Park, Sydney, Australia, 1980

98/31/2 Make up case and contents, used by Marie Bremner, metal/make up, various makers, Australia, 1920-1939

94/155/18 Drawing, for 'Opera House' scarf, paper/ink, d.Douglas Annand, m.Firsthand Australia, Sydney, 1969-1972

2003/34/3 Documents, Sydney Opera House engineering and architectural drawings (10), paper, Ove Arup and Partners / Jorn Oberg Utzon, England / Australia, 1962 - 1968

2007/26/1 Poster, 'The Sydney Opera House is Ten', screen print, designed by Martin Sharp, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1983

90/435 Australian Bicentennial Exhibition, pre-stamped envelopes or postcards postmarked around Australia (47)

2001/70/2-25 Jar of pasta sauce, 'Sydney Harbour Bridge Pasta Sauce', glass/ sauce/ paper/ metal, Done Art and Design, Australia, 1999

96/44/1-5/4/17/1 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Opera House, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 35 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/2 Negative, b & w, view of Sydney Cove, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/5 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Harbour, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 5x4 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/6 Negative, b&w, view of Sydney Harbour, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 5x4 acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-5/4/78/1 Negative, b&w, aerial view of Sydney Opera House, for the book 'Sydney, A Book of Photographs', 35mm acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1969

96/44/1-6/3/52 Negatives (60), b&w, Vicki Forrest, taken for the book 'Made in Australia', acetate film, David Mist, Sydney, 1969

94/261/1 Ensemble, womens, silk/cotton/metal/glass, maker unknown/Linda Jackson, China/Australia, 1920-1975

94/261/10 Costume, Chinese opera, silk, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/2 Costume, womens, Cantonese Opera, silk/sequins, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/3 Costume, Chinese Opera female warrior, cotton/silk/sequins/fur, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/9 Jacket, Chinese opera, silk/metal/glass, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

94/261/7 Dress, Qipao, Chinese opera, silk/metal, maker unknown, China, 1920-1960

98/26/2 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, cotton/velvet/silk/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

98/26/1 Costume, opera, dress, worn by Dame Nellie Melba, velvet/silk/cotton/leather/metal, maker unknown, c.1910

94/261/5 Jacket, Nonya, Chinese opera, silk, maker unknown, Malaysia, 1920-1960

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