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Full text matches. Showing 50 of 256 objects Show all 256 objects

85/308 Tea and coffee service, "shape 225", basaltware, d. Jerome Gould, m. Wedgwood, 1984

H6323 Lady's blue coarse shiny straw hat, trimmed with artificial flowers & grey & white ostrich feathers, 1910.(SB).

98/132/1 Performance costume, rock music, jacket and trousers, cloth, used by Col Joye, Andy Ellis Exclusive Mens Wear, Australia, 1958-1961

97/211/1 Ceramic form, 'Blockhead', earthenware clay / terra sigillata, Alan Watt, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1996

97/211/2 Ceramic form, 'Lightning Ridge', earthenware clay / terra sigillata, Alan Watt, Tanja, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-1995

96/107/2 Outfit, mens, (7 parts), linen / lycra / polyester / plastic / cotton / leather, designed by Joseph Saba, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1995

2005/66/10 Sculpture, woman's head, terracotta with hand-painted details / wood / metal, probably modelled by Rudolf Knoerlein, made by the Goldscheider Porcelain Works and Majolica Factory, Vienna, Austria, 1925-1930

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

98/19/7 Blouse, part of hand balancing costume, Ardini vaudeville performers, metal/cotton/synthetic, Australia, 1920-1940

2008/36/14 Program, 'Our Bridge' official ceremony, paper / cardboard / cord, designed by Tony Assness and Deuce Design for the 75th Anniversary of Sydney Harbour Bridge, used by New South Wales Premier's Department, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 20

2008/36/15 Invitation, 'Our Bridge', paper / board, designed by Tony Assness and Deuce Design for the 75th Anniversary of Sydney Harbour Bridge, printed by New South Wales Premier's Department, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2007

2000/66/6 Stockings, pair, artificial silk, used by Annette Kellerman, [made in USA], 1920-1930

2001/84/37 Guitar, performance prop, polystyrene/fibreglass cloth/polyester resin/lacquer/glitter/nylon, designed by Eamon D'Arcy and Jenny Kee, made by Gustavo Balboa, Clint Tagoe, Charles Gilliespie - Ceremonies Workshop, used in the 'Arrivals' segment

2001/113/1 Lounge, 'Orgone', fibreglass, designed by Marc Newson, Sydney, Australia, 1989, made by Cappellini, Italy, about 2001

2001/84/24 Guitar, performance prop, polystyrene/fibreglass cloth/polyester resin/nylon/ lacquer/glitter, designed by Eamon D'Arcy, made by Gustavo Balboa, Clint Tagoe, Charles Gillespie - Ceremonies Workshop, used in 'Arrivals' segment of the Sydney 2000

99/1/2 Brooch, 'black Mickey Mouse', hard foam / lacquer / steel, Otto Kunzli, Germany, 1991

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

2007/62/3 Silicon cylinder, silicon, used by Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2007

On display in:
Nuclear Matters Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2007/62/4 Silicon wafer, silicon / plastic / metal, used by Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2007

On display in:
Nuclear Matters Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

85/86 Bowl or flower holder, 'Conical' (shape), 'Yoo Hoo' (decoration), 'Bizarre' series, earthenware, designed by Clarice Cliff, made by A.J. Wilkinson Ltd , Burslem, (Stoke-on-Trent), England, c. 1933

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

93/251/11 Vase, stoneware, Ian Sprague, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia, 1980

2004/64/5 Film costume, "Ned Kelly", dress, worn by Naomi Watts as Julia Cook in the film 'Ned Kelly', cloth, designed by Anna Borghesi/ produced by Working Title Australia, Australia, 2002

2004/87/1 Tie, mens, viscose, with original packaging, designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for 'Memphis', Milan, Italy, 1980 - 1985

2009/16/27 Dress, womens, rayon / polyester / polyurethane, designed and made by Comme des Gar�ons Co. Ltd, Japan, late 1980s, owned by Gene Sherman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, late 1980s-2007.

H5065 Bust of Doctor L H Baekeland, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, made by W J Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950

On display in:
Recent acquisitions showcase; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

88/292 Bust of Arthur Ramon Penfold, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, designed by Frederick Fuchs, manufactured by W. J. Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1950]

On display in:
Recent acquisitions showcase; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

H6615 Teapot, Sheffield plate / ebony, maker unknown, [England], c. 1810-1830

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

A2778-631 Panel, in black frame, blue print ground, painted by Percy Curnock, made by Doulton & Co, Burslem, England, 1885-1919

Pair of leather and sheepskin mule clogs

H4448-279 Mule clogs, pair, womens, leather / corduroy / wood / sheepskin / [rubber], maker unknown, [North Italy / Portugal], [1890-1942]

85/2585-281 Toy railway wagon, Hornby GWR No.2 high capacity coal wagon 'GW Loco 53962', 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1936-1949

B1431 Solar heater model, wood / metal / felt, made by Lawrence Hargrave, Woollahra Point, New South Wales, Australia, 1907-1912

98/22/1 Knitting and crochet pattern book, 'Cushions & Cosies: knitting and crochet', paper, Madame Weigel Pty Ltd, Richmond, Victoria, Australia, c. 1935

92/539 Dress accessory, toggle, snake, wood, maker unknown, China, c. 1700-1940

2001/84/29 Costume, 'School fish', fibreglass/styrene/medium density fibreboard/ aluminium/ plywood/ polyethylene foam/cloth, designed by Dan Potra, made by Fleur Burrows, Toni Ascroft, Will Sumpter, Debra Gardner, "Creatures of Desire" Studio Sydney use

2001/84/30 Costume, 'School fish', fibreglass/styrene/medium density fibreboard/ aluminium/ plywood/polyethylene foam/cloth, designed by Dan Potra, made by Fleur Burrows, Toni Ashcroft, Will Sumpter, Debra Gardner, "Creatures of Desire" Studio Sydney, use

85/2922 Cloth used for sanitary towels, linen, maker and place of manufacture unknown, 1880-1900.

2001/84/99 Performance costume, titled "Swamp Daisy", fabric/fibreglass/plastic, designed by Eamon D'Arcy, made by the Ceremonies Costume Workshop, used in Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

2009/16/28 Skirt, womens, rayon / copra / acrylic / nylon, designed and made by Comme des Garcons Co. Ltd, Japan, mid 1990s, owned by Gene Sherman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, mid 1990s-2007.

87/1206 Microsurgical ligatome needle holder, gold-plated metal, designed by Dr Earl Owen, Sydney, NSW, Australia, manufactured by Martin, West Germany, 1984-1987

A4580 Cabinet, lacquer/metal/wood, unknown maker Japan [c.1880]

A4984 Oenochoe (pitcher), Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 600-550 BC

H10057 Navigational equipment, sextant in case, brass / glass / wood, made for E. Esdaile, London, England, 1896-1916, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1922

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

96/61/11 Netsuke, Japanese toggle, mouse gnawing on a chestnut, wood, maker unknown, Japan, 1700-1900

A94 Hand satchel, gourd shaped, lacquer / silk, maker unknown, Japan, late 19th century

A6010 Oenochoe (pitcher), Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 640-620 BC

A6011 Chalice, Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 610 BC

Gold washing cradle used in the Ophir goldfields

H8859 Gold washing cradle, wood / iron, designed by William Tom Jr and Edward Hargraves, made by William Tom, Ophir goldfields, Australia, 1851

96/375/1 Boots (ma xue) and covers, mens, silk/cotton, China, 1850-1900

2003/136/20 Jain shrine, copper alloy with silver inlays, maker unknown, Gujarat, Western India, 1400-1600

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

85/2585-141 Toy railway wagon, Hornby gas cylinder wagon, 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1948-1957

85/2585-143 Toy railway wagon, Hornby gas cylinder wagon, 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1948-1957

2007/207/1 Skirt (chima), traditional Korean dress, silk / egg white, designed and made by Lee Ri-Ja, Seoul, Korea, 1970-1979

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86/1814 Candelabra, electroplated white metal, "Concerto", France/Italy, 1960-1961

88/257 Bell, cable car and certificate of Origin San Francisco, USA.

95/290/1 Barrel, lidded, stainless steel / brass / glass, Beatrice Schlabowsky, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1995

97/266/1 Sandals (pair), women's, 'Luna I', metal/leather, designed by Camille Unglik for Bally Shoes, made in Switzerland, c.1970s

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Full text matches. Showing 50 of 256 objects Show all 256 objects

85/308 Tea and coffee service, "shape 225", basaltware, d. Jerome Gould, m. Wedgwood, 1984

H6323 Lady's blue coarse shiny straw hat, trimmed with artificial flowers & grey & white ostrich feathers, 1910.(SB).

98/132/1 Performance costume, rock music, jacket and trousers, cloth, used by Col Joye, Andy Ellis Exclusive Mens Wear, Australia, 1958-1961

97/211/1 Ceramic form, 'Blockhead', earthenware clay / terra sigillata, Alan Watt, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1996

97/211/2 Ceramic form, 'Lightning Ridge', earthenware clay / terra sigillata, Alan Watt, Tanja, New South Wales, Australia, 1994-1995

96/107/2 Outfit, mens, (7 parts), linen / lycra / polyester / plastic / cotton / leather, designed by Joseph Saba, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1995

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

98/19/7 Blouse, part of hand balancing costume, Ardini vaudeville performers, metal/cotton/synthetic, Australia, 1920-1940

2000/66/6 Stockings, pair, artificial silk, used by Annette Kellerman, [made in USA], 1920-1930

2001/113/1 Lounge, 'Orgone', fibreglass, designed by Marc Newson, Sydney, Australia, 1989, made by Cappellini, Italy, about 2001

99/1/2 Brooch, 'black Mickey Mouse', hard foam / lacquer / steel, Otto Kunzli, Germany, 1991

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

2007/62/3 Silicon cylinder, silicon, used by Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2007

On display in:
Nuclear Matters Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

2007/62/4 Silicon wafer, silicon / plastic / metal, used by Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1980-2007

On display in:
Nuclear Matters Exhibition; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

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

93/251/11 Vase, stoneware, Ian Sprague, Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia, 1980

2004/64/5 Film costume, "Ned Kelly", dress, worn by Naomi Watts as Julia Cook in the film 'Ned Kelly', cloth, designed by Anna Borghesi/ produced by Working Title Australia, Australia, 2002

2004/87/1 Tie, mens, viscose, with original packaging, designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for 'Memphis', Milan, Italy, 1980 - 1985

H5065 Bust of Doctor L H Baekeland, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, made by W J Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950

On display in:
Recent acquisitions showcase; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

88/292 Bust of Arthur Ramon Penfold, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, designed by Frederick Fuchs, manufactured by W. J. Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1950]

On display in:
Recent acquisitions showcase; Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

H6615 Teapot, Sheffield plate / ebony, maker unknown, [England], c. 1810-1830

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

A2778-631 Panel, in black frame, blue print ground, painted by Percy Curnock, made by Doulton & Co, Burslem, England, 1885-1919

H4448-279 Mule clogs, pair, womens, leather / corduroy / wood / sheepskin / [rubber], maker unknown, [North Italy / Portugal], [1890-1942]

85/2585-281 Toy railway wagon, Hornby GWR No.2 high capacity coal wagon 'GW Loco 53962', 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1936-1949

B1431 Solar heater model, wood / metal / felt, made by Lawrence Hargrave, Woollahra Point, New South Wales, Australia, 1907-1912

98/22/1 Knitting and crochet pattern book, 'Cushions & Cosies: knitting and crochet', paper, Madame Weigel Pty Ltd, Richmond, Victoria, Australia, c. 1935

92/539 Dress accessory, toggle, snake, wood, maker unknown, China, c. 1700-1940

85/2922 Cloth used for sanitary towels, linen, maker and place of manufacture unknown, 1880-1900.

2009/16/28 Skirt, womens, rayon / copra / acrylic / nylon, designed and made by Comme des Garcons Co. Ltd, Japan, mid 1990s, owned by Gene Sherman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, mid 1990s-2007.

87/1206 Microsurgical ligatome needle holder, gold-plated metal, designed by Dr Earl Owen, Sydney, NSW, Australia, manufactured by Martin, West Germany, 1984-1987

A4580 Cabinet, lacquer/metal/wood, unknown maker Japan [c.1880]

A4984 Oenochoe (pitcher), Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 600-550 BC

H10057 Navigational equipment, sextant in case, brass / glass / wood, made for E. Esdaile, London, England, 1896-1916, used at Sydney Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1922

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

96/61/11 Netsuke, Japanese toggle, mouse gnawing on a chestnut, wood, maker unknown, Japan, 1700-1900

A94 Hand satchel, gourd shaped, lacquer / silk, maker unknown, Japan, late 19th century

A6010 Oenochoe (pitcher), Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 640-620 BC

A6011 Chalice, Bucchero ware, fine earthenware, Etruria, Italy, c 610 BC

H8859 Gold washing cradle, wood / iron, designed by William Tom Jr and Edward Hargraves, made by William Tom, Ophir goldfields, Australia, 1851

96/375/1 Boots (ma xue) and covers, mens, silk/cotton, China, 1850-1900

2003/136/20 Jain shrine, copper alloy with silver inlays, maker unknown, Gujarat, Western India, 1400-1600

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

85/2585-141 Toy railway wagon, Hornby gas cylinder wagon, 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1948-1957

85/2585-143 Toy railway wagon, Hornby gas cylinder wagon, 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1948-1957

2007/207/1 Skirt (chima), traditional Korean dress, silk / egg white, designed and made by Lee Ri-Ja, Seoul, Korea, 1970-1979

Show all 256 objects

Tagged objects. Showing 4 objects

86/1814 Candelabra, electroplated white metal, "Concerto", France/Italy, 1960-1961

88/257 Bell, cable car and certificate of Origin San Francisco, USA.

95/290/1 Barrel, lidded, stainless steel / brass / glass, Beatrice Schlabowsky, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1995

97/266/1 Sandals (pair), women's, 'Luna I', metal/leather, designed by Camille Unglik for Bally Shoes, made in Switzerland, c.1970s

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