Social History

Explore cultural items and artefacts

<span>unknown maker</span>Milk ladle c.1950s

<span>C R Wylie</span>Armorial bearings 1928

<span></span>Wedding attire – skirt, bodice, train, veil, shoes, headdress 1915

<span>Swiss Studio, Sydney</span>Framed photograph 1915

<span>unknown maker</span>Brick barrow c.1913-50

<span>unknown maker</span>Clogs c.1925-50

<span>Designed by Rimas Keraitis, embroidered by Salomea Mikušionis & Leonarda Veloniškis</span>Embroidery 1975

<span>manufactured by Woodrim, Australia</span>Self-government promotional T-shirt 1989

<span></span>Truck door, Nom Chong transport business c.1950

<span></span>Souvenir Programme for The Capital (sic) Theatre 1927

<span></span>Rolls of admission tickets Electric Printed Shadows
c.1990s

<span>Unknown designer</span>Mourning locket c.1877-90

<span></span>Doll c1880s

<span>maker’s plate reads: WR Registered Trade Mark, No. 60, Jas Carpenter Patentee, patent expired</span>Door lock, knobs, plate and key c.1830-37

<span>manufactured by Miele</span>Dishwasher, fire damaged c.1990, damaged 18 January 2003

<span></span>ACT Legislative Assembly Ballot Paper 1989

<span></span>Letters of condolence 1940

<span>Winifred Mumford, designer
manufactured in Queanbeyan</span>aGOG signage 1989

<span></span>Carpet fragment c.1925

<span>photographer unknown</span>Photograph
Genge’s Garage,
1 Mort Street, Braddon
1934

<span></span>Accounts ledger,
Genge’s Garage
1948

<span>unknown photographer</span>The O’Briens in front of their
shop on the Lawns, Manuka
c. 1980

<span></span>Sign - O’Brien’s Hairdresser
& Sports Store
1934

<span>Maker’s mark reads: ‘Poupin Et Cie A Paris’</span>Mantel clock c.1880

<span>manufactured by Shelley Potteries, Staffordshire, England</span>Tea service (partial) c.1928-45

<span>Doris Todd</span>Pinecone 1923

<span>manufactured by Carl Bamberg, Berlin</span>Theodolite, tripod 1884

<span></span>Sewing machine and stand 1953

<span>Valda Marks</span>Apron

<span></span>Invoice

<span></span>Menu

<span></span>Form letter

<span>Department of the Interior</span>Bag c1970

<span></span>Labels

<span></span>Bag

<span></span>Advertising sign

<span></span>Bag

<span></span>Hat

<span></span>Playing cards pre 1935

<span></span>Sign c. 1960s

<span></span>Sign c. 1960s

<span></span>Bouy

<span>E-System Publication</span>Board game, This is your Capital 1985

<span>Patwell Education Productions</span>Board game: Canberra Visitor 1983

<span></span>Playing cards 1950 Circa 1950

<span></span>Number plate 1998

<span></span>Crumb tray and brush - souvenir 1927

<span></span>Doily - souvenirs of the opening of the provisional Parliament House 1927

<span></span>Pinafore dress 19th Century

<span></span>Bonnet 19th Century

<span></span>Outfit (skirt & blouse/bustle) 19th Century

<span></span>Pinafore dress 19th Century

<span></span>Printing blocks

<span></span>Telegram c 1929

<span></span>Telegram c 1929

<span></span>Baby's Record Book 10860

<span>Wife & Home</span>greeting card circa 1929

<span>Wife & Home</span>greeting card circa 1929

<span></span>Baby booties circa 1929

<span></span>Baby bonnet circa 1929

<span></span>Baby dress circa 1929

<span>Norman Swindon</span>High chair circa 1960

<span>Norman Swindon</span>Child's commode circa 1960

<span></span>Jug circa 1955

<span></span>Cigarette lighter, Parliament House Canberra Circa 1950

<span></span>Tray Circa 1965-1970

<span>Gunda Pottery</span>Dish Circa 1950

<span>Studio Anna</span>Cup and saucer Circa 1960

<span>Studio Anna</span>Plate Circa 1965

<span>Studio Anna</span>Jug Circa 1960

<span>Studio Anna</span>Jug Circa 1960

<span>B & H</span>Dish (Hotel Canberra)

<span></span>Sign (Yarralumla Brickworks) Circa 1920

<span>Gus Herfort</span>St Augustine Banner Circa 1880

<span></span>Sign: Residents Rally 1989

<span></span>Cake/fruit stand (Hotel Canberra) 1920s

<span>Michael Wensing</span>Framed painting 1974

<span></span>Stationery: Hotel Canberra

<span>Grindley Hotelware Co England</span>Cup and saucer: Hotel Canberra

<span>Grindley Hotelware Co England</span>Saucer: Hotel Canberra

<span>Sylvia Parsons</span>Dressing gown 1956

<span>Matilda House</span>Possum-skin cloak 2010

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