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  • ‘Afghan’ jacket

    ‘Afghan’ jacket

    The jacket was given to Mr Frederick Budge of Farina, South Australia, by a Muslim (‘Afghan’) trader he knew who…

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  • Allinga Menu

    Allinga Menu

    Menu produced for the Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd. SS Allinga for Christmas 1901. 

  • apron

    The apron was worn by Joan Mallen when she worked at the Cheer Up Hut on the banks of the Torrens,…

  • apron

    The apron was worn by Joan Mallen when she worked at the Cheer Up Hut on the banks of the Torrens,…

  • apron

    apron

    The apron was worn by Joan Mallen when she worked at the Cheer Up Hut on the banks of the Torrens,…

  • Bottle

    Bottle

    One of two bottles of herbal lotion produced by Mahomet Allum. 

  • Bottle

    Bottle

    Bottle of herbal lotion sold by Mahomet Allum.  (a)        A small, oblong, clear glass bottle with screw top. There is…

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  • Bottle Jack

    Bottle Jack

    Bottle jack in regular use at Mercunda farm. History This bottle jack has been used for many years by Stephanie…

  • Caricature

    Caricature

    Caricature of Antonio Giordano drawn by Professor Yonna.

  • Caricature

    Caricature

    Caricature of Antonio Giordano at one of the internment camps he was held in during the Second World War.

  • Christmas Card

    Christmas Card

    Hand-drawn Christmas card with the message ‘Buon Natale’.

  • Christmas Card

    Christmas Card

    Embroidered Christmas card believed to be from France.

  • Coat and Dress

    Coat and Dress

    A beautiful 1960s evening ensemble in blue.  History This outfit, made by Adelaide dressmaker Marisa Corlevich, was worn by Lady…

  • Compass

    Compass

    This compass is believed to have been used by John William Billiatt on the successful 1861-1862 expedition with John McDouall…

  • Coronation Jug

    Coronation Jug

    This jug commemorates the coronation of William IV in 1831. It had symbolic significance for the colonists of South Australia and…

  • Cream can

    Cream can

    Cream can given as wedding present in the 1960s.

  • Cufflinks

    Cufflinks

    Pair of cufflinks featuring the Juventus insignia.

  • Cufflinks

    Cufflinks

    Pair of cufflinks in the Adelaide Juventus Sports and Social club design. 

  • Cup

    Cup

    This cup was presented to the Art Gallery of South Australia by Queen Mary as part of Empire-wide celebrations for…

  • Devotional Card

    Devotional Card

    This devotional card, written by Queen Adelaide in 1841, quotes Psalms 100:5

  • Embroidery

    Embroidery

    Chinese embroidery on paper, designed to be purchased and transferred to clothing. 

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  • Farm diaries

    Farm diaries

    Farm journals written by Stephanie Evans.

  • Fire Cracker Box

    Fire Cracker Box

    Packaging and remnats from firecrackers stocked at Gordon Sym Choon’s Union Street shop. 

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  • First crop on the Shilton farm

    First crop on the Shilton farm

    Isla Shilton with husband Jack and their first two children pictured with their first crop on their farm Tanah Tenggal.

  • Game of Halma

    Game of Halma

    A game popular in Britain in the nineteenth century. History This game was previously owned by the donor’s mother Trissie…

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