Brief Description

Compass with yellow face and brass rim, housed in black bakelite circular container with relief printing on surface. Has screw top lid.

History of Object

Included in contents of Dr. James Jamieson's medical bag (registration number 74), who practiced in Warnambool and Melbourne, later lecturing in Obstetrics at Melbourne University. He died in 1916.

Materials and Finishes

Brass, metal (painted), paper (printed) and bakelite.

References

Association file; AMA Museum catalogue.

Brief Description

Black, floral-figured collar with cream and black brocade applique in florals, worn by A.C. Brownless, possibly when Vice-Chancellor.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silk, satin, brocade and cotton.

References

Correspondence File. Brownless, Andrea; letter dated 10/x(?)/1967.

Brief Description

Sheet music folio, "Six concertos for the organ or piano-forte", composed by G.F. Handel. Concerto I in G-major and IV in F-major.

History of Object

Owned by Turton, whose signature is on the front cover.
Part of the Turton Archive.

Materials and Finishes

Paper (printed).

References

Brief Description

"D" flute by George Potter and Co., in applewood or sycamore with ivory bands; it has 5 keys and 6 open holes. Formerly owned by Dr. W. Turton.

History of Object

See Supplementary Files. George Potter & Co. wrote that it may be a "D" flute fitted with 5 keys and 6 open holes; is not rare.

University of Melbourne Collection.

Materials and Finishes

Applewood/Sycamore and ivory.

References

File: Supplementary File: letter from musical instrument maker George Potter & Co. re: history of flute.
File: Correspondence File: Hamilton, E.M. (Miss).

Brief Description

Personal seal for sealing wax, bearing the crest of William Turto. Copper handle with seal of opaque toffee-brown gemstone.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Copper and gemstone.

References

File: Correspondence File: Hamilton, E.M. (Miss), 1982 12 11.

Brief Description

Business card for Professor G.B. Halford; simply states, "Professor Halford, University."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Cardboard (printed).

References

Brief Description

Soft leather purse or wallet with gilt-tooled lettering and brass slide clasp, which belonged to James Robertson. Blue silk lining.

History of Object

Possibly used to carry items registered as 3233 (cuff links) and 3234 (fob seal).

Materials and Finishes

Leather (tooled), brass and silk.

References

See also registration numbers 3233 and 3234.

Brief Description

Pair of gold (?) cuff links, each consisting of two ovals with figure-8 links, and bearing initials and motto of James Robertson.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Gold (?).

References

Brief Description

Fob seal bearing the motto of J. Robertson. Three-sided amber stone suspended on gold bar with loop, and has tapering fob bar.

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Gold (?) and amber (?).

References

Brief Description

Silver hip flask, with hinged lid and the inscription, "A.E.R.W., 26.4.17."

History of Object

Materials and Finishes

Silver.

References

File: Correspondence File. Kilburn, D. (Miss).

Brief Description

Small notebook, sand-coloured firm cover, "Canvas" series No. 2, containing poems and comments (private thoughts) of Harold D. Attwood. Spans years 1945-53. Also contains photograph, postcard, and some loose sheets, including one letter.

History of Object

From Harold Attwood's collection.

Materials and Finishes

Paper and card.

References