1830s

Square piano by Collard ...

This square piano is thought to have been made by Collard and Collard of London ... continue

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2003/40/1 Convict love token, ...

Convict Love tokens such as this one by H. Heald for 'Mary' have been described ... continue

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Convict love token by ...

Convict Love tokens such as this one by John Howe for his [brother] William have ... continue

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Pre-paid 1938 Sydney postage ...

This item is an early proof example of the first pre-paid postage envelope issued anywhere ... continue

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Catalytic converter for a ...

The catalytic converter has been a key technology in reducing urban air pollution caused by ... continue

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Virginal by Vincentius de ...

This instrument is not only the oldest musical instrument in the museum's collection but ... continue

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Toy garage

At the beginning of the 1800s wood was the most popular material for the manufacture ... continue

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Presentation trowel, West Maitland ...

This trowel documents the growth of a nineteenth century rural Jewish community. When the foundation ... continue

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Toy horse 'Bucking Bronco'

At the beginning of the 1800s wood was the most popular material for the manufacture ... continue

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Tin toy monkey

At the beginning of the 1800s wood was the most popular material for the manufacture ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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A patchwork block made ...

This is an important example of prepared blocks intended for a patchwork quilt or table ... continue

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Convict jacket

For convicts transported to the colonies of Australia, inadequate clothing was one of the many ... continue

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Horse-drawn carriage owned by ...

This barouche was a luxury vehicle owned by a prominent Sydney businessman and politician. In ... continue

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Drawstring purse used by ...

This purse forms part of a collection of wedding attire, including shoes, dress and drawstring ... continue

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Single key flute

This flute is one of the earliest extant musical instruments known to have been sold ... continue

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