MOSMAN'S BAY, SYDNEY HARBOUR, N.S.W.
A postcard featuring a coloured black and white photograph of a view over a body of water with boats in the foreground and a bridge in the background.…
Ink, Paper
Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/214022
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MOSMANS. BAY.
A postcard featuring a sepia photograph of a view over a body of water with a bridge in the foreground and a ferry in the background. Handwritten text…
Ink, Paper
Mosman Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/214017
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The bronze group of sculpture symbolising Sacrifice, ANZAC memorial, Sydney, NSW
Unused postcard with a brown-toned photograph labelled "THE BRONZE GROUP OF SCULPTURE, SYMBOLISING / SACRIFICE, ANZAC MEMORIAL, SYDNEY, N.S.W."
Ink, Paper
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/31100
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Letter
A letter addressed to Mr Napthali, Parliament House, Canberra, ACT from W.M Mavin (Speaker). The letter is on House of Representatives, Parliament of …
Ink, Paper
Old Parliament House, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/57515
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A FORM OF PRAYER AND DEDICATION FOR USE AT THE SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH ON WEDNESDAY MAY 12TH 1937".
Booklet with a cream-coloured cover. Title information on cover: "Form B/ A FORM OF PRAYER AND DEDICATION FOR USE AT THE SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE THE CO…
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/75462
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National Anthem, and God Save the King, handwritten on a piece of paper
Handwritten on a blank piece of paper, with the watermark "THE EFFRA" is "National Anthem", and God Save the King follows.
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/116156
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Sepia photograph of a large group of men in suits and hats
Sepia photographic postcard of a large group of men. The men in the foreground are lying down holding guns. The postcard is unused.
Card
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/31569
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Australia Unlimited - Immigration Builds a Nation
A booklet with a blue cover and white and black lettering that reads "AUSTRALIA UNLIMITED / IMMIGRATION BUILDS A NATION". The booklet contains 16 page…
Metal - non specific, Paper
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/122135
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Experience the elegance of Edo period kabuki with Kunisada's "The Courtesans Hanamurasaki and Koshikibu." The vibrant colors and dynamic movement encapsulate a fleeting moment in time. How does this piece transform your understanding of traditional Japanese art?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1940.1014.b
The Balconies Bondi Beach N.S.W.
A postcard featuring a black and white photograph of a view along a headland with a tree in the foreground and buildings and the ocean in the backgrou…
Ink, Paper
Bondi Beach, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/212971
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Razor strop
Razor strop consisting of an ivory coloured handle with a rotating spring mechanism attached to two pins over which are stretched on one side a red le…
Leather, Metal - non specific, Plastic - non specific
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/109458
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Lions' letter opener
A sword shaped grey metal letter opener with a curved and grooved blade. A circular enamel boss on the handle in red and blue features a raised image …
Metal - non specific
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/73021
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Woy Woy 2007
A postcard featuring a black and white photograph of a steam train on a track next to water, and a message on the back. The image shows a steam locomo…
Card, Ink
Drummoyne, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/172394
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Lake Pedder Penny
A disc shaped stone known as a Pedder Penny with a rough surface that resembles a dried apricot.
Stone - non specific
Lake Pedder, Tasmania, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/140123
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Confectionery dispenser
Metal slot machine for dispensing NELSON Brand 'Fruitlets'
Metal - non specific
Tasmania, Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/7560
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Postcard featuring a jockey on a horse - Cupidon
A postcard featuring a black and white image of a jockey on a horse. Printed text underneath the image reads "Don Photo Series Regd. 'CUPIDON' (Young)…
Ink, Paper
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/140163
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Glass plate negative - Nell Basedow hanging out washing, expedition camp at Dickerie Waterhole, South Australia, photographed by Herbert Basedow, 1919
Black and white glass plate negative. Woman hanging washing on a line at an expedition camp.
Glass, Photographic emulsion
Australia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/13961
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Album containing 106 photographs relating to James Pitkeathly in Malaya and Australia during the 1920s
A photograph album with a black card cover featuring the word 'ALBUM' in embossed gold coloured lettering, containing 106 numbered photographs with ac…
Card, Ink, Paper, Photographic emulsion
Malaysia
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/230963
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The "Gospel of James" is a very early Christian fanfic (2nd century). It's the main source of the legend that Jesus's mother was a perpetual virgin - there's no basis for that in the Bible.
Anyway, here's the fun bit:
Right after delivery, a skeptical midwife tries to examine the "virgin" Mary gynecologically. Her hands burn off. Then Mary forgives her, and an angel descends with a fresh pair of replacement hands!
This illustration of the story is from France c.1480.
Carriage harness pole
Long wooden pole, with metal caps at both ends, and a piece of leather positioned in the middle. The leather has a strap at one end, and a thick, flat…
https://collectionsearch.nma.gov.au/s/hw/EMU.EMUIRN/75556
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