8. Collection Stories: Miniature Car Models

Join Volunteer Therese as she discusses Frank Gehry's 'Wiggle' chair. Over the next few months, join our Collections Stories volunteers as they unveil stories behind some of our objects.

Object no. 2003/83/1, 'Wiggle' chair by Frank Gehry.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Natasha as she discusses the Powerhouse Collection's dragonfly brooch, which was donated by Anne Schofield. This object is currently displayed as part of the 1001 Remarkable Objects exhibition.

Object no. 2023/50/87, Dragonfly brooch made of silver, diamonds and sapphire.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Adriana as she discusses Charles Babbage's 'Difference Engine No. 1' Calculating Engine that is in the Powerhouse Collection. This object is currently displayed as part of the Atmospheric Memory exhibition.

Object no. 96/203/1, 'Difference Engine No1', designed by Charles Babbage, parts made by Joseph Clements, assembled by Henry Provost Babbage, England, 1822-1879

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Hannah as she discusses the Roman Follis Coin that is in the Powerhouse Collection.

Object no. N604-3, Roman Follis Coin, 330-334

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Zan as she discusses the Central Station Indicator Board that is currently showing at Powerhouse Ultimo.

Object no. B2450, Sydney's Central Station indicator board, 1906.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Chancie as she discusses Florence Broadhurst's Peacock design and the silk screens used to print it.

Object no. 97/322/2 Silkscreens (4), for 'Peacocks' design.

Object No. 2002/77/1 Wallpaper roll, 'Peacocks' design.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Textiles Volunteer Lin as we learn more about the Toy Singer Sewing Machine. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.

Object no. H6950, Toy Singer sewing machine with clamp and box, Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1914.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Kel as he discusses the significance of the 'Two Kawarri (goanna)' Earthenware plate by Eddie Puruntatameri, which was made in Melville Island, Northern Territory.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.

Object no. 96/39/3 'Two Kawarri (goanna)', Earthenware plate by Eddie Puruntatameri

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Brianna as she discusses the significance of the Lolo Ex Machina, which is currently on display at Powerhouse Ultimo as a part of the Absolutely Queer exhibition.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Enzo as he discusses the history and significance of the flag of Afghanistan.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.

Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.

Image: Object No. H4051-26. Flag of Afghanistan, part of a collection of national flags (51), presented on the occasion of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebration, 1938.

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