1. Image: rectangular glass bottle with green label

    Bottle

    Bottle of herbal lotion sold by Mahomet Allum. 

    Collection Item | 1940s, 1950s

  2. Image: silver cup with image of a woman on side

    Cup

    This cup was presented to the Art Gallery of South Australia by Queen Mary as part of Empire-wide celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of George V in 1935.

    Collection Item | North Terrace | 1830s

  3. Image: cane chairs and table

    Miniature Furniture Set

    Miniature furniture brought across the seas for Australian children. 

    Collection Item | 1900-1910

  4. Image: wooden box with two open drawers

    Paint Box

    This paint box is believed to have belonged to soldier, public servant and explorer, Captain Charles Sturt.

    Collection Item | 1800-1810, 1830s, 1840s

  5. Image: printing press

    Stanhope Press

    The Stanhope press brought to Holdfast Bay in 1836 was used to print the Proclamation of South Australia. 

    Collection Item | 1830s

  6. Image: survey chain

    Survey Chain

    Survey chain used by Isaac Guley in surveying the City of Adelaide with Colonel Light.

    Collection Item | Central Market, East Terrace, Hindley Street, North Terrace, Northwest corner, Parklands, River Torrens, Rundle Mall, Rundle Street east, Southeast corner, Southwest corner | 1830s

  7. Image: tea pot decorated with Chinese dragon

    Teapot

    This teapot, painted with colourful  images of dragons and birds, was part of a tea set for sale at the China Gift Store.

    Collection Item

  8. Image: worn teddy bear with stuffing showing

    Teddy Bear

    A well-worn teddy who's not afraid to show the stuff he's made of. 

    Collection Item | 1910s, 1920s

  9. Image: gold chain with opal

    The Lady Mayoress' Chain

    Collection Item | 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  10. Image: toy boat made of metal and painted red, blue and cream

    Toy Boat

    Model - Speed Boat with Motor.

    Collection Item | 1920s

  11. Image: Red metal bike with three wheels

    Tricycle

    Tricycle, painted red and white.

    Collection Item | 1950s