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ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES

Page from McDonnell & East's Christmas catalogue, 1917, Image No. 111975

Drawing of a desk and chair by Paula Rosenstengel, Image No. 57094

These images have been taken from an advertising catalogue published by Sullivan Advertising Service on behalf of John Hicks and Co. Ltd. Collection of various 1930s perambulators made of either sea grass or Reedtex. Image No. 191245

Image of a Peacock's Melon and Lemon Jam label. The design represents fruit, a peacock and a star. Lettering in the star reads: They that be wise shall shine. G. Peacock's Factories are listed as being in Hobart, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Dunedin (New Zealand). Image No. 190327

The collection includes works on the identification, collection and valuation of antiques and collectables. Reference and specialised works are available for a broad range of subjects and style periods. Particular strengths include:

ceramics and pottery
textile arts
furniture design and history.

How do I access items in this collection?

Access at the State Library of Queensland

Find items in the collection via our One Search catalogue.
Browse Levels 2, 3 and 4 or request items from onsite ‘Closed Access’ storage with your e-services card. If you order Closed Access items via the One Search catalogue ahead of your visit, items should be waiting for you when you arrive. You can order up to 3 days in advance. See delivery times for more information.
Use our e-collections computers on level 2 to search the library’s catalogue; to search our databases for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles and to view images and manuscripts from our collection. These e-collections computers do not need to be booked and have no time limits on their use.
You can also access our electronic resources via the State Library’s free wireless service if you have a laptop. Check our Info Guide on how to access wireless for details.

Access offsite

You can access selected offsite databases to search for electronic journal, magazine and newspaper articles. You will be prompted to login with your e-services card or QPL account.
Some State Library items are available for loan to other libraries. Contact your local library for information about interlibrary loan and copy services.

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Last updated: 16th May 2012

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