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Old flags from the Marlborough District Council - New Zealand flag, Union Jack, New Zealand Ensign.

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Bottle of Constantia Fruit Wine

Produced by Freeth Bros., of Koromiko    

I wish we had smell-o-vision.....the wine and the cork are still in the bottle but you can definitely smell the fragrance of the wine through the cork!

In 1880 at the age of 35, George Freeth left his life as a bushman and established Marlborough’s first winery in Mud Road (now Lindens Road), Mt Pleasant. On the property he grew red currants and gooseberries, and he used to buy in berries, grapes and other fruit to make his wines.

After his death in 1926 George’s two sons Richard and Albert took over running the winery, operating as Freeth Brothers.

Freeth Brothers won many medals and awards, their most popular wines being Constancia, Port, and Sherry, although they also made Madeira.                                                 

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Collapsible top hat

Belonging to Dr Redman.  Donor Kevin Andrews               

Dr Redman arrived Marlborough in 1899 as Superintendant of Picton Hospital. Served as Mayor of Picton between 1903 and 1914, and in the 1930s was a member of the Marlborough Provincial Historical Committee. 

He imported the first car to the Marlborough province and also the Dursley bike hanging near the entrance to the museum.

PHS2024.5.1  Celluloid Doll (c1910)

PHS2024.6.1  Anchor Stone

PHS2024.7.1  Wedding Dress and Veil

Celluloid Doll

This doll was given to Noreen Mary O'Driscoll by Noreen's uncle after he had a big win at the races, when Noreen was 5 or 6 years old. Noreen was born around 1905.          Donor Pat Willings      

Anchor Stone

Found in Queen Charlotte Sound by Peter Willings in the mid 1970s. Donor Pat Willings  

Wedding Dress and Veil

Worn by Judith Little (neé Gilchrist) on her wedding day in August 1960.