by David Hallam on 13 May, 2012
After 48 hours in a plastic tent the Daimler looks quite unreal. Continue reading “Initial unpacking after pest control”
Initial unpacking after pest control
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Daimlers love to travel
by Monica Lindemann on 10 May, 2012
Peter from the Daimler and Lanchester Owners Club Australia sent through his own photo of a travelling Daimler. Peter says “I happened to see the photo of the DE 36 in the truck and thought I should send you one of my own all boxed up ready to go to England.
Continue reading “Daimlers love to travel”Arrival in Canberra
by David Hallam on 9 May, 2012
Arrivals are also exciting as you get to show others in the organisation what all the fuss has been about.
Daimler pick up
by David Hallam on 7 May, 2012
Object pick ups are always a bit exciting and a bit sad. Someone is always losing a piece of history to the national collection – and the nation is gaining a story.
Here she comes!
by Laura Breen on 3 May, 2012
It wasn’t until February 1954 that the newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth eventually stepped onto Australian soil. Although by now almost six years old, the four Daimlers languishing in storage were recalled for duty. Perhaps we can assume that the huge cost of acquiring them in the first place offset the need to impress the Queen with more fashionable vehicles?
Continue reading “Here she comes!”Thank you
by Monica Lindemann on 1 May, 2012
A big thank you to the Daimler and Lanchester Owners’ Car Club of Australia for their generous donation to the Royal Daimler Project. We hope to see Club members here in Canberra soon.
My favourite photo
by Vicki Humphrey on 16 April 2012
It is strange how an inanimate object can be perceived as having a character, but many do. And conservators develop quite intimate understandings of the workings and foibles of the objects they are working on. Some we gently coax along through their treatment; others need a stern talking to!
Continue reading “My favourite photo”Goods no longer required
by Laura Breen on 12 April, 2012
After news of the cancellation of the 1949 royal tour reached Australia, the Chifley government was now faced with the unenviable prospect of redirecting the final stages of planning for the tour – street displays, infrastructure, souvenir production and transport. A huge budget had been allocated to the celebrations, most of which had already been spent, to the dismay of many.
The Museum is lucky to hold rare examples of some of the commemorative material produced for the tour which wasn’t to be. This ‘Royal Tudor’ teacup was made by Barker Bros. of England, and was presumably shipped out to Australia in the months before the cancellation was announced.
Continue reading “Goods no longer required”King George’s visit cancelled!
by Laura Breen on 29 March, 2012
This photograph of the Australian government’s completed order of Daimler cars, possibly taken by a proud factory employee in November 1948, is rendered all the more poignant in light of what happened next.
Each four-ton vehicle was fully equipped with every imaginable luxury – an electric-operated sun roof, cream Bedford cord and blue leather upholstery, a walnut dash, roller-sprung silk window blinds, engraved glass light fittings and ashtrays, thick fitted carpets and electric windows.
Continue reading “King George’s visit cancelled!”Daimler wrapped in a “carcoon”
by K Still on 16 March, 2012
The Royal Daimler has been placed in a special protective “bag” for a short time while conservators are busy preparing objects to go on display in the Main Hall of the Musuem.
Continue reading “Daimler wrapped in a “carcoon””