The Migration Museum works towards the preservation, understanding and enjoyment of South Australia’s diverse cultures. It is a place to discover the many identities of the people of South Australia through the stories of individuals and communities.

  1. Image: white cotton apron

    apron

    The apron was worn by Joan Mallen when she worked at the Cheer Up Hut on the banks of the Torrens, near the present Festival Theatre, during the Second World War. 

    Collection Item | Parklands | 1940s

  2. Image: peacock blue sparkling evening dress, sleeveless with long skirt

    Coat and Dress

    A beautiful 1960s evening ensemble in blue. 

    Collection Item

  3. Image: embroided rose on cream paper

    Embroidery

    Chinese embroidery on paper, designed to be purchased and transferred to clothing. 

    Collection Item

  4. Image: Booklet cover in red, blue and brown-yellow. It reads "Schools Patriotic Fund Knitting" and has an illustration of a bird with the words SPF Service written below it.

    Knitting Booklet

    A 24 page knitting booklet with instructions for children knitting for soldiers in the Second World War.

    Collection Item

  5. Image: box of sepia toned blocks showing pictures of little girls

    Picture Puzzle Blocks

    Picture blocks were a forerunner of the jigsaw puzzle. 

    Collection Item | late nineteenth century

  6. 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

  7. Image: book cover in discoloured beige with purple writing

    Violet Verses

    The publication 'Violet Verses' was released on 29 June in 1917 as part of the third Adelaide Violet Day, organised by the Cheer-Up society as a fundraiser for the war effort. 

    Collection Item | 1910s