Object Listing

The Parliament Collection:
Black rod with 3 18ct gold sections. At the top is a lion with his paw on a sheath, the former motto of the Republic "Ex Unitate Vires", and a circle of proteas. The central gold section is engraved with the symbols of the former Cape Province and Natal, and the bottom gold section with the symbols of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal.Senate Mace (formerly "Black Rod"), 1961-; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Cane backed chair with arms and separate cushion. Stands on a platform with plate.Chair used by the first Speaker of the Cape House of Assembly, 1854-1867; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
A photograph of highly ornate and intricately carved chair in wood with green leather upholstery. Carved canopy with British Coat of Arms in front. Arm rests carved with heads of lions in front. On the back of the chair (backrest) carved in low relief is the Cape Coat of Arms.Second Speaker's Chair of the Cape House of Assembly, 1868-1884; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
A photograph of highly ornate and intricately carved chair in wood with green leather upholstery. Carved canopy with British Coat of Arms in front. Arm rests carved with heads of lions in front. On the back of the chair (backrest) carved in low relief is the Cape Coat of Arms.Second Speaker's Chair of the Cape House of Assembly, 1868-1884; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
High-backed chair and ornate carved canopy and surrounds, including the Union coat-of-arms on the canopy and a neo-classical pillar on either side of the chair. Partly shows Orange Free State coat of arms ARTW.385 on the balcony above.President's Chair, Senate; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
High-backed chair and ornate carved canopy and surrounds, including two pillars on either side of the chair and a carved urn on each corner. Speaker's Chair, Debating Chamber, House of Assembly, July 1948; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
A photograph of the British Houses of Parliament as seen from the river.British Houses of Parliament; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
6 different images of the silver model of the Imperial Institute showing different angles. Two are of the model on its elaborate base and four the model surrounded by visitors (one of whom is Dr Verwoerd) in the NCOP (ex-Senate) hall.Silver Model of the Imperial Institute, presented to the Commonwealth Institute in 1962; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
The Usher of the Black Rod carrying the ceremonial item and leading a procession of people. Table Mountain visible in the background.Ceremonial Procession of the Senate during the opening of Parliament; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Ceremonial procession led by a military person (possibly Navy) in a white uniform, followed by the Usher dressed in his ceremonial uniform and carrying the Black Rod upright in his right hand. Followed by office bearers and members. Tuyhuys in the background.Ceremonial Procession of the Senate during the opening of Parliament; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
A photograph of a painting of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving after the opening of Parliament by the King in 1947.Painting of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving after the opening of Parliament in 1947 by the King; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
The Governor-General, the Right Honourable Gideon Brand van Zyl and Mrs van Zyl. Entrance to Parliament with a guard of honour on either side of the red carpet.Opening of Parliament; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
The Governor-General, Gideon Brand van Zyl and Mrs van Zyl. A soldier in full ceremonial dress standing in front.The opening of Parliament; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Photograph of H.R.H the Duke of Connaught and his wife in ceremonial dress standing on a carpet with the Parliament building in the background. Opening of 1st Parliament by H.R.H the Duke of Connaught, 1910; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Gate between Government House and Parliament grounds. Called Solomon's Porch in another photograph. Table Mountain can be seen in the background. Information on back of photograph: View from the window in my private office opposite the chair in which I sit at my desk - more or less as I have seen it for 25 years - Ernest F Kilpin. Shows the flag flying in Government House indicating the presence there of Sir Walter Hely-Hutchinson.

The Parliament Collection:
Gate between Government House and Parliament grounds. Called Solomon's Porch in another photograph. Table Mountain can be seen in the background

The Parliament Collection:
Photograph showing the Parliament building to the right of the image and Adderley Street in the background. Parliament and Government Avenue - 1926; Miscellaneous collection of photos and negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Photograph showing the Parliament building, in the foreground to the left of the image is the statue of Queen Victoria and in the background Table Mountain. The "New" Houses of Parliament 1885 - 1910; Miscellaneous collection of photos and negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Photograph showing the Parliament building to the right of the image and in the background Table Mountain

The Parliament Collection:
Image of the Houses of Parliament (now NCOP) with Lion's head in the background. Cars are parked in front of the building.

The Parliament Collection:
Matte black and white photograph of the building in the courtyard of the old Supreme Court Buildings in Cape Town which was occupied by the representative Legislative Council from 1854-1884.The Legislative Council Chamber in the Old Supreme Court Building; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Glossy photograph of the building in the courtyard of the old Supreme Court Buildings in Cape Town which was occupied by the Legislative Council from 1854 - 1884.The Legislative Council Chamber in the Old Supreme Court Building; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Black and white photograph of the members of the Senate standing in four rows. First row from left to right: R.A. Kerr, W.J. Brebner, I.D. Malan (Black Rod), M.J. Green (Clerk of Senate), C.A. van Niekerk (President of Senate), F.S. du Toit (Clerk-Assistant of the Senate), F.S. Malan, T.C. Stoffberg, E.A. van der Walt, Sir Charles George Smith. Second row from left to right: A. McKenzie, J.A. Neser, F. Ginsberg, D. Retief, T.C. Visser, C.F.H. Meintjes, J.D.F. Briggs, T. Boydell, O.A. Oosthuisen, W.A. Hofmeyr, P.J. Wessels. Third row from left to right: P.A. de Lange, A.J. McGibbon, F.J. du Toit, A.H.M. Lamprecht, M.J.Vermeulen, D.J.J. Malan, P.W. le R. van Niekerk, F.C. Thompson. Last row from left to right: W.A. Thrash, S.S.Brisker, G. Hartog, G.F. Zondagh, J.Dyson, C.Whytock, H.Potgieter, A.T. Spies. Senate, 1930; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Debating Chamber, Cape House of Assembly 1910. Members seated on both sides of the chamber. Prime Minister John X Merriman in his bench. The Gold Mace lies on the Table in front of the Speaker. Coronation Portrait of His Majesty King Edward VII, on the wall above the Speaker (Artw.003 on CMD) Debating Chamber, Cape House of Assembly 1910; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Cape Legislative Council Chamber (without people), showing the Speaker's chair, members' benches and the Bar.Cape Legislative Council Chamber [probably 1885]; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
The opening of Parliament, people seated on both sides of the room and in the balcony. Opening of the Parliament in the Senate; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
The opening of Parliament, people seated on both sides of the room and on the balcony. Opening of the Parliament in the Senate; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
People seated in two rows of seats on either side of the room, five people are standing at the back of the room. Legislative Council, 1885 [ex: Cape Archives]; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
People seated in two rows of seats on either side of the room, five people are standing at the back of the room. Legislative Council, 1885; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest

The Parliament Collection:
Old black and white glossy photograph of a session in what became the Senate Chamber and thereafter the NCOP Chamber. It shows the presiding chair before the balcony was installed and the top of the chair modified. Lord de Villiers is in the President's chair and wearing a long wig and robe.The Cape Legislative Council in session in the room now occupied by the Senate around 1885; Miscellaneous Collection of Photos and Negatives of South African interest