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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Costume - Wedding dress- Elaine Mann nee Milnes 1957
Elaine Margaret Milnes of Tallangatta married David Ernest Mann of Wodonga on 30 March 1957. At the time of their first meeting, Elaine was living in Tallangatta where her father had moved as a bank manager. She was a member of the Drama Club. She and David met at the Rutherglen Town Hall whilst attending an Arts Festival. David was attending as a member of the Wodonga Music Club. David Mann was the son of Ernest and Evelyn Mann of Wodonga who had operated the family business since 1921. David joined the business in 1945 and became the managing director of Mann Wodonga from 1965. Under his management and leadership, it expanded to become one of Australia’s largest regional shopping centres, with a Supermarket, Hardware Store, Steel Store, Plumbing and Industrial supplies store, at one stage employing over 100 people. He continued to head the business until it was sold in 2006. He was a leader in many other fields in the Wodonga community, from leading the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce to scouting, Apex and Rotary and was a prime mover in establishing Aware Industries for people with disabilities. He chaired the Wodonga Chamber of Commerce on several occasions. David was a man of vision who was involved in many charitable and community organisations. These included membership of the hospital board and President of the Wodonga High School Council. was a prime mover in establishing Aware Industries for people with disabilities. Elaine also played an active role in the business. She developed and managed a quality giftware department from 1969 to 1987. Some of her local involvements included the School Mothers’ Club and Kindergarten, Girl Guides, the Quota and Penguin Clubs and Meals on Wheels. David also advocated passionately for the development of a university and TAFE to be established in Wodonga. In 1993 he inaugurated the Jonathan Mann lectures series at La Trobe University in honour of his grandfather. The university honoured Mr Mann in two significant ways, giving him an honorary degree of Doctorate of Law in 1998 and in 2002 named its new library the David Mann Library. David Mann died in Albury in June 2012. Elaine now (2024) lives in Melbourne. “The little I have done for Wodonga and district is only in return for what Wodonga and district has done for me.” David MannThis dress was worn by Elaine Milnes at her marriage to David Mann who became a prominent businessman and contributor to many aspects of the Wodonga community.A wedding dress dating from 30 March 1957. The dress consists of a fitted bodice with tulle frills around the body. The bodice has a square neckline decorated with tiny seeded pearls and blue stones. The long sleeves are made of sheer tulle with lace and a frill at the wrist. The skirt is made of two layers of white tulle with five lace and tulle frills around the body. Under the tulle is a pale blue satin slip with two more layers of white tulle underneath it. It was worn with a fingertip length veil held in place by a lace coronet. The bridal bouquet consisted of red and white roses. The bride also wore a single string of pearls. The dress was made by Olive Ferris Wedding Dresses of Sydney.mann wodonga, david mann, elaine mann, wodonga businesses -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Costume - Lodge apron, Bro H W Fletcher, Port Melbourne City Lodge, c. 1900
Belonged to donor's grandfather - Harold Williams - a boatman who took people and stores out to the anchored ships. He lived in Port Melbourne.Black oblong case with handle and metal lock. Contains Lodge apron and small blue constitution book. Side of case is unstitched for 3/4 of its length. Case locked and no key. Case is in a cotton bag with "This is genuine Hollywood handbag" on itBro H W Fletcher Port Melbourne City Lodgecostume, recreation, societies clubs unions and other organisations, bro h w fletcher, masonic, port melbourne city lodge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Two piece leisure suit
Suit belonged to Nance Jones - Julie Jones' mother-in-law.Worn in 1980's Nance Jones Julie JonesTwo piece green velour leisure suit. Pants have elastic waist band and a pocket on each side. Top has long sleeves with knitted cuffs. There is a collar and three gold buttons on opening at neckline. There is a knitted waist band.Giovani separates. Made in Australia. 10 Nance Jonescostume, female -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Ball & Welch Ltd, Nurses cape, 1) 1945-65?, .2) 1975-1988
.1) These capes were worn by student nurses when going on and off duty, when called to see the Matron or senior nurse (but never worn on duty). They were made of unlined woollen fabric and were wrist length and worn by Alfred Hospital student nurses until 1992.This nurses cape was made before 1970 as Ball & Welch Ltd was bought out in 1970. .2) RANF was between 1971-1988. In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. .1) Machine stitched light blue pure wool cape with stitched down shoulder epaulettes. Around the neckline is stitched cotton bias binding which is hemmed by hand. Hook and eye fastening. .2) Badge pinned to left hand front Badge - Student Nurse Unit R.A.N.F.nursing, alfred hospital, student nurse cape, woollen cape, royal australian nursing federation, ranf, badge, ball and welch, costume, textiles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Professional, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Nurses Uniform, 1980s
This uniform would have been worn by the students of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, School of Nursing. The colour of the uniform was changed at the request of trained staff in white.This apricot princess style dress with a central front zipper and side pockets has a collar and short sleeves. The back has a yoke with side pleats and a half belt between the seams. There is machine embroidery on the collar and sleeves. There is a blue logo printed on the left breast. Original sales tag attaches to sleevePrinted in blue - Ballarat C.A.E. Nursingnursing, university of ballarat, ballarat college of advanced education nursing, nurse uniform, textiles, costume, apron -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Costume - Performance Costume, Floor Show Dress, Royal Blue Sequinned Lace, circa 1966, c.1966
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Royal blue sequinned lace with taffeta lining, halter neck, full-length sheath with blue chiffon drops from back to floor. The dress was worn by Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly nee Vandersluys) in live performances in the 1960s, including as Guest Artist, Wentworth Hotel Police Association Ball, Sydney, 1966.performing arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, performance costumes, floor show dresses -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Costume - Puppets Brooch, 1940's
Part of a collection of clothes and accessories for puppets from Beinssen family10 metal (brass) flutes attached to a round metal back with a clasp attached. 17 small flowers, some painted and a few green leaves between the flowers. Used on one of the puppets.brooch, beinssen, camp 3, ww2 camp 3, jewellery, dr silke hesse, ekke beinssen, ww2 camp puppet theatre -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Costume - Traditional Dress, 1940's
Used by Templer girls at Camp 3. Usually worn for folk dancing.Made from cheesecloth, this short sleeved dress has an orange cotton bodice, red, blue, yellow and green Alpine flowers embroidered on the bodice. Short puffed sleeves, slightly gathered long cream cotton skirt attached. Dark brown lacing down centre front of bodice. Traditional dress worn for folk dancing.eva kortschak, eva ruff, traditional folk dress, ww2 camp clothing, templers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord, tassle, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed/ embroidered, multi-coloured -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Cotton drawers
White cotton drawers with fine crochet and needlework lace on the legs. Lace edging 15 cms wide. The waistband fastens at the back with two buttons. A gathered section is detachable and fastens to the waistband with two buttons. This section has a machined center seam. At the front two darts are placed on either side of the central seam.cotton drawers, bloomers, early underwear, vintage underwear -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Costume - Handkerchiefs, 2 handkerchiefs Ringwood c. 1900s
Part of Webber collectionOne handkerchief with handmade lace edging . Butterfly and flowers in one corner. Second cotton handkerchief has simple handmade lace edging. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Costume - JAPANESE ROBE
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Traditional style full length Japanese robe in black and white patterned fabric. Pleat on each side of opening. Front crosses over to be secured by a separate belt. Reinforcement panels sewn onto the inside of the neck and seat. Robe is handmade.japan, costume, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Neck Tie, n.d
Neck tie, navy blue with embroidered light blue and yellow embroidered diagonal stripe beneath embroidered Portland Harbour Trust logo. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Hat - Portland Lutheran Primary School, n.d
Navy blue fabric hat. Two eyelets either side of crown, aqua printed logo on front. 'Portland Lutheran School Prais Love Serve' -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Costume - Puppets Dress, 1940's
Part of a collections of dresses from puppets from the Beinssen familyPink cotton dress overlaid with 3 tiered layers of lace from the bodice. Lace also on edges of neck and sleeves and large diamante on the front. Cardboard hands at ends of sleeves. Gathered at neck.camp 3, tatura, puppetry, dr silke hesse, beinssen family, ww2 camp theatre, ekke beinssen -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Costume - Winter Night Gown, Nightgown
Huttley Martin Costume CollectionCalico, Long Sleeved, lace pannelling edging winter night gown -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Doll's dress, 1940s
Christmas gift to donor as a child in 1945Childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt) Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Voile dolls costume dress with floral pattern and lace inserts, on collar, bodice, short sleeves down the front. Dress to fit doll named Janet - NA5163. Other dress NA5165doll, 1940s -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Costume - Calisthenics Uniform, Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Group, c1964
Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Calisthenics Group was established following the popularity of physical education programs for women that began in the 19th century. Following World War 11, the population of the City of Moorabbin increased rapidly as the market gardens were divided into housing lots and sold to returned Soldiers who began to establish their families in the area. The 'Baby Boomers' were born and schools, churches, sporting clubs were overflowing with young members. Judy Clark joined this Calisthenics Group c1964 and enjoyed the exercise, companionship and presentation of displays for the local community. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and made this outfit for her daughter Judy.c1950 Calisthenics was a very popular activity for girls and young women and the Presbyterian Church, Bentleigh established a Group for the local residentsCalisthenics uniform made of white cotton 'sailor top' , bloomers, blue headband and blue beltphysical education, calisthenics, dressmaking, craftwork, city of moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40, baby boomers, presbyterian church bentleigh -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Sash, n.d
Small red sash, green stripe down each side. *S.W., coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Costume - Pettiecoat, Childs Peticoat
Huttley Martin Costume CollectionCotten broderie anglaise -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Costume, Shoulder bag
Belonged to Meredith Tangey's Grandmother. Kangaroo Lether with 9 patches of Kangaroo fur. Zipper still opens and closes.1 Kangaroo leather and Kangaroo fur handbag. Lined with red tartan material. Closes with zipper. Shoulder trap. c. 1950's. Buckles connecting strap to bag. - Shorten or lengthen strap. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord, tassle, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed/ embroidered, multi-coloured -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume - Bike Jersey, Ballarat School of Mines Cycling Jersey
Blue and gold Ballarat School of Mines Cycling Jerseytime capsule, cycling jersey, ballarat school of mines -
Clunes Museum
Costume - CAMISOLE, CIRCA 1850
SEWN LAWN AND BRODERIE CAMISOLElocal history, costume, female underwear, womens - clothing, camisole -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Jet Bead Pieces
11 pieces of velvet heavily decorated with jet beads of various sizes. Probably taken from dress/dresses.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Doll's dress and bonnet, 1945
Dress and bonnet was used on the childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt). Doll NA5163 and another dress NA5166.Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Lemon coloured doll's bonnet and match lemon coloured doll's dress. Dress has bodice with V shaped bib style collar two lines of blue stitching and pink and white variegated thread trim. Sleeves have pink braid with blue stitching vertically from armhole to cuff. Gathered skirt has three lines of blue stitching around hem line. Bonnet has frill and a sun visor trimmed with pink and white variegated thread. Doll is NA5163 and other dress is NA5166doll, dolls clothing, handmade, sewn -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
Small red sash, green stripe down each side. *JB, coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Fabric Flowers, 1930-1950
Displayed at History HouseTaffeta and velvet flowers attached to a cotton backing. Wax and wire stamens in centre of arrangement. Pair to item number 1430 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Brooch (Baby)
Donated by Margaret Scarlett.Child's gold bar brooch. Engraved floral design on either end.Floral engraving.costume accessories, children's -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Scarf - Black Beaded, n.d
Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Displayed at History House.Black silk crepe with black beading. Possibly a collar - type accessory.