The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. The handbag was donated to the collection by Dione McIntyre.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Square silver chain pursehandbags, evening bags, bags, fashion accessories, silver mesh bags, mcintyre collection

Brass rectangular purse frame. Hinged along one side.purse, goldfields, buckland valley, brass, aldo gios

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and equipment as they established their farms and market gardens. This leather purse is an example of the Craftwork.A man's soft leather 'coin purse' with 4 compartments and metal press studleatherwork, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, menswear

Donated by Heather McNamara. The purse belonged to her mother-in-law Isobel McNamara B. 3/08/1930Small rectangle tortoise shell coin purse with four compartments lined with blue inside. Decorative plate for engraving (but not engraved)Silver inlay on lid.coin purse, mcnamara-heather, tortoise shell, caldwell-isobel

This coin purse has no known provenance but it was a common item owned particularly by men in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It would have been attached to the chain of a fob watch or a trouser belt. It may have been owned by a person of some substance and standing in the community.This item is retained as an interesting example of a coin holder used over a hundred years ago.This is a silver-coloured metal purse, oval in shape. It has a hinged lid and a round clip at the top to attach the purse to a chain or a belt.The item is slightly tarnished. Inside there are two round recessed sections that depress to hold coins. One recessed area holds a threepence and the other holds a sixpence.vintage accessories, warrnambool history

Shell purses became popular in late Victorian times and were made to go into a pocket or a larger purse. Many were made from freshwater molluscs. This item has no known local provenance but is of interest as an example of a personal item used in late Victorian times and will be useful for display This is an oval-shaped purse with the outer case made from a shell which is opalescent with brown and cream mottled markings. The clasp is gold-coloured metal with an ornate catch and attachments. Inside there are three compartments made of blue cloth trimmed with cream paper. It is damaged on the top near the metal hinge. shell purse, warrnambool

These purses were common in The Netherlands in the mid-twentieth century but were laid aside in favour of wallets once plastic cards were introduced.A black leather purse with partitions for bank notes and coins. There is a stud to close the coin section and a brass clip to close the purse as a whole. One section contains two notes to the value of two and a half guilders; another has 19 coins to the value of 10c each; the main section holds 2 coins worth 1 guilder each, 7 worth 25cents, 3 x 5cent coins and 3 x 1 cent.

An example of military accoutrement. Well worn small dark brown leather purse with press stud button and envelope style flap opening. The ‘female’ element of the press stud has come loose from the leather but is still connected to the ‘male’ element of the press stud. military accoutrements, wallet, purse

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. This handbag was donated by Dione McIntyre.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Evening purse of gilded mesh with brass frame and chain handle. The base of the bag features a mesh fringe. The clasp includes a faceted red glass gem.purses, fashion accessories, lilian cohen, mcintyre collection, evening wear

A metal purse frame. Hinged purse frame. Very rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks

Specific historical and contextual information pertaining to this object is unknown. There are no hallmarks or documentation to indicate provenance or historical significance. This coin purse appears to have a covering made of mother of pearl. Evidence of interest from over 20,000 years ago mark Aboriginal groups in Australia as some of the first people to value the power and beauty of pearlshell, while evidence of Australian pearlshell being taken across the sea to other countries dates back as early as the 1500s. The 1850s-60s saw the beginnings of the Australian pearling industry. Following the popularisation of plastic for items such as buttons the pearlshell market waned in the mid-twentieth century but was soon after began to re-forge in Australia with a new industry of cultured pearl farms. Most of Australian's pearling industry was initially located in Western Australia and off the Torres Strait Islands. The Australian War Memorial notes on their website that many tokens made from mother of pearl were sent home to loved ones throughout World Wars One and Two from the Middle East, England, the South West Pacific, Australia and elsewhere, but that unfortunately provenance such as the manufacture and sale of many of these items is not recorded.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small rectangular purse with silver edging and half clasp, covered in white and cream coloured shell (mother of pearl?)A01154burke museum, social history, accessories, mother of pearl, nacre, australian industry

Donated by Mrs Barns, former resident of Kardella South. Was her mother's in 1880.Black velvet evening purse with velvet fringing

Belonged to Margaret ScarlettMargaret Ord, local girl, family of flower growers in Blackburn.Pink plastic doll's purse with metal chain handle.Cheerio. Made in England. Two dogs embossed in front and back.toys, dolls' accessories

Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Floral jersey with matching cape and small coin pursefashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, grace james, women's clothing, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion -- 1970s, fashion design

Pictures depicting scenes of Warrnambool & District. 9 pictures are, The Beach. Hopkins River. Thunder Point. Liebig St. Botanical Gardens. Breakwater and pier. Hopkins River. Soldiers Memorial. Hopkins Falls.A typical souvenir postcard from the 1930'sOblong postcard with flip down views of Warrnambool from a purse with two kittensValentine's Mail Novelty Post Card; Good Luck And a Bagful of Views from WARRNAMBOOLwarrnambool, hopkins river, warrnambool breakwater, warrnambool postcards, postcards, hopkins falls, thunder point, soldiers memorial

Beaded evening purse with chain handle, metal clasp and cream silk lining.

Embroidered purse - silver, red and cream. 2 inside pockets snap lock close.

"Made in Hong Kong" means only that the item was made some time after 1891.A small floral tapestry coin purse. It is lined with a black cloth and closes with a silver metal clasp. Inside : "Rayon ; Made in Hong Kong"accessories purse-coin tapestry

Textiles. Semicircular beaded purse. Blue beads and tassel at bottom of purse. Top section has mauve beads with coloured beaded flowers. Letters in brown beads ''TREU ,,,, TMER''. The top opening is edged with pearl beads with gold cord threaded around the opening.textiles, domestic, semicircular beaded purse.

Belonged to Mrs Lillian Macnaughtan, in the collection of her daughter, Mrs Estelle Bannister.Ladies toiletry equipment 1960s.Ladies shaver in pink plastic purse with power cord(electric) plus instruction manual & cleaning brush.Lady Sunbeam brand. Shaver has brand embossed in plastics cover - For legs, for underarm, embossed either side of blades.ladies personal toiletry item

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingCream satin beaded evening purse. Metal frame along top with metal clasp. Purse lined with pale gold coloured silk with a small pocket on one side. Metal chain handle on top. Bag is beaded both front and back with gold seed beads.costume accessories, female

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and equipment as they established their farms and market gardensA man's hard leather 'coin purse' with 1 compartment and a leather strap with eyelet to fit over a metal stud.leatherwork, purses, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh brighton, cheltenham, craftwork,

Small blue crochet cotton purse with pink silk lining , press stud & embroidered with flowers of metalic thread.costume accessories, female

Elizabeth Ann Grant nee Parkinson died 1921 aged 77 years in Melbourne. Buried Stawell Cemetery with her husband Edmond Craigie Grant. Photo taken c 1885 - 1890. see more information 119.4.Photograph of Elizabeth Ann Grant nee Parkinson in a long outfit holding a decorative purse in her left hand.stawell portrait

A lady's dark brown pigskin purse with 7 sections, a short strap handle across the top and a metal fastening studmoorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham, craftwork, leather, wallets, purses