Fine white cotton camisole with lace inserts and cream ribbon in eyelet lace at neck. Drawstring waist and five pearl buttons concealed by lace edging.costume, female underwear

Plush fur collar with structured shoulders, featuring variegated colouring ranging from reddish brown to cream to white. Cream lining. Concealed hook and eye clasp at front.Label in centre back interior, white text on black: "Manton's / MELBOURNE"fur, fur collar, fur capelet, manton's department store

This lady’s fine cotton hand sewn chemise is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families .The Marriott family were pioneer market gardeners from 1850 to 1960's in the Moorabbin Brighton areaA lady's hand sewn fine cotton chemise with set in sleeves and concealed buttons along front bodice opening.The waist is elasticised and hand made lacework decorates the front and back with panels of pintucksclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework

Cream silk camisole with lace inserts. Blue ribbon in eyelet lace at neck. Four pearl buttons down front (one missing) concealed by lace, drawstring waist. Blue ribbon on sleeves.costume, female underwear

Photograph of a bullock team in Bell Street Yarra Glen (opposite Herbert Lane) in early twentieth century. The bullock wagon is loaded with timber. In the background is the general store (concealed behind tree) and its residence.yarra glen, bell street, bullock team, bullock wagon

White cotton camisole with purple ribbon threaded eyelet lace at neck. Lace decoration on bodice and sleeve edge. 5 pearl buttons concealed in placket. White tape drawstring at waist. Lace decoration at back.costume, female underwear

Cream coloured, machine-stitched lawn garment with lace yoke bodice and short sleeves. Lace trim at neck and ends of sleeves. Pintucks near lower edge. Yoke has opening with small, concealed button.petticoats, night attire, children's clothing, textiles

White cotton nightdresses with long sleeves. Eyelet cotton lace around neck. Spotted cotton frill on sleeves and alternate layers of spotted embroidery panels and pin tucking on bodice. Three buttons in concealed placket in front.costume, female nightwear

Jemmies Point BridgeBlack and white photograph of the wooden bridge across the North Arm, showing the original width of the North Arm, the start of the road up to Kalimna bordered by a post and rail fence, the heights of Kalimna concealed by dense vegetation. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, vegetation, fences

It required considerable practice to camouflage and conceal a vehicle of the M 113 size and shape.Colour photograph of Sergeant R. Ellison, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles standing on M 113 Light Reconnaince Vehicle ( LRV ) positioning a support pole to hold camouflage netting. second photo shows a completed effort.

This boot was found hidden in an alcove in a chimney in one of the first houses built in Lismore Victoria during the mid 1860's. The house belonged to scottish born George Ireland Skene who settled in Lismore in mid 1857 with his wife Elizabeth (nee Nelson) and two young children. November 1857 George had built the first blacksmith shop in Grey Street Lismore and then built his house behind the smithy's. Hiding boots in chimneys is well doucumented in folklore. Old brown leather left foot childs boot. In poor condition the leather has dried out and the front centre of the boot along the eyelets has curled into the inside of boot. The holes are in tact but the laces are missing so is the tounge. The leather is stained with a white powder mildrew. The sole and heel has perished and there is a hole in the toe area.boot, shoe, leather, folklore, concealed, chimneys, hidden, magic

A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by the real estate agency Hocking Stuart Blackburn for the purpose of advertising 63 Vicki St., Forest Hill This property has be subdivided into two house since being sold in 2002. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 63 Vicki St., Forest Hill depicting a single story brick house with steps up the concealed doorway. On the left a driveway leads to a gated garage, on the right in the foreground is a front garden.63 Vicki St., Forest Hill Margaret Picken © 2002 Hocking Stuart B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, forest hill, real estate

The poodle was purchased at the PX store in Vietnam by a soldier returning home as a present for his girlfriend (later to become his wife). Andrew Clyne, Service no: 3799091, served in 110 Signal Squadron, Vietnam, in 1971.Two-toned blue synthetic toy poodle with a gold collar and chain around its neck. It has two brown glass eyes, a black plastic nose and red felt tongue. A metal zipper under belly conceals the mechanism of a transistor radio.Transister Japan/ Novelty/ Vol/ Tuner/ Made in Japan on tag attached to hind leg. Red NOVELTY printed on control. toy poodle, japan, transistor radio, clyne, 110 signals, andrew clyne

The black tank suits were first issued to members of 8/13 VMR in 1959 and were worn till late 1960s when they were replaced by a similar garment coloured green. The one piece purpose designed overall was a welcome replacement for the khaki drill trousers and jacket which had been worn by crewmen since 1948. Representative of uniform worn by tank crewmen in period 1959-66.Black overall tank suit worn by crewmen of armoured fighting vehicles; five patch pockets, one with slots for pencils; concealed over-the-shoulder braces with metal buckles. Black webbing belt, ammunition pouch and pistol holster. Displayed on plastic torso hanger.tank suit, uniform

White cotton camisole with blue ribbon threaded through eyelets at neck. Lace border on neck, sleeves and front. White embroidery on sleeves and bodice. Pin tucking at waist. White tape drawstring at waist. Scalloped edge on bottom of garment. 4 buttons concealed in placket.costume, female underwear

White cotton Nightdress with square neckline and long sleeves. Bobbin lace decoration at neck and cuffs. Lattice lacing borders the bobbin lace. Fine pintucking eyelet lace at neck and cuffs. Bobbin lace backed by fine mesh . Four pearl buttons concealed in front placket.Harper Lcostume, female nightwear

Between 1992 and 1998 Snuff Puppets was housed on the third floor directly above the Melbourne Museum of Printing at the old Bradmill Cotton Mills building on Moreland St in Footscray. Museum proprietor Michael Isaacson was keen to share his resources and gave Snuff Puppets carte blanche to use his Museum. Nearly all the promotional posters and materials from this time were printed in limited edition runs at the Museum using scrounged paper, odds and ends of ink, lead type, wooden type, lino cuts and an old press.A4 hand printed linocut on thin cream card in 3 colours; blue black, yellow, red. Depicts a pensive skeleton sitting on a small hill with a lowered flag with the initials SP, partly concealed by a giant yellow worm. The print also features the iconic fish skeleton logo. lino cut prints, skeletons, snuff puppets, puppetry, andy freer, melbourne museum of printing, footscray, michael isaacson

Fan was made for Mary Jane Schroder for her marriage to Ralph Pardy Rudd on 24th Nov 1886 in Ceylon. Later carried by three family members at weddings during 1941 by Mrs Kathleen Hubbert then Mrs Mary Barry in 1947 and finally by Sharlene Barry, now Mrs Ron Draeger.1886 bamboo fan mounted with white feathers. Spray of artificial flowers and cream satin ribbon tied in bows and wound round the bamboo handle. Back of fan has circle of boa to conceal joins of white feathers. See also Bodice NA3580, shoes NA3578 and bridal headdress NA3489.costume accessories, female

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard, blue / green colour scheme. Map of Australia in central frame surrounded by native Australian animals in a bush setting: kangaroo, emu, currawong / magpie, kookaburra. Above them is a rising sun. The central frame is actually a flap but whatever it may have concealed beneath is now lost. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, magpie, currawong, kookaburra, emu, kangaroo, australia

Blouse was donated by Christine Pitt. Probably worn by the donor's Great Grandmother in 1915 or so.Pale pink muslin with cream lace trim & long sleeves with spoke stitched cuffs. Neckline is square & trimmed with cream lace & spoke stitch. Front has four wide panels & three panels of pin tucks. Centre back closing at neck. There are 'eyes' down the back with no hooks. A fold conceals the false opening.costume, female

White cotton Nightdress with round neckline and long sleeves. 4 buttoned front concealed in placket. Pink ribbon threaded through eyelets. White lace on front neckline and hem of sleeves. Pink ribbon bows on sleeves. White cotton embroidery of bow and circlet of flowers on front of sleeves. Pink ribbon threaded through eyelets at waist.costume, female nightwear

In 'Underwear: Fashion in Detail' (Lynn, Eleri, V&A Publishing, 2014) the chapter on 'Decoration' includes a contemporary quote by the fashion writer Mrs Eric Pritchard, who stated that even the virtuous woman should now wear pretty underwear, and in fact was morally bound to do so to remain attractive to her husband and save him from the sin of adultery. This prettiness included 'underwear that became decorative and delicate, trimmed with the lace and baby-ribbon that complemented the Edwardian predilection for indulgent and seductive lingerie' (Lynn, Eleri, p.46). This bodice and Director Knickers formed part of the trousseau of Margaret Grace Burland, who married John Lawrence Henty Hindson at St George’s Church, Malvern in 1912. The Henty Collection of nineteenth and twentieth century clothing, including outerwear and underwear, was collected, stored and exhibited over time by female family members descended from Francis and Mary Ann Henty. During the twentieth century, items from the collection were modelled in two fashion parades by various descendants [1937, 1959]. The items in the collection are historically and aesthetically significant, with provenance provided by oral and written tradition within or held by the family. A number of the items in the collection are very rare survivors, and provide researchers with the evidence needed to reconstruct the lives of notable women in the Port Phillip District [later Victoria] during the nineteenth and early twentieth century.Cotton lingerie including a camisole and drawers owned by Grace Burland, and forming part of her trousseau. Fine lawn, lace, blue silk ribbon threaded through at neck and waist, embroidered, concealed buttons at front (some missing) and rear buttoned flap. Distinguishing feature is the extensive use of lace which was an innovation in taste during the Edwardian period.Nilunderwear, henty collection, grace burland, bodices, drawers, knickers

Clothing. Nightdress, cream coloured lawn nightdress with 3/4 sleeves.Large yolk and lower sleeve edgings made from narrow strips of lace stitched together.Neck edge and lower sleeve edges with pink ribbon inserted. Front opening with three concealed button holes and three buttons. Pin tucking detail on either side of front opening. Hand made.costume, female, night gown

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Chemisette with a square neckline and three buttons down the front. It has an attached peplum. The sleeves and neckline are edged with lace. A row of ribbon insertion lace tape is attached to fabric of neckline. 30 mm in from the front of the neckline is a row of drawn thread work. Bodice is also decorated with 4 rows of triple pin tucking. The garment is short sleeved. The buttonholes are concealedlace, women's clothing, underwear, camisoles, chemisettes, undergarments

This example of a late 1920s valance retained in the front parlour at Hymettus is a part of the period decoration and still fills its purpose of over a century ago in concealing the curtain rails. of the room. Although the house was built 1900 -1901 the room was redecorated in the late 1920s.A rare surviving example of a silk patterned and machine embroidered valance in situ since the 1920s.valance, window, parlour, hymettus, ballarat

Uniform in the collection re “M. ANGUS" 6 RAR Vietnam. Refer Cat. No. 669. Coat - green colour cotton twill fabric with green plastic buttons, front metal zipper and metal press studs. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with metal stud closure flaps, green cotton lining throughout garment. Collar with concealed hood with zipper closer. Hood and waist draw strings. White cotton manufacturers label inside back below collar.Manufacturers label with black ink print. "LARGE REGULAR/ Chest from 41 to 45 inches/ Height from 67 to 71 inches/ Stock No. 8415-782-2942/ COAT, COLD WEATHER, MAN'S FIELD/ P.O. 51365-C-647005/ JHN OWNBEY COMPANY INC."uniform, army coat, m.angus

'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.Tara Hall, Studley Park Road, circa 1957. The front of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). This triple-storey mansion with its elaborate gabled, steeply-pitched roofs and verandah was set back from Studley Park Road and concealed by a high brick fence. E. G. Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed Byram for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Typed inscription on reverse: "Tara Hall at the time it was a home for nurses from the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne)."byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew)

A check of the electoral rolls points to this being the home of Frederick Harry Percival Lamble, labourer, born in Collingwood. He and his family continued to live at 87 Essex Road until his death in 1968 and his occupation is consistently given as labourer. His wife Bessie Louisa Woods died in 1957.Black and white photo taken from the street of an Edwardian style timber house with 2 chimneys, one of which looks like a kitchen or laundry chimney. The house stands behind a white wooden picket fence in a mature garden which conceals the bull-nose verandah. The house appears to have a slate roof with galvanised capping. To the left can be seen the roofs of houses in Durham Road.timber houses, edwardian style, essex road, lamble family, durham road, bessie ethel lamble, bessie ethel smith

This item is from the "Barone" Collection. "Barone" (also known as "Seaview") was a stately Brighton home built at 9 Moule Avenue prior to 1855 and demolished in 1986. The house's residents included Edward Elgin Browne (during 1859-72), a Melbourne tea merchant, and the family and descendants of retired Scottish Army captain Archibald Black (during the period 1880-1970). Its neighbors included “St Ninians” owned by the Ward Cole family, “Seacombe” owned by the Moule family, and the home of James Grahame and his family. The items in the "Barone" collection were largely donated by two of the house's later owners, Mrs Doris Halkyard and Mrs Brian Brandt. Brighton Historical Society records indicate this bonnet was worn at the death of Archibald's widow, Isabella Black, in 1912. Other records held place Isabella Black's death in 1915. Navy silk velvet mourning bonnet with black silk train, circa 1915. The bonnet’s shape is created by a horseshoe shaped rib that sits across the crown of the head and shapes in to cover and conceal the back of the head. Across the crown, the bonnet features a navy silk velvet bow. The veil is constructed from a very fine black corded silk and hangs to approximately just below the wearer’s bottom. mourning bonnet, barone, seaview, brighton, isabella black

Names recorded on manufacturers label on jacket. "J.E. COOK", "W. RICHARDSON", "MENTONE GRAMMAR".1. Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style, belted at waist with metal buckle. Brown plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with three red, cream and brown fabric rank insignia = Captain. Two front pockets with concealed button down flap. Shoulder sleeve insignia - red with cream colour embroidered lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY/ MEDICAL CORPS". Sleeves with cuff and button. Light Khaki colour cotton fabric - pocket and waist lining. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label (two) on right pocket lining. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool serge fabric Battle dress style. Two side pockets, two inset rear pockets with concealed button flaps and one patch pocket left thigh with concealed button flap. Five button fly. Waistband with button down belt keepers. Trouser cuffs have fabric tab with two buttons. khaki colour cotton fabric lining to waistband and pockets. Manufacturers white cotton label on waistband. 3. Braces - set of cotton elastic braces with brown leather button attachments for trousers. Stripes on elastic are beige, black, blue, cream and green in colour. Metal slides for adjustment to wearers size, with stamped lettering. brown leather strap joiner.Manufacturers information on labels. 1. Black ink print "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME". Handwritten blue ink pen "JE COOK/ MENTONE/ W. RICHARDSON/ GRAMMAR". Red ink print label "M.TX/ SIZE 8" , Purple ink stamp on fabric lining "D^D/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1953". 2. Black ink print "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME". Red ink print "M.TX/ SIZE 5". 3. Lettering on metal slides "POLICE/ AND/ FIREMEN". Black ink stamp - back leather strap joiner "???/ ^/ 196?/ 38".uniform, army, battle dress