This swimsuit belonged to Brighton local Joyce Fuller, nee Harries (1920-2018), who wore it at Dendy Beach in the 1950s. Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. Visiting Brighton Historical Society in 2019, Ada recalled this particular swimsuit style to be a popular one, particularly with older women, as the cinched waist and pleated modesty skirt suited many body types. This was important to her, as she wanted women of all ages and sizes to look and feel good in her swimwear, and she devoted much time and attention to the fit and finish of the garments. When the company began introducing padded bras, such as the one in this swimsuit, Ada insisted on using lacy floral lining and a small ribbon rosette in the centre gore, to give women a sense of quality, femininity and care in construction.Blue one-piece swimsuit with waist tie and short finely pleated overskirt. Sleeveless with thin elasticised straps. Inbuilt padded underwire bra with label and pale pink ribbon rosette on centre gore. Fastens with back zip.Label: "Ada / OF CALIFORNIA / 38"swimwear, brighton, dendy street beach, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, joyce fuller, joyce harries

Patriotic rosette made of cotton ribbon in various colours. This was presumably worn in recognition of the Allied Countries involved in World War 1. There are coloured ribbons representing Britain, France, Netherlands, Belgium. The centrepiece of the rosette represents the United States of America and there is a piece of ribbon featuring the flags of the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands and Belgium. The rosette has a small safety pin sewn to the rear for attachment to the wearers clothing. Some of the ribbon colours have faded noticeably.

Photograph of William James BARLOW who is seated & wears a masonic apron & a rosette on a ribbon around his neck.984/2/8william james barlow

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of an agave type plant. The leaves are in a rosette form and the leaves have sharp serrations along the edges.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Blue and white china soup bowl, heavily decorated around rim and with a rosette on base, marked on bottom with letter Q in a garland of flowers.Mosaic JBdomestic equipment, food consumption, kitchen

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC001.1 and MGC001.2 Royal blue cotton sashes with white two white bars worn in the centre, and a rosette in royal blue, white and gold. methodist girls' comradship rays section, methodist girls' comradeship albert street ballarat, wesley rays ballarat

These shoes were called "winkle pickers" because of their pointed toes and came into fashion during the 1960s. These were probably worn by Mary Gilbert and donated by her. Mary was a well-known Orbost teacher and historian. These shoes have a personal association with Mary Gilbert from Orbost and are also typical of the fashion of the 1960s.A pair of deep red patent leather women's shoes with pointed toes and thin heels. The front of the shoe has a decorative small rosette and leaves. Made in USA New Yorkwinkle-pickers women-shoes mary-gilbert

Pink silk ladies' cap with coloured lace insert, white lace at either end. Edged with vari-coloured lace and vari-coloured rosettes.costume, female headwear, female underwear

Bulla Primary School held a pets day at the school in 1988 and the students, teachers and parents along with their pets were invited to participate. Jenny Wilson who was a teacher at the school at the time brought along g her dog which won the championship prize.By holding a pets day at the school and involving the school and community, the children gained an understanding of the benefits and importance of caring for pets.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady in an outdoor area with her dog that has a prize winning rosette attached to its collar. A weatherboard building is partly visible in the background.bulla primary school - pets'day., jenny wilson, pets

One pair of ladies white nylon wrist length gloves. 1 cm fold over tab at centre wrist on back of glove with small fabric rosette stitched on tab.Lable inside LH glove, ''Nylon Simplex Size 6 1/2. Made in Hong Kong''>costume accessories, female, ladies short white nylon gloves

This sash was worn by Edith Woolhouse who was State Superintendent of the Rays.Methodist Girls Comradeship Rays' blue, white and yellow sash with a rosette, a gold metal cross and a gold metal star. The three stripes are vertical. MGC037.2 is the same as MGC037 but has no badges. methodist girls comradeship rays, woolhouse edith

Glass bottles were refillable until the 1960s, creating a demand for their collection and onsale back to beverage manufacturers via ‘bottle merchants’.A tall clear glass 30oz bottle with a blue and white painted label on the front. It has a screw thead top.Base - AGM logo M Front label - Registered trademark AYGEE In circle rosette - First Prize Back - AYGEE is best. M21 Royal Show This bottle always remains the property 1958 of AYGEE Products Traralgon preservative addedbottle aygee container soft-drink

Ribbons are = Reserve Forces Medal 2 Rosettes (15 years plus 2 x 5 year extras) and National Medal. "Joseph Thomas Jones" was in the Bendigo CMF Unit for many years. 6 Coy RAASC - 15th TPT Sqn.1. Jacket Black. Four pockets. Top pockets held shut with brass buttons. Gold Sgts stripes on arms. Sleeve cuffs have two brass buttons each. Chest parts held shut 5 brass buttons. Epaulettes have a brass button each. The vertical type collar has an RACT badge on each side. Ribbons - Qty 2. 2. Trousers, black. Two white stripes down outside of leg. Fly is zipper type.Jacket has "Jones" written in it. Trousers have "J.T. Jones" .cmf, transport corps, 15 tpt sqn, j. t. jones, passchendaele barracks trust

White leather Masonic Apron with pale blue ribbon border and a blue rosette in each corner. White leather flap at the top with blue border and a pale blue rosette. On each side of the flap is a ribbon with 7 metal spring like pieces coming from a number of small pieces on an angle. The back is line with blue silk. An elastic apron string with a metal hook in the shape of two entwined serpents? .The hook hooks into a catch on the other side.organization, club / society, masonic apron, masonic apron, carl mueller

Clothing. Camisole. Ivory coloured cotton with crocheted cotton top section and short sleeves with crocheted rosettes, Front opening with four buttons. Light blue ribbon tie threaded around neckline.costume, female, underwear

Brass hat badges of the 158th Infantry Division Zara a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army and a garrison unit stationed on the Dalmation Coast during WW2. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943. Badges were often souvenired by Australian soldiers during WW2The 158th Infantry Division Zara was a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Zara Division formed in March 1942, was a garrison division stationed on the Dalmatian coast. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943Two brass Italian Army hat badges showing crossed rifles and '158' within a rope circle surmounted by a crown. One badge is mounted on a red, white and green striped ribbon rosette 158ww2, italian army, badge

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical. The crown over the purple ribbon indicates a Past District Officer. Methodist Girls Comradeship blue, white and yellow sash and rosette. The sash has a 1st Degree circle, 2nd Degree star, 3rd Degree cross and a purple satin ribbon with a gold crown on it. . methodist girls comradeship

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC006.1 and MGC006.2 Ray royal blue cotton sashes with 1cm white border rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Standard West German Army uniform item for that period.Olive drab woolen forage or side cap with cotton liner. Olive diamond-shaped backing with yellow, red, black embroidered rosette cap badge. Manufacturer's off-white label sewn to lining. Label - red ink stamp 'BAMBERGER MUTZEN INDUSTRIE' black ink stamp 'U5 I 2d/11/15644/0048/8, VII/1968, 56, 8405-12-138-8899' Label over-stamped with large 'A'headgear

Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms wide, has been gathered along the edges, to cover a cardboard horse shoe shape, which is decorated with a ribbon rosette, and three waxed lily of the valley flowers.costume, female, wedding horse shoe

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Recording Ray royal blue cotton sash with three white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.Deaconess Ray royal blue cotton sash with four white bars worn in the centre and rosette of royal blue, white and gold. It was worn over the right shoulder and joined at the left side below the waist. methodist girls' comradship rays section

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, inherited, owned, used and or donated 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. Hand-made crocheted or lace reticule with a long cord and a flap opening. The bag is lined with cream voile. It relies on different kinds of stitching for its decorative effects as well as rosettes and round pom-poms.fashion accessories, clothing accessories, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses

Standard West German uniform item for the periodOlive drab woollen forage or side cap with cotton liner. Olive diamond-shaped backing with yellow,red,black embroidered rosette cap badge. Manufacturer’s off-white label sewn to lining.Label inside cap - BAMBERGER MUTZEN-INDUSTRIE (red lettering). US12d/01/07897/001/3 VII/63 _15.12.63 55 8405-12-137-6563forage, german, cap, bamberger mutzen industrie

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper" No. 3798359.1. DFSM ribbon with silver coloured rosette. Ribbon is mounted on green felt. 2. Hinged wooden box. Gold coloured plastic plate on lid of box. Plate has black text engraved.2. Engraved on plastic plate: "DFSM CLASP for 20 years service by the Australian Defence Force, 3798358 WO2 K. E. Cooper.cooper collection, keith cooper, defence force service medal, medal ribbon

Service ribbons issued to Australian Service Personnel for all areas of their service. Items relate to the collection of Craig Triffett. Refer Cat. No.5997.5.Two copies of Service Ribbons for areas as follows, mounted on metal backings:- 1. Australian Service medal (Grey, Yellow, Light Green, Dark green, black. 2. Long Service Medal with rosette on one (Blue and Yellow). 3. Australian Defence Medal (Black, Red and White). 4. Nato Medal Bosnia Herzagovnia (Blue and White). 1. Has silver back with stud at one end and pin at other. 2. Has gold metal back with extended pin hook and Rosette.service ribbons, craig triffett

Object. Masonic apron of white kid leather with ted leather backing & a silk border in red & blue stripes. Decorated with 3 rosettes in red 7 blue with button in centre. Waistband with metal clasp in shape of snakes.societies, freemasons, regalia, f. g. jones collection, masonic regalia, masonic apron