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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: STAFF CANTEEN
... canteen. Canteen staff ( 6 women ) are serving 5 women dressed.... Canteen staff ( 6 women ) are serving 5 women dressed in office ...photograph: black and white photograph of servery at staff canteen. Canteen staff ( 6 women ) are serving 5 women dressed in office wear. On back of photo : Handschin & Ronus, Aktiengesellschaft, Liestal, ( Schweiz ) Photo taken in Switzerland ?as aboveorganization, business, hanro, hanro, bendigo, manufacturing -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
... The photograph depicts a large group of young men and women... and women dressed in formal attire. They were part of the Beechworth ...The photograph depicts a large group of young men and women dressed in formal attire. They were part of the Beechworth Methodist Church's Youth Group.The photograph provides insight into one of the first religious institutions in Beechworth. The Methodist Church is historically significant as it was the first permanent church built on the Ovens goldfield in 1857. A Sunday School group for local youth was established in 1869, emphasising the importance of children's religious education during the nineteenth century. Thus, the photograph reflects the importance of Methodism in Beechworth - and, more broadly, Victoria - at this time.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Reverse: 3714 / Beechworth Meth / 97.2332 / Endeavour / Beechworth Methodist / Endeavour Group /entertainment album, entertainment, church, religion, beechworth, methodist church, youth group, leisure, recreation -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1920
... The photograph depicts a large group of young men and women... and women dressed in formal attire. They were part of the Beechworth ...The photograph depicts a large group of young men and women dressed in formal attire. They were part of the Beechworth Methodist Church's Youth Group.The photograph provides insight into one of the first religious institutions in Beechworth. The Methodist Church is historically significant as it was the first permanent church built on the Ovens goldfield in 1857. A Sunday School group for local youth was established in 1869, emphasising the importance of children's religious education during the nineteenth century. Thus, the photograph reflects the importance of Methodism in Beechworth - and, more broadly, Victoria - at this time.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Reverse: 3716 / 97.2339 / Beechworth / Meth Endeavour / Beechworth Methodist Church / Endeavour Group / A03289 /entertainment, entertainment album, church, beechworth, religion, recreation, leisure, youth group, methodist church -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Bodice, Brown Silk Bodice, 1880s, 1880s
... 1880s women's dress featured tightly fitting bodices... 1880s women's dress featured tightly fitting bodices with very ...1880s women's dress featured tightly fitting bodices with very narrow sleeves and high necklines, often trimmed at the wrists with white frills or lace.Beige coloured silk top with narrow mauve stripes. The top has a piped mandarin collar. The top has satin trimming. The bodice is badly stained.women's clothing, australian fashion, costumes, bodices -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lily Eileen and Margaret Teresa Gorman, 1923
... two young women dressed in coats and hats sitting... two young women dressed in coats and hats sitting ...Margaret Teresa (Mag) Gorman, 1904-1997, was a daughter of Timothy Gorman and his wife Mary (née Scolari). She was a noted card player and enjoyed fine crochet work. She never married, instead devoting much of her life to looking after her mother. Mag's sister Lily Eileen Gorman was born in 1896 and died in 1975, age 79.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows two young women dressed in coats and hats sitting on an outdoor bench. A garden enclosed by chicken wire is behind them. This photograph was taken at the Melbourne Zoo, 18th November 1923.mag gorman (margaret teresa gorman), lily eileen gorman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY GROUP
... . Men dressed in three piece suits, bow ties or ties, women... and children. Men dressed in three piece suits, bow ties or ties, women ...Black and white image mounted on cream board : large group ( family ? ) consisting of four rows of men, women and children. Men dressed in three piece suits, bow ties or ties, women dressed in long skirts, blouses and hats. On bottom of image ' W.H. Robinson, photo, Bendigo. Circa 1910 - 20 ?person, group, family portrait, photographer, w.h. robinson, 1920, bendigo. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
dress, mid 20th century
... dress women's clothing Burton-Marjorie organza... the needlework skills of women in the mid twentieth century. dress ...Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a home-made item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the mid twentieth century.A long, coffee-coloured, organza dress with a plain weave, sheer fabric. It is sleeveless, collared and waisted with a scalloped hemline. It opens on the left side with 5 metal press studs and the inside shoulders have tabs with studs (probably to hold straps in place.)dress women's clothing burton-marjorie organza -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Nightgown, Late 19th century
... nightgown women’s nightwear sleepwear night dress women’s clothing ...This handmade women’s nightgown features hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and trim. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. This design of nightgown was worn by females in the 19th century and is still worn today.The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's long straight nightgown, white cotton, with long sleeves gathered at the cuff, stand-up lace collar, and a small catch closure on the bodice's centre opening. Hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and sleeve tips.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, nightie, nightgown, women’s nightwear, sleepwear, night dress, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, broderie anglaise, hand-made broderie anglaise, paton family, trefnant, yangery, nightdress -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP PHOTO OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
... . Man are wearing three piece suits, hats. Women dressed... three piece suits, hats. Women dressed in long dresses, hats ...Sepia image mounted on board. Image shows large group of men, women and children, seated outside undressed log building. Man are wearing three piece suits, hats. Women dressed in long dresses, hats. Appears to be a social group.person, group, social group, bendigo, sandhurst, social, group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 1963
... The Women's weekly Fancy Dress Book: Its fun to dress up.... accessories children's The Women's weekly Fancy Dress Book: Its fun ...Belonged to Audrey McLaren16 page booklet of designs and instructions for dress-up costumes for childrenThe Women's weekly Fancy Dress Book: Its fun to dress up.documents, pamphlets, costume accessories, children's -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Sunbury Asylum, c Early 1900s
... at the Sunbury Asylum. There are three women dressed in nurses uniforms... at the Sunbury Asylum. There are three women dressed in nurses uniforms ...This is a photograph of some of the buildings at the Sunbury Asylum. There are three women dressed in nurses uniforms of the early 1900s. A tramline which carried goods around the complex is visible in the image. A black and white photograph of a group of brick buildings with a view of the slate roofs, chimneys and high picket fences. Unmounted.sunbury asylum, nurses, fences, uniforms, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETHARD COLLECTION: PORTRAIT OF 3 WOMEN
... women dressed in white blouses and scarves tied like ties around.... Photograph - Postcard - Black & white photograph of three women ...Photograph - Postcard - Black & white photograph of three women dressed in white blouses and scarves tied like ties around their collars. Written on top and front of photograph 3 names from left to right - Elvie Jones, Lydia Pethard, Nell Hewett.Vincent Kelly, Bendigo.person, group, pethard family, photograph. postcard. lydia pethard, elvie jones, nell hewett. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP PHOTO; BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY 1912 ?, early 1900's ?
... Sepia photo: large group - 3 rows of women dressed in long... dressed in long white dresses; all women are wearing a ribbon ...Sepia photo: large group - 3 rows of women dressed in long white dresses; all women are wearing a ribbon on their chest. Two rows of men dressed in black suits, with stand up collars and bow ties. Woman in centre of 2 row has lace covered long dress and is carrying a pointer. Possibly Bendigo Choral Society 1912?Richard & Co., 23 Sturt Street, Ballaratperson, group, performing group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PORTRAIT
... A damaged photograph of four unknown women formally dressed... PHOTOGRAPH Portrait female group Lydia Chancellor collection women ...A damaged photograph of four unknown women formally dressed in frocks and lace - the fashion of the day. Date unknown.photograph, portrait, female group, lydia chancellor, collection, women, fashion, costume, person, people, photograph, photo, photography, family, portrait -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Ward Bros, Walter, Frances Mary, Alice and Ethel Grant
... The womens dresses have plain skirts, bodices have pleating...The womens dresses have plain skirts, bodices have pleating ...The womens dresses have plain skirts, bodices have pleating and tucking, finished at neck with standup collar ribbons and broaches. Sleeves full at upper arm, narrow forearm, hair softly curledSepia toned photograph of Walter Grant and wife Frances Mary nee Bowran and daughters Alice aged seventeen and Ethel aged fourteen taken in photographic studio Bairnsdale Victoriagenealogy, fashion, families -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Leggetts Ballroom, c. 1920s?
... Young women white dresses and sashes... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Young women white dresses ...Young women white dresses and sashesblack and white photographLeggetts Ballroom -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Marg Troon and Harry Brew, c1988
... Black and white photograph depicting a women dressed... harry brew Black and white photograph depicting a women dressed ...Black and white photograph depicting a women dressed in white shorts, and a man in an overcoat. They are Ballarat School of Mines Student Marg Troon and Ballarat School of Mines Caretaker Harry Brew. They are most probably standing on the White Flat Oval which was used for Ballarat School of Mines sport. ballarat school of mines, brew, troon, sport, white flat, margaret troon, harry brew -
Federation University Art Collection
Oil painting, 'The Rouge Dress' by Neville Bunning
... Women in red dress sitting on a stool. Gift of Pauline... signature middle bottom Women in red dress sitting on a stool. Gift ...Neville Mirvane BUNNING (1902-1990) During World War Two he served with the RAAF. He was an Art Teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines from 05 February 1946 to 22 September 1964. Neville Bunning formed the Ballarat Artist's Society (later the Ballarat Society of Artists), a group that sponsored art and which invited modernist artists to speak to students and to the public of Ballarat. He also wrote a weekly column in the Ballarat Courier. Bunning produced a bust of Australian Prime Minister, The Right Honourable J.A. Lyons from Tasmania, who died in office. Bunning died in Subiaco, Western Australia on 29 April 1990. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Women in red dress sitting on a stool. Gift of Pauline Diggins, 2008Neville M Bunning signature middle bottom art, artwork, neville bunning, bunning, available -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Anne Treverton Goldsmith (nee Lobb), 1907
... facility under construction. There are two women dressed in white... facility under construction. There are two women dressed in white ...The Siddeley Street institute, designed by renown architect Walter Butler was built in 1907. The foundation stone was laid in February 1907 by Lord Northcote and the institute was opened in December the same year.The Siddeley Street Seamen's Institute is the first central structure to be built in central Melbourne on the banks of the Yarra River as the shipping was moving from Hobson's Bay to the city centre. Originally planned and budgeted for in the mid 1880s and petitioned by Ships masters in 1897 this was a long awaited project for the Mission.Sepia toned photograph depicting the Siddeley Street facility under construction. There are two women dressed in white wearing picture hats and carrying either cloaks or coats to the right of the photograph and a group of five men standing in a row beside them. They are all standing in front of the entranceway with arched windows to either side all of which is covered in scaffolding.Pencil mark on reverse of photograph: "2"siddeley street institute, australian-wharf, 1907, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), seamen's institute, seamen's mission, ladies, lhlg, officers, seamen, sailors, seafarers, mission to seafarers, scaffolding, anne treverton goldsmith (nee lobb -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, possibly c 1860s
... c1860s Long women's dress in fine two-toned pink strip... Mitcham melbourne costume female c1860s Long women's dress in fine ...c1860s Long women's dress in fine two-toned pink strip. Skirt longer in back. Bodice has three deep pleats on each side from shoulder to waist.Sleeves have self ruffle and cream lace frill at wrist. Seven buttons gold backed and white stars pattern in centre run down the front of the bodice.costume, female -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c. 1960
... . A group of adults (mainly women) dressed in formal attire.... A group of adults (mainly women) dressed in formal attire ...Depicted in this photograph is a religious minister or priest dressed in a dark suit with a clerical collar. He is seated in an armchair holding a small suitcase or a briefcase. A group of adults (mainly women) dressed in formal attire are standing behind him, while a older women holding a bouquet stands beside him.Black and white rectangular reproduced photograph printed on matte photographic paper Reverse: 6952 (in pencil)/ B62K091 (stamped in black ink)/entertainment album, beechworth, burke museum, religion -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pat Ryan and Kath Cunningham
... shows two young women dressed stylishly, wearing hats and dress..., which shows two young women dressed stylishly, wearing hats ...Pat Ryan, born 1919, was a daughter of Jim Ryan, hairdresser and tobacconist. She moved to Linton as a child in 1926 when her father bought the former Bennett/Todd shop in 1926. Katherine Veronica Cunningham was born at Cape Clear in 1907. Pat Ryan and Kath Cunningham were members of the Linton Amateur Dramatic Society in the 1930s and 1940s. (See programmes in LDHS for Amateur Dramatic Society productions.) Kath Cunningham worked at the Railway Hotel. She was on the committee which organised Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph, which shows two young women dressed stylishly, wearing hats and dress shoes. The woman on the left has a purse or small clutch bag in her hand, and the woman on the right has a handbag tucked under her arm. The photograph was taken in an outdoor setting, possibly near Linton Reservoir.pat (patricia) ryan, kath (kathleen) cunningham -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Police and Port of Portland staff, n.d
... in front of a brickwall. Several of the group, both men and women... in front of a brickwall. Several of the group, both men and women ...Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Police Band & PPA workforce - blue biroport of portland archives, staff, police, port of portland authority archives -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of women
... Black & white photo of three young women in white dresses... dresses in front of a tree Photograph Photo of women ...Black & white photo of three young women in white dresses in front of a tree -
Tennis Australia
Attire, Personal items, Circa 1885
... Women's striped cotton dress with lace detailing. Materials... Park Melbourne melbourne Tennis Women's striped cotton dress ...Women's striped cotton dress with lace detailing. Materials: Cotton, Thread, Metaltennis -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 1936 Back to Cheltenham State School, 1936 Back to Cheltenham State School, 1936
... , and white shirts with neckties. The women are wearing dresses some.... Four rows of men and women dressed in their best clothes ...1936. Back to Cheltenham State School, Charman Road, Cheltenham. Photograph is black and white. Four rows of men and women dressed in their best clothes. School photo of coming back to Cheltenham in 1936. The men are wearing suits, some with waistcoats, and white shirts with neckties. The women are wearing dresses some with jackets,. On every man and women, they have a sticker against their chest with their names on it. Most of the ladies are wearing hats on their head, and about four ladies have their hats on their lap. The front row are sitting on the ground, second row sitting on a chair and third and fourth rows are standing.Front of Mount : Back to Cheltenham 1936 / CHARMAN RD. SCHOOL Stamp on back of Mount : N. R. McGeehan. / 154 / Hotham St / Ripponlea / Photographer.state school, charman road, cheltenham, 1936, school, cheltenham primary school, charman stephen, gettens mary, spring grove, balcombe road, nepean road, dairy farmers, market agrdeners, poultry farmers, methodist church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Studio portraits, 1890
... . Two women in black dresses standing. Two women in white... of four woman and four men. Two women in black dresses standing ...Black and white photographs of four woman and four men. Two women in black dresses standing. Two women in white dresses standing. Two men in black suits sitting. Two men in black suits standing.person, group, men and women -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: LETTER AND PHOTO
... on board copy of photo of two women dressed as school students... Washington. Also on board copy of photo of two women dressed ...Letter handwritten in biro by Ellen Blandford ( Washington ) Huntly, Victoria. Mounted on red board. Letter recalls concert held at the school in the 1920. Names on image of girls (dressed in witches outfits), May Meager, Rita Holland, Mavic Davidson, Gwen Henderson, …. Jackson? Nellie Washington. Also on board copy of photo of two women dressed as school students in the 'back to in 1926'Ellen Blandfordbendigo, education, golden square school 1189, golden square primary school 1189 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, 1991
... Date made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress... made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress ...Frances Warren made the dress in 1991.She taught herself faggoting from directions in a bookDate made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress. Background cream with apricot, yellow and grey flowers and green leaves. Peter Pan collar, buttoned to waist with faggoting work on collar, around cuffs on sleeves and down each side of front opening. Panel of pleats down centre of back and front of skirt. Dropped waistline and buttons are apricot.costume, female -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Pied Piper cast, students at Loreto Abbey, Mary's Mount, Ballarat
... A number of young women are dressed to perform in a play... theatre A number of young women are dressed to perform in a play ...A number of young women are dressed to perform in a play. Elizabeth Chatham would be in the photo. The Pied Piper was performed by students at Loreto Abbey, Mary's Mount, Ballaratchatham-holmes collection, loreto ballarat, elizabeth holmes, pied piper, theatre