During the early 1900s little girls' dresses were fashioned on the style worn by older women. Girls dresses were knee length with trimmings of lace and ribbon. Collars were often removable for ease of washing. Leather lace-up boots and woollen stocking or socks were usually worn with these dresses. A pinafore or apron would be worn over the dresses to help keep them clean. Girls' hair was kept long, with curls and tied with ribbons.Boys' clothing was fashioned on sailor suits, blouses/shirts with a collar and trousers or knickerbockers. Woollen jackets, shirts and ties were suitable attire for older boys. Children's fashion of this time was dictated by long lasting durability, local manufacture, earthy colours and ease of mobility. Because of the long distance to haberdashery stores, the majority of children's garments would have been hand made by a local seamstress, mother or relation.Black and white photo of a family with 5 children in the foreground with trees in the background.children's clothing

This dress was possibly manufactured by a local seamstress in the period circa early 1900.The quality of the dress suggests that the lady who wore it was from middle to upper range of the socio-economic structure within the Kiewa ValleyHistorically this item dating in the early 1900s was made by a very competent seamstress (lack of manufacturer's label). It demonstrates that the conditions of relative isolation within the Kiewa Valley was not extreme and that local manufacture of clothing items were available and at a very high level of quality. This item demonstrates that the hand made era was alive and an essential part of community/social adhesion within the valley.Beige knitted dress, sleeveless ladies pin weaved running from waist to bottom. Fine pin weave from bust to waist. Two mother of pearl buttons fastening opening front neck 11cm from neck to upper breastno manufacturer's label suggesting manufacturer was a very talented local seamstress costume, woollen, knitted, dress, female clothing

20th C and probably earlier families could make this simple 'knitting machine' by using a piece of round, hollow wood and knocking 4 nails into one end of the cylinder leaving a protrusion of 2cm. An empty cotton reel was commonly used with left over knitting wool. Children were taught to wind the wool around the nails in loops, figure of 8 and other patterns so that a chain was made which gradually protruded through the base of the cylinder as a knitted chain. The chains could be made to any length and then sewn together to make a usable object eg face washer.Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was skilled in hand knitting, crochet and dressmakingGladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and this Doll was made and used by her family.c1950A small piece of painted, carved wood with central hollow and 4 nails on top used for making/ knitting a woollen chain.Painted doll featuresknitting, clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, reed gladys, dairy farms, fruit orchards

Darning 'mushrooms' were used to repair any woollen garment, such as socks, jumpers and ladies cotton or Lyle stockings. This darning tool was an essential item in pioneer household as the early settlers had to make and repair all their clothing.A timber 'mushroom' shaped darning tool sewing, dressmaking, craftwork, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton

This infant's, hand-knitted singlet petticoat is an example of the dressmaking and craft skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families An infant's petticoat , hand-knitted 2ply woollen fancy stitch with crocheted edges and satin ribbon insert around neck and inserts for ribbon around waist c1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork

A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45 WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943 MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943australian army, world war 2 1939-45; gaiters, puttees, woollen goods, protective gear, uniforms, australian infantry forces, moorabbin, bentleigh , cheltenham

This is a plain black full length woollen skirt that women wore during winter in Moorabbin Shire when working around the house c1910. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their familiesA typical day skirt worn whilst doing housework by early settler women c1910. The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireClothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt with a drawstring waist and a side inserted pocket blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire

Baby Layette consisting of hand knitted woolen dress, coat, hat and bootees with satin ribbons that was worn in City of Moorabbin c1960. Women were accomplished knitters, craft workers and dressmakers as they cared for their families. Typical hand knitted woollen clothes for a baby c1960 in City of Moorabbin Baby Layette consisting of hand knitted cream woollen dress, coat, hat and bootees for baby 1956clothing, baby layette, knitting,craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma,

Women in the City of Moorabbin knitted, sewed and crocheted clothes for their babies as they established their families in the new settlements in Ormond, Bentleigh and Moorabbin that followed World War 11. Typical of a Baby Layette of hand knitted woollen dress, coat , hat, and bootees with satin ribbon worn in City of Moorabbin c 1960 Women were accomplished knitters, craft workers and dressmakers as they cared for their families Baby Layette consisting of cream woollen hand knitted dress, coat, hat and bootees with ribbon knitting, craftwork, baby clothes, baby layette, sharp valma, wool, city of moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40, baby boomers,

Typical Baby clothes consisting of hand knitted wool coat, hat, singlet and 2 dresses worn in the City of Moorabbin c 1960 Women in City of Moorabbin were accomplished knitters, dressmakers and craft workers as they cared for their families while settling in to the new housing estates in post World War11 Ormond , Bentleigh and Moorabbin Baby Clothes consisting of cream woollen hand knitted, coat, hat, singlet and 2 dresses clothing, manufactured lace, dressmaking, blousknitting, craftwork, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, sharp valma,

Clothing. Ladies bathing costume. Ladies woollen bathing costume. One piece, sleeveless. Rust and navy top, navy bottom with skirt. Four loops for a belt ( not included).S & M Ganther swim suits, Knit to fit.Patented 4 July1922, pure Virgin wool . Granther & Mattern, San Francisco.costume, female, swimwear

Clothing. Swimming costume.Ladies black woollen knit swimming costume. Two shoulder straps - width 2 cms. Skirted model with pants section attached. No bodice support or shaping.Jantzen Melb fabric label stitched inside left shoulder strap; Georges Melb fabric label stitched inside right shoulder strap; Jantzen diving girl label stitched on lower left of skirt.costume, female, swimwear

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby booties. Garter stitch on feet. Patterned cuffs. Satin ribbon ties.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn. Donor wishes to remain anonymous.costume, children's, baby booties

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby bonnet. All over pattern. Single cream coloured satin ribbon tie.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn. Donor wishes to remain anonymous.costume, children's, baby bonnet

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby booties. All over pattern. Satin ribbon ties at ankle. Long cuff.To be rolled at top.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby booties

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby bonnet with cream satin ribbon ties. All over pattern.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby bonnet

Machine knitted and stitched baby mittens. Salmon pink wool. Knitted woollen ties at wrist.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby mittens

Salmon pink hand knitted woollen baby vest. Patterned yolk with rib pattern body. Cap sleeves with crocheted edges. Neckline with crocheted edge. Twisted wool tie around neck.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby vest

Cream coloured long sleeves hand knitted woollen baby coat with collar. Stocking stitch with three rows of diamond pattern on yolk, on lower skirt and on sleeves. Front opening and hemline edged with moss stitch. Fastened at neck with one pearl button. Cream satin ribbon tie at waist.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby coat

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby dress. Square neck at front with shoulder opening on each side, fastened with a pearl button. Short puffed sleeves. All over lacy ribbed pattern. Ribbed edging on neck, sleeves and hem.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby dress

Cream coloured crocheted woollen baby jacket. Yolk with fold down collar- stitched down. Long sleeves. Front opening. Fastened at neck with twisted woollen rope tie.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Machine knitted woollen short baby pants. Cream coloured. Hemmed at waist and legs. Fine lacy pattern all over. Side opening. RHS fastened with one button.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby pants