Black satin tea cosy hand embroidered in grub stitch with pink roses and cording in gold thread. Black cord Trim lined in cream silkhandcrafts, needlework, domestic items, cooking

A bridesmaid's frock worn by Mrs. Dorrie Brown 0f Frances Street Vermont for her sister's wedding. Donated by her niece.1945 Pale green satin brocade bridesmaid's frock. Puff sleeves, heart shaped neck line, long waisted with gathered skirt. Long length.costume, female ceremonial, costume, female

Rotary International, W. L. BrownRed covered Jewellery box lined with satin & velvet. Badge - round wheel shaped with Rotary International & guest speaker also name holder with 'Dean'Box has 'W.L. Brown, Jewellers, Camberwell & Ringwood.w. l.brown, clibs, rotary international, jewellery

Black velvet and gold/ beige satin hat with mesh stiffening. Label inside the hat says "Harbig, Melbourne, New York, Paris." c. 1950s.

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

Royal blue, square, satin tablecloth/shawl with 27 cm. crocheted and fringed border. It is heavily embroidered with multiple flowers and leaves in many different colours.household textiles, table linen, tablecloths, shawls

See photo NP1832 of Doris & Cecil Evans on their wedding day, arriving at 22 Cassella Street for afternoon tea. Doris's father had died 1 month before, and the wedding had been postponed. The wedding took place at Christ Church, Church of England, Mitcham on 24/12/1938.Cream satin long wedding dress with back train. 'Peter Pan' collar and long sleeves with cuff. Photo of dress on wedding day, see NP1832.costume, female

Worn by donor's mother c 1970s.- Summer house coat with raglan sleeves - Cotton with satin trim & tied neck - Iris & stripe pattern in multi colour - Plastic buttons down front " A Ralstan Gown", size 18, Bust 100cmclothing, fashion, housecoat

Two rectangular panels made of cream calico joined to form one banner with pale blue satin ribbon. Each panel is decorated with fabric paint.Panel 1: "EDITHVALE SUNDAY SCHOOL" Panel 2: "LADIES GUILD 1926-1988" "DELTA GUILD 1958-1988" "UCF 1989"edithvale sunday school, edithvale uniting church fellowship, edithvale uniting church fellowship ladies guild, edithvale uniting church fellowship delta guild

In 1966 Harry Daly was admitted to the Order of St Michael and St George in recognition of over 35 years of service to medicine and anaesthesia.Large white enamelled seven armed Maltese Cross set around a dark blue ring bearing the Latin motto 'Auspicium Melioris Aevi'. The obverse depicting St Michael standing on the devil and the reverse St George on horseback killing a dragon. The medal comes with its blue-crimson-blue ribbon folded and stored under the velour badge holder. Medal and ribbon are set and stored in its custom made black case with the badge acronym in gold lettering on the top of the case [C.M.G.]. There is a card with instructions for wearing the medal under the velour holder along with a note from Geoffrey Kaye to Harry Daley.Printed on internal satin lining: BY APPOINTMENT / TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN / MEDALLISTS / BY APPOINTMENT / H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH / MEDALLISTS. / SPINK & SON, LTD. / 5 - 7, KING STREET, ST. JAMES'S, / LONDON, S.W.1.medal, st michael, st george, anaesthesia, harry daly

Gold coloured satin ribbon covering a slipper shape - one bigger, one smaller. The smaller slipper would once have been attached to the larger, but now loose threads remain but the two are separate. A gold coloured satin ribbon rosette is attached to the toe of the slipper.A 53 cm length of ribbon, folded to form a 15 cm loop, and then attached as a single ribbon to the slipper.costume accessories, clothes accessories, golden wedding charm

Cream satin ribbon, ruched over a flexible, possibly cardboard, horse-shoe shape. Three way orange blossom flowers, and one stiffened fabric leaf, are attached with a 1.5cm wide satin ribbon to the right hand side of the horse-shoe. A loop of the same ribbon, 26cm long is attached at the top of the horse-shoe. A small card attached reads: from REX and ANN.From REX and ANN LEEcostume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Large horse-shoe covered in a tube of ruched, cream satin, trimmed on the outer edge, (and the seam of the tube) with narrow cotton lace. A 2.5cm satin ribbon loop, 60 cm long, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a 2.5 cm diameter, pink cotton rose. Some stitchery at the bottom left hand side of the horse -shoe would suggest that there was once , another rosebud there.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin ShireThe Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The 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. Fitted, fine white cotton lady's short sleeved slip bodice. Five front buttons. Hand embroidered satin stitch scallops on both sleeves and at neckline.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work, blackburn nance

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

Black and white photograph of Gertrude Perry , dressed in costume relative to the Act of the show. Black top with broad satin like collar and similar marterial in her skirt.entertainment, theatre, costume

Textiles. Black silk beaded evening purse. wallet shape with fold over flap. Fastened with a press-stud. One inner side pocket, satin lined.textiles, domestic, black silk beaded evening purse

B069.1 - Medallion depicting John Wesley on the obverse and text on the reverse. B069.2 - Black leather box with gold embossed edge and black velvet and grey satin lining.Obverse: "THE BEST OF ALL OF US GOD IS WITH US" Reverse: "PORTLAND WESLEYAN CHAPEL KINGSDOWN BRISTOL CENTENARY COMMEMORATION 1902 R. WALLIS BOYNS MINISTER IN CHARGE"

Bought at local Op Shop for collectionWorn in 1950's for attendance at Church, parties, funerals and the like.Black satin 4.5cm fascinator (cocktail hat) shaped as a crown less hat, decorated with two ribbon bows at side and a 23cm black eye veil with spots.costume, female headwear

Hat belonged to Leslie Ricketson's Mother.Hat constructed with six large dark brown satin bows mounted on a pointed framework of wire or stiff nylon covered in the same fabric as bows. Hand stitched.costume, female headwear, trades, millinery

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A scalloped edge square mat with lace filled three petalled flowers at corners. Buttonhole stitched edging with satin stitch flowers. All white embroidery and material.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

This silver embossed fork is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A 3 pronged silver serving fork with a looped handle. The tines and handle are decorated with an embossed floral design on both sides. It includes a satin and velvet lined case. floral designsillverware, domestic utensils

Used by Valda Arrowsmith in the 1960s.Small cream evening bag. Bead, pearl and sequin encrusted with gold coloured frame and handle. Bag is lined with satin and has a small pocket on one side.costume accessories, female

Worn at their wedding at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne on 3rd November 1934, Miss Emma Jean Jobson and Mr Herbert John Ellis. The reception was held at Rumpe lmages.( De-accessed wedding dress 3530 & veil 3534.2)Cream satin tee bar button shoe. Medium high heel. See also Garter NA3643, Horseshoes NA3640, 3637 and Cut out shoe NA3645 Ezywalkingcostume, female footwear

Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street, MelbourneBlue satin garter with artificial orange blossom with leaves. Circa 1934 See also Horseshoes NA3640, NA3637 and cut out Shoe NA3645 and Shoes NA3638. costume, female ceremonial

The giving of horseshoes is as a token of luck to a bride.Digital images of horsehoes given to a bride after her wedding.wedding, luck, horse shoes, satin, marriage, good luck\

Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Displayed at History House.Brown satin-covered shoes. Embroidered pattern of flowers over surface. Cotton-reel heel. Large oval button on front with decorative pattern of polished faceted metal.Front: (left) 38 (sole of shoe) (right) 94 (sole of shoe) Inside: Made in England for Buckley & Nunn Ltd, Paris. Melbourne London. (gold text on leather sole lining)