This item and its use and design spans the 1800's to early 1900's both in its fashion and application requirements. The genteel factor must be made when applying it to the Kiewa Valley. The evolution of general clothing and apparel has moved from solid(long lasting) and sometimes expensive material and fasteners to a cheaper and more "throw away" fashion of sometimes monthly change in the later 1900's to 2000's.The significance of this item to a rural setting such as the Kiewa Valley not only points to an integration of "modern" fashion in semi remote rural Australian environments but also the limited connections to "high" fashion through magazines and audible (radio) and visual (cinema) advertising. It also "spotlights" the differences between the European and British social networking and lack of interaction between towns and counties to the "Australian" levels of interactions between rural and city environments. Although physical distances in Australia, during this period (1800's to early 1900's) was a retarding factor in the diffusion of the latest fashion apparel it was not as noticeable as when the global communication and the physical travel abilities were "exploded" in the latter 1900's. This shift towards "the smaller" globe scenario has overcome the physical distances that were so apparent in the previous century.This silver button/glove hook was based on late 1800's designs when buttons became more integrated and fashionable than "tie up" laces. This was more so in genteel fashion. The main hook extension from the "pronged" hand piece has been constructed in a way that allows for easy replacement by either longer or shorter hooks.costume accessories, footwear, shoes and boots with buttons, gloves, costume

This item is an example of a clothing accessory commonly used by women in the early -mid 20th century.Black lace collar with ornate design and scalloped bottom edge.collar costume accessories lace

Gold nugget was found by the father of Lynch, Ray (Mr.) who was Mat Lynch. Nugget was found at McKenzie River in 1890.Matthew Lynch (1861-1939) was a snagger. Selected land at Brodribb. Gold prospector.This item, as well as having an aesthetic significance, is representative of the gold mining activities in East Gippsland.Handmade metallic tie pin with small gold nugget on top.tiepin costume accessories gold-nugget lynch-matthew

From the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. Donor was the grand-daughter of Dr Kerr, first doctor in OrbostThis item is an example of a piece of jewelry worn by women in the early 20th century.Small fine mother-of-pearl shell necklace with metal clasp.necklace jewelry costume-accessories pearl

This item is from the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1916) started Temple's store opposite Post Office. Packed stores to Bendoc area gold fields.Jet beaded belt . Large and small beads. Large jet bead fastener (Paris Jet).belt beads costume-accessories jewelry jet-beads temple-george

Mary and Esme Reynolds were the daughters of Edward Reynolds, a tinsmith, who ran a hardware shop in Orbost until 1905. He was married to Elizabeth Davidson.Box of assorted buttons and beads, assorted colours and sizes. Made of glass, plastic and metal.buttons haberdashery costume-accessories

Donor was daughter of Alan Richardson who helped build and held ticket for paddle-steamer Curlip.Thirteen assorted jet buttons on a small red cushion.buttons haberdashery costume-accessories jet-buttons

Donor was daughter of Alan Richardson who helped build and held ticket for paddle-steamer Curlip.Jet diamond shaped beads strung together.beads costume-accessories jewelry jet-beads richardson- alan

These items are from the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1916) started Temple's store opposite Post Office. Packed stores to Bendoc area gold fields.One long rope of jet beads and a pair of bobble jet beads. One jet bead applique piece.beading jet-beads costume-accessories haberdashery

All silver button hook. Used for button up boots.Top is very ornate then thins out to the hook.hook costume-accessories button-up-boots silver

These were used to smooth out gloves after they had been washed.Silver glove stretcher. Angular handles with knobs and pointed tongs.A & LL - anchor,lion? on both handles - back and front.glove-stretchers silver costume-accessories

assortment of badges. NSW Country Women's Association ; Royal Victorian Institute For The blind Auxiliary ; Orbost Memorial Hall-1926 ; Red CrossCWA badge - Angus & Coote RVIB - Stokes + Son Melb. Red Cross - Parkes Bris. 2/-badges costume-accessories nsw-country-womens-association royal-victorian-institute-for-the-blind orbost-memorial-hall red-cross

Studs used by Mrs Jean Snow, daughter of John Cameron who in 1875 selected the first lan on the Snowy River flats.Block with 13 asorted studs used with clothing. Glued to block with putty.studs costume-accessories haberdashery

It would take a woman hours to hook all of the buttons on her gloves.Glove hooks were the solution to this.They came in all shapes and sizes.Some could be carried around in a purse and used whenever it was necessary. These hooks made dressing easier and faster for decades, before they started to go out of use after World War I. The glove hook is an example of a gadget designed to make life simpler and to highlight the sophistication and refinement of the owner. It was a common accessory for women until the late 1920's.Small metal glove hook with round top showing Queen Victoria of England. Advertisement for David Jones - Sydney.On back : "David Jones and Company". Hosiers & Gloversglove-hook costume-accessories glove david-jones-sydney queen-victoria

A hatpin is a decorative pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, a hatpin is almost solely a female item and is often worn in a pair. The hatpin was invented to hold wimples and veils in place, and was hand-made.Long steel hat pin with black glass round ball head.hat-pin costume-accessories hat-accessories headwear-female

A pocket watch (or fob watch) is a watch that is made to be carried in a pocket. Watches were also mounted on a short leather strap or fob, when a long chain would have been cumbersome or likely to catch on things. This fob could also provide a protective flap over their face. Watch chains were introduced about 100 years after pocket watches first appeared in the 16th century. This item is an example of a popular piece of men's jewellery often considered to be a symbol of importance.Man's double, silver fob chain with key for watch.On fob chain - GILTchain silver fob-chain jewelry costume-accessories- male

Small cut glass rectangular trinket box with gold-plated engraved lid and raised leaf and flower. Flower is amethyst with scotch thistle.trinket-box glass-technology glassware costume-accessories jewelry

These are from the Temple estate.. George Temple(1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. Donor was grand-daughter of Dr Kerr, first doctor in Orbost.These items are examples of common jewellery items worn by by women in the early 20th century.Assorted bead chokers and cuffs. Four cuffs and four chokers.jewelry beading costume-accessories temple-family

Lady's large fabric black fan with floral design and wooden frame.fan costume-accessories-female

An old Pascal's Lollies tin containing assorted buttons and haberdashery items.buttons tin haberdashery costume-accessories

Possibly worn by Mrs Myrtle Uebergang. Part of the Uebergang Collection.White cotton camisole with crocheted front and back yoke. The yoke has a floral design with crocheted lace border edging and capped sleeves. The square neckline is decorated with picot crochet lace.textiles, uebergang, allansford, tooram park, camisole, female costume accessories, handcrafts, needlework

The Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 to 1992. The bed jacket is part of a collection of items relating to rural life in the mid 20th century.White cotton bed jacket with scalloped satin stitch edging and cut work with butterfly motif lace insertions. Front closing with press studs and a tie. Cap sleeves with a V-shaped slit and butterfly motifs either side.201 (on tape at the side)costume accessories, female costume, uebergang, allansford, women's bed wear

Gold lame fabric evening bag - triangular shape. Copper coloured metal frame with decorative filigree two piece ball clasp. Body of bag gathered onto yoke section below clasp. Base of bag with ruching. Lined with dark green taffeta fabric with woven floral pattern. Gold chain attached at either side of opening frame.costume accessories, female, gold lame evening bag

White muslin,babies bonnet embroidered with french knots. Circle of embroidered cotton at crown. Main section of bonnet gathered onto the circular crown. Two bands of pintucks 2 x 2 around the front of the bonnet.Garments from the Executors of Estate of late Frieda Kahland. See also 11400.122, 11400.363, 11400.364, 11400.366.costume accessories, children's, muslin babies bonnet

White fine cotton lawn waist apron. Pentagon shaped bib with spoke stitched hems on four sides. Waistband with ties attached, Skirt has two pleats on each side. Spoke stitched hems on sides and lower edge. Lower edge has spoke stitched detailing of two rectangular shapes, and a centre peak. Old box 160.costume accessories, female, waist apron.

Black leather belt with silver coloured buckle, six holes. Matching jacket 11400.257 & trousers 11400.258.costume accessories, male, men's leather belt

Pair of shoe stretchers made of spring steel & wooden ends painted pink.costume accessories, footwear accessories, pair of shoe stretchers