From the Till collectionCream calico bib apron. Floral trim across top of bib. Waist tie and floral trim on pockets. Cream lace trim around edge of apron.costume, female, costume, female working

Long sleeveless dress. Empire line bodice. Skirt pale aqua background with lurex spots in shades of aqua. Deep aqua ribbon under the bust line with low and diamondé clip in a circle shape. Bodice is pale aqua silk with deeper aqua sequins around neckline.costume, female, handcrafts, dressmaking

Worn by Dorothy Williams approx. 1950'sBelongs to Dorothy Williams CollectionBrimless hat using blue/mauve nylon material lined with 'whitish stained' white material.Elastic hat. elastic - black. Label - Stella Long (maker). Two ornamental ornaments, diamonte, in shades of blue/mauve.Stella Long 14 The Block Melbourne.costume, female headwear

Wedding dress donated by local resident, Mrs Dorothy Williams. Worn by her on her wedding day in 1958 and the dress worn again by her daughter 07/05/1983 as per photographs.1958 Cream embroidered Nylon wedding dress. Fitted long sleeves to a point at waist, fastened with thirteen self covered buttons. Boat neckline trimmed with frill. Long waisted to a point at centre back. Full gathered skirt to a long train. Bodice lined to waist over a cream satin underskirt. Wedding shoes NA4122costume, female

Hat was worn by Dorothy Williams at a WeddingHat -Cream linen Pillbox with bow & net. Net has black & cream spots. Hat was worn with going-away dress - NA4112. See wedding dress NA4110 and Wedding shoes NA4122.costume, female headwear

This dress was worn by Dorothy Williams as a going away outfit at her wedding in 1958Light brown poplin day dress. Capped sleeves and Peter Pan collar. Pin tucks from collar to waist on each side of opening with six pearl buttons. Six press studs, one under each button. Gathered skirt with narrow belt at waist. Guipure lace in the form of daisies around collar and each side of pintucks and around skirt at hip level. Zip on left hand side. Wedding dress NA4110. Hat NA4111.costume, female

Corselet was worn on wedding day in 1958 by Dorothy WilliamsWhite embossed nylon Merry Widow Corselet. Hooks & eyes down the back. Four detachable suspenders. Small blue rosebud at centre of bra.Merry Widow a Warner original. Merry Widow by Warner's Le Gantcostume, female underwear

For the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1958Lawn panties, cream colour with lace on leg area, threaded through with pale blue ribbon (bloomer type)costume, female underwear

The wedding shoes of Dorothy Williams in 1958Fawn leather shoes covered in lace & sequins, square front. High heels, leather lined, & sole|Wedding dress NA4110Estrellita by Diamondcostume, female

Worn at the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1957Pink polyester cummerbund with 'strings' at each end for tying around the waist. Worn by bridesmaid at the wedding of Dorothy Williams.costume accessories, female

Worn by bridesmaid at Fell's wedding1950's mauve satin 's' shaped cocktail hat with pink, mauve & aqua net 'flower' decoration at one end worn with mauve bridesmaid's dress NA4231 and bridesmaid's fingerless mauve gloves NA3949. See Wedding Dress and accessories NA3985.costume, female headwear

Brown and gold coloured silk dress. 3/4 sleeve, gold cuffs fastened with two buttons. Cross over bodice to waist, tie gold belt, six gore skirt.Folli Folli Paris stylecostume, female

Cream Lady Pelaco blouse. Size 12. Five front covered buttons with 6 rows of stitching on either side of opening. Peaked collar with tie front.Long sleeves with covered button at wrist.Pelaco Ladycostume, female

1980's Cream blouse. Zebra and giraffe printed in black on cotton. Black trim down each side and across middle. Prints of Zebras and giraffe on front of blouse and back. Two black buttons close back of neck opening, which is round. Extended shoulder lines. Slit up on each side of garment a base.MAYEELOKcostume, female

1980's 'Sportscraft' Brown jacket with white rayon spots. Jacket has short sleeves, round neck, centre closing with four pearl buttons and is lined with brown rayon. Two false slit pockets, above lower edge forming vest shape. Jacket has shoulder pads.'Sportscraft'costume, female

'Stitches' wine coloured polyester ladies suit with mock Astrakhan collar and cuffs.5 black buttons down front closing. 2 mock pockets.Straight pencil skirt with kick pleat on back seam. Polyester silk lined skirt.'Stitches'costume, female

Printed cotton button through dress in colours of red, pink, green on cream background. Seven pearl buttons down front. Kick pleat in hemline,round neckline,short sleeves with turn back cuffs, and matching buckle belt. Hidden pocket in side seam.Laurie McCarthycostume, female

Matching shoes and handbagHandbag black leather with brown suede inserts on the front, edged with very thin stripes of brown leather. Shoulder bag. (Matching shoes also Margaret J)costume accessories, female

Used by Valda ArrowsmithSmall brown leather handbag. Short handle with round buckle on front. Square in shape with stitching around all edges. Lined in light fawn chamois.MC made in Italycostume accessories, female

Shoes were worn with a matching handbag NA4168.Black kid court shoes with brown suede on the instep and toward the heel. Tan leather trim separates the black leather from the brown suede. Heels are black leather Cuban style. The matching handbag is NA4163.Margaret Jcostume, female footwear

A pair of black leather with black patent leather heel and toe. Gold bow on the instep and gold band on the flat heel.Taranto Internationalcostume, female footwear

* Princess Style (1940's). Black silk Grograin material.Maygar sleeves, open down the front with eight buttons. Turn back cuff on sleeves. Worn with pink silk scarf at neck.|* Shoulder to hemline seams. No seam at waist.Mrs Williamscostume, female

1980's Trent Nathan red and white check pure silk jacket with collar and gold buttons with red centres. Flap pockets and sleeves and collar finished with red edge.'Trent Nathan' Made in Australiacostume, female

Purchased at local op. shop A pair of navy blue ladies tee bar sandals. Open toe,punched cut daisy design front, closed back. Cubin heel.Mervyn Adams. All leather upper. All leather quarter lining. All leather soles.costume, female footwear

Purchased by the society to add to the collectionA pair of snake skin design on leather uppers with gold band on Cuban heels. Green coloured liningEasy Steps Sandlercostume, female footwear

'Laurentino' red jacket, casual, with flap pockets & black buttons with brass colour stars pressed on. Sleeves have buttoned cuffs and jacket has a band at waist. Panels from jacket flaps down front .Style is denim jacket.'Laurentino'costume, female

Purchased for the 'Little Shop on the Hill' at Burke Road CamberwellGivoni is one of Australia's largest dressing gown, sleepwear and daywear producers. Givoni was started by Stan and Malca Givoni in 1947. Don Givoni, their son, took over from them and built the company into a major clothing manufacturer with factories based in Victoria. Now owned and managed by a third generation son, the company continues to pride itself in delivering top quality merchandise. The designers at Givoni create beautiful sleepwear and daywear, encompassing classic style, quality, attention to detail and great value for money.'Givoni' Green & light grey patterned dressing gown with lace on collar, long sleeves, made of polyester and cotton.'Givoni'costume, female nightwear, female

Bought at local Op ShopOblong shape, with pocket & zip on front and zip across top. Red shot silk rayon material with long self strap to wear over shoulder. Small brass decorative bauble on front.Vua Lacostume accessories, female

Bag was bought as a present for the owner, Margaret Skey, to wear to an evening at the Calvin Club, which is in Collins Street Melbourne.Black beaded evening purse with gold frame and long gold handle. Front and back of bag is beaded with black seed beads and small navy bugle beads. A pattern on both sides has pink bugle beads with gold and silver forming an oval design. Black silk lining.CLAUDIA BARNES. MADE IN CHINAcostume accessories, female

Bought at David Jones for $50. Original price $500.Maroon & cream weave Sports Jacket. 2 pockets. 3 buttons on front closing. 3 buttons on cuff of sleeves. 2 extra buttons on inside of jacket.Clement Exquisite. Made in Germany.costume, female