Established by local designer Ralph Samuel, Hartnell of Melbourne was one of the leading high-end Flinders Lane fashion houses of the 1950s and 1960s. This dress still has its original store tag attached, which tells us that it cost 39 pounds, 19 shillings and sixpence - a large amount of money to spend on a dress in 1952. Adjusted for inflation, this price tag equates to approximately $1,480 in today's money.Mauve tucked and folded cocktail dress with twin shoulder straps, ruched bodice and gathered skirt. Rose detail on each hip. Tulle underskirt. Swing tag still attached to back zip.Label, white with blue text: "Exclusively yours, / Hartnell / REGD / MELBOURNE" Swing tag: "THIS GARMENT is made from finest material and designed for the fashion conscious woman / NO. 3633/332 / SIZE SSW / PRICE 39"19"6 / Hartnell of Melbourne Pty. Ltd. / Almond Pink"hartnell of melbourne, 1950s, ralph samuel, melbourne designers, flinders lane

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. Horse and gig going around outside of arena. Spectators area appears full and more spectators standing at the back. The shed behind the pavilion is the old Ice Works building with cooling towerKodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. horse and gig going around outside of arena. spectators area appears full and more spectators standing at the back. shed behind pavilion old ice works building cooling tower

Black and white "Murray Views" postcard and souvenir photograph - Ringwood State School, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. Circa 1950s.Post Card. Real Photograph Produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q.

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The Kangaroo Flat soldiers' memorial circa 1950s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Under cover: the 1950s market style atmoshere of Bennetts Arcade.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black & white photograph of the western side of Springvale Road Nunawading in the 1950s showing the undeveloped area still used for farming.springvale road nunawading, no.85, gearing john, gearing, loise, farmland

Old film of Beechy Line shot from Train and from near the line.History of Narrow Gauge Lines in Australia during the 1950s and 1960s. They include the Colac and Beech Forest lines. Shot in the 1960s.beechy line

Bendigo 1950s. Easter 1959, Marching Girls at the Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO), corner View and Barnard Streets, Bendigo.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. easter 1959, marching girls at the queen elizabeth oval (qeo), corner view and barnard streets, bendigo

This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. Faded black and white photographic proof of a tugboat, moored in the Port of Melbourne. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950sport of melbourne, tugboats, shipping

In 1949 the Progress Bus Company was contracted to take students who were attending High, Technical or non-government schools, from Sunbury to Essendon. The company later transported people employed at the Asylum and Greenvale Sanatorium to and from Essendon and Melbourne. Essendon High and Essendon Technical were the closest schools where Sunbury students could receive post-primary education at the time.A black and white photograph of a 1950s passenger bus with the word 'Progress' showing above the windscreen. The bus is parked in a commercial lot.progress bus company, sunbury asylum, greenvale sanatorium, essendon

Blue cotton circular skirt with white cord design of men and women dancing around the hem. Fastens with a metal sip in left proper side seam.Label, printed red on cream cotton, centre back: Milton Harding / MELBOURNE / GUARANTEED TAILORED / & HAND FINISHED (image of skirt)skirt, 1950s, milton harding

This swimsuit belonged to Merilyn Case (nee Aldred), who grew up in Sandringham. BHS also has a swimsuit belonging to her mother, Jessie Aldred.One-piece halter-neck swimsuit with sweetheart neckline. Deep blue with gold central panel and halter strap. Low-cut back.Triangular label features a picture of a mermaid above the text "MADE IN ENGLAND".merilyn case, swimwear, 1950s

Kitchen ladle, circa 1950s.Metal soup ladle with wooden handle painted red"Skyline"kitchenware, ladles

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.The design and fabric are representative of fashion styles and tastes in 1950s Melbourne.A classic 1950s sleeveless day dress featuring a narrow fitted waist and a full skirt. The v-necked fitted bodice is pleated while the full skirt has a wide gathered fold of fabric at the front. The white, green and pink fabric is a floral design with sprays of pink roses.australian fashion - 1950s, costumes - dresses, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s

The newspaper clipping (item F251-2) reads: "Sister Enid of the Methodist Mission in Prahran has won this week's Bouquet for a Lady. And as the bouquet was given to her by the mission's superintendenet, Rev. Frank Hartley, she said, 'This is the biggest surprise I've ever had.' Sister Enid has been a mission sister for 23 years. As Miss Alice Blenkinsop she trained at Melbourne Central Mission, and later worked in the slums of Collingwood and at the Wesley Mission in Hobart. She has also been a court probation officer. On Thursdays Sister Enid runs the Friendship Club for elderly women and pensioners at Prahran. Children have a special place in her heart. 'We used to mother the poor little dears during the depression, take them on holidays and form clubs where they could be together,' she said. She is training a children's choir for the Christmas carol service at the mission."Shows her standing behind a chair with a painting behind her."Sister Enid Wesley Prahran Mission Hobart 1940s, 1950s 1960s. Alice Blenkinsop. Happy birthday to Win, with my love, Alice"blenkinsop, alice, sister enid

A photograph Doctor Cordner's house in the 1950s.Digital copy of black and white photograph.cordner family, ashmead house, grimshaw street greensborough

Bought at South Melbourne market in 1950s.Pearl Collar. Intricate pattern made of small and large cream coloured pearls. Backing is made of satin. There is a metal hook and eye to fasten collar.Made in Japancostume accessories, jewellery

Worn by donor's baby boy in 1950sCream Vyella boys 'Shepherd' suit top. Yolk in lemon with one rabbit and a mushroom embroidered on each side. There is lemon and white smocking under the embroidery. 'Peter Pan' collar with lemon and white edging. Top has long sleeves with buttons on the cuffs. Top opens down the back with three button holes and buttons. There are two buttons on each the front and back to attach the pants.'Friedelle' Made in Australiacostume, children's

A black and white photograph of Camp Hill State School C. 1950s.' Bendigo Teachers' College was situated here in a section of the school.bendigo, education, camp hill state school, la trobe university bendigo collection, bendigo, collection, education, camp hill state school, state schools, schools, primary schools, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photograph, photographs, photography, tertiary education, teacher training

Bendigo Advertiser photograph, black & white photo, postcard size Circa 1950s No A1 The Chinese Dragon, Bendigo Easter FairBendigo Advertiser

Blue paperback 1950s Rational Typewriting full course textbook with a white stripe along the top. Written by Mrs. Smith Clough

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Easter Fair Procession with Marching Girls. Army tank in the background.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter fair 22/4/1957. easter fair procession marching girls. army tank

Black & White photograph of manufacture of naval guns at the Commonwealth Government Bendigo Ordinance Factory. Two copies Photo taken in the 1950s.

This is one of a series of 17 black and white undated photographic proofs donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2013 by the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. The series includes images of individuals, tea rooms, ferries, motor launches, ocean liners and tugs. Evocative, faded black and white photographic positive proof of a ship in the Port of Melbourne. The undated photographic positive was probably taken in the 1950s.melbourne, transport, shipping, port of melbourne

Photograph of tram 53, shows the Victorian Railways colour scheme, the oil lamp that was provided on VR trams on the St Kilda to Brighton, Electric Street Railway. The tram is shunting at the depot or waiting to run to St Kilda Railway Station possibly after the closure of section south of the depot. Photographer not recorded. Yields information about the location, the streetscape and the trams in use at the time. Black and white photograph of Victorian Railways tram 53 outside Elwood Depot in St Kilda St, possibly in the late 1950s.tramways, trams, vr trams, elwood tram depot, st kilda st, victorian railways, tram 53

Tom Vickers winning the sack race, 1950s.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of black and white photographvickers family, tom vickers

Worn by Donor's baby boy during the 1950sViyella fabric boys shepherd's jacket with collar and long sleeves. Opening at front with three cream buttons at top and one press stud at top. Jacket is cream coloured with blue smocking at front top.|There is a blue and white edging on cuffs and collar, also down one side of jacket. Back has centre pleat and one smaller each side. Under smocking jacket is gathered.Dacolocostume, children's

Photograph of a "Back to Rutherglen" Parade - Possibly 1950sBlack and white photograph of a parade in Main Street, just passing the Post Office. Group of girls in costume and riding on and escorting a decorated cart.Names written on back of photo: "Marg H | Marie Hankinson | Edna Morley | Joyce Stanton | Nokie Downs | Gladys Nash | Des Jack"back to rutherglen, parades, main street