This knitted and crocheted three piece dress was made by Jean Gorsuch in 1960. The wool was purchased from the Treasure House, a wool, toys and childrens clothes shop in Station Street, Mitcham. This was a very fashionable at that time as knitted and crocheted garments were making a comeback. This was also one of the first lurex thread wool.Knitted and crochet three piece costume of a jumper, jacket and skirt. Colour Old Gold.costume, female

Bridesmaid Dress worn by Joyce Suto (nee Baker) ( a member of the Society) as a bridesmaid at the wedding of her schoolfriend Derri Thomas to Derek Whitfield at Tidenham, Glous, U.K., in April, 1947. Bridesmaid dresses were made of an early kind of nylon with 'cap sleeves' and the material was bought with meagre supply of clothing coupons during postwar clothes rationing. Bridesmaids carried daffodils, irises and pussy-willow. 'Cap sleeves' chosen by the bride were a comparatively new fashion feature and not popular with the bridesmaid. So they all bought enough material for regular sleeves to be added later. The dresses were afterwards worn to dances.Long frock with short (cap) sleeves and a green sash. Frock is made of an early nylon and has a green sash to be worn with itcostume, female ceremonial

Worn by donor at son's wedding.|Jacquard, a complex and intricate weaving process on a power loom invented bt Joseph Jacquard in 1801. It refers to fabrics or textiles woven by this process of punch cards, using damask, twill, silk or plain weave,wool. The design being woven into the material.1960 Apple green dress and matching coat. There is a silver thread through the weave of the material (Jacquard Design - see History). Dress also trimmed with silver braid. Stand up collar. Back zip and self covered buttons.|Matching coat has round neck - two sets of three self covered buttons and loops.costume, female

Worn for wedding of donor's mother on 26 September 1936. Eric Edward Pearce to Jean Isabelle Mansell at Presbyterian Church, Shepparton, Vic.1936 Cream satin dress with a V neck with pintucking featuring a diamond shape in centre front, also pintucked. Full length full sleeves with cuffs with two buttons and loops. Belt from diamond shaping to centre back panel. Panel opens out to train.|Marriage of Eric Edward Pearce to Jean Isabell Mansell. 26 September 1936 NO3222 Certificate|Wedding photo NP2391|Cake Photo NP2392costume, female ceremonial

Full length cotton nightdress with long sleeves and front buttoned placket opening. Four buttonholes and two button only. Yoke of cotton broderie anglais lace with frill of broderie anglais lace at square neck. Sleeves trimmed at cuff with inset broderie anglais lace and trimmed with broderie lace frill.costume, female nightwear

Purchased in Hong Kong by Mrs Myrtle Bennett in 1960 and given to Barbara Gardiner in 1980 and worn at three dinner dances.1960 Black wool evening top or bodice oversewn with black sequins and beads on hem - lined in rayon. Full length. Zip on back.costume, female

The bedspread (NA2862) and apron were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955) and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White bib front apron with ties to back of neck - wide waist band ties - 12 cm hem line - also three 2cm pin tucks above hem line - two 12cm pin tucks at top of bib front. Pocket on right hand side.M Austin. 1.2.1901|Laundry mark in red 59costume, female working

Bust bodice with square lace yoke with short sleeves that are lace edged with four buttons down front. Bodice made of Broderie Anglaise gathered in to a small basque tied with tape. Pink ribbon threaded through yoke.costume, female underwear

White nightdress - Two panels pin tucking fine crochet on square neck. Long sleevescostume, female nightwear

Worn by Barbara Osborne at her marriage on 25 October 1958.A short veil with a circle headband of creamy white roses with white flower buds and leaves of glitter underneath.costume, female ceremonial, costume accessories, hair accessories

Dark beige georgette front, tied at sides and worn as an imitation blouse. Has a crochet insert in centre front with three 5.5cm tucks each side of insert stitched with a lighter colour rayon thread. Small up-standing collar also stitched with two rows of the same thread referred to above. Short pieces of white cotton at back of neck and at waist with ties.costume, female

Crocheted Collar of maltese design with a crocheted scalloped edging.costume accessories, female

Coat originally worn in 1938 by Edith Finger of Wantirna and later by Dianne daughter of Frances Warren, the donor.1938 Long black ladies velvet coat lined with black cotton. Self covered buttons from neck edge to waist line.costume, female

Two half circle shaped knitted with mercerised cotton (very fine) with lace peaked edge. Long straight piece joining the two ends together.costume, female

'V' neck shaped collar with scallop edge,.Material knitted in square pattern. Edged with bias binding faggetted on to collar. A separate bow had been made and attached at the point of the V.costume, female

Undersleeves were a feature of dress in the late 1840s to 1870s. All day dresses had them. Also called engageants and possibly eglantesA pair of lawn sleeve covers in cream. Sleeves gathered to cuffs with hemmed slit for plackets. Cuffs have small buttons and button holes and edging of butter holes stitched loops . All hand sewn with pinch seams on sleeves.costume accessories, female

Pair of cream fully fashioned stockings in fine lisle with double thickness in soles and tops and a fine centre back seam.costume accessories, female

Purchased by Joy Kenny on behalf of the Society from St Vincent de Paul Opportunity Shop.All in one camisole and knickers combination in cotton trimmed with anglaise around the neck , sleeves and leg. Five linen buttons down front - back has trap door opening and ties at waist.costume, female underwear

This garment was owned by the Box Hill Historical Society who gave it to this Society after the Council amalgamation in 1994.Ladies costume. Brown taffetta, velvet, braid and cream lace. Boned fitted jacket, slim sleeves with lace and velvet cuffs. Lace jabot hook fastening. Full skirt with brown velvet panel. Fringe left side, braid right side. Material has scattered embroidered flowers.costume, female

Green silk front, machine embroidery panel down the centre front, binding around neck edge with small bow at centre front.costume, female

Cream and pale brown mottled fur collar - has been removed from a garment. Taurmaline Mink.costume, female

Cream nightdress, short sleeves, concealed press studs. Round neck and cuffs, lace yolk, pin tucked and embroidered, gathered back.costume, female nightwear

Very fine black cotton shawl with 5 inch brown, black and grey striped border. One corner is embroidered with brown and white flowers. It is thought that the lady's name is Mrs.S. Smith (nee Miss.S.Scott) See photo NP855 and photo framed NA2194costume accessories, female

Dark fur collar lined with dark brown velvet with blue cotton wadding padding.costume accessories, collar accessories, costume, female

c 1880sA coat dress, cut on a Princess Line with twelve button holes down the front. Panelled each side of the buttons in heavy ribbon braid and lace overlay. Standup lace collar and|cuffs. Large bow at back.costume, female

Skirt belonged to Grace Begg(born 15-9-1857). Worn by her at Mt Carmel sheep station, near Heathcote, Victoria. Station managed by her father John Begg. Grace married Russell Scott Thomas on 2 August 1890 at Heathcote and later lived in Albert Park. She was grandmother of Russell Alexander of Creek Road Mitcham (Russell Alexander Menswear Mitcham). His wife Coral wore the frock on occasions.c 1890 Black grograin material skirt, two double inverted pleats in front, two flat covered buttons and four acorn shaped buttons (covered) joined with rouleaux to the shape of frogs. Lined with silk and black velvet edging around the lower edge. Open at back with a placket closed with hooks and eyes. Two pleats each side of centre back seam.costume, female

White nightdress with ribbon thread embroidery. V neck with broderie anglaise.costume, female nightwear

Pure silk pantaloons, fine pin tucks at waist, lace trim hand sewn on around leg.costume, female underwear

Hand embroidered calico apron. Embroidered with lady in blue with flower arrangement. Bound with blue bias binding, two pockets, and cotton tape ties.domestic items, sewing, costume accessories, female, costume, female working

Cream calico apron embroidered with a lady in pink gown with a palm tree and flowers on fence. Apron is not finished or bound.domestic items, sewing, costume, female working