This handmade pinafore was worn by the donor, Ellen Brown, at her christening in 1905. It was made by Ellen's grandmother, Mrs Beeching, for the first daughter born in the Fagg family. The pinafore was a treasured family heirloom, and was not worn again. It is a rare example of a modest, homemade christening costume. Most costumes were gowns, but this humble pinafore still shows loving attention to detail.The connection between milestone moments and the wearing of a particular garment carries great significance. The christening gown represents the rites of passage: great importance is placed on the clothing, as well as the ceremony.This is a white cotton infant's christening pinafore, round neck with a flounce, sleeveless with a sash attached at the front and tied at the back. There are lace inserts and lace at the hemline. Tucks are machined as embellishments and a tie at the back of the neck.lace, celebrations, handmade, white, brown, ceremony, textile, cotton, bacchus marsh, brown family, 1905, mrs beeching, fagg family, pinafore, infants clothes, rituals, fagg, costumes, family heirloom, christening, ellen brown

Advertising card. Dean Henry Centenary Celebrations ''German Masked Costume Ball'' 4th September, 1982 City Hall - Bendigo. A drawing by Dorothy Dempsey Carroll of the Mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield. Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball

An illuminated address from the United Ancient Order of Druids Grand Lodge of Australia presented to E. J. Swift. Printed on card and showing a group of Bendigo men in ancient costume at top, Stonehenge on bottom and bordered with leaves and acorns. Markings - Troedel & Co Lith Melb.person, individual, e j swift

Celluloid doll in Breton France costume. Still has tag 'Le Minor Bretagne' on wrist. Dressed in purple satin dress with gold embroidered binding and white satin overskirt. Cap with red ribbon ties and long ribbons at back. Label on skirt Made in France.Made in Francetoys, dolls

Colour photograph. Children in costume. Painted scenery. Girl in suit with blue striped tie. Boy in wig and scruffy beard. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track'' Back of photo reads: Greg Dundan -Bendigo Addy Editor. Belinda Earnshaw.photo, group, children in costume

The "Q" Theatre Guild was formed out of the Kew Light Opera Company in 1957. It marked the transition of the company that had initially been directed by Lance Nicholls to one directed by Beatrice Oakley. It continued to perform in the Kew Recreation Hall, but, with its demolition in 1960, and the opening of the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, moved its productions to that venue. Productions of the "Q" Theatre Guild included The Geisha (1957), Maritana (1958), They All Do It (1959), Blossom Time (1959), Love's A Luxury (1959), There And Back & The Bohemian Girl (1960), Die Fledermaus (1960), Gay Rosalinda (1961), The Land Of Smiles (1961), Kisses For A Kid & Hansel And Gretel (1961), Die Fledermaus (1962), Monsieur Beaucaire (1964), Macbeath or The Beggar's Opera, and So To Bed.The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Atmospheric photograph of performers in the "Q" Theatre Guild's performance of Gay Rosalinda, an arrangement of Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus. The performance took place in the new Kew City Hall, with scenery created by Robert Jewell and Claud Ward. Costumes were designed and made by Marion Tilley. performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, 'q' theatre guild, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.)

St Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family. The brick building shown here replaced an earlier wooden structure.Small black and white photographic positive, one of four, of a Christmas party for children at St Hilary's Church, 12 John Street, Kew. The children, surrounding an adult Santa Claus, are dressed in festive costumes and a number carry balloons. The photo was tentatively dated to 1932 by the donor. Inscribed verso: "St Hilary's Christmas Party ?1932"churches -- kew (vic.), st hilary's church -- kew, anglican churches -- melbourne (vic.)

A photo of an Annual demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall showing a large group on the stage. The item is 'Masque of the Seasons' with costumes including the skaters. These costumes were reused several times, including 1955, 1959, 1969. The central figure could be Father Time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of large group on the Melbourne Town Hall stage. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes

Students dressed in costume, possibly for Purim, 1960s-1970s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.purim, 1960s, 1970s

Students dressed in costume for Purim at the Wantirna campus, 1977. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.purim, wantirna, 1970s

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing in an auditorium. Some are in band uniform and carrying their instruments whilst the rest are in highland dance costume. The band is St Hilda's with the conductor Frank Wright. The dance troupe is Roy Stewart Dancers of Scotland. The place is Morecambe Lanes, London.Handwritten on back - St Hilda's - F.W. Conductor, Roy Stewart Dancers, (Scotland), Morecambe Lanes, July 1934frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band

MR. AND MRS. WEICKHARDT ARE OLD CLUNES IDENTITESSEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF J. FRANZ WEICKHARDT D. 1942 AND HIS WIFE FLORENCE - NEE MATHEWS, TAKEN 1898 - MRS. WEICKHARDT WEARING A WHITE HIGH NECK BLOUSE OVER A DARK COSTUME HOLDING A ROSE. MR. WEICKHARDT WEARING A DARK SUIT AND WHITE COLLAR SHIRT.photographs, weickhardt, franz weickhardt, florence weickhardt

Colour photograph. Kids in costume. Horse mask hessian body. Girl in check shirt jeans and hat. Bot in hat check shirt jeans, waistcoat. Child dressed as dog at front. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track'' Staple holes in corners.education, primary, gravel hill school

Taken in the mid 1900s, the photograph depicts seven unidentified male and female performers. They are all dressed in different theatrical costumes.The photograph provides insight into entertainment, performance and recreation in Beechworth during the 1950s. The item's interpretive capacity is enhanced by its strong relationship to other photographs in the catalogue. Collectively, these records enrich the community's understanding of how the arts have developed in Beechworth since the mid-twentieth century.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 5656 /1900s, beechworth, theatre, actor, actress, costume, entertainment, entertainment album

Taken in the 1950s, the photograph depicts eleven unidentified men and women attending a concert party in Beechworth. They are dressed in different costumes.The photograph provides insight into entertainment, performance and recreation in Beechworth during the 1950s. The item's interpretive capacity is enhanced by its strong relationship to other photographs in the catalogue. Collectively, these records enrich the community's understanding of how the arts have developed in Beechworth since the mid-twentieth century.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 5649 /entertainment, entertainment album, 1950s, beechworth, concert party, recreation, leisure, costume, social

Slovenians love Shrovetide carnivals. People come dressed in costumes and masks, dance, select the best masks and are preparing for the LentBlack and white photograph Masquerade ball held at Broadmeadows Town hallpustovanje, pustni ples, shrovetide carnival, slovenian club melbourne, carnival masks

Fine lace used as a costume trimming. A 19th Century imitation of French Alençon lace. Probably made in Burano Italy.Needle lace edging. Sample

Students in costume holding signs of the Zodiac posters, c. 1970s. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.

Framed page from 'The Designer' magazine, June issue, 1912. Features large colour illustration of three women, one holding racquet, next to crowded lawn tennis court. Blurb at bottom states: WAIST 6167; SKIRT 6168...COSTUME 6159...COSTUME 6172/ AT THE TENNIS TEA ONE SEES SMART GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SIMPLE GOOD-LOOKING FROCKS. THE DEEP ARM-/ HOLE, PEPLUM, FRONT-CLOSING AND INSERTED PLAITED SECTIONS ARE SALIENT FEATURES OF THESE GOWNS/ FOR ILLUSTRATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS SEE OPPOSITE PAGE/ THE DESIGNER, JUNE, 1912'. No hanging fixtures. Numbers '103' and '157' handwritten on backing. Materials: Ink, Paper, Wood, Cardboard, Metal, Glasstennis

This doll was reportedly won in a raffle in 1917, possibly in Orbost, Victoria.A female doll with its upper body including the arms made from porcelain and its lower body of fabric. It has genuine hair and also possibly eyelashes and its glass eyes are blue. It has painted eyebrows and mouth. The christening robe which it is wearing is not its original costume.doll child's-doll porcelain-and-cloth-doll

This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School Library.Large book, without cover, with copperplate engraved plated. A collection of 100 plates representing religios, civil and military costume of ancient Egypt, Etruscan, Greek and Roman drawings on all the ancient monuments for use of teachers of art. Designed and cut in copper by Lorenzo Roccheggiani. Includes terminology and index.ballarat technical art school library, greek art, roman art, etruscan art, egyptian art, costume, helmuts, uniform, classical antiquities

An invitation to Mr & Mrs J B Young to the 1901 opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth from Edmund Barton Prime Minister, framed under glass in an ornate gold frame, showing a female figure on a white horse & other figures in period costume. Printed by Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne.event, official, civic

German Masked Costume Ball, 4th Sept. 1982, City Hall, Bendigo - Poster/advertisement? - (supported/organized by?) Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations.. With sketch of Mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo goldfield (by Dorothy Carroll).entertainment, dance, german masked ball, dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations, city hall, royal historical society of victoria bendigo.

Black and white photograph, eight young males in costume with four horses. Bullion box with rocks at front. Inscriptions: on back circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '97', '267', MP 184'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 184'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01.

Yellow folded card. On front: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch. ''Alexandra'' Costume Dinner Ball, Programme, City Hall, Saturday, 4th July, 1981. On the inside: Wedderburn old time Orchestra programme listing 18 songs. Master of ceremonies: Mr. Peter Ellis.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball

Medal awarded to G W Knight for horticulture at the Intercolonial Exhibition Victoria 1866-1867. Round copper medal under glass in timber frame, showing a group of females in period costume & wording ' Facies Non Omnibus Una Nec Diversa Tamen. Qualem Decet Esse Sororum'.C Summers Sculp - W Calvert Fecittrophies & awards, public events, intercolonial exhibition