By the late 1800s increasing numbers of Australian working men had at least one good suit as a sign of respectability. Suits could be purchased ready-made, made to measure from a local tailor. The introduction of electric irons meant that the old flat irons and gas stove no longer had to be used. This electric iron would have been used to flatten seams during the tailoring process. This item is representative of a now rare craft that has diminished in the contemporary world.An electric tailor's iron. It has a green base and a black handle. The body of the iron has a flat back and curves to a point at its front. Its handle is metal and is attached with large screws at the top and back side of the base. The top of the handle is covered in black plastic that has finger grooves. there is a black iron resting stand.

John Oman sitting for portrait wearing a suit. He has facual hair common to the era. Circa late 18th century.Typical dress of the period. Common portrait sitting and pose.Rectangular in shape, sepia tones, studio portrait picture.On back in grey pencil, " J T Oman" & $2-. On the front in black ink the words, "Ja's Hooper, West End Portait Parlors 239 Victoria Street W. Melbourne. portrait picture photography j t oman

Partnered with young man in Pinstripe Suit, paisley tie, wearing Glasses B/W Studio bust from same StudioSepia Bust of a young woman - dark short wavy hair, wearing glasses in a white blouse and Dark JacketEmbossed Print reading Hilda Mitchell Paisley St Footsgray on front. To Mrs Hamilton with love from Elanor. on rear

Blousettes were popular for ladies wear under suits and cardigans in the 1930's and 1940's. Part of the Bette Jones collection.Fine voile and net blousette (blouse front and back); cream coloured. Ties at side- elastic at waist and back, satin ribbon at front and back. Front panel of three vertical panels of petit-point coloured flowers, centre panel flanked, each side, by four rows of cotton edging lace. Stand-up net collar of three rows of same edging lace. Back neck opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes.costume, female underwear

Black and White Photo of the Bendigo Tram Sheds 1945, Pictured are 2 trams 'Lake Weeroona No 7' and 'Golden Square No 21' at the Depot, a policeman is also pictured. Five men in the background, one in suit, another tram official uniform with hat, two men to the right, one in suit and hat the other in long coat and hat.photograph, tram, tram sheds, bendigo trams, tram sheds, tram depot, trams

Worn by Margaret Skey in 1980'sRed ladies two piece suit, vest top and long skirt with front slit. DIO brand, size 14, polyester/viscose rayon with polyester lining. Vest with self covered buttons and three pocket flaps.|See NA376 black blouse worn with this red suit (Gone to dry cleaners- 30/11/05costume, female

George Clarkson was Head Teacher at Linton State School between 1887 and 1891.Sepia studio photograph believed to show George Clarkson, a teacher, and his family. Photograph shows a woman in long gown with white collar, seated with right arm resting on lap, a bearded man in suit with tie, seated with hands resting on each lap, and young man in suit, collar and tie standing at back between them.old lintonian collection, george clarkson, teachers

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Alan Richardson was born in 1853 and died in 1936. He was a sawmiller at Tabbara who built and held the ticket for the Paddle Steamer Curlip. PS Curlip was registered in 1893 and the Passenger Certificate issued on 30th January 1903 to Captain Alan Richardson by the Marine Board of Victoria entitled her to carry 25 passengers and only 10 passengers when engaged in towage service. Two children under 12 years of age to be reckoned as one passenger. He had the first horseless motor buggy in Orbost. Alan Richardson was married to Emily Dawson and had two children - Alan Jnr and Ruth.Alan Richardson was a prominent Orbost identity. He was associated with the Paddle Steamer Curlip.A black / white photograph of a man standing beside a fence covered with ivy. He is wearing a three piece suit and a seaman's type cap.on back - Alan Richardsonrichardson-alan p.s.curlip sawmilling-tabbara

Edwin Parr Hood cam to heathcote in 1891. at the age of twenty he had already leaned the tailors trade.He set up his business in High Street opposide the Mt. Ida Hotel. he advertised his stocks of mens clothing in the McIvor Times.2 suits made by E. P. Hood donated to the Museum by a local family whose father had purchased the suits in Heathcote. Worn on several occasions in and around the district of Heathcote.3piece man's suit, navy blue with pale blue and grey pin stripe,wool woosted material fully lined with silk tafeta. has label on back of inside jacket collar E P Hood /Heathcotenavy blue pinstripe mans suit

Three men in suits standing in front of a Ford Fairlane, l to r: Brian Church, Terry Mangles and Ted Hancock. Circa 1960police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; ford fairlane car; church, brian; mangles, terry; hancock, edward

Both men are dressed in typical clothing of the time period. They are dressed for going out as they are attending the Stawell Gift which was very popular at the time for a annual outing.Demonstrates typical dress of the period for local residents.Rectangular Black & white. Two men dressed in typical clothing of the time period. Suit, tie and hat. They are standing together posing for the photo.In red ink stamped across the back Kodak Nov 85m. Written in blue ink "George Davis & Eric Hamilton ready to go to Stawell gift 1929"gift, george, streatham, nerrin, davis, stawell, eric, hamilton

This is probably a photograph of An Orbost Agricultural Show Committee. Those in the photograph are: Back L-R Archie Rodwell; Rupert Mosley; A. Pardew; John Gilbert. Front - Bill Cummings; Draffin; John Johnstone. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. (Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall)This photographs is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A black / white photograph of a group of men, dressed in suits, standing in outside a wooden building. The front row is seated and the back row standing.on back - 'Pop on N.E. Corner"orbost-agricultural-society

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 man in a suit and jumper leaning against what appears to be battlements, with pine trees in the distance. The man is Frank Wright.frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, st hilda's band

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.Frank Wright in suitSmall Black and white photo of Frank Wright dressed in a three piece suit, with a phob watch on his vest standing outside a homefrank wright

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: KS Anderson/ Chairman PHT (blue pen, centre)port of portland authority archives

Part of the collection of memorabilia of Ruby and Archie Harker . Related to the Wieland's of heathmomt through the marriage of Ruby's sister to Stan Wieland! Small bifold card with type written message and signatures inside. 2. Bill for suit for mr. J.A. Harker.Dated 15-2-1936

Black & White studio photograph. Un-captioned. 3/4 length male aged approx thirty, dark suit & vest moustache.Yeoman & Co Bendigophotograph, person, male

Black and white image: male portrait. Man wearing suit and cravat style tie under wings of collar. No photographer name on image.person, individual, male portrair, bendigo, sandhjurst

Sepia image: male portrait. Young man dressed in suit with ( it appears ) a clerical collar. Below the photo is M.Bent Pall mall Sandhurst.M. Bent, Pall Mall, Sandhurstperson, individual, male portrair, bendigo, sandhurst, m. bent

Photograph - postcard - black & white. Photo is a male portrait, dressed in a pin striped 3 piece suit, white shirt and tie and a hat.person, individual, pethard family, photograph. pethard family collection.

Black and white photograph of two men in business suits and hats, shaking hands, The man in the left side of the photo is possibly Harold Abbottorganization, business, abbotts, harold abbott

.postcard: HRH the Prince of Wales. Holding hat in hand, dressed in suit. Beagles Postcard No. 327B On back in pencil, from MHS. 1927royalty, british, prince of wales, royalty, prince of wales

Black and white photograph: image shows man, wearing hat and suit, standing behind a farm gate - possibly manufactured by Abbott Supply.bendigo, industry, abbott supply, abbott supply, gate, farm

Eppalock. Construction. Many people attended the opening, men in suit attire. Markings: Eppalock Dam opening of scheme. Inside wall. 1960.Kodakcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock

2 copies of Black and white photograph of a man in a suit and striped tie with a hat on his head standing beside a window with lace curtain.photograph, person, male

Rev. F. Charles Bremer (1886 - 1974). Born in Ballarat. Member of the Primitive Methodist Church in Eyre St. Ballarat. Entered the Methodist ministry in 1912. Married Margaret Webb (1886 - 1946) in 1916. Appointments included Hawthorn, Stawell, Preston and Devonport. Methodist Chaplain in the A.I.F., Methodist Chaplain at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Home Missions 1953 - 1964. Retired to live with his daughter in the U.K.Oval inset B & W photograph of the Rev. F. Charles Bremmer, dressed in clerical collar and suit, seated in a cane garden chair.rev f. charles bremer, primitive methodist, minister, methodist, chaplain, home missions, margaret webb.

Black and white photograph of Pastor Harold Hoare, taken as he is standing at the pulpit in a church. Wearing glasses, suit and tie, with academic gown."Pastor Harold Hoare" on reverse sidehoare, harold

Huttley FamilyB/w. Portrait (Bust) Young Man, curly short hair, moustache, no beard. 3 Piece suit, light pattened tie.?? (Missing Corner) lbourne "EDEN" Sydney Supior Platinotype. On Reverse: Alfred Huttley (My father) Madge's Fatheralfred huttley, huttley

Huttley - Martin2 B/W: Studio Portrait: Bide and Groom Bride Veil and long white dress with bouquet. groom in dark suit with tie1: Lorna with our love 2/4/32. Madge Huttley & Jack Hull married at Stawell Congregational Church 2/4/1932 age 33 & 28 Madge's Jack 2: Jack Hull & Madge Huttley married at Stawell Congregational Church 2 April 1932 aged 33 & 28huttley, martin