White cotton bust bodice with cream silk crochet lace on square neckline finishing in triangle point and two deep points. Deep edging of same crocheted cream tricot lace on short sleevescostume, female underwear

White cotton Nightdress with short sleeves. White crochet lace in six rows forming pattern at neck. Lace inset in sleeves and on edging.costume, female nightwear

c 1914 Dusky pink satin long dress with black ribbon threaded through overskirt and collar. Deep round collar with crystal beading and pink bobbles around edge. Mesh at neckline with pink and clear beading. Crystal beads on edge of overskirt. Long sleeves.costume, female

1860 Black silk taffeta coat with long sleeves. Black lace around collar, fronts and hem. Appears to be fastened with large hook. Gored shaped coat and knee length. Worn over a wide skirt.costume, female

Square neck cream crochet yoke. White ribbon threaded through eyelet lace.Would be used for yoke for camisole.costume, female underwear

White fine cotton knitted yoke. Two shoulders straps and wide band.Would be used for yoke for camisole.costume, female underwear

White cotton camisole with crochet top. V neck and Sleeves. Blue ribbon threaded eyelets at neck and sleeves.costume, female underwear

Cream satin petticoat. Shoe string straps with skirt cut on the bias. Press studs at back.costume, female underwear

c 1905 Black grossgrain jacket fitted to waist. Heavily boned and lined in stripped cotton. Black jet beading at high neck finished with edging of small white beads. Wide piece at shoulders edged with jet beads as is front and edging. Wide sleeves narrow to hem and double border of jet beads. Pintucking at front and top of sleeves.costume, female

Small white cotton apron with bib front and tie. Spoke stitch border.costume, female working

Cellophane packet containing two nylon stockings.Shadow 10 1/2-11 NonRun Stretch St Charles Guaranteed First Quality Fine Hosiery Lindsay's Seal of Approval`.costume, female footwear

One brown woollen stocking with two white bands at top.costume, female footwear

Pair of black lisle stockings with sticker joining the two together. (unused)The Faithful Sheer That gives Miles of Wear Fine Mercerised Lisle Nylon Reinforced Heel and Toe.costume, female footwear

Pair of dark brown silk stockings with ribbed effect.costume, female footwear

Pair cream silk stockings.costume, female footwear

White cotton petticoat with shoe string straps. V shaped neckline with small pink rosebuds embroidered around the neck and hemline. Cotton lace around neck and hem.All cotton Jaks Lingerie 40costume, female underwear

White cotton nightdresses with long sleeves. Eyelet cotton lace around neck. Spotted cotton frill on sleeves and alternate layers of spotted embroidery panels and pin tucking on bodice. Three buttons in concealed placket in front.costume, female nightwear

Long white cotton Nightdress with long sleeves. Crochet edging on neck and sleeves with eyelet lace on both. Alternate layers of crochet lace and broderie anglaise lace on bodice.costume, female nightwear

Long white nightdress with short sleeves. Made in one piece with body of gown. White embroidery on front and sleeves. Scalloped edging on neck and sleeves finished with crochet binding.costume, female nightwear

White cotton sleeveless camisole with white cotton crochet trim around neck and armhole edge. Two buttons and tape ties at neck and waist.costume, female underwear

Short sleeve white cotton camisole with cotton lace trim on neck and sleeve edge. Alternate layers of cotton lace insets on bodice. Tape ties at neck and waist.costume, female underwear

White patterned damask apron with bib and pocket trimmed in hand made crochet . Buttoned at back with loop for extension. Bib has no straps.costume, female working

Worn by Beryl Gray to weddings.Natural straw hat with wide brim edged in black grosgrain. Black netting with black velvet ribbon. Underside of brim covered in black velvet.costume, female headwear

The darning of the toes indicates that the items were costly to replace so rather than discard the item they were mended. A pair of grey silk stockingscostume, female underwear

White heavy cotton lace blouse with high neck. Large white flowers are 'over' embroidered on lace. 3/4 Length sleeves and hooks and eyes all down the back.costume, female

Apron made from jute bag. One pocket. All edges bound in apricot wool blanket stitch.costume, female working

Purple waist 'cocktail' apron with coloured fringing. Vivid embroidery in yellow, red, pink and green.costume, female working

Made by Nora Driscoll O'Donnell on voyage out from England to Point McDonnell, South Australia about 1843White cotton half petticoat with drawstring waist. Deep 'over' flounce of broderie anglaise lace.costume, female underwear

Yellow silk taffeta evening top. Heavy natural coloured lace trim on neckline and front. Boned bodice. Puff sleeves metal hooks and eyes.costume, female

White organza cap which ladies wore when working. Front folds back. Two thin ties at back.costume, female working