From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female

White cotton pantaloons with opening down sides and lace insertion and frill with lace on edge at bottom of legs. Fastening with two buttons.costume, female underwear

From the estate of Jenny Lang; 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingA scoop neck sleeveless combinations with short legs. The white lawn is finished with torchon lace at armhole and at neck and legs, and with insertions. Front full length opening has 3 buttons and 2 flat darts either side of opening. Back opening 'pants' are buttoned with two buttons at either side. This opening also handstitched at side. Remains of threaded silk ribbon around neck and legs.costume, female underwear

Bought to wear to donor's son's wedding and then didn't use the garment for the occasion. Wore it only two or three times since.1982 Three piece Jade ensemble in acetate and polyamide fabric. Summer weight French Spangaro label. Top has scalloped edging on neck and cap sleeves. Long sleeved jacket has clear buttons.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingHandmade from manufactured, embroidered braid. Braid is Jacobean style in browns, cream, orange shades. Braid manufactured in India. Cotton stitching design on beige cotton base. Glass and pearl beads on flower centres. Metal frame and chain handle, lined in cream satin.costume accessories, female

Light Grey blouse with lace inset and pin tucks. Seven pearl buttons, long sleeves, cuffed and 1 pearl button. Ruffle around neckcostume, female

not knownBrown leather boots with front zip. Lined with sheepskin. Tag sewn on inside of left boot.costume, female footwear

Worn by Joan Stewart in 1930'sBlack leather and suede court style shoes. Open cut, suede trim with bow on front, cuban heelcostume, female footwear

Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female

Worn by Joan Stewart in 1930'sBlack rubber overshoe. Closes with two fasteners on the outside of the footMade by Dunlop ENGLANDcostume, female footwear

Made by Mrs Norah Huggins 1891 - 1965 for her glory box. She was married to a blacksmith who worked with carriages. They lived at Ballarook near BallaratLong white cotton nightgown. Broderie Anglaise yoke with white lace trim on square neckline. Long sleeves trimmed with Broderie and lace. Centre closing has four buttonsN.Hugginscostume, female nightwear

Made by Mrs Nora Huggins (1891 - 1965) for her glory box. She was married to a blacksmith who worked with carriages. They lived at Ballarook, near BallaratWhite cotton night cap with broderie anglaise edgingcostume, female nightwear

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove NunawadingBlack circular design lace, long sleeve blouse. Centre closing has six diamonte buttons. Neckline is trimmed with lace edging. Blouse is lined with black satin.costume, female

Bought at local Op Shop for displayMade in 1990's in the style of the 1970'sBlack suede tee bar buckle (2.3cm) shoe with platform sole and 9cm shaped heel.Fine leather upper, balance, man made.costume, female footwear

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Road, NunawadingBeige cotton bag, red binding and embroidered with yellow, cream and red, cross stitch panels. Green and cream running stitch leaf pattern surrounds the panels.costume accessories, female

Bought at local Op Shop for collectionWorn in 1950's for attendance at Church, parties, funerals and the like.Black satin 4.5cm fascinator (cocktail hat) shaped as a crown less hat, decorated with two ribbon bows at side and a 23cm black eye veil with spots.costume, female headwear

From the estate of Jenny LangGood example of 1920's style evening coat for an older woman.1920s Black silk evening coat. Three quarter length with long sleeves and turn back cuffs. Wide high standing collar with tucks. Coat is lined to waist with black silk. Tie attached to each inside side seam to fasten coat around waist. Self tie on outside, attached on each side seam with a rectangle of tucks.costume, female

Brown mink fur lady's beret, lined with black rayon. Grosgrain ribbon lining headband.costume, female headwear

Embroidered black apron, front is shiny satin, reverse matt satin. Machine scalloped edging. Machine embroidered leaves and flowers in autumnal colours. Apron tied with satin ribbon.costume, female working

Beret knitted during WW2 from darning wool. Darning wool was the only wool not rationed during the 1940's in Britain. Wool was sold only cut into lengths so was often used for fair-isle knitting.Knitted Fairisle beret. Knitted during WW2. Made with assorted colours of darning wool.costume, female headwear

Vest knitted during WWII from darning wool which was the only wool not rationed in Britain during the war years.Maroon Fair-Isle vest with Nordic style patterns in white. Made with darning wool. Maroon metal zip on right hand shoulder.costume accessories, female

Black net woven with silver metallic ribbon with a geometric pattern.costume, female

One of the earlier nylon stocking from the WW2 era. Many believed they would melt off the legs if you stood too close to the fire.One of the earlier nylon stockingscostume, female footwear

Skirt of wedding dress worn by Jesse de Frayne Talbese at her marriage to Herbert Bishop on 14th April 1903 at Box Hill. Jesse was born August 1876 in East Melbourne and died 23/04/1955 in Box Hill.Full length cream silk skirt. Panel of tucks down each side of front with lace and tucks around bottom third of skirt. Waistband has a hook & eye.costume, female ceremonial

Donated by Yvonne Fitzmaurice as examples of women's handkerchiefs.10 female handkerchiefs made from handkerchief cotton/linen embroidered (hand and machine), some machine lace and some coloured embroidery, 1 gold and 9 cream/whitecostume accessories, female

Wedding held 13 March 1948 at Church of England, Thornbury, Victoria. Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Tooke nee Ryder (Maurice Wyatt's aunt) to Alfred George Tooke b. 1898 d. 1998 EnglandFrench Knickers, 1948, Salmon pink colour. Appliqued bow design on each leg. Band of lace around bottom of each leg. Pearl-like button at button hole each side of waist band for closure. See Negligee set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923, Horseshoes NA2924 and Wedding Veil NA4925.costume, female underwear

Used for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.1. White satin horseshoe white loop cord silver foil leaves x2 3 cream coloured flowers with yellow centres Note attached All the best wished from Joy and Doug 2. White satin ruched ribbon loop and bow 3 tulle and ribbon flowers; sequins on each point4 sequins silver 2 on top 3. White satin and bronze metallic ribbon heart shape on white ribbon with ribbon bow and white ribbon on left 4. Pale blue ruched material horseshoe, pale blue ribbon loop -box 5. White ribbon loop with 4 tails each with silver painted wishbone attached One cream/yellowed wax flower at base of ribbon loop See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923 and Wedding Veil NA4925costume accessories, female

Wedding held 13 March 1948 at Church of England, Thornbury, Victoria. Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Tooke nee Ryder (Maurice Wyatt's aunt) to Alfred George Tooke b. 1898 d. 1998 England1948 Long Tulle cream wedding veil with pleated edges and short face veil attached to a ruffled edge decorative headpiece. See also knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923, Horseshoes NA4924costume, female ceremonial, wyatt m

Belonged to Susan Erey's grandmother and mother - C 1909 - 2011Example of interesting personal objectSmall personal fan. Marked La Braise Pat 21777 (French - English, The Breeze (Feminine) - nickel plate|steel. -3 bladed fan (plastic) operated rake + pinion movement with a thumb plunger. -decorated with pierced cavities in case filled with red enamel.La Brise Pat 21777costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangCream hand made silk petticoat. Silk shoulder straps with hand embroidery on panel across front, back and under arms. Drawn thread around underarm and down bodice as waist. letter 'M' embroidered on left of bodice. Skirt is gathered on both sides of waist. A Maltese lace panel stitched as hem.costume, female underwear