This wedding dress was made for an unknown customer by a late 19th and early 20th century Richmond dressmaker known by her married name as Mrs Pamely. The dressmaker’s name is identified on Petersham ribbon on the bodice. (1877 was the first known use of a dressmaker’s name on a dress in Australia). The dress entered the Collection by donation. The donor, Netta Fuller, and her husband Alec, were long-term residents of Kew. In 1985, Netta Fuller and Elizabeth Pace launched a parade of garments sponsored by Kew Historical Society at Holy Trinity Church, Kew. The parade was called 'Downunder Dressmakers' and included a collection of over fifty items of clothing dating from 1800 to 1984. The core of the parade consisted of a collection of 19th Costumes worn by the ancestors of a Miss Gertrude Murray, a resident of Blackburn. In sourcing items for her collections, Netta Fuller collected costumes stored in old trunks and wardrobes, or even purchased from opportunity shops. Not satisfied with purchasing authentic costumes of the period, she also used these as models for artistic recreations. Following her retirement from both collecting and exhibiting, Netta Fuller donated a number of 19th Century items of clothing to the Kew Historical Society. Some garments were parts of costumes such as bodices, while others were complete outfits. Many of the latter exhibit signs of old damage, however very few of the costumes have been modified to enable them to be worn in exhibitions. Known provenance is limited to donor information, although some of these donations may have originally formed part of the collection owned by the Murray family. While the costumes are old and therefore historic, provenance is less important than the representativeness and or rarity of the costumes. Similarly, the costumes need to be evaluated as a group and separately, considering their aesthetic and artistic significance. This is the only 19th century costume in the Collection where the maker's name and address is known. To date, no other costumes by this dressmaker have been identified. The maker's business activity (1888-1905) allow one to, with an assessment of style, be relatively certain about its late Victorian construction. This adds to the item's significance even though its condition has been compromised by later removals and additions of decorative fabric on the bodice.Cream satin wedding dress comprised of a fitted bodice and a full skirt with a long wide train. Both the skirt and the bodice feature extensive use of ruched silk. Originally the bodice was covered with silk net embroidered with small white flowers. While sections of the net remain on the rear of the bodice (and on the sleeves), that on the front has been removed, probably due to damage. The name of the dressmaker is stamped on Petersham ribbon on the bodice."Madame Pamely, Costumiere, 41 Stanley St. Richmond"wedding dresses, australian fashion - 19th century, women's clothing, dressmakers - richmond (vic), netta fuller, fashion manufacturers - mrs pamely

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. Phil Bacon was one of a number of Melbourne fashion manufacturers who emerged in Melbourne following the Second World War. The cocktail dress was once owned and worn by a resident of East Kew.Gold satin cocktail dress, gathered at the waist with beading on the bodice. The zipped opening is at the back.women's clothing, australian fashion - melbourne - 1950s, cocktail dresses, phil bacon

Edgbaston is now an affluent suburb of Birmingham. The relation of the owner, James Griffin, to the donor (a resident of Kew) has not been identified. 'The Gentleman's Magazine' of 1845 contains a reference to the death of Mary, aged 12, at Brighton, the daughter of James Griffin of Edgbaston and of Withymoor Works, Dudley. (p.325). Coincidentally, James Griffin, a manufacturer of Withymoor Works was issued with a patent for his improvements in the manufacture of "spades, shovels, and such like tools" on 5 October 1843. Withymoor Works was owned by James Griffin & SonNineteenth Century leather document wallet that was brought to Australia by James Griffin's descendants.Brown leather wallet with inserted gussets to side and brass plate with lock to front and a fold over flap with brass fitting which clips shut and can be locked and leather double stitched casing to back for inserting a belt with key to lock inside. The owners name is engraved on the clasp."James Griffin / Edgbaston."cases, wallets, edgbaston, james griffin, withymoor works

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. The coat was donated by Annie McIntyre.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Black matt straight-cut women's black coat with maroon lining manufactured by Jump. The coat is buttoned at front and has a manufacturer's label on inside neck.JUMP SIZE 16 MADE IN AUSTRALIAcostumes - coats, women's clothing, jump -- australia -- fashion house, fashion design, fashion -- 1990s

A wooden racquet with a convex throat and tilt top. The handle is framed by red leather end and stem wraps. String whipping feature at both sides towards the base of the head. The outer frame of the racquet head is sealed with a green painted cloth strip, glued and nailed to it. At the base of the throat on the obverse is a nailed silver plaque, with an engraved inscription and monogram: 30, JUNE, 83/AGF/"YOU KNOW WHO". The plaque conceals the manufacturer's details, which, from what is still legible, is definitely George G. Bussey. The model type 'THE DIAMOND' and the number 13 features on the upper throat and stem on the obverse, respectively. To highlight the model name, the gutstringing is arranged in a rare, diamond pattern. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Cloth, Leather, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis

A wooden racquet with a concave, laminated throat, cloth whipping, and grooved handle grip. Inscription along the throat on obverse: NEWPORT. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of a cross device at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CO./QUALITY/NO.ATTLEBORO MASS. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Cloth tape, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a concave, solid throat, and plain octagonal handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse: FAIRFIELD. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS,U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, blue plastic shoulder and stem supports, white whipping, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: CONQUEROR. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS,U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, green-marbled, clear plastic shoulder supports, white and black whipping, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: SUPREME. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS,U.S.A. Manufacturer's details also feature across left side of stem. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, yellow whipping, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: CHAMPIONSHIP. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a badge with a gold ribbon. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./RACKET MFRS/NO. ATTLEBORO,MASS. Original stringing has been removed, with some remnants in the eyelets. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, red plastic shoulder supports, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: CHAMPION. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a gold ribboned black badge. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with a red-painted concave throat, and grooved handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by an emblem of a hand grasping three thunder bolts: FLASH. Below on stem: MAGNAN. Manufacturer's emblem, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a gold ribboned black badge. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS, U.S.A. Illegible hand-written name and intials on head and stem also feature. Materials: Wood, Gut, Plastic, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with white plastic shoulder supports, and grooved handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by an emblem of a wreathed owl on a book: UNIVERSITY. Below on stem: MAGNAN. Manufacturer's emblem, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a gold ribboned black badge. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet, partially painted white,with red rubber gripped handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by an emblem of a male tennis player: EXPE[RT]. Manufacturer's emblem, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of text box framed by a ribboned wreath below, and a spread eagle above. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN/CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO/MASS. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Rubbertennis

A wooden racquet, partially painted white, with red leather-gripped handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by a crest and scroll device: ARISTOCRAT. Manufacturer's details across throat of reverse: EST. 1904/MAGNAN/RACKET CORP./N. ATTLEBORO/MASS. Black "dymo" tape adhered to left side of stem features the name DENNIS WALKER. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Adhesive labeltennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head is reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with red plastic strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: RED. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. At the top of the handle, on both sides, is the word: PATENT. Inscription on outside of right prong: FRAME MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with white plastic strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: WHITE. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. At the top of the handle, on both sides, is the word: PATENT. Inscription on inside of right prong: MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. The underside of the head, continuing around and down the inside of the outside prongs, is reinforced by fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: BLUE. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on outside of right prong lists all the worldwide patents for the racquet design. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED/MADE IN ENGLAND. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with red and gold ribbon strips. Upper inside of outer prongs also reinforced with fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: RED. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Inscription on inside of right prong: MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Nylontennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with blue and gold ribbon strips. Upper inside of outer prongs also reinforced with fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: BLUE. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Ribbon, Fibreglass, String, Cloth tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with green and gold ribbon strips. Upper inside of outer prongs also reinforced with fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: GREEN. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Decal inscription across base of head on reverse: FINNIGANS/LTD./SPORTS DEPT./LONDON & MANCHESTER. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Ribbon, Fibreglasstennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with green and gold ribbon strips. Upper inside of outer prongs also reinforced with fibreglass strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: GREEN. Manufacturer's trademark decal features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Stringtennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Upper inside of outer prongs reinforced with fibreglass strips. Lower half of head, and all the throat is painted white. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: BLUE. Manufacturer's trademark 'HAZELLS' decal features along central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED/MADE IN ENGLAND. Company monogram on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Fibreglass, Paint, Adhesive tapetennis

A stemless wooden racquet, featuring an open, three-pronged throat connecting the head directly to the handle. Head, and outer prongs are reinforced by fibreglass bands, decorated with white plastic strips. Inscription across the base of the head, on obverse: WHITE. Manufacturer's trademark decal 'HAZELLS' features at central prong on obverse. Decal inscription on the outside of right prong features worldwide patents. Inscription on inside of right prong: MADE IN ENGLAND BY/HAZELLS LTD. LONDON. Decal inscription on outside of left prong: HAZELL'S STREAMLINE/REGD. & PATENTED. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Plastic, Fibreglass, String, Adhesive tapetennis

A wooden,flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat, and white cloth tape shoulder reinforcing. Decal monogram across throat on obverse: B.G.I. Inscription along right side of stem: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./WRIGHT & DITSON SUCCESSORS. Hand carved initials along right side of stem: A.P.R.. Decal inscription across crown on obverse is illegible. Inscription along left side of stem: PATENTED,/JAN. 3. '05. Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M. CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden, oval racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal iscription across throat on obverse: B.G.I./SPECIAL. Inscription along right side of stem, is mostly illegible, but read: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./... Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M. CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Stringtennis

A wooden, oval racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: ST. GEORGE. Inscription along right side of stem: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./NEW YORK. Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M.CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis

A wooden, oval racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: ST. GEORGE. Inscription along right side of stem: BRIDGEPORT ATHLETIC MFG CO./NEW YORK. Decal of manufacturer's trademark on throat on reverse: MAKERS/.../B.A.M.CO./.../B.G.I. TENNIS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis

A wooden racquet with red and yellow whipping, red end wrap and burgundy butt cover, gut stringing with distinct sweet-spot, and a slender, grooved handle. Inscription across throat of obverse: WILDING. Decal trademark featured across throat on reverse, comprising of an encircled racquet presented behind two ribbon devices. Inscription: C.L.GODFREY/THE PEAK/OF QUALITY/TRADE MARK/NEW YORK/N.Y. Manufacturer's monogram/trademark with inscription, on right side of stem: QUALITY FIRST/CORTLAND LINE CO. INC./CORTLAND, N.Y./... Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Ink, Leather, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis