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Clothing - VICTORIAN FULL LENGTH DRESS, WITH TRAIN, 1860's - 1870's
Green and gold shot silk dress. Hemline is edged with a binding of black velvet - one cm wide. Bodice lined with cream linen, sleeves lined with cream cotton, skirt lined with cream linen(?) or cotton(?). Long sleeves are shaped in a ""semi-circular'' shape at the elbow, and taper in at the wrist. Sleeves are trimmed with green fringing, and a flat green satin bow. Wrist is trimmed a 2cm wide band of cream cotton lace. Top of sleeve at shoulder is also trimmed with green and fringing encircling the sleeve top.High round neck is faced with a 1cm band, and a row of the cotton lace. Two bands of fringing give a rectangular "style'' effect on the front bodice, which is fastened at centre front with ten metal hooks, and nine hand stitched ''holes'' to fasten, and one hand stitched loop at the neckline. Fringing continues over the shoulder, into a 5-sided shape across the shoulder blades. Skirt has two pleats on RHS front and two on left hand side of back and a 7cm centre panel of tight pleating. Skirt extends into a train at back. An inside pocket is accessed from under a pleat in the RHS skirt.costume, female, victorian full length dress with train -
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Domestic Object - 6 DECORATIVE PLATES
Six small white china plates with decorative pierced edges and gilding around rim, centre of plates showing scenes of three female figures in Grecian style costumes, 3 plates showing figures with a musical instrument & 3 shown with fruits.domestic equipment, food consumption, plates -
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Clothing - SILVER SILK AND LACE TRIMMED BODICE, 1860's-70's
Silver silk, with a jacquard woven floral pattern. Long sleeves have pleated tops, forming a leg-o-mutton sleeve, which gathers in at the elbows, to a narrow fitted sleeve to the wrist. A 4cm wide band of cream satin embroidered and corded lace. Cream cording and lace trims the cuffs, the shoulder/arm hole seam, and two bands on each side of the V shaped cross-over bodice. Metal press-studs fasten the cross over bodice at the waistline. Cream satin with embroidered lace overlay forms a 5cm wide stand-up collar and a centre front panel at neckline. Twelve metal hooks and eyes fasteners fasten the grey cotton front lining of the bodice. The cotton lining of the bodice is part machine, and part hand stitched. Relocated to Clothing Box 176 10.2.2022costume, female, silver silk and lace trimmed bodice. -
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Tool - LARNA MALONE COLLECTION: SILVER BUTTON HOOK
Silver button hook with embossed handle & letter A engraved on cartouche, silver hallmarks unreadable.costume accessories, female, shoes, silver hallmarks not clear but is english showing the lion. -
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Clothing - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: BABY'S PETTICOAT
Clothing, white cotton baby's petticoat. Shoulder openings, no fastenings. Neckline and arm openings edged with 1cm scalloped lace.Lower edge has two horizontal tucks, a 1cm lace insert and the hem is edged with 1cm scalloped lace.costume, children's, baby's petticoat -
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Clothing - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION:BABY'S DRESS
Clothing. Cream coloured silk baby's dress. Sleeveless with yoke at front and back. 2cm white embroidered ribbons form shoulders. LHS has opening with press stud fastener. Yoke front and back edged with .4cm scalloped lace. Cut work open pattern at lower edge of yoke front and back. Bottom of dress edged with .4cm scalloped lace.Front yoke has three pin tucks with embroidered pink and blue flowers and green leaves. Lower LHS of skirt has embroidered posie of pink and blue flowers and green leaves tied with a blue ribbon.costume, children's, baby's dress -
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Clothing - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: BABY'S DRESS
Clothing. Cream coloured sleeveless silk baby's dress.Straight line dress gathered skirt sections on sides. Separate fabric pieces form shoulders.V shaped neckline back and front. Centre of front neckline has six pin tucks over sown with blue and pink embroidered cross stitch. Back opening to waist fastened by two press studs. Border of blue and pink flowers around lower edge of dress.costume, children's, baby's dress -
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Clothing - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION:BIRTHDAY NOTE, 1932
Clothing. Piece of cream paper with blue reverse side Note reads "To Betty on her 1st birthday with love from Uncle Bill and Uncle Des". Each corner has diagonal cut.costume, female, birthday note. -
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Accessory - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: GOLD LOCKET, 1900
Object. Oval shaped gold locket on fine gold chain. Inside locket are two locks of hair. Accompanying note states- "22ct Gold c1900 unsure - could be older". One side of locket has embossed flower. Other side has map of Australia. Accompanying note "Gold locket belonged to Emily Lawry (nee Hunkin), grand-daughter of William and Emblen Hosking. Hair in locket is unknown. Emily Lawry born at Nerring near Eaglehawk. Betty Knight is grand-daughter of Emily Lawry. By the time she received the locket her grandmother had died.costume accessories, jewellery, gold locket -
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Accessory - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION:BOX, 1900
Object. Brown covered box. Lid lined with yellow satin. Base of box unlined. Piece of lambswool fitted inside base of box. Contains gold locket - 11402.9.costume accessories, jewellery, brown covered box. -
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Clothing - LADIES DICKEY, From 1940's
Coffee coloured silk and lace ladies dickey. front lace panel of lace. Deep V shaped neckline. Centre seam to waist. Three 1cm gold coloured decorative shank buttons at centre front below V neckline. Silk back panel with centre opening at centre back with a 10cm slit. fastened at top with one press stud. Lower edge of back panel has .7cm ribbon attached forming ties at either side (50cm and 60cm) to fasten garment at centre front.costume accessories, female, coffee coloured ladies dickey -
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Clothing - LADIES DICKEY, From 1940's
Cream coloured linen and lace ladies dickey. Front opening with crossover. Each side made from two pieces of silk fabric. Crossover forms V shaped neckline. Edge of crossover has lace trim (5cm) folded back to form collar effect. Lace has scalloped edge. On each side at waist level. Front has tape tab (2cm X 9cm). Tab on LH side has 5cm loop attached at side. Back panel of linen fabric has .5cm tape stitched along hem with long ties formed either end(59cm & 34cm).costume accessories, female, linen and lace ladies dickey -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE RURAL SCHOOL SPORTS
A small black and white photograph of four Bendigo Teachers' College students at the Rural School Sports in November 1945. The four women are all dressed in pleated skirts or dresses with black shoes or white sports shoes. They are Lola Rowe, Rosina Crimmins, Lois Adams and Elaine Emmerson. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, rural school sports, sports, costume, attire, fashion, clothing, students, tertiary education, teacher training, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, lola rowe, rosina crimmins, lois adams, elaine emmerson -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE S.R.C
A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Student Representative Council (S.R.C.) in 1945. The eight female students are all dressed in suits or skirt and jacket. The photo includes the President Elaine Emmerson in the centre front and the Secretary in the back row second from left Pauline Murphy. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, student, student representative council, clothing, costume, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, attire, fashion, elaine emmerson, pauline murphy -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS 1946
A black and white photograph of unnamed Bendigo Teachers' College students in 1946. The men are dressed in suits with ties and the women are in suits, skirts with twin sets or dresses with jackets. The women are all wearing stockings or socks. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, students, bendigo teachers' college, costume, fashion, attire, clothing, photo, photographs, photograph, photography, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of three Bendigo Teachers' College staff members sitting on steps at Queenscliff, November 1946. Mr. Michael Morris is dressed with his jacket opened but with a tie. Ms. Burnett is dressed in a more casual frock whilst Mr. George Mills is dressed in trousers and a buttoned shirt opened at the top. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, queenscliff, place, site, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, bendigo teachers' college, clothing, attire, costume, fashion, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, mr. michael morris, mr. george mills -
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Clothing - CREAM SILK WEDDING BODICE, 1900-1910
Embroidered silk, with a swirl type embroidered pattern. Wide, and deep square neckline. Back opening with nine metal hook and eye fasteners. Seven 16cm long bones encased in ribbon - three in the front, and two either side of the back opening. The wide square neckline is edged with 4.5cm wide fine lace - (two narrower pieces stitched together). Five .5cm wide tucks border the front and back neckline. The sheer embroidered tulle sleeves have a silk panel under arm. Shoulders and sleeve cuff are trimmed with a feature of artificial roses and leaves - roses 2.5cm diameter. A 17cm frill extends from the back opening, passing under the armhole, across the tucked border at the neckline to the back opening of the left side. This frill is also trimmed with the artificial roses at 10cm intervals. The bands of lace that trim the neckline also border this frill. Stiffened circular shaped shields are stitched under the armhole, and on the adjoining under arm of the sleeve. Pink chenille type tufts interspersed on embroidered silk overlay. PART 0F WEDDING OUTFIT 11400.781; 782On the lining panels of the left sleeve is marked FLIRT, Made in U.S.A. 1 2 2.costume, female, cream silk wedding bodice -
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Clothing - CREAM SILK FULL LENGTH ( WITH TRAIN) WEDDING SKIRT, 1900-1910
Very fine embroidered silk, three tier skirt - silk embroidery in a swirl design, and featuring small tufts of pink silk. Front placket, and narrow 1.25cm tape waistband. Metal hook and eye fasteners, and two metak hooks at back waistband to fasten bodice. Back sweeps into a small train. Two rows of joined lace form three panels from waist to lower tier. This lace also forms two L shaped decorative panels on upper section of skirt. Lower edge of silk lining has a band of stiffening, which then has an 18cm wide band of pink silk lining the hemline. This pink fabric matches the pink tufts on the fine silk outer layer, and possibly protects the finer fabric at the hemline level. Embroidered silk lace, in two bands sewn together, trims the hemline. PART OF WEDDING OUTFIT 11400.780; 782costume, female, cream silk full length wedding skirt -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS 1947
... . Geoff Pryor tertiary education teacher training history costume ...A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College unnamed male students underneath the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park in 1947. They are all wearing suits or jackets with ties.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, students, male, lookout tower, rosalind park, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, tertiary education, teacher training, history, costume, fashion, attire, clothing -
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Clothing - CREAM SILK WEDDING VEIL ON FLORAL CIRCLET, 1900-1910
A 175cm diameter circulet of cotton roses and leaves. Cream cotton roses and green leaves. Veil attached over a 21cm wide section of circlet. The fine silk fabric with embroidered 'swirl'pattern is the same as matching bodice and skirt. All edges are trimmed with a double row of finely embroidered lace, stitched together to form a 4.5cm wide edging. Roses are attached at 10cm intervals. Veil dips to a V shape at centre back. PART OF WEDDING OUTFIT 11400.780; 781costume, female, wedding veil -
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Clothing - LEATHER HAT BOX, 1887
Leather, oval shaped hat box (in which is stored a men's silk top hat - 11400.834). Lined in blue velvet, and blue silk. Looped handle, 29cm long, attached with 2.5cm circular metal studs - possibly brass. An oval shaped insert, lined with blue velvet and silk, hold the inverted top hat. This hat was owned by John Sargood ( refer enclosed notes) whose initials are marked on trhe hat-box - J.S. - two cms high. An internal strap of black fabric, has a leather tab at one end with a metal key shaped fastener. Unfortunately the other end is broken off. This strap would hold the hat in the cavity. An outer leather strap, 4cm wide passes over the lid, and fastens at a 6.5cm diameter, circular metal disk with key lock. End of this strap is also broken - a piece of leather is inside the hat box. Strap is marked with a two cm high letter H which lines up with the owners initials when closed J.H.S..Sargood Family Notes in Clothing Box 157.costume accessories, male, leather hat box -
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Clothing - JOHN SARGOOD'S SILK TOP HAT (IN BOX 157 - HAT BOX 11400.833), 1890's
Beautiful black silk top hat, lined with a 6cm wide band of leather, cream silk, and cream fibre board, with the markings - Wallworth 270 Bourke Street, Melbourne. First Class Award Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888-9. A signature on the headband reads Jn H Sargood. A small silk ribbon bow, possibly used to tighten the headband. Two air vents in top of crown - 0ne is external, with an eyelet in the centre of the crown. Sargood Family Notes in Clothing Box 157.Wallworth, 270 Bourke Street, Melbourne. First Class Award. Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne 1888-89. A printed royal coat of arms… MON DROIT. Also in black ink signature: Jn H Sargood 16/87.costume, male, silk top hat -
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Clothing - LEATHER HAT BOX, 1890 - early 1900's
Very sturdy brown leather fully lined with red velvet. Base has a velvet lined insert to hold the hat in position. A 2.5cm wide braid, attached at each side, fastens with a silvery, metal clip, to secure the hat in position. A velvet covered frame sits at the top of the hat box, this has an oval shaped hole over the centre of the hat. A very sturdy, heavy lid has a strap across the lid - part of which is now missing-this strap would have fastened and locked into the circular brass locking fastener on the hat box. Two metal circular studs and stitching, hold the handle in place on the lid. A label and stamp have been attached to the lid, but are now badly worn, and a third Victorian Railways stamp can be identified.A card inside the hat box reads box 564 Cowling Collection hat box/hat. We are however unable to find any evidence of a Cowling Collection. Contains Top Hat 11400.836, packed in Clothing Box 158.costume accessories, male, leather hat box -
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Clothing - MAN'S SILK TOP HAT, Late 1800's-early 1900's
Fine smooth black silk. Brim bound with black fabric. Side edges of brim rolled inwards. A 4cm wide felt band runs around the base of the crown. Underside of brim lined with black fabric. A 6.5cm wide band of cream leather lines the crown. A fine one cm wide silk ribbon bow finishes the seam of the leather. Upper part of crown is lined with cream silk. Marking on leather band ;W2637, also written in biro RHSV. In hat box 11400.835, packed in Clothing Box 158.HILHOLISE & Co, Hat and Cap Makers, 11,New Bond Street, London.costume, male, man's silk top hat -
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Clothing - COTTON BABY'S DRESS
Cream coloured cotton baby's dress. Cut in one piece. No shoulder seams. Two side seams. Back opening with 6cm split. Fastened with one button and loop. Cap sleeves. Scoop neckline. Hand crocheted trim on neckline, arm openings and around hemline. Hand made.costume accessories, children's, baby's dress -
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Clothing - BABY'S PETTICOAT
Cream coloured fine cotton baby's petticoat. Cut in one piece with two side seams. No seam on shoulder. Slightly scooped neckline. Other shoulder fastened with one button. Hand crocheted trim on neckline, arm holes around hemline. Hand made.costume, children's, baby's petticoat -
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Clothing - BABY'S JACKET
Cream coloured cotton baby's jacket. Cut in one piece. No seams. Round neck. Front opening. Continuous hand crocheted trim around all edges. 14cm X 1cm ribbon ties attached on either side of front opening.costume, children's, baby's jacket -
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Clothing - BABY'S PANTS
Cream coloured fine cotton baby's pants. Straight legs. Hand made. Waist does not have tie or elastic. Cut in one piece. One side seam.costume, children's, baby's pants -
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Clothing - ELAINE BISHOP COLLECTION: INFANT'S GOWN, 1890-1910
Clothing. Infant's white cotton gown with long sleeves. Round neckline with casing for cotton tape ties to back. Stand up lace trim (2cm) around neckline. Back opening (20cm). Lace at wrists and end of waist ties (.8cm). Gathered from neckline back and front. Front is gathered into broderie lace band (24cm X 3cm) at waist. Two fabric ties attached at sides of eaist band (64cm). French seams. Machine stitched. Old box 230.costume, children's, infant's gown -
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Clothing - ELAINE BISHOP COLLECTION: INFANT'S GOWN, 1890-1910
Clothing. Infant's white cotton gown with long sleeves. Round neck with casing for cotton tape ties. 2cm lace trim around neck. Back opening (18cm). Gathered at back from neckline. Front has pintucks from neckline to broiderie lace band at waist (15cm X 2.8cm). Gathered below band. Cotton fabric ties (66cm) attached to either side of waist band.Centre front of bodice has vertical lace insert (10cm X 2.8cm) from neck to waist. Ties and sleeves trimmed with 1cm lace. French seams. Machine stitched. Old box 230.costume, children's, infant's gown