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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Combinations, c1800s
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Womens Knitted Suit, 1982
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Blouse, circa end 1970s
Light Grey blouse with lace inset and pin tucks. Seven pearl buttons, long sleeves, cuffed and 1 pearl button. Ruffle around neckcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Stockings, not known
Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Night Gown, circa 1900
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Night Cap, circa 1900
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Lace Blouse
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Evening Coat, circa 1920's
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Note re Forest Hill Holiday Home
Forest Hill Holiday Home material acquired by the University of Melbourne Archives - basic patterns for children's clothes;Forest Hill Holiday Home material acquired by the University of Melbourne Archives - basic patterns for children's clothes; correspondence with Yuncken & Yuncken, solicitors re estate of Mrs A.C. Mull, 1978-79; correspondence with Newton & Rashleigh, accountants, 1968-80.Forest Hill Holiday Home material acquired by the University of Melbourne Archives - basic patterns for children's clothes; child care, forest hill holiday home, mull, a.c., insitute of early childhood development graduates association, children's clothing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cup fashion takes three paces back, 2004
... Mitcham melbourne Clothing and dress Whitehorse Historical Society ...Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.clothing and dress, whitehorse historical society, gardiner, barbara, jones-evans, vicki, christ church anglican church, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Army field jacket
From Mitcham RSLArmy field jacket (winter) M65, removable insulating lining, Zip and button front fastening,$ pockets Draw string waist. Epaulets on both shoulders, label instructions re useLabel (instructions only)uniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Army uniform, c1942
From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket long sleeves with 4 pockets two above the waist 2 below. All have domed oxidised metal buttons. Rising sun badge on each epaulet. Campaign badges on left hand side. Two cloth badges on each shoulder. Inside on right hand side Regimental No name Q136 : made in Australia 1942 size 14. 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment. 2nd/3rd Battalion.uniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Apron
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Knitted Vest, Maroon Knitted Vest, WWII
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Stole, c1914
Black net woven with silver metallic ribbon with a geometric pattern.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Stocking, 1940's
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Child's Dress, Childs Dress
Early childs dressChild's long white dress with lace top, has short cotton sleeves with lace edging. Two ties in front to tie at the back. There are pintucks in the front. Three white buttons on the back, one missing. Neckline has lace edging.costume, children's, handcrafts, dressmaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Wedding Gown Skirt, 1903
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Jumper
City Of Box Hill UniformDark Olive Green V Neck Jumper with City of Box Hill Coat of Arms emblem on right hand side Size 20costume, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Jumper City of Nunawading Parks and Recreation
Jumper size 18 Grey/Pale Olive Green colour -Emblem on left breast -Square outlined in black, pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square; purple yellow, green yellow orange : 6 gum leaves in upper right corner of square, yellow/ orange/Green/orange/yellow/yellow all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath emblem City of Nunawading parks ans Recreationcostume, male uniform, civilian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Shirt
Shirt. Pale olive green long sleeved two pockets on breast with buttoned flaps Emblem on left breast . Square outlined in Black; pale blue sky, 5 undulating stripes along bottom of square Purple, Yellow, green ,yellow, orange, 6 gum leaves upper right corner of square Yellow, orange.green, orange ,yellow, yellow, all with green central vein. Yellow stitched writing underneath City of Nunawading Parks and RecreationMakers label Cushen Clothing Cocostume, male uniform, civilian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Shirt BHCC
Shirt Mid olive green Button through two breast pockets with button flaps . Embroidered writing : white polyester cotton B.H.C.C.Label Can't tear 'emcostume, male uniform, civilian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Shirt - City of Nunawading
Polo Shirt: collar, short sleeves, 3 buttons from neck, cream/beige colour Emblem from left breast: square outlined in black; blue sky; five undulating stripes along bottom of square: purple/yellow/green/yellow/orange. Six 'gum' leaves upper right corner of square - yellow/orange/green/orange/yellow/yellow - all with green central vein. Black stitching under square: 'City of Nunawading Parks And Recreation'shirt, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - French knickers, 1948
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Wedding Veil, 1948
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Jacket - Scout, 1976
... 11th Australian Jamboree Melbourne. Clothing Jacket - Scout ...Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 70'sOne maroon sleeveless scout jacket (camp shirt) gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas. Yellow flag shape on back West Australian Contingent 1976 -77 11th Australian Jamboree Melbourne.Many badgescostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Jacket - Scout, 1976
Camp shirt for Paul Reeves and his brother|1st Heatherdale Scout Group in the 1970'sOne red sleeveless scout camp shirt with gold fringe around neckline and armholes. Many badges sown on both front and back from Australia and overseas.Pelco Scout Shop, State Headquarters run by scouts for scoutscostume, male ceremonial, numismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Hat, 1916
Souvenier taken from dead German Soldier by Charles Honybun. Part of Honybun collectionGerman Feldmutzen- Field Cap German Army W W I cloth Cap lower ranks Grey Wool with cotton lining red banded and red piping. This is a folding soft Crusher Cap introduced c 1907niluniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fashion makes history, 26/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne Clothing and dress Dixon Ann Social history ...Social history charted through changes in women's clothes.Social history charted through changes in women's clothes.Social history charted through changes in women's clothes.clothing and dress, dixon, ann -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fashion makes history, 26/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Article with photo about Ann Dixon, costume collector, .Article with photo about Ann Dixon, costume collector, speaker at meeting of the Nunawading and District Historical Society, 29 May 1999.Article with photo about Ann Dixon, costume collector, .clothing and dress, dixon, ann
