Maroon dolls slacks with elastic top, maroon cream strip cardigan with long sleeves and collar and 5 maroon buttons.dolls, dolls clothing, knitting, toys, wool

1. Black Polyester trousers, Zip Fly. Two white stripes on outside. Two hip side pockets. No cuffs. 2. Belt, Nylon - green, Silver Buckle. 3. Braces, green elastic. Two leather straps - rear. 4. Braces, green elastic. One leather strap - rear.Trousers - "SGT Long, 19995. 221175". Ticket on marked "SGT Lowe"uniform, post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

Braces - straps worn over shoulders for holding up trousers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspenders Suspenders (Am. English) or braces (British English) are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers. Straps may be elasticated, either entirely or only at attachment ends and most straps are of woven cloth forming an X or Y shape at the back. Braces are typically attached to trousers with buttons using leather tabs at the ends or, incorrectly according to traditional protocol, clips.. HISTORY the modern type were first invented in 1822 by Albert Thurston and were once almost universally worn due to the high cut of mid-nineteenth and early twentieth century trousers, a cut that made a belt impractical. After losing popularity in the first World War, as men became accustomed to uniform belts, suspenders were still standard throughout the 1920s. TODAY http://www.fabsugar.co.uk/Love-Hate-Trousers-Braces-1585776 Androgynous fashion nearly always appears on the catwalk and trousers with braces made an appearance this season at Paul Smith...Grey Elastic braces forming a y shape at the back, with leather tabs to hold clips and braided loops to attach to buttons on trousers. trousers, braces, straps

This cotton 1/2 slip with large lace flounce was made by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows the needlework and lace work skills . The Cotton 1/2 petticoat is an example of the dressmaking, and lace work skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Lady's white cotton 1/2 Petticoat cotton lace flounce, elastic waist and 2 bone buttons at side seam clothing, petticoats, underwear, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards

Mackay collection - white Tulle child's undergarment hand embroidered with floral decoration press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear

Mackay collection - white Tulle child's undergarment with hand embroidered floral decoration press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear

Mackay collection - white child's Tulle undergarment with hand embroidered floral decoration, press stud fasteners and elastic underarm straps.costume, children's underwear

One pair of ladies wrist length cream coloured nylon net fabric gloves. Elasticized ruching 6 cms at wrist.No Labelscostume accessories, female, ladies short cream net gloves

R032.1 and R032.2 Presbyterian Moderator's white cotton lace jabot sewn in a waterfall effect with a white cotton backing and elastic at the neck.presbyterian moderator, regalia

Part of a selection of garments knitted by ‘Tina Knitwear’. Tina Knitwear was a successful made to order knitwear business in Brighton from the mid-1960s to around 2010, run by Assunta and Franco Liburti. Daughter Melissa Persi writes: Our parents Assunta (Mum) and Franco (Dad) Liburti ran a successful made to order knitwear business in Brighton from the mid-1960s to around 2010. Assunta was affectionately known to her family as Assuntina, therefore the business was named "Tina Knitwear" after her. Assunta and Franco were born in the beautiful seaside town of Terracina in Italy in 1933 and 1930 respectively. As was so common in Italy in the 1950s, Assunta who was in her late teens and early twenties learnt the intricate skills of machine knitting, dressmaking and pattern making. Franco on the other hand, learnt the building trade with his 2 brothers and specialised in bricklaying and tiling. As was so common after the war, Assunta and Franco yearned for a better life so they decided that they would get engaged and then migrate to Australia to be married and raise their family in Australia, a land of much opportunity which they no longer felt their beloved Italy held for them. Assunta migrated to Australia first in 1957 and later Franco joined her in 1958 where they were married. For the first few years, Franco (also known as Frank) worked as bricklayer /tiler on buildings such as the Robert Menzies building at Monash University in Clayton and various buildings in the Melbourne CBD. Assunta on the other hand put her machine knitting skills to use working in factories doing piece machine knitting for various knitwear companies. The hours were long, the conditions were difficult, and travel was onerous without a car. After their 2 older children were born, it was decided that dad would leave the building trade and they would start their own made to order knitwear business. That way they could work from home and raise their family together. Mum taught dad everything he needed to know so he could operate the knitwear machinery. They purchased COPPO knitting machines from Italy and a Linking machine from Germany. Initially they had a knitwear shopfront in Bay Street Brighton where a store assistant would take the orders and client’s measurements and Assunta would then make the garments from a small workshop in their home. Unfortunately, the assistants were not skilled dressmakers and often measurements and orders were incorrectly taken. Assunta being the perfectionist and highly skilled machinist that she was, decided that she needed to oversee the entire process from meeting the client, to taking their order, right thru to the fittings and completion of the garment. It therefore made sense that they should close the shop front and run their business from their own home in Brighton and hence “Tina Knitwear” was born. Together, for more than 40 years they ran their very respected and successful business and were well known in the Bayside area. They specialised in made to order knitwear for both men and women using mainly pure wool (from Patons, Wangaratta Mills, Japan and Italy) but also lurex and estacel. Over those years, many of their clients became their close friends. It wasn't unusual for clients to come to order garments and then end up in the kitchen chatting over a cup of Italian espresso coffee and homemade biscuits. Some of their clients were especially memorable and became lifelong friends. Mrs Connell was a dear friend of mum’s, each year she would buy tickets for the “Gown of the Year” fashion show. She would insist on taking Assunta and her 2 daughters so that we could see the latest fashions. Then there was their dear friend Ms Griffiths. She had been a Matron nurse at the Queen Victoria Hospital when she met my parents in the 1970s. She returned to live in New Zealand in the 1980s but came back to Melbourne every year to stay for 2 weeks with the sole purpose of visiting my parents (she adored them) and order garments. For those 2 solid weeks, mum and dad would only knit for Ms Griffiths and she would go back to New Zealand with at least 5 or 6 new outfits. I actually think she enjoyed mum’s homemade pasta almost as much as her new clothes! Over the years, my parents learnt to speak English very well given that majority of their clients were not Italian speaking. Their oldest child John born in 1960 learnt to speak English with the help of those clients who were such a big part of our childhood. Mum and dad always went above and beyond to ensure their clients were satisfied. Mum was an absolute perfectionist and it showed in her attention to detail and the quality of their beautiful work. You only need to look at the garments that have stood the test of time or speak to their clients to know that this is true. Their clients would always comment on how well their clothes would last and much of their clients came via word of mouth and recommendations. Occasionally there would be disagreements because mum had found an error in dad's knitting (either a wrong stitch or a sizing mistake mainly) and would ask him to redo a piece, he would argue back saying that it was fine, but we always knew who would win the argument and that the piece would get remade! Similarly, we recall discussions where mum would ask dad to find a particular colour of wool in the garage where the stock was kept. He would try to convince her that they were out of stock of that colour and that the client should choose a different colour. She would insist they had it and then after hours of searching, he would return into the house sheepishly holding the wool! Our childhood is full of beautiful memories of mum and dad always being present, clients coming and going, mum humming her favourite songs as she worked often late into the night and sometimes, we even fell asleep to the hum of the machinery. They put their heart and soul into "Tina Knitwear" and took pride in providing only the best quality garments for their clients. In Italian there is a saying “lei ha le mani d’oro” which literally translated means “she has hands of gold”. Franco enjoyed his work but for Assunta, it was more than just work and there is no better way to describe her skills, passion and dedication to her machine knitting… she truly did have “hands of gold”. We will forever be grateful that our parents’ life journey gave us the opportunity to live in a home filled with creativity, dedication and passion, amazing work ethic and mutual respect, lifelong friendships and a lifetime of love. Teal knitted skirt shaped with darts and with a back vent. Skirt has a silky lining in slightly darker green with an elastic waistband. knitwear, clothing, italy, migrants, brighton, knitting machine, linking machine, garments, business, family, community

long abdominal corset - peach colour, embroidered lingerie satin, lycra, hooks, lacing eyes, synthetic boning, elastic panelsModel 3987/10 type g. size 37local history, costume, female

Static wooden knife cleaner, with a brass plaque. Two pieces of wood with a cork inner piece, held together by elastic bands."J.L. Hinks Knife Cleaner Patented" on the brass plaque.

Clothing. Pale blue nylon woman's panties with gussett and elasticized legs trimmed with 2cm nylon fabric frill. V shaped panel insert on front surrounded by 6cm scalloped blue and white lace. Garment may be a 'second' as scalloped lace is stitched inside the garment instead of on the outside as a decorative trim. Elasticized waist band.Tag on inside seam, ''GEN TEX ALL NYLON W''costume, female underwear, woman's pale blue nylon panties

Two piece black cotton top and pants. Top is button through at the front. Pants have elastic waist. A Vietnam Cong Uniformvc, black "pyjamas", uniform

Plain X men's clip braces of cream coloured elastic with four clips and two slide adjusters made of gold coloured metal.costume accessories, male, formal wear braces

From the collection of Mrs LattenPale green swimsuit, cream pin tuck insert forming the bra top. The back completely shirred elastic. Green shoulder straps.Watersuncostume, female

These braces date to the latter half of the 20th century. They were issued to the “Prince of Wales’s Light Horse’ Regiment, however the date of issue is unknown. A Prince of Wales Light Horse unit was based in Kyneton, a neighboring town to Woodend. This jacket likely originated from the Kyneton area. The uniform type was still in use during the Vietnam war in which the Regiment participated. Considering the condition of the item, it is highly likely that it has not seen active serviceThese braces are representative of a piece of standard issue Army uniform. They are also in very good condition.Dark green leather and elastic braces. The section that fastens to the back has two leather attachments with holes and slits for fastening to trousers. This section extends upwards and divides into two elastic straps to afix over shoulders. There is one metallic clip that holds that elastic in place near the front of the brace, where it is folded over and can be adjusted. The two strips then end with two leather attachments each, with holes and slits for fastening to the front of a pair of trousers. The leather components are textured on the exterior and smoother on the interior. The interior sections of the leather pieces are also cream coloured. battle dress, braces, uniform, armoured, cavalry, prince of wales light horse

This bloomers were donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, machine made lace inserts and trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900. Inscription is illegibleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, underwear, ladies' underwear, ladies' fashion, lace inserts

Red nylon, deep laced trimmed half slip or petticoat - elastic waist - straight skirt - 15cm red lace trim on hem line.Warniers 100% Nyloncostume, female underwear

Worn and owned by Mrs Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) who lived in the Orbost district A ladies corset made from light pink fabric. The corset can be opened out around the body and then closed with a series of metal hooks and eyes which run vertically down the body. It has two large elastic panels positioned on either side of the garment, and a small "v" shape of elastic in the lower front edge. Six suspenders are attached to the bottom edge.Size 4 H Berleiwomens-undergarment ladies-wear fashion

Goggles worn by AFC flyers in open cockpits during WW1. Item in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237 AFC. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Brown leather flying goggles with glass lens (one cracked). Brown fur lining on the back. Black elastic band to tie to the head with silver hook.flying goggles, john arthur remington alexander, ww1, afc

Provenance unknownWoman's bust-bodice in white cotton. Fastens at back with ten pairs of hooks and eyes. Has metal hook on elastic hanging from left back.Satin ribbon label printed with blue ink "Venus Maiden Shape" next to fastening. Stamped inside left back in black ink "12548".costume, george evans collection

Clothing. Pale pink nylon woman;s panties with gussett and straight legs edged with 4cm embroidered nylon fabric with scalloped edge. Elasticized waist band.Tag inside side seam,''KAYSER NYLON LINGERIE 100 % NYLON SW''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties