Long sleeves, with gathering at the elbow to allow movement. Finished at the wrist with two eleven cm deep frills, edged with two cm wide navy blue, cotton fringing. A four cm deep gathered frill edges the high round neckline, with a narrow piping finishing the neckline seam. Two panels at the front extend from the shoulders,to the peaked waistline. These are gathered at the shoulders, edged in navy blue fringing, and the waistline edge has the gathers alternately stitched together to form a hook and eye fasteners. A fine piping defines the peaked waistline. Bodice fully lined with cream cotton fabric. Armhole/sleeve seam finished with a fine piping.Skirt has been hand stitched into tight tiny pleats. Skirt is fully lined with cream linen, and is edged at the hemline, with one cm soft green braid. Centre front of skirt has a panel extending from the peak of the waistline, where it is 5.5cm wide to the hemline, where it is 20cm wide. This panel is edged in the navy blue fringing, and is attached to the skirt at approx 15-18 cms. Panel is fully lined with cream linen. At approx. 9-10cm spaces a 4cm fabric frill and an angled band of the navy fringing. This gives a ''ladder-like'' effect. Sleeves are bell shaped, and finished at the wrist with a 11.5cm and a 12.5cm frill, both finished with the navy fringing.costume, female, full length dress with blue fringing

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

Fitted bodice with 1.5 cm deep stand-up collar. Long curved sleeve, tapering at the wrist, has a fine piping around the armhole. Wrist is trimmed with a piped, plain silver peaked false cuff, and two 3 cm deep pleated and piped ''frills''. Three covered buttons trim the diagonally cut decorative cuff. One metal hook, and hand stitched loop on the stand-up collar. 23 covered buttons ( one missing,others in various states of disrepair) extend from the neckline to the lower skirt. Front skirt is trimmed with a 7 cm deep band of plain silver silk, bordered by the striped fabric piping, and a 3 cm deep pleated frill on either side. Below this is a 25cm deep band of the striped fabric, at the lower edge of which are sewn four X 5 cm deep bands of pleated frills. At the centre back neckline are two X 20cm ''tails'' curved at each end and lined in plain silver silk. These are to be wrapped around the neckline, and fastened with a metal hook and eye, to form a 4cm deep rounded silver collar. Skirt back extends into a 34cm deep train. Brown cotton tape binds the hemline. Front of skirt is ruched from the centre buttoned section, in three sections either side, to the centre back panel, which is pleated, and extends into the train. Back waistline is trimmed with a 14cm wide bow, striped fabric, lined with plain silver fabric.A 7cm wide, and 34 cm long loop is stitched into the centre back seam, presumably used to hold, and lift the train above the ground. (The ends of the bow are trimmed with 10 cm deep black and silver fringing.) One metal ''bone'' in left front dart(now causing damage). One tiny 5.5cmX5.5cm shield shaped pocket on left front. Dress fully lined with cotton fabric.costume, female, victorian silver striped long silk dress

WEDDING DRESS. Made by brides mother, the empire line dress of crepe fabric, with guipure lace trim, in 1972. Long slim fitting sleeves, with a 3 cm wide band of lace in a flower and leaf design, around the wrist. The lace also edges the high round neckline, and defines the curve of the panels in the high empire line bodice, and the centre panel of the long princess-line skirt. The long sleeves have three darts at the elbow. A long zip fastener in the centre back seams. Cream in colour. WITH 11400.1106 AND 11400.1107costume, female, crepe and guipure lace wedding dress

Clothing. Cream coloured lace silk wedding dress. Dress made from fine silk fabric with self stripe, fully lined with cream coloured linen. High round neckline with stand up lace collar(6cm). Bodice at front has crossover from shoulder to waist, forming deep Vshape at centre front with net insert below the collar. Net insert has vertical pin tucks. Bodice front and back has cream coloured lace overlay that extends over the shoulders to halfway down the 3/4 length sleeves. Hem of sleeves trimmed with embroidered lace with geometric pattern. Cummer bund of pleated silk fabric (7cm) is attached around waistband. Floor length skirt is gathered into the waistband.Front of skirt has straight lace panelsoverlay (37cmX 90 cm) including 20 cm flounce at lower edge, attached at waistline. Back of skirt has gathered lace overlay attached at waistline extending across side seams and over the edge of front lace panel. Centre back opening fastened with eighteen metal hooks and eyes from collar to waist and six metal press-studs below the waist. Cummerbund fastened with three metal hooks and eyes. A fabric insert at centre back fastened with press-studs. Collar has five pieces of stiffening plastic. Bodice has three bone casings across front above waistline, and four across the back. Cotton tape band (66 cm X 3cm) attached inside bodice at front with hook and eye fasteing.Printed on inside waistband, ''AMALIA SALXANO FARRONE'' NAPOLI ''MODE +CON----'' VIA EGIZIACA A PIZZO FALCONE 93''. Printed inside LHS sleeve at arm pit ''SAXONIA 48X''.costume, female, cream coloured wedding dress

Round neck, short sleeves, yoke back and front, nurse's blue cotton dress- uniform. Bodice gathers at yoke seam. 11 cm X 11 cm pocket on left breast. Concealed opening from neckline to hemline, has nine buttonholes - presumably buttons were exchanged between uniform dresses. One buttonhole at back neckline, and two buttonholes on the cuff of each sleeve, would also suggest a removable collar and cuffs. Two darts on either side of bodice. An inverted pleat from yoke to waistline at centre back. Seven gored skirt. Worn by Merryn Ellison.Name tag sewn to back neckline ; Merryn Ellison.costume, female, nurse's blue uniform

The dress was made by Miss Mary Ryan, a pupil at Lilydale Convent (now Mt Lilydale College) in 1902. It was worn to the Annual Empire Day Celebrations in Lilydale. Accompanying photo shows dress worn by Monica Ryan (no. 5089). The outfit also includes two hand made pockets for handkerchiefs and ties (nos. 735 & 736) Empire Day Dress; Cream silk, cotton lined, embroidered with kangaroos and emu holding shield, with Southern Cross stars above rising sun emblem. Banner below reads 'Advance Australia', embriodered with silk and cotton thread; also gold metalic braiding. Bodice of dress decorated with embroidered Australian and British flags, wattle branches and eucalyptus leaves, cotton, leather leaves(?); centre of dress and sleeve cuffs decorated with red, blue and white ribbons. Thin gold braiding around neckline. back of dress closes with hook and eye fasteners. 'Advance Australia' in gold metalic thread, bottom of dress. costume - childrens, costume - female ceremonial, lilydale

A doll dressed in the costume of a woman from the province of Zeeland in the south west of The Netherlands.

Marie La Peyre with Japanese Rotary Exchange student wearing traditional Kimono dress. c1970s.tatura, exchange student, lapeyre m, locals, costume, female, ceremonial

The Byrneside Plain and Fancy Dress Ball 1934 group photo.tatura, byrneside, hall, costume, female, male

Garment was worn by female patients at the Sunbury Asylum.Inmate's dress in off-white canvas (?) with red stripe (blue stripe on left arm only). Round neck with front reinforcement and added panel and binding in cream cotton. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband. Back opening to thigh level with three pairs of button-stitched eyelets.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

Worn by female patients at the Sunbury AsylumInmate's dress of (?) heavy cotton with blue stripe. back opens to thigh, fastened with three pairs of brass-ringed eyelets. Bodice and skirt pleated into waistband. round neck with reinforcing panels front and back. long sleeves.costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection

IDENTITY UNKNOWN - DARK HAIRED LADY DRESSED IN FULL LENGTH WHITE/CREAM EVENING FROCK. WITH FEATHER BOA.ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD OF LADY FORMALLY DRESSED IN FULL LENGTH GOWN AND FEATHER BOA.DEC 1908 VICTA STUDIO CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, costumes. female

Dress belonged to the donor's mother or grandmotherFull length black crepe afternoon dress flared skirt. Basque. Front cut under the bust. Cream bib front,pointed collar,frilled edge,fastening with eight pearl buttons and loops and short puff sleeves. Complete with black rayon slip. 1930s.costume accessories, female

Made to measure by former owner of 'Just Ask Us', Jacaranda Court, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Shop in Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Maroon dress - short sleeves 17cm nylon zip down back, lined in maroon polyester (synthetic) dress nylon (crepe). Cut of dress - straight A-line style. Kick pleat at back. Round neck line.Jean's Studio Australiacostume, female

Worn by Jessie Allan for her marriage to William Thomas Kenny on 13 May 1945 at St Stephens Church, Richmond. They lived in 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn from 1965. Jessie deceased 1.4.2010. Funeral at St Alfred's Anglican Church, Blackburn South.1945 Cream satin wedding dress with a rouched bodice to a centre panel, high neckline and pointed collar. Bead work on centre panel and edge of bodice, long sleeves to a pointed wrist and beading. Thirty covered buttons down centre back. Skirt cut on cross and three metre train at back.|.2|Champagne coloured Wedding Veil - (approx 6ft in length) - complete with orange blossom 3 1/4' headdress. Headdress is handmade, attached to a wire frame|.3|Cream satin slipper. Machine stitched half in rows. Bow with satin loop and spray of wax orange blossom attached.|.4|Horse shoe shaped wedding item to hang over bride's arm. Rouched satin with ornamental - artificial (wax) orange blossom and buds with 2 mm ribbon to hang over arm. Cream coloured to match wedding dress.|.5|Satin horse shoe, rouched, with satin ribbon handle.|.6|Cream braided horse shoe with gilded wishbone and wax orange spray attached. A bow with long loop to hang on the arm.|.7|Satin Horseshoe Good Luck charm with 'petal' flowers surrounding it, made of cut material - ribbon bow with pearls in centre.|.8|Doll in taxi - Rosy-cheeked, dark hair, blue eyes, dressed in bridal dress with veil, with pearls and 'flowers' decorating the doll. The doll stood across the back seat, under the window. Lavender in base of stand.|.9|Bridal Ring Box - 'Good Luck' horseshoe charm box - in the shape of a prayer book. Cream box with silver motifs printed on.|.10|Groom's Buttonhole of spray of wax orange blossom - 4 flowers and 3 leaves. Cream flowers with yellow stamens - green leaves. 10 Items in total..7 'Wishing you all The Best' 'Good Luckcostume, female ceremonial

The dress belonged to donor's mother or grandmother.Multi coloured blue chiffon dress, with splashes of pink, yellow and white flowers, shaped bodice, V-neckline, eight covered buttons down front, and four panel flared skirt and puffed short sleeves. Mauve Rayon under slip. A line and shoulder straps to be worn with dress.costume, female

Evening dress, burgundy velvet, 1950s. Shoulder straps, A-Line design, 30cm zip down back. Matching jacket, long sleeves, sixteen self covered buttons and loops down the front. Sequin design pattern down the front of the jacket and over the shoulders.costume, female

Belonged to donor's aunt or grandmother. She was born in 1888 and lived in Rooks Road, MitchamCream sleeveless round neck shift dress. Pink embroidery, 9 fine pintucks from neck to below hipline. Embroidered scallop flaps overlaid in three tier to scalloped hemline. Hipline has two horizontal darts. Embroidered halfmoon pink shape around waistlinecostume, female

Pink cotton shift dress with side splits at hem, square ne4neckline, adjustment at neckline, adjustment on shoulder seam. Garment is home made. Two holes near hem in front also backs and stains. It is a slip to Dress NA 4317.costume, female underwear

Dress was donated by Christine Pitt, a member of the Society. It belonged to either her Aunt or Grandmother who was born in 1888.Dress 1920. Orange sleeveless, dropped waistline. Waistline has a rouleau band above a gathered skirt.costume, female

Belonged to the donor's aunt or grandmother, she was born in 1888Black crepe evening dress, rouched bodice over bust. Tie rouched belt fastened with eight covered buttons. Back of bodice rouched and fastened with 21 covered buttons.costume, female

Dress worn by Ellen Kelly aunt of donorBlue and black Coat and Dress. Four cm black trim around all edges, and two patch pockets, eight black buttons down front.Aphrodite Australian madecostume, female

Pink and white striped cotton maternity dress. Square neckline with short sleeves. Seven pleats across centre of front with a white pearly button on each side at hip level. Three bands across at neck and another three at hip level. Back of dress is identical to the front.Daly Jones 12costume, female

A 1930s cream nylon seersucker dance dress. Full skirt with horizontal pleated bodice with plaited roleua straps covered in sequins. Self fabric bow & tail on left side at bodice. Boning on side of bodice with gold metal zip on left side.costume, female

Purchasedcirca 1990s / 2000s aqua chiffon evening dress in the style of a slip with rouleau straps. Lines of crystal beads and balls vertically, with heavily beaded hem of aqua and grey beads and diamantes. Aqua satin lining. Knee lengthSuki size 6costume, female

not knowncirca 2000 black chiffon evening full length waisted dress with short sleeves, round neck and front of a false waistcoat beaded with black flowers and tied at the back. Underskirt of fine black lawn. Back zipperDG Sport Classic Comfortcostume, female