This dressing gown was made from a patchwork quilt begun around the 1880s or 1890s by the daughters of William and Polly Hodgens, owners of the Adelphi Hotel near Montague Station, South Melbourne. The quilt became a communal project, added to over many years by the Hodgens children, relatives, friends and guests. Together, they filled the colourful patchwork with images and figures from their everyday lives, giving us a unique glimpse into the world of early Melbourne.Crazy patchwork dressing gown made from a patchwork bedspread. Made from irregular pieces of silk, satin, velvet and brocades and embellished with embroidered and painted motifs. Fully lined with maroon silk. Neckline trimmed with thick silk cord. Right over left fastening with two large metal press studs. One of the pieces on the back has an inscription dated 11/7/94 (1894).dressing gown, patchwork, embroidery, hand painted

This sculpture was completed by British artist Gale Pitt as part of a commission.Sculpture of a delivery room scene in glazed white ceramic. In the scene, a woman lies on a bed in a gown, whilst a doctor stands next to her holding a baby. The doctor is in surgical attire and wearing a gown, cap and mask.

The RDNS Sister is visiting the gentleman in his home and has dressed the wounds on his toe. The dressings applied have been ordered by a Doctor. Under her gown, the Sister is wearing her RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter materialFrom its inception in 1885 the Trained nurses (Nurses) of the then named Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later named Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) gave high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. They nursed patients referred by Hospitals and General Practitioners giving treatments, such as injections, wound care. When sterilized dressing trays were used for the first visit, and if applicable, the Sister demonstrated how to sterilize a 'home set up', using the washed forceps from the tray and using a clean cup and plate, making sure there were no chips or cracks, which were to be used to hold lotion and dressings at the time of future visits. They were given written instructions in how to sterilize this equipment in a saucepan on the stove prior to the next RDNS visit. Patients bought their own dressings, if not supplied by a hospital, and the attending Sister demonstrated how to sterilize these in the oven, using a casserole dish as a receptacle. Clear written instructions were left with the patient.Black and white photograph showing a Sister from the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), giving specific care to the feet of a gentleman. The RDNS Sister has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a white gown over her RDNS uniform. The gentleman has balding dark hair and is wearing a dark dressing gown over his pyjamas. He is seated in a recliner chair in his lounge room and has his legs extended with his feet resting on the recliner foot. He has a slipper on his right foot and nothing on his left foot. The Sister is sitting on a stool to the right of him him with equipment, a cup, saucer and forceps and a casserole dish containing dressings, on a tray in front of her on a small square wood and cane stool. She has her right hand on the gentleman's left foot and pieces of dressing material can be seen around three of his toes. There is a patterned rug, under the recliner chair, sitting on top of the carpet. To the left of the chair part of a brick fireplace can be seen. Two windows with open short patterned curtains can be seen in the background. In the right foreground, part of a white and floral tablecloth can be seen hanging over a low table.Photographer stamp. Quote No. DN 86royal district nursing service, rdns patient care, rdns wound care

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire were very committed to their religious observances. The meetings and celebrations of religious rites gave them companionship and support during the difficult times of establishing their market gardens. The craftsmanship and skills of the families is shown in the clothing they made. The skill and craftsmanship shown in this christening - baptism - gown is and example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin ShireA long, white, cotton, baby's christening gown with lace and inserts and pin-tucking.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, market gardeners, baptism, clothing childrens, religious rites, dressmakers

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families This very long, baby’s christening gown with cut-work, is an example of the dressmaking skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families. The Marshall family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. A very long, baby’s christening gown with hand cut-work c 1880clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mrs marshall

Small sepia photograph of a baby in lace gown, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, baby

Black & white portrait photo of young lady in gown with elbow resting on table

Head and shoulders of unknown man wearing a gown over a suit and collar and tie."15"glen iris presbyterian church

Photograph is part of a collection from the Presentation Sisters, Mount Carmel Convent. The person in the photo has been identified by Beryl Cooper as Aimee Quon (also known as Amy Quon)Black and white postcard photograph of a young woman posing in an academic cap and gown.On back of photo: "Yours sincerely, Aimee"mt carmel convent, presentation sisters, mount carmel convent, amy quon, aimee quon, quon family

Sepia photograph of gentleman with large sideburns dressed in academic gown with white jabot portrait, pioneer, settler, people, church official

The donor's aunt, Margaret E. Hollis nee Piesse (18/2/1919-2008) wore this gown to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. She was one of a total of 8,251 guests who attended the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. Margaret Piesse was born in Hobart and grew up in the Piesse family home, 'Merridale', Sackville Street, Kew. She was residing at 4a Little Cloister, Westminster Abbey at the time of the Coronation and was married (on 14/2/1942) to Rev Howard Hollis, a minor Canon at the Abbey and a deputy Priest in – Ordinary to the Queen (1954-1959). Howard chanted the litany and carried the sceptre. Margaret’s daughter-in-law, Sue Hollis, Margaret’s sons, Julian who attended the Coronation with his mother, and Richard, gave the photograph to Felicity Renowden, the donor. Margaret Hollis died in Kew on 16/4/2008.Single piece, formal silk brocade gown worn to the Coronation of Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. The bodice is informally draped with horizontal folds of fabric above an antebellum waistline below which is a full skirt. An accompanying photograph of the wearer in the dress can be viewed in the final image above. coronation elizabeth ii, piesse family, merridale -- sackville street -- kew (vic.), margaret e hollis, margaret ellen piesse, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s, women's clothing -- 1950s

Faye Falting of Nhill married William Crawford of Nagambie in 1968William and Faye Crawford after their marriage became longtime residents of Nhill. William Crawford is buried in the Nhill Cemetery.The bridal gown is a classical 'A' line styled gown of treebark satin, with a high empire bodice of guipure lace over satin, and lace sleeves. A detachable train fanned from pleats and fell from the high bodice line at the back. wedding dress of faye falting

The Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sister is massaging the left hand of the patient. The Sister is wearing her grey cotton uniform dress and red cardigan under her white gown. A red Maltese cross emblazoned on her peaked hat. The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelistis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.On the left of the black and white photograph is a a lady laying in her bed, and to her right is a Melbourne District Nursing Service, (MDNS), Sister sitting beside her. The Sister is wearing glasses, and has a white gown over her uniform; with the grey collar of her uniform and dark sleeves of her cardigan in view. The Sister is wearing her grey peaked uniform hat, with a Maltese cross emblazoned in the centre front, over her short dark curled hair. The Sister has her hands on the left hand of the lady, who is wearing glasses, has white curly hair, and is wearing a crocheted shawl over her grey nightgown. Her head is resting on the pillow on her bed which has a dark bedhead, .Light coloured bedding covers most of her body.Photographers stamp and 'Quote No. DW 86'mdns, melbourne district nursing service, mdns patient care

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

Believed to be of St Stephens Anglican Ball, late 1970s or early 1980sPhotocopy of a newspaper clipping (newspaper unknown), showing a group of young ladies in debutante gowns.Caption at foot of photo: "Debutantes presented to Archdeacon of Wangaratta are back row, left to right: Misses Helen Briggs, Linda Neilson, Denise Trimble, Carmel O'Callaghan, Cathy Cody, Annette Smith, Rhonda Woods, Marita Meyer, Heather Briggs. Front row: Kerry Miller, Margery Mitchell, Maree Milthorpe, Sharon Bartel, Rosemary McQuade, Ruth Allan. Page boy Cameron Maden, flower girl, Andrea Miller -- Photo by G. Brown Corowa."st stephens church, debutantes, helen briggs, linda neilson, denise trimble, carmel o'callaghan, cathy cody, annette smith, rhonda woods, marita meyer, heather briggs, kerry miller, margery mitchell, maree milthorpe, sharon bartel, rosemary mcquade, ruth allan, cameron maden, andrea miller

Mrs. Bow Hutchings as Bride Bridal Portrait of Mrs Bow Hutchings. A Female Standing in Bridal gown holding flowersstawell portrait

Worn by Mervyn SebireInfants white Christening gown - heavily embroidered and smocked, with lace trimming and gathered sleeves.christening clothing, baby clothing

Information on the back of the photograph says that W H Blamire was a son of William Blamire of Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection.Sepia portrait of a lady wearing long gown, standing with hands resting on ornate stand.On back: " Emily Jane Blamire nee Batty/Hammond, wife of W H Blamire, son of William Blamire of Linton".emily jane blamire, emily jane batty, hammond, old lintonian collection

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.Full-length bridal gown, circa 1947, covered entirely with cream coloured lace. The gown has a cream silk lining. The dress is in poor condition due to the lace which is extensively torn/rotted on the bodice. There are a few tears in the lace of the skirt.costumes, wedding dresses, lace, fashion -- 1940s, fashion design

Long white christening gown with short sleeves and Broderie Anglaise yoke, circa 1860'sflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, maritime museum, maritime village, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, christening gown, christening dress, baptism gown, baptism dress, religious ceremony, nightwear, sleepwear, clothing, fashion, 19th century, child’s christening gown, handmade clothing

Robert Causton Foyster M.A. B.D. b. 1882 Echuca; 1907 ordained Wycheproof; 1911 Broadford; 1916 Hamilton, chaplain RAAF; 1932 Perth West WA; 1934 Beulah-Hopetoun; 1937 demitted. Editor Hamilton "Spectator"; 1941 Creasy; 1945 Burnley; 1954 demitted; 1970 died June 11. Father of Rev. John C. Foyster.Seated portrait of Foyster as a young man dressed in academic gown and mortar board holding a certificate.""Yours very sincerely, Bert Foyster" Pencil information about Foyster has been partially obliterated by removal of tape."foyster, robert causton

Photograph is part of a collection from the Presentation Sisters, Mount Carmel Convent. Black and white portrait photograph, mounted in a cardboard folder, of a young woman in an academic cap and gown.On front of folder there is an embossed coat-of-arms, and at the bottom: "The Burlington Studios. 294 Bourke St, Melbourne" On the back of the folder is written: "Aggie Crowe"mt carmel convent, presentation sisters, mount carmel convent, aggie crowe