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Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Multi-coloured Patchwork Dressing Gown, Grace James, 1987
... in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society ...Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Multicoloured patchwork waisted dress featuring a full skirt.grace james, women's clothing, australian fashion 1969-1988, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion design, fashion -- 1980s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Full-length Multicoloured Patchwork Skirt, Grace James, 1988
... in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society ...Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Long silk taffeta skirt made of patchwork silk pieces/panels with a matching silk scarf. The patchwork panels are in shades of pinks, purples and blues. The skirt is secured with clear plastic press-studs. A narrow internal border of lace is attached to the basque.grace james, women's clothing, australian fashion 1969-1988, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion design, fashion -- 1980s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Pink Knitted Dress with Arrow Pattern, Grace James, 1988
... in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society ...Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Knitted dress Long-sleeved pink, knitted wool dress with a high round neck created by the dressmaker Grace James for her daughter Ceri Spain in 1988. Acquired in 2006 Grace James Collectiongrace james, women's clothing, australian fashion 1969-1988, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion design, fashion -- 1980s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Identification Badge, City of Kew, KCC Parking Attendant, 1950-1993
One of a series of identification badges in the collection issued by the City of Kew to council officers with public roles. All follow the same design.A nickel plated shield shape badge with blue enamel lettering with pin on reverseFront: K. C. C. / PARKING / ATTENDANT Reverse: K.G.LUKEcity of kew - identification badges, parking attendants, traffic officers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Embroidered Cotton Pinafore, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Hand-embroidered apron. Possibly a Semco pattern. The apron is edged in yellow fabric and has multi-coloured sprays of embroidered flowers.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion -- 1950s, fashion design -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Cotton & Lace Pinafore, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. While cotton apron, edged with lace. There is a central panel of insertion lace.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Hand-Embroidered Cotton Pinafore, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Apricot-coloured cotton apron, hand embroidered with a design of a woman in a garden. The apron has two symmetrically placed embroidered pockets. The apron may be a Semco pattern.clothing - women's, aprons, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Hand-Embroidered Cotton Apron, 1945-1955
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Rectangular white cotton apron, hand embroidered with a design of a basket of flowers. The apron may be created from a Semco pattern.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1940s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Appliqued Apron, 1960s
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. White cotton apron decorated with machine embroidery and appliqué. The apron is a commercially created item produced in China for the European market. clothing - women's, aprons, fashion & design collection - kew historical society, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Cotton Pinafore, 1960s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.White cotton apron, covering clothing front and back and joined by two buttoned tabs. Based on an examination of the sewing it is presumed that it is a hand-made item.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Embroidered Cotton & Lace Hostess Apron, 1960s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black silk hostess apron embroidered with sprays of flowers using multi-coloured silk thread. The apron is bordered by black commercial lace. Based on an examination of the embroidery, it has been deemed to be a commercially produced item made in India.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Embroidered Hostess Apron, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black hostess apron embroidered with sprays of leaves using orange and yellow silk thread. The apron is bordered by commercial guipure lace. The apron is backed by the same black fabric. While the leaves are embroidered on the upper layer only, the pocket is embroidered on/through both layers.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Cotton Pinafore, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Cotton apron comprised of scalloped panels of plain green and white floral patterned fabric.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Cotton apron embroidered with gold and red silk thread, 1960s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black hostess apron created from a black silk southeast asian textile featuring a stylised woven band of red, black and gold silk. The fabric is gathered at the waist. The strap includes a black silk tassel. clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Embroidered Green Pinafore, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Green cotton apron, hand embroidered with a basket of flowers in coloured threads. clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Lace Apron, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Coffee-coloured decorative lace apron.clothing - women's, aprons, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Cream Flannel Apron, 1950s
... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Home made cream flannel apron featuring wide box pleats.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - White Cotton Pinafore, 1950s
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society... The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Large white cotton apron. Halter neck. Added scalloped border and decorative pockets.clothing - women's, aprons, porective wear, fashion & design collection - kew historical society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Cream Crepe Beaded Evening Dress, Park Avenue Gowns, 1960s
... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes ...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.Cream crepe empire line evening dress. The bodice has a halter beck and is heavily beaded. The dress was purchased from Park Avenue Gowns of MelbourneLabel: Park Avenue Gowns, Melbourneevening dresses, fashion - melbourne -1960s, park avenue gowns, desley reid, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Cream Silk & Lace Infant's Cap, 1880-1900
Originally designated as a bride's cap, and part of the Coombs collection, the cap has since been identified as an infant's capBelieved to be part of the Coombs collection, which was derived from early pioneers and land-owners in Studley Park, the silk and lace cap is a representative example of infants' clothing from the 19th century. Flat, cream-coloured silk and lace, lozenge-shaped baby’s cap (bonnet). infants' clothing, caps -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Quilted Satin Infant's Cape, 19th century
Originally designated as part of a wedding ensemble, the item has since been identified as a baby's cape.The item has always been identified as part of the Coombs Collection which was donated to KHS by Mabel Isola Grattan in 1961. Mrs Grattan (nee Younger) was a descendant of the pioneering Coombs family of Studley Park. The item is well provenanced and representative of the period.Cream coloured woollen baby’s cape with extensive use of same-coloured satin quilting of the same colour.infants' clothing, capes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Crinoline Frame, 1960s
... fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society... fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society ...Reproduction crinoline framefashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, crinolines, crinoline frames -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Beaded Flapper Dress, 1920s
... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes ...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.Beaded flapper overdress embroidered with gold and bronze beads. The dress has a large tear in the centre front.evening dresses, flapper dresses, fashion design, fashion -- 1920s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Crushed Velvet Wedding Dress, 1934
... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes ...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.Cream coloured full length crushed velvet, wedding dress originally worn by Laurie Dean (nee Jenkins) at her wedding in Mildura, August 1934.wedding dresses, australian fashion - 1930s, laurie dean, marriages -- mildura (vic.), fashion design, fashion -- 1930s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Watered Silk Polonaise for a Wedding Dress, 1880s
... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes ...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. This polonaise is part of the Netta Fuller Collection.Netta Fuller and her husband Alec were long-term residents of Kew. As a boy, Alec had attended East Kew Primary School and was later highly involved in the Kew Presbyterian Church during the 1950s and 60s. Netta's passion was for historic clothing and its exhibition. In 1985, Netta Fuller and Elizabeth Pace launched a parade of garments sponsored by Kew Historical Society at Holy Trinity Church, Kew. The parade was called 'Downunder Dressmakers' and included a collection of over fifty items of clothing dating from 1800 to 1984. The collection included dresses, hats, scarfs, capes, sporting costumes etc. The core of the parade consisted of a collection of 19th century costumes worn by the ancestors of a Miss Gertrude Murray, a resident of Blackburn. In sourcing items for her collections, Netta Fuller collected costumes stored in old trunks and wardrobes, or even purchased from opportunity shops. (During the period in which she collected and exhibited costumes, the latter could often be a reliable source for the purchase of historic and aesthetically significant costumes.) Not satisfied with purchasing authentic costumes of the period, Netta also used these as models for artistic recreations. Following her retirement from both collecting and exhibiting, Netta Fuller donated a number of 19th Century garments to the Kew Historical Society's costume collection. A number of garments were parts of costumes such as bodices, while others were complete outfits. Some of the latter exhibit signs of old damage, however very few of the costumes had been modified to enable them to be worn in exhibitions. Provenance, apart from that the costumes were donated by Netta Fuller after 1985 is limited to donor information, although some of her donations may have originally been part of the collection owned by the Murray family. While the costumes are old and therefore historic, provenance is less important than the representativeness and/or rarity of the costumes. Similarly, the costumes need to be evaluated as a group and separately, considering their aesthetic and artistic significance as well a their age.Long train of cream, watered silk taffeta lined with silk net. The shattered silk train is believed to date to the 1880s. wedding dresses, trains, polonaises, netta fuller -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Skirt, Part Wedding Dress, 1890s
... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical... The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes ...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.This (part) wedding dress is one of a number of items donated to the Fashion Collection by Netta Fuller.Very full cream silk skirt with Brussels lace used on the front and hem of the garment. At the front there is a separate panel of the same fabric. The skirt is believed to date from the 1890s.The skirt suffers from shattered silk.wedding dresses - 1890s, netta fuller, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Fur stole
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society... fashion & design collection - kew historical society furs costume ...Brown fur stole held at front with hook and eyeletfashion & design collection - kew historical society, furs, costume accessories -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Fur Collar
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society... fashion & design collection - kew historical society furs costume ...Large brown fur collar incorporating the pelt’s tails or feet.fashion & design collection - kew historical society, furs, costume accessories -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Fur Collar
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society... fashion & design collection - kew historical society furs costume ...Brown fur collar held at the neck with a stud.fashion & design collection - kew historical society, furs, costume accessories -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Fur Collar, 1930s
... fashion & design collection - kew historical society... fashion & design collection - kew historical society furs costume ...Very small brown fur collar; the pelt joined together by stitching to form a circle.fashion & design collection - kew historical society, furs, costume accessories