Use by the Mitcham branch of the Australian Red CrossAistralian Red CrossApron - Over shoulder front and back|White apron with red cross on back and front; and in centre with 'Australian Red Cross' written below in black At bottom is red oblong space with 'Emergency Service' written on.|Apron has white binding with white ties.as abovecostume, female uniform, civilian

Black Taffeta Cape, embroidered in green silk flowers and leaves. The outer edge is shaped over the arm, with 15cm black/green silk.costume, female

Donated by donor who had given same and had kept them for 20 yearsSleeveless white guipure lace trimmed blouse to the waist, with 14cm peplum on front, to wear over skirt.costume, female

Open weave nylon. Elbow length gloves.costume accessories, female

Beige 100% nylon ladies knickers, 42cm wide leg. 6cm deep lace trim on hem line.Maggie Tcostume, female underwear

Dark brown lace trimmed french knickers with 40cm wide leg and 6cm deep lace trim on hem line and up side seam..St Michael Made in Englandcostume, female underwear

Beige Nylon petticoat with deep lace trim on bust line- three gored skirt and 15cm deep lace hem line.Lucascostume, female underwear

Fuji silk cream nightdress. Embroidered blue and pink motif on bodice repeated on shoulder. Crochet work on neckline and sleeve edging.costume, female nightwear

Beige Nylon petticoat, bust trimmed with 3cm wide lace. A line skirt trimmed with 15cm beige nylon lace.lucascostume, female underwear

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

White cotton pantaloons, open down front, tape around neck, scoop neck line and one button down front, completely open down to the knees - front and back. Broderie Anglaise trim around bottom of legs. Trimmed from neckline with a set of five pin tucks and the two pin tucks???costume, female underwear

Purchased in Los Angeles during 1960s 'Hippy' eraBrown leather handbag with leather fringe at base and middle. Draw string tie in same leather. Shoulder strap attached with metal rings.costume accessories, female

Worn by sister of Cecilia during the 1960s. Nylon fabric was a popular option to cotton.1960s Black dress for day wear. Dress has w2white stripes and a wide border of paisley design and three smaller bands of floral design. A zip fastener extends from neck edge to below the waist.Osti Australia Arnelcostume, female

This handbag belonged to Violet May Sack Keen) 1898-1956Black silk bag with yellow silk lining. Four clusters embroidered flowers with centre bouquet. Good clip fastener. Fine chain handle.costume accessories, female

A posy holder of indian silver formed into shape of vine leaves and flowers which form a bell shape. It has a shaped handle with a small loop at base of bell shape. This would originally had a chain and pin attached to secure posy.costume accessories, female, metalcraft, silverware

Cream silk camisole. Cream embroidered flower. Cream crochet on neck and sleeveless edge. Lace edging at waistcostume, female underwear

Originally purchased from Myer in 1970.Cream Nylon crepe one piece caftan/dress trimmed with cream cotton lace around neck, cuffs and shoulder seams. 30cm lace trim down front.costume, female

Hat was popular style of 1960'sApricot coloured straw hat trimmed with tulle & cream & apricot rayon flowers. Black elastic cord attached to insidecostume, female headwear

Wearer, Ellen Kelly, aunt of Julie Jones, donorQuilted bed jacket, pink nylon; raglan sleeves; collar & front trimmed with nylon pleated trim.costume, female nightwear

Hat, worn circa 1960 by aunt of donor.Hat, green velour, matching green ribbon trim;. In square cardboard box inscribed, 'Myers for friendly service' . Also Myers receipt for 5 pounds, 13 shillings & 5 pence, dated 10 November, 1964Italfeltro|Made in Italy|Myers for friendly servicecostume, female headwear, costume accessories, hat accessories

Long black suede gloves; three grey ' pearl' buttons at wristcostume accessories, female

Hand sewn and machined by Elizabeth Webber nee Eddy1920s Black silk brocade gown lined with sateen trimmed with jet sequins and beads. It has a matching black silk brocade shirt front with high collar neck lined with cotton and false bolero lined with silk. Also matching is a black silk brocade vest.costume, female

c1860s Long women's dress in fine two-toned pink strip. Skirt longer in back. Bodice has three deep pleats on each side from shoulder to waist.Sleeves have self ruffle and cream lace frill at wrist. Seven buttons gold backed and white stars pattern in centre run down the front of the bodice.costume, female

Long white cotton nightdress embroidered in white at neckline and sleeves. Scallop edging on neck and sleeves. Eyelet lace at waist.costume, female nightwear

Long white cotton Nightdress with wide cotton lace at square neckline and edge of sleeves. Pin tucking at waist.costume, female nightwear

Fine white cotton camisole with lace inserts and cream ribbon in eyelet lace at neck. Drawstring waist and five pearl buttons concealed by lace edging.costume, female underwear

Cream silk camisole with lace inserts. Blue ribbon in eyelet lace at neck. Four pearl buttons down front (one missing) concealed by lace, drawstring waist. Blue ribbon on sleeves.costume, female underwear

Lace Jabot. Two tier with three white buttons.costume, female

Black lined blouse front/lousette or modesty vest with jet beadingcostume, female

Silk shawl worn by Miss Jean Young at her marriage to Mr. William Hill 0n 13th January 1843.Shawl in paisley pattern predominantly red and green. Fringing as part of weave.costume, female