Corselet was worn on wedding day in 1958 by Dorothy WilliamsWhite embossed nylon Merry Widow Corselet. Hooks & eyes down the back. Four detachable suspenders. Small blue rosebud at centre of bra.Merry Widow a Warner original. Merry Widow by Warner's Le Gantcostume, female underwear

For the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1958Lawn panties, cream colour with lace on leg area, threaded through with pale blue ribbon (bloomer type)costume, female underwear

For the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1958'Schiaparelli' stockings in red box with pink tissue paper around inside the box. Style 'Magnifique', Colour 'Blossom'. Size 10 1/2Schiaparelli 'Magnifique', 'Blossom'. 10 1/2costume accessories, footwear accessories

Hand knitted by Frances WarrenFancy stitch (chain) Pink wool cardigan. Adult sizehandcrafts, knitting

Worn by Frances Warren's son Phillip Warren when at Mitcham Technical SchoolBrown tie,with cream diagonal stripes, supposedly Mitcham Technical SchoolOutfitterscostume, male uniform, civilian

Worn at the wedding of Dorothy Williams in 1957Pink polyester cummerbund with 'strings' at each end for tying around the waist. Worn by bridesmaid at the wedding of Dorothy Williams.costume accessories, female

Tie worn by Vernard G. Williams on his marriage to Dorothy Cunnington on 27/09/1958. See suit NA4152Plain grey tie worn at a Wedding with suit NA4152 and pink cummerbund NA4129'Austico'costume, male ceremonial

Brown and gold coloured silk dress. 3/4 sleeve, gold cuffs fastened with two buttons. Cross over bodice to waist, tie gold belt, six gore skirt.Folli Folli Paris stylecostume, female

Cream Lady Pelaco blouse. Size 12. Five front covered buttons with 6 rows of stitching on either side of opening. Peaked collar with tie front.Long sleeves with covered button at wrist.Pelaco Ladycostume, female

1980's Cream blouse. Zebra and giraffe printed in black on cotton. Black trim down each side and across middle. Prints of Zebras and giraffe on front of blouse and back. Two black buttons close back of neck opening, which is round. Extended shoulder lines. Slit up on each side of garment a base.MAYEELOKcostume, female

1980's 'Sportscraft' Brown jacket with white rayon spots. Jacket has short sleeves, round neck, centre closing with four pearl buttons and is lined with brown rayon. Two false slit pockets, above lower edge forming vest shape. Jacket has shoulder pads.'Sportscraft'costume, female

'Stitches' wine coloured polyester ladies suit with mock Astrakhan collar and cuffs.5 black buttons down front closing. 2 mock pockets.Straight pencil skirt with kick pleat on back seam. Polyester silk lined skirt.'Stitches'costume, female

Printed cotton button through dress in colours of red, pink, green on cream background. Seven pearl buttons down front. Kick pleat in hemline,round neckline,short sleeves with turn back cuffs, and matching buckle belt. Hidden pocket in side seam.Laurie McCarthycostume, female

* Princess Style (1940's). Black silk Grograin material.Maygar sleeves, open down the front with eight buttons. Turn back cuff on sleeves. Worn with pink silk scarf at neck.|* Shoulder to hemline seams. No seam at waist.Mrs Williamscostume, female

1980's Trent Nathan red and white check pure silk jacket with collar and gold buttons with red centres. Flap pockets and sleeves and collar finished with red edge.'Trent Nathan' Made in Australiacostume, female

'Laurentino' red jacket, casual, with flap pockets & black buttons with brass colour stars pressed on. Sleeves have buttoned cuffs and jacket has a band at waist. Panels from jacket flaps down front .Style is denim jacket.'Laurentino'costume, female

Covering to protect clothes while cooking and cleaning, worn by females in the house. Brown, yellow, orange, pale green. Bound with orange tape, 2 large pockets in front and secured by tape at back of neck.costume, female, female working, domestic items, cooking

Purchased for the 'Little Shop on the Hill' at Burke Road CamberwellGivoni is one of Australia's largest dressing gown, sleepwear and daywear producers. Givoni was started by Stan and Malca Givoni in 1947. Don Givoni, their son, took over from them and built the company into a major clothing manufacturer with factories based in Victoria. Now owned and managed by a third generation son, the company continues to pride itself in delivering top quality merchandise. The designers at Givoni create beautiful sleepwear and daywear, encompassing classic style, quality, attention to detail and great value for money.'Givoni' Green & light grey patterned dressing gown with lace on collar, long sleeves, made of polyester and cotton.'Givoni'costume, female nightwear, female

Bought at David Jones for $50. Original price $500.Maroon & cream weave Sports Jacket. 2 pockets. 3 buttons on front closing. 3 buttons on cuff of sleeves. 2 extra buttons on inside of jacket.Clement Exquisite. Made in Germany.costume, female

Blouse was donated by Christine Pitt. Probably worn by the donor's Great Grandmother in 1915 or so.Pale pink muslin with cream lace trim & long sleeves with spoke stitched cuffs. Neckline is square & trimmed with cream lace & spoke stitch. Front has four wide panels & three panels of pin tucks. Centre back closing at neck. There are 'eyes' down the back with no hooks. A fold conceals the false opening.costume, female

George Harold Merrett married Dorothy Lorna James at Christ Church Horsham 14/08/1954. Wedding Gown & all accessories were donated by family, plus wedding photo.Mauve Damask satin full length gown. Shaped bodice with pin tuck detail over bust line, pin tuck shawl collar across back. Zip closing down back, full flared skirt. Bodice lined with rayon.|Refer to 3985.1-5, 3949.1-2, 4138, 3999.1-2, 4000.1-2costume, female ceremonial

Margaret Skey migrated to Australia with family 4/8/1957. She was wearing this coat on a hot summer's day, arriving in Melbourne 6/9/1958 on a cold wet Sunday. This coat was purchased at the local shop - Prattes of Streatham London.Red Mohair overcoat. Shawl collar fastening to a tab in front & closing with three large buttons down front. Wide raglan sleeves with turnback cuffs.LESTERS COUTURIERS STREATHAM LONDON SW 16costume, female

Type of coat used to travel on Public Transport in the winter.Overcoat, Tweed, - shades of grey/brown. Rayon lining - brown - fawn. Five brown 1 inch buttons down the fly front. Sleeve decorated with band decorated with 2 brown buttons on each raglan sleeve. Two side pockets.costume, female

Blazer belonged to donor's Father, Harold Victor Allen who worked for Colonial Gas Ass. Ltd., firstly at Footscray and then at Box Hill in the 1960's. He retired in 1971. Born in Ballarat in 1906 & worked there until 1945 , then moved to Footscray where his wife Eileen helped him with Natural Gas conversion.Navy Blue cotton Blazer.Three pockets. Top pocket has Colonial Gas Ass. logo in yellow and blue. Sleeves have two buttons at wrist length. Back has split pleat.Designed by Peter Jackson Aust.costume, male

Dress was purchased from 'The Diamond Dog' at the Vintage Costume Fair, Williamstown Town Hall for the CollectionYellow polyester dress. Short sleeves, belted waist, four pleats from waist to hem.Bodice has centre back zip from neck to below waist & peak collar with yellow, navy & white tie. Dress has patches of navy, white, & brown from the waist to the hem.costume, female

Belonged to Jean Cornell's Grandmother, Eliza Waite, born in Gippsland in 1867. Died in 1942. Married a Cornishman, a Sugarcane worker, & had 5 children. Had a Market Garden in Springvale. Grandfather died in 1945. Jean & husband lived in Mitcham from 1956.Cream coloured Bib apron, trimmed with brown bias tape. Halter neck. Three brown buttons down front, embroidered with sprays of yellow & brown flowers. Pocket at waist. unfinished band of flowers along hemline.costume, female working

Cream net lace 15cm deep collar. 3cm frill around neck edge. 6cm frill around shoulder edge. Could be called a Bertha Collar?costume accessories, collar accessories, female

Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme. Black and white photograph - print and negative looking East along North side of Whitehorse Road towards Mitcham Road intersection from corner of Station Street. Featured from L-R shops include Stan Russell Mens Clothing; Top floor Wing Chum Kung Fu Academy (Martial Art); Lower floor: Florist, Bryson Office Supplies, Mitcham Pharmacy and Medical Centre; Road sign - Mitcham Road - Vermont; across intersection - sign for 'Bristol Paints'.whitehorse road, mitcham, stan russell menswear, wing chum kung fu academy, florists, mitcham pharmacy, mitcham medical centre, bristol paints, bryson office supplies

Worn by donor 1970sPale blue jeans 1970s. Zip at centre front. Small pocket each side of zip with metal buttons. Metal button at waist. Two pockets at back with tan leather trim.costume, female

Short white lawn nightdress. Missing button. Pintucked.costume, female nightwear