From the collection of Bette JonesV neck sleeveless blouse with a lace panel front. Nylon back fastened with hook and eye. Elastic waist.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingArt deco decorated with red and pink flowers with green leaves and blue motif in centre. NB this is one half of bucklecostume accessories, female

Pair lemon kid gloves, elbow length. 1 lemon pearl button. 'Made expressly for 'Powells'/60 Old Bond London W./Made in France/9000 3'costume accessories, female

Donated by Ann BarryCream polyester five pearl button fastening down front. Thirty six vertical pin tucks across shoulders, long sleeve, pearl button at cuff.Fletcher Jones. Australia's Finest Clothingcostume, female

From the estate of Jenny LangEvening bag of -hand beaded oval shape attached to tortoise shell frame. Beads are royal blue, gold, blue and brown seed beads forming pattern front and back of peacock tail. Base has five bead tassells in brown and royal blue. A beaded handle is attached to the frame.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangEvening purse oblong shape. Fold over front covered in seed pearls, bugle bead design, lined in cream polished cotton with pocket for mirror.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingCream satin beaded evening purse. Metal frame along top with metal clasp. Purse lined with pale gold coloured silk with a small pocket on one side. Metal chain handle on top. Bag is beaded both front and back with gold seed beads.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female

Bought to wear to donor's son's wedding and then didn't use the garment for the occasion. Wore it only two or three times since.1982 Three piece Jade ensemble in acetate and polyamide fabric. Summer weight French Spangaro label. Top has scalloped edging on neck and cap sleeves. Long sleeved jacket has clear buttons.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingHandmade from manufactured, embroidered braid. Braid is Jacobean style in browns, cream, orange shades. Braid manufactured in India. Cotton stitching design on beige cotton base. Glass and pearl beads on flower centres. Metal frame and chain handle, lined in cream satin.costume accessories, female

Light Grey blouse with lace inset and pin tucks. Seven pearl buttons, long sleeves, cuffed and 1 pearl button. Ruffle around neckcostume, female

Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove NunawadingBlack circular design lace, long sleeve blouse. Centre closing has six diamonte buttons. Neckline is trimmed with lace edging. Blouse is lined with black satin.costume, female

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Road, NunawadingBeige cotton bag, red binding and embroidered with yellow, cream and red, cross stitch panels. Green and cream running stitch leaf pattern surrounds the panels.costume accessories, female

From the estate of Jenny LangGood example of 1920's style evening coat for an older woman.1920s Black silk evening coat. Three quarter length with long sleeves and turn back cuffs. Wide high standing collar with tucks. Coat is lined to waist with black silk. Tie attached to each inside side seam to fasten coat around waist. Self tie on outside, attached on each side seam with a rectangle of tucks.costume, female

Vest knitted during WWII from darning wool which was the only wool not rationed in Britain during the war years.Maroon Fair-Isle vest with Nordic style patterns in white. Made with darning wool. Maroon metal zip on right hand shoulder.costume accessories, female

Black net woven with silver metallic ribbon with a geometric pattern.costume, female

Used for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.1. White satin horseshoe white loop cord silver foil leaves x2 3 cream coloured flowers with yellow centres Note attached All the best wished from Joy and Doug 2. White satin ruched ribbon loop and bow 3 tulle and ribbon flowers; sequins on each point4 sequins silver 2 on top 3. White satin and bronze metallic ribbon heart shape on white ribbon with ribbon bow and white ribbon on left 4. Pale blue ruched material horseshoe, pale blue ribbon loop -box 5. White ribbon loop with 4 tails each with silver painted wishbone attached One cream/yellowed wax flower at base of ribbon loop See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923 and Wedding Veil NA4925costume accessories, female

Belonged to Susan Erey's grandmother and mother - C 1909 - 2011Example of interesting personal objectSmall personal fan. Marked La Braise Pat 21777 (French - English, The Breeze (Feminine) - nickel plate|steel. -3 bladed fan (plastic) operated rake + pinion movement with a thumb plunger. -decorated with pierced cavities in case filled with red enamel.La Brise Pat 21777costume accessories, female

Gown was worn by Janice Purcell nee Ralston who lived in Mitcham until her marriage to Dr Michael Purcell. She trained as a Nurse at St Vincents Hospital. She attended St Johns Primary School and the Loreto Convent.The style and colour was worn during the 1980's, usually at special occasions such as balls, weddings and formal dances.c 1980 Long claret coloured evening gown. Bodice is heart shaped cross over, rouching forming cap and sleeves. Skirt is gathered at waist and falls to very full folds.Victorian Fantasy Melbournecostume, female

Worn by Margaret Skey in 1980's1980's black polyester blouse with yoke and tie neckline. gathered sleeves to small cuff. Buttons are round black plastic to neck (six) and on each cuff. Size 14 (see NA3766 red suit with which blouse was worn.)costume, female

Worn by Margaret Skey in 1980'sRed ladies two piece suit, vest top and long skirt with front slit. DIO brand, size 14, polyester/viscose rayon with polyester lining. Vest with self covered buttons and three pocket flaps.|See NA376 black blouse worn with this red suit (Gone to dry cleaners- 30/11/05costume, female

Worn by Vera Gardiner, mother-in-law of donorCream Thai silk coat with self fabric belt from the 1960'sThai Silk - hand woven in Siamcostume, female

Frances Warren made the dress in 1991.She taught herself faggoting from directions in a bookDate made 1991. Floral cotton short sleeved women's dress. Background cream with apricot, yellow and grey flowers and green leaves. Peter Pan collar, buttoned to waist with faggoting work on collar, around cuffs on sleeves and down each side of front opening. Panel of pleats down centre of back and front of skirt. Dropped waistline and buttons are apricot.costume, female

A pair of tan stockings with reinforced toes and heels and tops with a diamond shaped patterned band.costume accessories, female

Ladies brown stockings, seamed, with fully fashioned heel and toe.costume accessories, female

From the collection of Mrs LattenPale green swimsuit, cream pin tuck insert forming the bra top. The back completely shirred elastic. Green shoulder straps.Watersuncostume, female

Piece of embroidery owned by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of VictoriaOne Old Gold personal handkerchief sachet piped in burgundy cotton surrounded by floral braid. Lift up centre piece of red silk, with diamond shaped embroidered flannel flowers in cream and green and citrus leaves.costume accessories, female

Silk piece donated by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream silk square with scalloped edge. Each corner is embroidered with a design of flowers, leaves and butterflies. The scallop edging is embroidery os hand worked with silk thread.costume accessories, female

Blouse was handmade by Judith Fry, the donor and Society member and Society PresidentCream cotton blouse with long sleeves. Collar edged with frill. Centre closing and cuffs have pearl buttonscostume, female