Purchased from Baptist Community Care Shop in Station Street , Mitcham1980s Wedding dress with vee neckline, bodice coming to a point over waistline. Satin bodice with lace motives re-embroidered with pearl and sequins. Tulle yoke and sleeves with embroidered pattern lace motives and sleeve edge also re-embroidered. Satin bow on shoulders with pearl and sequins embroidering. Back of bodice to point over waistline, buttons down back - eleven self covered buttons over zip fasteners. Back waist finished with large bow at waist. Circular skirt gathered at bodice. Three panels inserted in centre front to 67cm high and 60cm wide. Attached underskirt. Train gathered to back waistline, two widths of material with embroidered lace inserts around hemline. Nine arrangements of embroidered lace flowers inserts over the train coming out of satin petal shaped pouches gathered at top to give an impression of a vase.costume, female ceremonial

Purchased at Myer Melbourne to be worn at Local Dinner DanceBurgundy Polyester silk permanently pleated. Top short sleeves round neck. Pants also permanently pleated.Studiocostume, female

Navy blue rayon slip with black lace overlay dress, round neck piped in navy blue rayon. Unlined cape sleeves.Anthea Crawford 14costume, female

Shirt was purchased and worn in Melbourne during the 1980's by the donor, Robert Smith. Worn with leather trousers NA3692.White long sleeved printed cotton shirt. Print is coloured Zebras, yellow pink and blue and yellow and blue. Seven silver buttons on front.Buttons on cuff (two) have Versace design, the head of Medusa.Versace, Ittiere, Jeans Couture made in Italycostume, male

These trousers were made in Hong Kong to go with Versace shirt, NA3685Trousers are a good example of 1980s fashion. Worn by Robert Smith.Grey leather trousers. Made for Robert Smith in Hong Kongcostume, male

This item is undated, but style suggests 1850s to early 1900s. History of item to be checked.White cotton sleeveless bodice with lace trim around neckline and armholes. Two inverted 'V' shapes of lace in front. Slight frill at lower edge.underwear, costume

Underwear worn by women from the late 1800s to early 1900s.White cotton, fairly plain except for tiny lace edging around neckline. Five hand worked buttonholes. Two sharing darts each side of front.underwear, costume

Refer to NA4362White short sleeved polyester/cotton T-Shirt with the 'Blackburn East' Primary School crest printed on the front. Printed in burgundy.Blackburn Eastcostume, children's uniform

Secondary education was either High or Technical schools up until about 1990, we have now no Technical schools. The blazer was part of the formality of all students wearing school uniforms, Blackburn Technical School was opened 1959 and closed 1992.The School blazer from Blackburn Technical School was worn by Geoff Winkler between 1968-1972School blazer from Blackburn Technical School worn 1968-72 size 15. Royal blue colour with school badge on pocket with striped edging on top of pockets with gold and burgundy ribbon with three buttons in front. school badge tree background with Blackburn technical School om top and two acorns on top Integrity written on bottompocket- Blackburn Technical School- Integritycostume, children's uniform

Donated by donor, by an elderly friend who had been given the item. Donor had had the item for 20 years.Camisole, white cotton square neck, short sleeve, shaped to the waist. Neck trimmed with broderie anglaise lace, threaded with pink ribbon. Yoke opening 12cm down the front with three pearl buttons to a 64cm waist band and 8cm peplum.costume, female underwear

Purchased from the 'Little Shop on the hill' in HawthornOrange 'Shift' Dress - knitted viscose & linen. Stems of yellow flowers with green stamens & green stems. Bought from 'Little Shop on the Hill' in 1980.Anne Lewiscostume, female

Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street, Melbourne.Pale pink cut out shoe designed to be worn on arm of bride. Trimmed with orange blossom and narrow cream ribbon. Small card attached. Also Horseshoes in cream satin and olive NA3637, 3640, blue satin Garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638.'love and best wishes from little Beverley Reed' on attached card.costume, female ceremonial

Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne.Olive green horseshoe with cream bows. Cream rosette with olive green centre. Narrow cream and olive green ribbons with two cream rosettes holding them together. See also horseshoe NA3637, Cut out shoe NA3645, garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638 costume, female ceremonial

Worn at their wedding at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne on 3rd November 1934, Miss Emma Jean Jobson and Mr Herbert John Ellis. The reception was held at Rumpe lmages.( De-accessed wedding dress 3530 & veil 3534.2)Cream satin tee bar button shoe. Medium high heel. See also Garter NA3643, Horseshoes NA3640, 3637 and Cut out shoe NA3645 Ezywalkingcostume, female footwear

Wedding Dress worn by Liz Forster for her marriage to Graham Humphries on 13 January 1965 at St Oswalds Anglican Church conducted by her father the Rev. Joseph Forster.1965 White Guipure lace full length short sleeve wedding dress, piped at waist with full satin lining.costume, female ceremonial

not knownA grey fedora, Huckel brand, 'Belvedene' style. Black ribbed band. he feathers are mostly brown and red, one has white spots. Brand details printed in gold and blue inside under the peak and on both sides.Price sticker from shop 'Norris $49-95costume, male headware

Hand-knitted by donorCream wool jumper; Hand knitted in open zig-zag design. Ribbed stand up collar and tie at neck.costume, female

Worn by Donor's brother, David MartinsonBlue Leather Bomber Jacket. Padded shoulders and back panel. Slit pockets on front panel. Heavy black plastic zip down front. Waist band 6cm. Fully lined in black cotton material.Pariellecostume, male

Julie Jones uniform from St Ignatius School, Blackburn. Hand me down from sister Christine. Probably grade 2.1. Brown pure wool school tunic. Square necked tunic on yolk with three inverted pleats. Front and back are identical. 2. Brown pure wool blazer with long sleeves, two buttons with reverse neckline. One breast pocket and two pockets at each side at hip level.Pure Wool School Age Village Weave 24.costume, children's uniform

See photo NP1832 of Doris & Cecil Evans on their wedding day, arriving at 22 Cassella Street for afternoon tea. Doris's father had died 1 month before, and the wedding had been postponed. The wedding took place at Christ Church, Church of England, Mitcham on 24/12/1938.Cream satin long wedding dress with back train. 'Peter Pan' collar and long sleeves with cuff. Photo of dress on wedding day, see NP1832.costume, female

Black bowler hat, ribbon on brim and ribbon bound. Cream silk lining with leather band inside.'The Prince' English manufacture - Crown established 1872. Joseph Wilson and Son Ltd, London, Paris and New York. Factory Denton, England.costume, male headware

Attached George Gross Biography. Vogue Australia|With more than 40 years in the industry,- George Gross is one of Australia's best known fashion designers. Designing his own. label for the last 35 years, Gross is renowned for his glamorous evening wear, corporate and race wear ranges. Embodying style and sophistication, Gross has dressed celebrities the world over in his eponymous label.|With his first creation - a sequined shift, at the tender age of 16 George still believes 'every collection starts with the fabric and is all about the cut and proper finishing. The looks and silhouettes change every season but not dramatically, it is more that they evolve from season to season.'|The George Gross label was first conceived in Adelaide by Gross and his business partner Harry Watt. As designer, both were working for other fashion houses and saw a gap In the market for elegant evening wear, suiting and separates. Joining with his twin sister Kathy, the three began with a small Adelaide store and expanded to include more than 500 retailers worldwide at the height of their business.|Inspired by real women, Gross showcases his love of colour, cut and quality with each collection. His aim is to create sensuous clothing that women of any age, shape or taste look fabulous wearing. Attributing his longevity to a desire for experimentation while also listening to his customers' needs, Gross designs the fabric prints and only uses the best quality natural fibres from Europe.|Gross and Watt have won 13 Australian fashion design awards between them and both work closely with charities throughout Australia. Working primarily with Breast and Prostate Cancer Research, George organises parades around Australia, especially in their home town of Adelaide.|Gross now has seven stand alone stores, nine concession areas in David Jones department stores and numerous wholesale clients Australia wide. Having finished summer 2009, George is now working on winter 2010, his 73rd collection with many more to come.Three piece Grey - brown pin stripe pants suit. Fully lined pants, shaped waist band. Zip front & turned up cuffs. Jacket fully lined, wide reveres, single breasted, one button. Two pockets. Tailored waistcoat, 5 buttons. Two imitation pockets. Stretched lace backGeorge Grosscostume, female

Cotton camisole with lace inserts. 5 Pearl buttons. Ribbon drawstring and neck, cotton drawstring at waist. Pintucking on front and sleeves. Short sleeves.costume, female underwear

Smoking caps, also known as lounging caps, were Victorian headwear worn by men while smoking to stop their hair from smelling of tobacco smoke. Owned by the father of the donor.Black cap with a lily of the valley design around the side and on the crown, and a green and yellow tassel attached. Victorian era.costume, male headware

Bridesmaid Dress worn by Joyce Suto (nee Baker) ( a member of the Society) as a bridesmaid at the wedding of her schoolfriend Derri Thomas to Derek Whitfield at Tidenham, Glous, U.K., in April, 1947. Bridesmaid dresses were made of an early kind of nylon with 'cap sleeves' and the material was bought with meagre supply of clothing coupons during postwar clothes rationing. Bridesmaids carried daffodils, irises and pussy-willow. 'Cap sleeves' chosen by the bride were a comparatively new fashion feature and not popular with the bridesmaid. So they all bought enough material for regular sleeves to be added later. The dresses were afterwards worn to dances.Long frock with short (cap) sleeves and a green sash. Frock is made of an early nylon and has a green sash to be worn with itcostume, female ceremonial

Wedding held 13 March 1948 at Church of England, Thornbury, Victoria. Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Tooke nee Ryder (Maurice Wyatt's aunt) to Alfred George Tooke b. 1898 d. 1998 EnglandFrench Knickers, 1948, Salmon pink colour. Appliqued bow design on each leg. Band of lace around bottom of each leg. Pearl-like button at button hole each side of waist band for closure. See Negligee set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923, Horseshoes NA2924 and Wedding Veil NA4925.costume, female underwear

Coat was worn by the grandmother of the donorFull length fur coat in varying shades of brown. Origin of fur unknown. Coat is lined with a rayon damask and has a deal of detail i.e. pocket with self rouched trim and bows, the hem was self rouched trim, rosettes and bows. The coat has three self-covered fur buttons closing with elasticised loops. The collar is a stand-up shawl collar. The style is 1920s. One sleeve has a split at cuff.costume, female

Was worn for gala occasions. Fur was made by Stephen Dattner for donor. He was a business acquaintance.Honey mink fur stole with collar and removable tails - lined with beige synthetic satin and it has pocketscostume, female

Worn by donor's grandmother Florence. Use by Kael's mother Ruth who had it from long to short.Short brown fur jacket. Fur in panels from shoulder to waist. Round collar, raglan sleeve, slit pockets on front. Fully lined in Polyester material.costume, female

This fur coat is part of the Lingard Collection donated by Rod and Bev Lingard. It was made by Herbert (Bert) Lingard for his wife Sybil for whom he made nearly all of her dresses and coats..|Herbert, William Lingard was a tailor whose business 'Lingard Modes' operated in the Manchester Unity Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne, C1949. Later he worked from his home in 476 St Kilda Road Melbourne.|NP2453 shows Bert at his sewing machine.A mink fur coat, calf length, straight cut with two metal hooks and eyes. Padding in shoulders extend into the wide sleeves with turned up cuffs. The collar either mandarin styled turned up or turned back reveres. There are two slit pockets in front and it is fully lined with satin backed crepe.costume, female