There are many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with the Giles Family and are known as the “Giles Collection”. These items mostly came from the simple home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), whose photos are in the parlour. They married in 1880. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill in 1858. He was a labourer on the construction of the Breakwater before leaving in 1895 to build bridges in N.S.W. for about seven years. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook. She attended Mailor’s Flat State School where she was also a student teacher before, as family legend has it, she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family of six, some of whom were born at Mailor’s Flat and later children at Wangoom, lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940. The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established.Nightgown, women's long white nightgown with long sleeves, round collar, pin tucked insert and lace trim.Giles Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, nightie, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods, nightgown, nightdress, night dress, nightwear, sleepwear, clothing, fashion, 19th century, handmade clothing

Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne and Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Enlarge reproduction of Cameo Head and Bust Photograph. Lace and Feather hat with wide ribbon tie under chin.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, illustrations, charcoal, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, phillip island, charcoal drawing on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Displayed in History House.Fine cotton white cape with tie in front at neck. An insert of white lace runs horizontally the length of cape.childs clothing, cape, outerwear

Bone coloured ceramic shoe marked with stitching lines and blue glazing depicting lace holes, heel, and sole.

This items was part of the Ivy Wilson Collection. Ivy Wilson married Frederick Henry Russell on 23 December 1933 at St Mary's Church of England Caulfield, and had one daughter - Nola. Ivy died on 17 November 1998 at Caulfield.Photograph of the Canadian actress Mary Pickford in a lace dress. Gift of Nola Jones, daughter of Ivy Wilson, 2016ivy wilson, mary pickford, theatre, silent movies, actress

This items was part of the Ivy Wilson Collection. Ivy Wilson married Frederick Henry Russell on 23 December 1933 at St Mary's Church of England Caulfield, and had one daughter - Nola. Ivy died on 17 November 1998 at Caulfield.Photograph of the Canadian actress mary Pickford in a lace dress. Gift of Nola Jones, daughter of Ivy Wilson, 2016ivy wilson, theatre, silent movies, actor, rudolph valentino, performing arts

Mackay collection - white cottong camisole with lace trim, name M R Mackay printed in black on edge.costume, female underwear, camisole

Small head and shoulders photograph of a young woman with large brooch and lace collar. Photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

Brown men's wig. Made from acrylic hair with mesh and lace (brown) insert with two clips - elasticised100% modacrylic fibre Japan Origin. Hair goods Made in Koreawig

Soldier in Uniform with lady. Wood Family 1914-18. From Jean Hughes nee wood. Possibly sister with husband or brother.Soldier in uniform corporal with medical insignia on left. Young woman with lace collar on right is probably Miss Woodstawell ww1

Cream Silk Crocheted Child’s Bonnet. Shell Pattern. Cotton Material Lining. Added Lace in Later years.stawell clothing material

From the Chapman family photograph albumPhotograph on card backing Infant boy sitting in tartan dress with lace apron and white tied up booties. Bob

from the collection of Bette JonesA cream filet lace collar, handmade. Scalloped edge to a squared shape of back of collar. Roses and leaves design.costume, female

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

160cm wooden doll made from two clothes pegs painted and dressed in cotton and lace. Dolly pegs.handcrafts, country crafts

White lawn bust bodice with Torchon lace at V neck line and sleeves. Drawstring waist. Buttoned frontcostume, female underwear

Small leaflet type book - Practical Lace Making Illustrated - 13th Edition Price sixpence (Copy right)handcrafts, lacemaking, books, technical

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

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

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

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

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

Cream square necked collar of silk voile trimmed with cotton fillet machine lace. Probably used on a dress.costume accessories, collar accessories

Cream christening gown with silk underskirt. Fine lace and mesh dress with puff sleeves and white ribbon at bodice.costume, infants'