Worn by Beryl Gray to weddings.Natural straw hat with wide brim edged in black grosgrain. Black netting with black velvet ribbon. Underside of brim covered in black velvet.costume, female headwear

11 pieces of velvet heavily decorated with jet beads of various sizes. Probably taken from dress/dresses.costume accessories, female

The darning of the toes indicates that the items were costly to replace so rather than discard the item they were mended. A pair of grey silk stockingscostume, female underwear

White heavy cotton lace blouse with high neck. Large white flowers are 'over' embroidered on lace. 3/4 Length sleeves and hooks and eyes all down the back.costume, female

Apron made from jute bag. One pocket. All edges bound in apricot wool blanket stitch.costume, female working

Purple waist 'cocktail' apron with coloured fringing. Vivid embroidery in yellow, red, pink and green.costume, female working

Made by Nora Driscoll O'Donnell on voyage out from England to Point McDonnell, South Australia about 1843White cotton half petticoat with drawstring waist. Deep 'over' flounce of broderie anglaise lace.costume, female underwear

Amber and pearl beads sewn into cream silk. Cord draw tie. Very fragile. Also known as Dorothy Bag, Dilly Bag, Dorry Bag, and Dally Bag.costume accessories, female

Yellow silk taffeta evening top. Heavy natural coloured lace trim on neckline and front. Boned bodice. Puff sleeves metal hooks and eyes.costume, female

White organza cap which ladies wore when working. Front folds back. Two thin ties at back.costume, female working

Apricot sleeveless long nightdress scalloped edge on neckline with self embroidery at neckline. Tie for waist.costume, female nightwear

Stitching on back seems to indicate pieces taken off a garment.Two pieces of black Guipure lace - large round flower design at top, spiralling down to thin leaf design.costume accessories, female

Cream net collar with two borders of lace and two borders of lace crosswise at points of the collar.costume accessories, collar accessories, female, costume

Piece black net heavily decorated with black sequins and jet beads.costume accessories, female

c 1930 Long black taffeta dress with shoestring straps. Pleated train attached at waist. Two side pieces attached at waist and trimmed with black net. Neckline also trimmed with black net.costume, female

c 1901-1910 Two piece Edwardian costume -c 1901-1910 Two piece Edwardian costume - white heavily embroidered material. Short cropped jacket with large scalloped edging. Sleeves have wide border with pleated edging. Long skirt with wide embroidered edging at hemline.costume, female

Wedding accessories when Bernice Prior married James Graydon on 11th April 1936 in the Methodist Church, Elsternwick.1. Wedding Photo Black and white. 2. Cream Silk Gloves. 3. Wedding decoration - Cream satin ribbon to which is attached seven silver wishbones and wax orange blossom . 4. Wedding decoration - cream satin ribbon to which is attached cream satin silpper inside which is a small doll and wax orange blossom. 5. Button hole boutonniere - orange blossom and silver leaves. 6. Buttonhole boutonniere-orange blossom with green leaves. 7. Returned to donor as it was acidic. 8. Photocopy of Marriage Certificate.costume, female ceremonial

Flesh coloured step-in girdle, satin and lace in front with zip at side, satin panel at back. Four suspenders.On label = Marcel Worth Size 18 Style 1591 Nylon Elastine.costume, female underwear

White cotton camisole with small pearl buttons. Scalloped edges and flower and cut out embroidery. Drawstring ties.costume, female underwear

Wedding dress worn by Marian Hinde in 1886.1886 Wedding Gown with short waisted jacket, buttoned down front. Full pleated skirt with over hip yoke and bustled (beige). Lace at neck and at cuff edge. Worn by Marian Hinde in 1886. See framed photo NA750 of Marian in the wedding gown.costume, female, female ceremonial

Cream net decorated with gold metal. Egyptian style figures, all over pattern.costume, female

Cream triangle. Cream floral embroidery. Cream fringe on two sides.costume accessories, female

White linen nightdress. Eyelet embroidery and button hole embroidery round neck and yolk. Short sleeves.costume, female nightwear

Pink crepe de chine with lace edging trimmed with pink ribbon flowers.costume, female headwear, costume, female underwear

Cream georgette and net, hem stitched around edges, embroidered daisy on each, with twelve eyelets in a circle around daises.costume accessories, female

White linen handkerchief, hand crochet edge with medallion in one corner.costume accessories, female

White linen handkerchiefcostume accessories, female

White cotton handkerchief with white embroidered corner.costume accessories, female

White cotton handkerchief with crochet border and corner.costume accessories, female

White lawn handkerchief with deep lace border.costume accessories, female