Black lined blouse front/lousette or modesty vest with jet beadingcostume, female

Silk shawl worn by Miss Jean Young at her marriage to Mr. William Hill 0n 13th January 1843.Shawl in paisley pattern predominantly red and green. Fringing as part of weave.costume, female

White cotton nightdress with cotton lace forming bodice. Five pearl buttons under placket. Long sleeves with cotton lace edging.costume, female nightwear

Detachable round collar, with one white stud. Made of celluloid.Waterproofed Cotton Fibre Made in saxony '16'costume accessories, male

Cape made and worn by Anne (nee White) Field, the mother-in-law of Jean Field at age 19. She came out from England on a sailing clipper (SS. Waspole) at age 7 years. Lived in Canberra as a tent city. Buried in St John Baptist Churchyard in Queensberry Street North Melbourne. (Hope I got it alright - Ted Arrowsmith)Heavy brown cape. Decorated with overlay of the same material bound with fine satin braiding. Wide border of sewn ripple stitch pattern.costume, female

Fine white cotton camisole with crochet cotton lace at neck and sleeves. (Torchon Lace). Front held together by tape tie at neck. Three press studs sewn over original button holes in placket.costume, female underwear

White cotton Nightdress with square neckline and long sleeves. Bobbin lace decoration at neck and cuffs. Lattice lacing borders the bobbin lace. Fine pintucking eyelet lace at neck and cuffs. Bobbin lace backed by fine mesh . Four pearl buttons concealed in front placket.Harper Lcostume, female nightwear

Cream silk Nightdress - straight cut with bias near hem to allow Nightdress to flair. Embroidered in cream silk with open lattice pattern. Pocket and neck edged in cream satin. V Neck and sleeveless. Belt tabs.costume, female nightwear

Worn by donor's grandmother at Bethley Bridge near Maryborough, unique style of embroidery,Apron, Hostess, Laced edged and embroidered with wool (Tambour Style), cream cotton.costume, female working

White cotton camisole with purple ribbon threaded eyelet lace at neck. Lace decoration on bodice and sleeve edge. 5 pearl buttons concealed in placket. White tape drawstring at waist. Lace decoration at back.costume, female underwear

White cotton camisole with blue ribbon threaded through eyelets at neck. Lace border on neck, sleeves and front. White embroidery on sleeves and bodice. Pin tucking at waist. White tape drawstring at waist. Scalloped edge on bottom of garment. 4 buttons concealed in placket.costume, female underwear

Worn by Donor's grandmother at Bethley Ridge near Maryborough. Unique style of embroideryApron - Brown Hostess - Lace Edged. Embroidered in fine woolcostume, female working

Fine cream cotton lace collar with scalloped edges. Raised round flower pattern as part of design.costume accessories, collar accessories

Cream silk lace collar with silk cord and two tassels at one endcostume accessories, collar accessories

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

Cream cotton crochet lace collarcostume accessories, collar accessories

Cream silk baby bib with silk crochet edge. Pink and blue embroidery on front. One small pearl button.costume, infants'

Child's white cotton half petticoat. Wide waist band with 3 buttonholes. 5 layers of pin tucking and crochet lace at hem.costume, children's underwear

White cotton crocheted baby bonnet with ribbon threaded through eyelets.costume, infants'

Piece of lace possibly taken from a dress. Two pieces in centre forming a pointhandcrafts, lacemaking

A sailor shaped collar with square neckline, is made of Tape lace, possibly Battenburg lace, hand needle worked for filling.handcrafts, lacemaking

Long thin piece of nylon decorated with clear, black and pearl beading.costume accessories, collar accessories

Collar formed entirely of white and clear beading. Large loops at bottom edging.costume accessories, collar accessories

Fine suede pink/mushroom ladies gloves. Elbow lengthMade in France Washablecostume accessories, glove accessories

Fine suede taupe gloves. Elbow lengthcostume accessories, glove accessories

Long stole of fine tulle with four lines of embroidery running down length and heavier embroidery of machine made guipere lace at each end.handcrafts, lacemaking, costume, female

Cream boudoir cap made of fine tulle and silk. Tulle is embroidered with cream silk.costume, female headwear, female underwear

Long white Nightdress with square neckline and long sleeves. Cotton broderie anglaise lace at neckline and cuffs. Four self covered buttons covered by placketcostume, female nightwear

Cream fuji silk baby's dress. Crochet scalloped neckline, short sleeves . Neckline and sleeves embroidered in cream silk 2 press studscostume, infants'

Cream silk crochet baby bonnet lined with cream silk. Edged with white lace around face. Cream silk ribbon threaded through eyelets.costume, infants'