Light camel coloured silk (in very poor condition). Long sleeves overlaid with fine black lace in a floral design. Stand-up collar, five cm deep is overlaid with the fine black lace, and finished with a corded braid on the upper edge. Sleeves are tightly gathered at the shoulder tapering narrow at the wrist, giving a ''leg-o-mutton'' effect. 12cm wide fine black lace, attached at the neck edge, and shoulders, forms a ''puff'' decorative over the shoulder, and continues in a ''over-panel'' to the waistline. Ten x 1cm diameter plastic buttons, with a floral impression in them (2 missing) and 12 hand stitched button holes form the front opening. From the lower opening, six ''pintucks'' 12 cm deep, open into pleats at the lower edge, giving fullness to the bodice. Four metal hooks are evident on the lower tucked front and seven hand stitched eyelets are indicated, but are now severely damaged. Bodice is boned with ten X 17cm long bones, and is fully lined with cotton.A tiny 8cmX7.5cm, oval-at-one-end, pocket is stitched into the front opening, at the bustline. Back hemline dips to a V shape at centre backcostume, female, victorian bodice - cinamon coloured silk

WEDDING DRESS. Made by brides mother, the empire line dress of crepe fabric, with guipure lace trim, in 1972. Long slim fitting sleeves, with a 3 cm wide band of lace in a flower and leaf design, around the wrist. The lace also edges the high round neckline, and defines the curve of the panels in the high empire line bodice, and the centre panel of the long princess-line skirt. The long sleeves have three darts at the elbow. A long zip fastener in the centre back seams. Cream in colour. WITH 11400.1106 AND 11400.1107costume, female, crepe and guipure lace wedding dress

Wedding veil and headpiece. Soft cream in colour, the fine soft tulle is embroidered with a continuous, curvaceous, chain stitched embroidered leaf design. The tulle has been cut to follow the curves of the embroidery.The three tier veil is tightly gathered onto a one cm band, which is stitched to a clear plastic, curved comb 8.5 cm long and which would hold in the hair of the bride. The headpiece is made from cream coloured ribbon and simulated pearls. WITH 11400.1105 AND 11400.1107costume accessories, female, tulle three tier wedding veil and head p

Clothing. 2 cm wide, blue satin ribbon, edged with 1.5 cm wide, blue lace with a floral design, covers the elastic. Satin ribbon 1 cm wide is tied in a bow, with a folded ''extra tails''.costume accessories, female, blue satin ribbon and lace garter

Filet crochet, bib front, waistband extends to tie at the wearer's back. Gathered skirt, edged at the hemline with a 3.5 cms crocheted frill. Bib has a floral design, and shell shaped edging around three sides. Neck strap and waistband/tie are treble crochet. Skirt has the floral design repeated and a border of block and open crochet. The lower frill is edged with a floral shell shaped design. neckband is shaped and curved.costume, children's, child's crochet apron

Ladies collar, with a deep 16 cm peaked front. A round neckline outlined with jet sequins. Outer edge of collar has three peaked sections each outlined with three rows of jet sequins. Outer edge of collar is scalloped. A floral design, on net is sequined and beaded. Another scalloped panel of three rows of jet sequins, separates a net section, scattered with sequins and also has six 3 cm diameter circles of sequins.costume, female, collar

Black, white and red long sleeved ladies jacket. Light weight nylon fabric with lines and shapes forming a geometric design. Front opening with four X 3.5 cm fabric covered shank buttons. Stand up collar with peaked extension on RHS with button hole to fasten top front button. 6 cm peplum with casing at seam joining to main pieces of jacket. Casing contains elastic to shape at waist. Front opening shaped at waist to form opening at peplum. Long sleeves with 5 cm cuffs fastened with two X 2 cm fabric covered buttons. Two vertical darts from each shoulder on front of jacket.costume, female, ladies black, white and red jacket

Wide neckline, rounded at the back, and a deep V shaped front. Short sleeves, edged with a one cm band of scalloped edge lace. This edging also trims the back neckline. Front neckline is trimmed with six cm deep scalloped edge, broiderie anglaise, featuring an embroidered floral design, and cutwork. A casing at the waistline, one cm wide, appears to contain elastic, which is now perished. Machine stitched side seams, which are slightly to the back, rather than at the sides.costume, female, white linen lace trimmed camisole

Deep round neck, front and back. Sleeveless. Armholes edged wit a two cm band of lace, featuring a diamond shaped geometric design. Lace is spoke stitched to the garment, and has a scalloped edge finish. Two bands of the lace edge - one 2.5cm wide, and one three cm wide. Where they are stitched together, a drawstring of stranded cotton enables the neckline to be gathered in. The lace is spoke-stitched to the fabric, and inserts in circular loops (2) and oval inserts (3) decorate the back across the bustling. One circular shape and two oval shapes decorate the back across the shoulders. Fine, machine stitched, french seams at side seams. Right side seam has a nine cm opening in the seam to the hemline, with a metal hook and hand stitched loop to fasten.costume, female, cotton and lace round neck camisole

All edges (except hemline) ie sleeves, and centre front, including neck edge, are finished in perle thread, buttonhole stitched two cm wide scallops. Satin stitch, and cut work embroidery, in a floral design, are on the lower edge of the short sleeves and on the front bodice.The waistline has a four cm wide band of ribbon, in an insertion design,- but there is no ribbon insertion evident. This would be the only form of closure, from the waistline a slightly gathered panel,22cm deep, gives a peplum effect. Hemline is faced with a 1.7cm wide cotton facing. The ribbon insertion panel has alternating 1.2cm wide floral embroidered ribbon and one cm wide plain ribbon. Magyer sleeves-extending from the side seam just above the waistline - bodice all one piece of fabric - no seams.Accompaning note - No date. The bloomers (11400.931), belonged to Antoinette Catling of Bendigo and were part of her trousseaux. They would be 80+ years old. The linen bed jacket would be about the same age.costume, female, white linen bed jacket

Object. eight ribbed parasol. Black silk satin, and black cotton lace in a floral design. Eight peaks around the perimeter of the umbrella, attached to the double layer of fabric in the main body of the umbrella-an outer layer of silk, satin, and an inner layer of cotton. This lining is hand stitched. Frame, including handle of lacquered wood. Handle is graciously curved and carved like a feather. Top is finished with lace and a decorative satin ribbon-(5cms wide) bow with five loops, and nine cm tails.costume accessories, female, victorian black silk and lace umbrella

High round neckline, edged with 1.5cm wide lace. Centre front panel is pintucked with a centre front opening, fastened with ten metal hook and eye fasteners. Five metal press-studs also fasten the overlap of pintucks, but these are possibly a later addition. A 3.5cm wide panel of fine watermark silk defines the waistline, in three 1.5cm pleats. Centre back seam has one .5cm flat pleat or tuck on either side. A 5.5cm panel of fabric is overlaid with a net based, beaded braid, of small black jet beads in a floral design-This braid extends around the neckline, and down each side of the front to below the bustline. This beading is also sewn of the eight cm wide sleeve cuffs. A cream crochet collar-most likely a later addition, is now stitched over the beading around the neckline. Garment is lined with black polished cotton.costume, female, victorian black silk beaded bodice.

Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura2 wooden brooches with shell design contained in cardboard box with lid. "Gold" safety pin attached to backs of broochesE Werlein (on Box)|EW (on brooches)|Walter Witzki ....and address in lid of boxbrooch, wooden, werlein e, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery

Belonged to Rosa McCall (nee Vlass)Skirt in batik-printed cotton. Unbleached ground and two shades of brown (tan and rust) form floral and "butterfly" design. Skirt is bias cut in segment of large circle, with no seams or gathering. It crosses in front and fastens with two long ties.Printed inside waist: "Genuine wax batik 100% cotton". Tag sewn to waistband: "Genuine batik made in Indonesia 100% cotton".costume, george evans collection

Ornate Glass Ended Hair Pin with flower and leaf design. 25cm Pin Length.stawell clothing material

Fine Cotton Crochet Yoke. Square necked yoke for dress or nightdress. White crochet. Four petal flower leaf design. Mrs M Brame.stawell clothing material

Red Velvet Bag embroidered with Crystal and white Beading. Flower Design. Mrs M Brame.stawell clothing material

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