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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, lady's white cotton, 1/2 petticoat, c1910
... , moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers... by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900... by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 ...This cotton 1/2 slip with large lace flounce was made by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows the needlework and lace work skills . The Cotton 1/2 petticoat is an example of the dressmaking, and lace work skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Lady's white cotton 1/2 Petticoat cotton lace flounce, elastic waist and 2 bone buttons at side seam clothing, petticoats, underwear, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, hand made lace, c1900
... early settlers... of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C ... of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers ...This offcut of hand made lace from a cotton nightdress is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C An offcut from a lady's cotton nightdress or petticoat. This piece of material has two bands of lace 10cm separated by 2 bands of 7 rows of fine pintucks .clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear combination 'teddy', c1900
... early settlers... of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire... of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families ...This lady’s white cotton combination petticoat , commonly called a 'teddy', is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C . Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A lady's white cotton combination underwear with a buttoned crotch and hand worked decoration on bodice clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's cream cotton 1/2 petticoat 'teddy', button crotch, c1900
... early settlers... of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire... of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire ...This lady’s cream fine cotton combination 'teddy' is an example of the dressmaking , lacework and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's hand sewn fine cream cotton , 'teddy', a combination petticoat with a crotch that fastens with 2 mother of pearl buttons Shoulder straps and neckline are edged with crochet and the yoke has coloured needlework. Hand sewn gathering at hip line of side seams clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's nightgown, c1920
... early settlers... of a Moorabbin Shire early settler family.... – 1978), a member of a Moorabbin Shire early settler family ...This lady’s long, decorative nightgown was worn c1920 by Mrs Alice Maude Haynes, nee Slew, (1890 – 1978), a member of a Moorabbin Shire early settler family.Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A long cotton lady's nightgown with pin-tucking, lace and embroidery.clothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, cheltenham, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, slew alice, haynes alice -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, 4 Vickery Street Bentleigh c 1950, 1950
... early settlers... a very early settler in Moorabbin Shire and Miss M Marriott...) was the granddaughter of James Jones a very early settler in Moorabbin Shire ...Mr John Herron and his wife Isa Mary Herron purchased the house at 4 Vickery Street Bentleigh in 1950 from Miss M Marriott. Isa May (nee Kennedy) was the granddaughter of James Jones a very early settler in Moorabbin Shire and Miss M Marriott was a descendant of the early settler market gardeners Marriott family. Mr Herron lived there until 1989 and the house was demolished and turned into a carpark for the busy Shopping precinct of Centre Road, Bentleigh. The Marriott family were early settler market gardeners from 1878 in the area of Dendy’s 1841 Special Survey. Isa May Jones, the grand daughter of James Jones married John Herron in 1940. James was the son of Philip Jones , a chair-maker, who settled in the area of East Brighton, now Bentleigh, in 1852. John Herron immigrated to Australia in 1926.A black and white photograph of the house at 4 Vickery Street, Bentleigh purchased by Mr John Herron and his wife Isa May (nee Jones) in 1950 from Miss M. Marriott. * pioneers, early settlers, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, dairyman, dairy farmer, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, jones elizabeth ann, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, elster creek, melbourne, jones ethel may, herron isa mary, herron john, tram conductor, marriott m -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White, Cycling Group Cheltenham c1908, c1908
... special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire came together for social... c1908 Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire came together for social ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire came together for social, religious, sporting and entertainment. This group is probably from the Cheltenham area, possibly a Church Group , and are preparing for a day of riding.Community Groups with Church or Sporting associations were integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.Black & White photograph of a large group of male cyclists with their bicycles c1908, bicycles, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church cheltenham, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Dairy Equipment, thermometer, 20thC
... early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, milk... of milk while making yogurts and cheese. Early settler families... the temperature of milk while making yogurts and cheese. Early settler ...Dairy Thermometers are used for testing the temperature of milk while making yogurts and cheese. Early settler families owned a 'House cow' to provide milk ,cream, cheese for their familiesA typical milk thermometer used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A graduated Dairy thermometerDAIRY THERMOMETER / MADE IN GERMANY early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, milk products, cheese making, thermometers, cooking utensils, kitchenware, castiron cooking pots, blacksmiths, slow cooking, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, full length Apron with bib, c1900
... , market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork... and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families...early settler... and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families ...This lady’s cotton bib apron, completely handsewn with lacework and embroidery is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C. A lady's fine white cotton, full length hostess Apron with a bib and long ties. The hem border is cut-work 10cm and the whole apron is decorated by hand embroidered floral designs. unsigned Note attached " Every stitch by handclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Accessory - Personal Effects, sachet silk hand painted, c1900
... early settlers... and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families... of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers ...This lady’s sachet for keeping handkerchiefs is hand sewn,and hand painted and is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families c1900 Personal Effects, handkerchief sachet silk hand painted clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Eightieth Celebration of the Patronal Festival - St Matthew's Church Cheltenham - commemoration of the Dedication 1867-1947, 1947
... early settlers... beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers... Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club ...St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Booklet on the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenhamst. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, were j.b., market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - Pioneers of Faith - St Matthew's Cheltenham 1867 - 1992, by Sue Polites, 1992
... early settlers... beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers... Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club ...St Matthew's Church of England was erected in Cheltenham beside the Nepean Highway near Charman Road. The early settlers established a tennis club, cricket team and social groups.St Matthew's Church of England Cheltenham was erected in 1867 and was integral to the spiritual well being and social life of the early settlers.Book about the history of St Matthew's Church, Cheltenham from 1867 to 1992. The book contains photos.st. matthew's church of england cheltenham, anglican church, early settlers, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, shire of moorabbin, market gardeners, cheltenham, charman road, nepean highway -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Furniture, Wardrobe 3 piece 3 drawers c1900, c1900
... early settlers, market gardeners, poultry farmers... of an early settler family ... covers of an early settler family This wardrobe is of a type ...The sections of this wardrobe can be lifted apart so that it can be transported easily and when assembled provides suitable hanging and storage space for the clothes and bed covers of an early settler family This wardrobe is of a type commonly used by early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Wooden Wardrobe with 3 sections- top, hanging space with a central oval glass window, a shallow central drawer and 2 doors with key locks, and drawer section with 2 deep drawers early settlers, market gardeners, poultry farmers, mechanics institutes, furniture, kitchen equipment, clothing, drapery, haberdashery, green pederson carol, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's 1/2 slip cotton cutwork, c1900
... early settlers... of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C ... of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers ...This lady’s hand sewn cotton 1/2 petticoat with cut work is an example of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's white cotton 1/2 slip with cutwork front, hand sewn scalloped hem.clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, marshall d, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, child's cotton pants c1900, c1900
... early settlers... edging at leg were made by women of the early settler families... of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show ...Child's white cotton pants with side buttons and lace edging at leg were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their dressmaking and needlework skills Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the dressmaking skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Child's cotton pants with lace edging on legs and 2 side bone buttonsclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Machine - Sewing Machine, Bootmaking, c1900
... early settlers...This treadle Bootmaking machine was used by early settlers... frame This treadle Bootmaking machine was used by early settlers ...This treadle Bootmaking machine was used by early settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire, who had to be self reliant, producing their food and making and maintaining their own equipment, clothing and utensils This Claes 'Patent Elastic' boot-making machine is an example of the skills and craftsmanship of the pioneer settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A black, 'Patent Elastic' treadle, boot-maker's, sewing machine.'PATENT ELASTIC' on iron framebrighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, market gardeners, early settlers, farm equipment, sewing machine, boot-makers, leatherwork, patent elastic manufacturing company -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Lady's black sateen 1/2 Petticoats x 2, c1910
... blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham...The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire... hem The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire ...The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire were skilled dressmakers, craftworkers and made the clothing for their families These satin full length half petticoats were worn under evening dressesThe family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c19002 x Lady's Black sateen 1/2 Petticoats, with Drawstring waist and deep Frill around hem blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, a lace panel for christening, c1900
... early settlers... of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers... skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin ...This is a hand worked lace panel for laying over a baby's dress for a Christening ceremony. It is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shirec1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A hand-worked lace panel with collar and armholes that would be placed over another white baby's gown for a christening or special eventclothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, risstrom l, dairy farms, fruit orchard -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's 1/2 slip fine cotton drawstring, c1900
... early settlers... of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C ... settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early ...This lady’s hand sewn white cotton 1/2 slip withe lacework flounce is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's hand sewn fine cotton 1/2 slip with drawstring waist and lacework flounce clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Headstone of the grave of William Henry Bacchus, 14/01/2012
... Captain William Bacchus was an early settler in the area... landscape. It is the headstone of early settler William Henry... was an early settler in the area now known as Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus ...Captain William Bacchus was an early settler in the area now known as Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus died in 1849 aged 67. The town of Bacchus Marsh is named after him.Colour photograph in digital format of a grave in a grassy landscape. It is the headstone of early settler William Henry Bacchus in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bacchus Marsh. bacchus marsh, william bacchus, holy trinity, churchyard, cemetery -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Carving Set; knife, fork and knife sharpener, c1900
... early settlers...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other... used after 1825 On knife sharpener: CAST STEEL Early settlers ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other domestic items with them when travelling from England 19thC. This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener was used by a pioneer family.This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener is typical of the cutlery used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A set of carving implements with ivory handles with chased and repousse silver plate caps and collars; Knife, Fork and Knife sharpener. The Fork has a flip up thumb guard. On Knife: Joseph Elliot & Sons, Cutlers, Sheffield" with the mirror "C"s and Maltese cross mark used after 1825 On knife sharpener: CAST STEELcutlery, cast steel, kitchen equipment, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Haberdashery, Antimacassar cotton crochet, c1900
... , pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork... tassels and was made by a woman from an early settler family... settler family in Moorabbin Shire c1900 The women of the early ...This white cotton Antimacassar has a hand crocheted lace pattern of flowers and a fringe of cotton strands tied to form tassels and was made by a woman from an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c1900 The women of the early settler families made the clothing, haberdashery and napery for their families as the market gardens and farms were established in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A hand crocheted white cotton antimacassar with tassel fringe clothing, haberdashery, crochet brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire , dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear 1/2 slip hand sewn lacework, c1900
... early settlers... and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families... of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers ...This lady’s cotton 1/2 slip with a large lacework flounce and elastic insert at waist is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's white cotton 1/2 slip hand sewn with lacework flounce, and elastic insert at waist clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Lady's black long crepe skirt with drawstring waist, c1910
... blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham.... The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made... and summer. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made ...A typical long black crepe skirt worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 whilst doing housework during spring and summer. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their familiesTypical day wear skirt worn by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers. Lady's black long crepe skirt with drawstring waist and inserted side pockets blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's white lacework camisole , ribbon, c1900
... early settlers... of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers... of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers ...This lady’s white, cotton camisole is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th Century. The garment is hand sewn.and ribbons were inserted at yoke and waist Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's hand sewn white lacework camisole with shoulder straps and ribbon inserts at yoke and waist clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tools, hay cutter, c1880
... early settlers...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire used these hay cutters... grass. Hay cutters were an essential tool for the early settlers ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire used these hay cutters to provide food for their Draught Horses , the family cow and clear pasture. The blade was very sharp and using a swinging action efficiently cut the long grass.Hay cutters were an essential tool for the early settlers, market gardener and dairy farmers in Moorabbin Shire c 1880A long curved steel blade with a long wooden handlepioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, dairy farmers, moorabbin, brighton, dendy henry, tools, hay cutters, blacksmith, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, child's brown shoes, c1900
... boots, shoes, footwear, bootmakers, leatherworkers, early...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant... with button hole straps Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had ...Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes, tools and utensils as they established their farms, market gardens and retail businesses, Bootmakers, farriers and blacksmiths were very important in these communitiesA pair of child's brown leather shoes c1890 with button hole strapsboots, shoes, footwear, bootmakers, leatherworkers, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltemham, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, boy's first underpants, 1907
... early settlers.... The Maggs family were early settlers in the Moorabbin Shire.... The Maggs family were early settlers in the Moorabbin Shire ...These white cotton underpants were made for Mr Geoff Maggs by his mother in 1907 as his first underwear at age 2 years old. The Maggs family were early settlers in the Moorabbin ShireThe pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. White, cotton underwear for a 2 year old boy. Made at home on a sewing machine with hand feather stitching and factory-made guipure lace on leg-bands. Buttons at waist, and a tuck pleat to let down as child grows.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, dressmakers, market gardners, early settlers, maggs geoff -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, James Wilson, Wilson Family, 1958
... tatura early settlers... from 1856 on wards towns people. History of early settlers... on wards towns people. History of early settlers and business ...Compiled by the late James Wilson. copied by Lurline Knee. Includes Wilson family history 1879. Tatura and District records from 1856 on wards towns people. History of early settlers and business owners.Clear plastic black back. Sheets in plastic sleeves. 8 pages. Duplicate copieswilson family, tatura early settlers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt, c1910
... blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham... the house c1910. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers.... The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made ...This is a plain black full length woollen skirt that women wore during winter in Moorabbin Shire when working around the house c1910. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their familiesA typical day skirt worn whilst doing housework by early settler women c1910. The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireClothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt with a drawstring waist and a side inserted pocket blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire