Clothing. Pale pink nylon woman;s panties with gussett and straight legs edged with 4cm embroidered nylon fabric with scalloped edge. Elasticized waist band.Tag inside side seam,''KAYSER NYLON LINGERIE 100 % NYLON SW''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties

Armbands of this type were worn by female keepers in the early days of the Healesville Sanctuary. This band belonged to keeper Marion Mason (nee Barber).Home made arm band. Small panel of blue cloth worn as identification. Has two elastic ties attached to the sides and is embroidered diagonally across the panel."Sanctuary" embroidered in white cotton diagonally across the panel.healesville-sanctuary, arm-band, identification-badge, keeper

Bought at Target Ringwood in 1989Long black pants, cut to resemble a skirt. Front shaped, to elastic back waist band. Gold chain and two gold buttons decorating front band.Targetcostume, female

Leather leg protection used by polo riders Replica of leggings manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown suede leather left leg legging with velcro closing on side with two leather straps fitting into chrome attachment with elastic bottom to fit over footsuede, leggings, polo

Used by Air crew, allowed operator to use without hands also fits under oxygen maskHeadphones with white leather pads held by metal supports and attached cotton braided wire lead and plug. Attached is a throat microphone with elastic straps and metal closer hookA & M with a crown between, 10A/12401headphone, microphone, throat mic, headset, radio,

The flying goggles were used to protect the flying officers eyes durinf flights in open topped aircraft. World War 1 Flying goggles. Aluminium frame, yellow tinted glass, wire frame covered in fabric. Elastic strap attached to the sides. Leatherette sections in the sides.

Cream coloured fine cotton baby's pants. Straight legs. Hand made. Waist does not have tie or elastic. Cut in one piece. One side seam.costume, children's, baby's pants

Produced in the 1990's for use by the primary school concert band. Possibly screen printed by the company who did the school uniforms.The music stand banners identified the school when its music groups were performing at events in the community or at competitions such as the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod, adding a professional appearance to the groups. Set of approximately 30 banners. Bottle green satin banner, embossed with 1990's school logo in white, with white fringe on lower edge. Elastic attached to back of banner to hold it on a music stand.concert band, traralgon, music, grey street, lv eisteddfod

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of panyhose approximately 1960.Flesh coloured leaf embriodered cotton material corset with rigid metal stays and clips, two elasticised strips on sides and four suspenders. Six elastic straps with buckles.clothing and dress, george evans collection

Clothing. Half slip petticoat - elastic waist, peach coloured nylon. Embroidered with sprays of flowers on a band of sheer nylon inserted into the skirt of the petticoat, and a deeper band of the embroidered flowers on the hem. Main part of petticoat in 3 panels. Insert of decorative nylon.Strip of main fabric, then finish with a 12 cms deep panel at decorative nylon. Appears to have home made elastic casing, maybe modified from another garment.Label at waist band - Hanro 100% nylon - 40.costume, female, undergarments

This pair of bloomers was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, pulled thread embroidery and machine made lace inserts, lace trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900Illegible inscription on waistbandflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, ladies' underwear, underwear, ladies' fashion, victorian fashion, ladies' clothing

Bright peach coloured wool and nylon blend knickers. Elastic waist inside casing. No side seams. Thigh length legs with cuffed bands. Full width crotch insert.Inside centre back ''Hanro OS 80% wool/nylon Swiss Inspired''. Swing tag '' S 700/210 OS T3''costume, female, bright peach knickers

This hat belonged to Mrs Moyra Rasmussen, who lived at 389 St Kilda Street, Brighton for over 50 years with her husband Rae Rasmussen, a bank manager with the State Bank of Victoria. The Mooney sisters, Nell and Ida, were situated beside the Regent Theatre in Collins Street, Melbourne and were well respected milliners and dressmakers. The hat's style is typical of the 1960s. Woven turquoise silk taffeta turban style ladies hat with half bow, circa 1960s. White mesh interior with teal grosgrain binding, thin black elastic band.Label, woven black on white: MISSES MOONEY / OF MELBOURNEhat, turban, rae rasmussen, brighton, misses mooney, millinery, melbourne designers, moyra rasmussen

This item was donated by the daughter of Ena Heazlewood, a former Warrnambool resident. Mary Josephine (Ena) Todd was born in Warrnambool in 1920. She worked as a hairdresser at Josephine’s Salon in Warrnambool. In 1942 she married Jack Heazlewood, also of Warrnambool. He was serving on the H.M.A.S. Sydney at that time. Later they moved to Sydney. Pantaloons were worn particularly in the 19th century to cover the legs under voluminous dresses such as crinolines. This item may have belonged to earlier female members of either the Todd or the Heazlewood families.This item is of interest as an example of vintage women’s clothing and as an item donated by the daughter of a former Warrnambool resident. These are white cotton pantaloons or panties, hand-stitched. The waist band has two slits with cotton ties either side. The legs have lace frill ends gathered with elastic insertions. vintage clothing, history of warrnambool

Issued to soldiers for protection from gas attacks during World War 2. Plastic Eye Protection for use and instructions on how to react.1. Hard cardboard case, brown in colour, with green writing instructions. 2. 3 sets of tinted eye shields with purple elastic strap that goes around head in between paper.1. Cardboard case has detailed instructions on treatment of person and equipmentin relation to gas contamination and instructions on a gas attack.passchendaele barracks trust, eye protection, anti gas

Clothing. White nylon woman's panties with gusset and straight legs, trimmed with 3.5 cm pleated nylon frill below 2.5 cm. Scalloped lace across the front. Elasticized waistband.Tag on inside seam ''VICLING LINGERIE'' ''ALL NYLON'' ''SW''.costume, female underwear, white nylon woman's panties

This item was used by women to enhance their figure (body) and hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.Pink floral embriodered cotton material corset with stays, elastised inserts, metal hook and eye closure, two lace-up sections with elastic straps and metal buckles, four suspendersTag "Gross/Support"clothing and dress, george evans collection

Bought from Op Shop in Forest Hill for Society's collectionCream straw hat, possibly 1930s - 1940s , with shallow crown, rolled ribbon band around crown, and 8 cm nylon bow at back. Black milliners elastic to hold hat oncostume, female headwear

Deaconess Hilda Fisher was Warden of the Methodist Deaconess Order of Victoria and Tasmania. She was also Chaplain of Fairfield Sanitorium and then later was appointed to Fairlea Prison for Women.Grey nylon Panama summer hat with brim. The hat has grey grosgrain ribbon with a flat side bow and grey grosgrain edging at the brim. The hat has thin elastic strap.methodist deaconess hilda fisher, deaconess hilda fisher, methodist deaconess

This white cane consists of three wooden parts that screw into each other to form the straight cane. The top section has grooves to indicate the top of the cane as well as a hole, through which the user could attach a rope or elastic cord to ensure the cane stayed in hand.3 pieces with screw connections that form a white caneorientation and mobility, equipment

The hallmarks on this silver cigarette case indicate that the object was made in Birmingham (anchor hallmark), is Stirling silver (lion hallmark), and was made 1900 (a hallmark) by the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co. (makers mark hallmark). The Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co. was established in 1890-1891 at Fenchurch Street, London, forming an alliance with Sheffield cutler R F Mosley in 1900 before later moving to Birmingham. Dates of the exact move to Birmingham differ from site to site.The hallmarks on this object make it significant in the representation of silver wares made by the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co. which, when added to the other pieces of information available about this manufacturer, add to the information and history available. As the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Co. was based in England, this is of international significance. The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small rectangular case silver in colour, with gold wash on the inside. The case has a clasp along one edge, a swirling floral design on its top, and two brown elastic straps on the inside.AC [over] MCo / Anchor symbol / Lion symbol / a [Hallmark inside case, lower LHS] Lion symbol / a [Hallmark inside case, upper RHSD]accessories, social history, burke museum, silver

For use as tropical underwear or pyjamas.One pair of cotton boxer trunks. Colour Jungle green, elastic waist. Made by Holeproof in 1966, size 32. Part NR 8420 - 66-021-5780. These appear to be new and unused.army, uniform, tropical clothing

A 2 piece theatrical outfit, used by the Ormond Choral Society c 1950, which was formed by residents of the local area in order to provide artistic and musical entertainment and social activities for the community. Theatrical Societies were part of the community recreation for settlers in post World War 11 City of Moorabbin 2 piece Plum and peach coloured theatrical outfit consisting of a V shaped sleeveless top and loose, full length pants with elastic at waist worn by Ormond Choral Society for one of their productions ormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy, clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates,

Clothing. Light blue nylon woman's panties with gusset and straight legs with 3 cm hem. Printed on lower leg on LHS, ''Sunday'' with heart shape and figure of Cupid. Ribbed elastic waistband.Tag on inside seam. ''Patolaine Lingerie Guanteed Quality Pbl'', ''Made from Ceylanese Yarn '' ''Trade Mark'' '' SW''.costume, female underwear, cream coloured nylon panties

The hat belonged to Edna Vlassopoulos of Bulla and Sunbury. It was purchased to wear at a family wedding.A steel blue mohair and felt lady's hat with an upturned brim which is trimmed with blue fake fur. There is a band of blue petersham ribbon inside the crown with black hat elastic fastened to the ribbon.STYLED BY / MICHELEclothing and dress, headwear, felt, costume, george evans collection

Deaconess Hilda Fisher was Warden of the Methodist Deaconess Order of Victoria and Tasmania. She was also Chaplain of Fairfield Sanitorium and then later was appointed to Fairlea Prison for Women.CL008 and CL009 Grey felt bowler style winter hats with light grey grosgrain band and flat bow at the back. The hat has light grey grosgrain edging at the brim and an elastic strap.methodist deaconess hilda fisher, deaconess hilda fisher, methodist deaconess