1980's Cream blouse. Zebra and giraffe printed in black on cotton. Black trim down each side and across middle. Prints of Zebras and giraffe on front of blouse and back. Two black buttons close back of neck opening, which is round. Extended shoulder lines. Slit up on each side of garment a base.MAYEELOKcostume, female

1980's 'Sportscraft' Brown jacket with white rayon spots. Jacket has short sleeves, round neck, centre closing with four pearl buttons and is lined with brown rayon. Two false slit pockets, above lower edge forming vest shape. Jacket has shoulder pads.'Sportscraft'costume, female

'Stitches' wine coloured polyester ladies suit with mock Astrakhan collar and cuffs.5 black buttons down front closing. 2 mock pockets.Straight pencil skirt with kick pleat on back seam. Polyester silk lined skirt.'Stitches'costume, female

Printed cotton button through dress in colours of red, pink, green on cream background. Seven pearl buttons down front. Kick pleat in hemline,round neckline,short sleeves with turn back cuffs, and matching buckle belt. Hidden pocket in side seam.Laurie McCarthycostume, female

Matching shoes and handbagHandbag black leather with brown suede inserts on the front, edged with very thin stripes of brown leather. Shoulder bag. (Matching shoes also Margaret J)costume accessories, female

Used by Valda ArrowsmithSmall brown leather handbag. Short handle with round buckle on front. Square in shape with stitching around all edges. Lined in light fawn chamois.MC made in Italycostume accessories, female

* Princess Style (1940's). Black silk Grograin material.Maygar sleeves, open down the front with eight buttons. Turn back cuff on sleeves. Worn with pink silk scarf at neck.|* Shoulder to hemline seams. No seam at waist.Mrs Williamscostume, female

1980's Trent Nathan red and white check pure silk jacket with collar and gold buttons with red centres. Flap pockets and sleeves and collar finished with red edge.'Trent Nathan' Made in Australiacostume, female

'Laurentino' red jacket, casual, with flap pockets & black buttons with brass colour stars pressed on. Sleeves have buttoned cuffs and jacket has a band at waist. Panels from jacket flaps down front .Style is denim jacket.'Laurentino'costume, female

Bought at local Op ShopOblong shape, with pocket & zip on front and zip across top. Red shot silk rayon material with long self strap to wear over shoulder. Small brass decorative bauble on front.Vua Lacostume accessories, female

Bag was bought as a present for the owner, Margaret Skey, to wear to an evening at the Calvin Club, which is in Collins Street Melbourne.Black beaded evening purse with gold frame and long gold handle. Front and back of bag is beaded with black seed beads and small navy bugle beads. A pattern on both sides has pink bugle beads with gold and silver forming an oval design. Black silk lining.CLAUDIA BARNES. MADE IN CHINAcostume accessories, female

Bought at David Jones for $50. Original price $500.Maroon & cream weave Sports Jacket. 2 pockets. 3 buttons on front closing. 3 buttons on cuff of sleeves. 2 extra buttons on inside of jacket.Clement Exquisite. Made in Germany.costume, female

Blouse was donated by Christine Pitt. Probably worn by the donor's Great Grandmother in 1915 or so.Pale pink muslin with cream lace trim & long sleeves with spoke stitched cuffs. Neckline is square & trimmed with cream lace & spoke stitch. Front has four wide panels & three panels of pin tucks. Centre back closing at neck. There are 'eyes' down the back with no hooks. A fold conceals the false opening.costume, female

The donor was a collector of evening bags. Her collection has been acquired by the Society. She was a friend of Barbara Rogalski, who donated them to the Society after Jenny's death.Evening Bag with front of bag covered with needlework in gold & silver thread. Coloured embroidery on the tail of a Peacock. Three butterflies on sides and two flowers in corners. The bag is made of black velvet with cotton lining. An embroidered hand strap on the back. Closed by press stud.Made in India.costume accessories, female

Coffee coloured lace collar, scalloped edge, design of flowers & leaves woven on lace. Price ticket was attached - READ'S 100m 19/04/1960costume, female

Margaret Skey migrated to Australia with family 4/8/1957. She was wearing this coat on a hot summer's day, arriving in Melbourne 6/9/1958 on a cold wet Sunday. This coat was purchased at the local shop - Prattes of Streatham London.Red Mohair overcoat. Shawl collar fastening to a tab in front & closing with three large buttons down front. Wide raglan sleeves with turnback cuffs.LESTERS COUTURIERS STREATHAM LONDON SW 16costume, female

Type of coat used to travel on Public Transport in the winter.Overcoat, Tweed, - shades of grey/brown. Rayon lining - brown - fawn. Five brown 1 inch buttons down the fly front. Sleeve decorated with band decorated with 2 brown buttons on each raglan sleeve. Two side pockets.costume, female

Dress was purchased from 'The Diamond Dog' at the Vintage Costume Fair, Williamstown Town Hall for the CollectionYellow polyester dress. Short sleeves, belted waist, four pleats from waist to hem.Bodice has centre back zip from neck to below waist & peak collar with yellow, navy & white tie. Dress has patches of navy, white, & brown from the waist to the hem.costume, female

The bag was used by the donor as a stocking bagCream cotton bag bound with red tape & embroidered with red embroidery cotton ( a basket with three flowers & flowers under the basket). Two cotton handles for carrying.costume accessories, female

Shoes may be used with the ladies navy and white costume NA2857 Navy and white sling back shoes. Toes and heels are navy with gold band. Sling back strap has a gold buckle. These shoes can be used with navy and white suit NA2857. They are the same era.Footrest 10B (Australia, Leather soles).costume, female

Coat was purchased & worn by Judith's Mother, Jean Gorsuch, in 1968 as her best coat. Jean Gorsuch loved fur and fur trimming - she loved this coat and always felt very smart in it. It is very heavy.Beige wool coat with cream fur collar (coat has a self zig-zag pattern in the wool). Straight style - long sleeves. It is a very heavy coat.Bonwear Clothing Melbourne.costume, female

Bought by Valda Arrowsmith during 1980sBeaded handbag. Background beading is in small grey beads. There are four square sections on each side with coloured beads forming geometric patterns in red, green, pink and white beads. There are two handles which are beaded in small grey beads with grey silk lining. The bag is lined with grey silk. There is a zipped compartment inside and a metal clip to close it.costume accessories, female

Belonged to Donor's GrandmotherPale Green Plastic Box deep base with a clear plastic lid containing a green velvet puff.Poudr Dream Flowers, Perfumed Dusting Powdercostume accessories, female

Worn by Donor 1970sBlack Silk Slacks 1970s. 4cm Pleated Front waistband. Elastic back waistband. 16cm Zip Closing, six pleats across front. Material has an effect of lines randomly sewn to look like the material is crushed.MEOS Fashionscostume, female

Worn by donor 1970sPale blue jeans 1970s. Zip at centre front. Small pocket each side of zip with metal buttons. Metal button at waist. Two pockets at back with tan leather trim.costume, female

Probably belonged to late husband's grandmotherWhite voile round neck yoke, with lace trim; four sets of pin tucks from the yoke, two lace insertions down front. Long sleeves to a deep cuff, closing with two buttons and trimmed with care. Blouse closes down back, with buttons.costume, female

Stocking. Belonged to mother-in l-aw of donor.Pair of ladies stockings. Hilton Elation, seamed sheer nylons. Size 10 1/2; in box; colour 'Colorado Tan'Hilton Elationcostume, female

Purchased and donated by donorOne pair of black Andersons. Shiny Shapes Pantyhose, with control brief and cotton gusset. Colour 'Nearly Black', size Tall.Andersonscostume, female

Cream elbow length kid gloves with 3 pearl fastening at wrist.costume, female

Found uncatalogued in our collectionCreamy white lace jabot of two gathered layers into an oval shape with centre of five lace flowers down the front. The lace is gathered to a central strip of net with a label with '1662' on it. At neck is a brooch pin sewn on. The cotton lace is edged with a sewn on narrow scalloped edge. Flower pattern is daffodils and leaves.1662costume, female