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Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Striped Satin Evening Dress, 1930s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This dress is one of a number donated to the collection by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith.Full length multi-coloured striped satin dress cut on the bias. This style became popular in the 1930s.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1930s, evening dresses, rosemary vaughan-smith -
Brighton Historical Society
Coat, c.1970
Jot was an exclusive Toorak fashion label and boutique established in 1969 by Lithuanian-born Terry Oertel and French-born Odile Moktar. Terry's sister Arija Austin was also a designer; in partnership with Erna Vilks she established the high-end Tu Boutique in South Yarra in 1963. The two sisters came to Australia as teenagers after World War II.Maxi coat in cream, yellow and metallic gold ogival patterned brocade. Fastens with five large metallic gold corded domed buttons. Lined with ivory silk taffeta.Label, woven black on white acetate, centre back neck: jot / TOORAKcoat, brocade, 1970s fashion, melbourne designers, melbourne fashion, jot, terry oertel, odile moktar, toorak -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Debutante ball, c 1953
A debutante group presented at a Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Grecian Ball. The Grecian Ball was a very popular annual event during the 40- 60s with debutantes being a feature. In the late 1960s the Ithacan Philanthropic Society conducted its own debutante balls. Debutante balls fell out of fashion for a period of time but were back in favour in the 80s and 90s. The presentation of debutantes at Greek balls was evidence of the adoption of Anglo traditions within Melbourne's Greek community.A black and white photograph of a debutante group made up of twelve debs and their partners. The photograph has been mounted on white cardboard and the Ithacan Historical Society stamp in printed on the top RH corner of the backing board. vlassopoulos, jim -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Raw Silk Evening Dress, Margeaux of Melbourne, 1960s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This dress is one of a number donated to the collection by Dione McIntyre.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Long white raw silk dress with beading and sequins applied to a high neck and short sleeves.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1960s, evening wear, mcintyre collection, dione mcintyre -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scrap Book - C.W.A. Tawonga, C. W. A. Tawonga by Clare Roper, Dec. 1995
CWA Tawonga 1946 - 1988 collection of its written history. The C.W.A. aimed to improve the health, welfare and education of women and children in the country. The book gives examples of all activities the members were involved in over the years and their involvement with other CWA groups in the North East of Victoria. Through the photos it also gives a good example of women's fashions over the years.History of CWA Tawonga by Clare Roper, President, founding member and local resident. Women in Tawonga were mostly on farms and in 1946 felt remote after WWII as it affected available workers and the well being of children. The Country Women's Association improved the living conditions and well being of members in the Kiewa Valley community.Scrap book with block handwritten and coloured heading. Cover: Centre middle has a coloured photo of 10 ladies standing below a CWA logo. Covered with clear plastic. Consists of photos, newspaper clippings and typed sheets."CWA Tawonga from 1946 collected by C. Roper" - top of front pagecountry women's association; clare roper; tawonga; -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Godfrey Hirst, 1950s
Note from collector: I would stack plain blankets of the same base colour and arrange them by shade to make up a colour palette. It showed how particular colours were in fashion in the early decades, based mostly around depths of pastel pinks, mints, lemons and baby blues with brighter colours arriving in the 1960s then the browns and oranges in heavier tones in the 1970s. Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Queen Sized, dusty pink blanketGodfrey Hirst/Pure Wool Pelage Blanket/Mothproofed/Made in Australiawool, blanket, blanket fever, godfrey hirst, geelong -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Kelsall and Kemp, 1950s
Collector says: "I would stack plain blankets of the same base colour and arrange them by shade to make up a colour palette. It showed how particular colours were in fashion in the early decades, based mostly around depths of pastel pinks, mints, lemons and baby blues with brighter colours arriving in the 1960s then the browns and oranges in heavier tones in the 1970s.Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Queen sized blanket, soft pastel pinkWarranted 100% Pure Wool/The Famous "Doctor" Regd/Blanket Made in Tasmania/in Emblem "K&K" (first K mirror image)/Regdwool, blanket, blanket fever, the famous doctor, kelsall and kemp, tasmania -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Domestic object - Soda Syphon, Joe's Soda Water Syphon
James Lawrence opened The South Gippsland Cordial Co. in Mine Rd, Korumburra, in 1895. It passed through a number of hands in the first half of the 20th century, from William Dobell to Mr Ebsworth, then finally to Colin Malcolm McLean in 1946. McLean dropped what he considered to be the old fashioned Lyrebird label, and in 1948 introduced the new, modern “Joe’s” label.Glass botte with metal soda syphon. The glass is etched with "Joe's Soda Water, South Gippsland Cordial Co Korumburra. This syphon remains the property of South Gippsland Cordial Co, Kurumburra and its use by others is illegal."joe's soda water, south gippsland cordial co. korumburra, soda syphon -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Domestic object - Soda Syphon, Joe's Soda Water Syphon, c1950
James Lawrence opened The South Gippsland Cordial Co. in Mine Rd, Korumburra, in 1895. It passed through a number of hands in the first half of the 20th century, from William Dobell to Mr Ebsworth, then finally to Colin Malcolm McLean in 1946. McLean dropped what he considered to be the old fashioned Lyrebird label, and in 1948 introduced the new, modern “Joe’s” label.Glass botte with metal soda syphon. The glass is etched with "Joe's Soda Water, South Gippsland Cordial Co Korumburra. Net contents 30.FL.OZS This syphon remains the property of South Gippsland Cordial Co, Kurumburra and its use by others is illegal. British Syphon Company"joe's soda water, south gippsland cordial co. korumburra, soda syphon -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
traditional Polish outfit
Apparel and fashion in Poland has been influenced by the resources available, climate, and also by the other cultures. There are German, Czech, Russian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Austrian and other influences in the traditional dress of each region. Because of these diverse influences, each region of Poland has its own local traditional dress. There are roughly 60 unique costumes attributed to the different areas in Poland.one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayswhite top, apron, colorful skirt, vest, garlandtraditional dress, outfit, poland -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
traditional Polish outfit
Apparel and fashion in Poland has been influenced by the resources available, climate, and also by the other cultures. There are German, Czech, Russian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Austrian and other influences in the traditional dress of each region. Because of these diverse influences, each region of Poland has its own local traditional dress. There are roughly 60 unique costumes attributed to the different areas in Poland.one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayswhite top, apron, colorful skirt, vest, garlandoutfit, poland -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pink of Pink Leather Court Shoes, Tony Bianco, 1960s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of pink leather court shoes with a black insole on which Tony Bianco, the designer’s name is embossed.Tony Bianco / Made in Italyfootwear, women's shoes, court shoes, tony bianco - designer -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Wood & Metal Shoe Expandable Stretcher by Flarta, Unknown
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Expandable wood and metal shoe stretcher. The expansion is controlled by a coiled spring. The name of the manufacturer is stamped on the toe section.FLARTA shoe expanders, flarta -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of White Leather Slingback Shoes, Mescher of Paris, 1970s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of off white leather shoes with rounded toes and a sling-back buckled strap. The shoes have a brown insole on which is embossed in gold print Mescher Paris.Made by M. Faris / All leather solefootwear, women's shoes, mescher of paris -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Black Suede Shoes, Paragon Footwear, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of black suede evening shoes by Paragon. The brown leather insole is embossed with the name Para[gon].PARAGON 5 Cparagon shoes, women's shoes, footwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two-Tone Shoes, Bruno Magli, 1960s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of two tone, navy and beige women’s shoes by Bruno Magli, retailed by Hermann.BRUNO MAGLI / MADE IN ITALY / EXCLUSIVE TO HERMANN 37 1/2bruno magli, women's shoes, footwear, court shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two Tone Slingbacks, Paragon Footwear, c.1970
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. A pair of two-toned navy and cream slingbacks by Paragon. The shoes are from the Parisienne range.Paragon / Parisienneshoes, women's shoes, footwear, paragon -- shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Black Suede Shoes, Bally, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of black suede (sic) women’s designed by Bally, England and retailed expressly for Georges, Collins Street, MelbourneBALLY / England / Expressly for Georges, Collins Street, Melbournefootwear, women's shoes, bally -- england (uk) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Navy Leather Court Shoes, Andre, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of leather navy women’s court shoes designed by Andre. The shoes have small leather bows at the front.ANDRE / A / Genuine Leather All leather / Upper & Sole / Leather Lining / Made in Chinawomen's shoes, footwear, andre --shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two-Tone Sandals, Urminati, 1960s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of open-toed, sling-back two-tone red and white women's shoes. Stamped on the red partial upper is the Italian designer’s name, Urbinati.URBINATI / Made in Italy VERO / CUOIO / Made in Italy / 38 1/2shoes, women's shoes, footwear, urminati - shoes - italy, sandals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Black Suede Court Shoes, Bruno Magli, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of black suede women’s court shoes with a cream leather lining on which is stamped in gold lettering Bruno Magli. The Italian designed shoes were retailed by retailed by M.C. Hermann.BRUNO MAGLI / Made in Italy / Exclusive for M.C. Hermann bruno magli, women's shoes, footwear, italian shoes, m. c. hermann -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Black Leather & Velvet Court Shoes, Rules, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of black leather women’s shoes with black velvet bows, retailed by Rules of LauncestonExclusive to / Rules of Launcestonwomen's shoes, rules of launceston, footwear, court shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Gold Leather Sandals, Angel Albert, 1960s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of open-toed women’s shoes made of gold coloured leather. The sling back high heel shoes identify Angel Albert as the designer on the brown leather upper and state that they were made in Spain for Myer.Angel Albert / Made in Spain; Made in Spain for Myerwomen's shoes, footwear, sandals -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Silver Leather Sandals, Angel Albert, c.1970
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. A pair of open toed women’s sandals in silver leather. The name of the shoe and the designer is embossed on the brown leather upper as “Evening Star / Made by Sherry”Angel Albert / Made in Spain; Made in Spain for Myerwomen's shoes, sandals, sherry -- shoes -- spain -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Silver Leather Shoes, Charles Jourdan, 1970s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of silver leather women’s shoes with two glass studded buttons at the front. The shoes were designed by Charles Jourdan of Paris expressly for Georges, Collins Street, Melbourne women's shoes, footwear, charles jourdan -- designer -- paris -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two-Tone Leather & Suede Shoes, Paragon Footwear, 1970s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Paragon Shoes Pty Ltd was one of the most significant 20th century Australian shoe retailers, and at one time was the largest manufacturer of high quality of women's shoes in Australia. Its factory was located in Melbourne, and its shoes were sold throughout Australia and New Zealand. (Museum Victoria)Pair of two toned brown leather and suede women’s shoes designed and made in Australia by Paragon. The label identifies the Paragon range as Belle Chasseur - Jessica. Genuine leather 7 1/2 Bwomen's shoes, pargon shoes, footwear, shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Tri-tone Leather Slingbacks, Moya, 1970s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. A pair of wide shaped and heeled women’s leather slingback shoes designed by Moya in shades of brown, red and ochre.women's shoes, moya -- shoes, footwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Brown Leather Shoes, Yves Saint Laurent, 1980s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of brown leather court shoes with deep tan leather uppers, designed by Yves Saint Laurent, Paris.YVES SAINT LAURENT / Pariswomen's shoes, yves saint laurent, footwear, court shoes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two Tone Leather Court Shoes, Pedro Garcia, 1970s
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s.Pair of two tone beige and brown leather women’s court shoes designed by Pedro Garcia, EspanaPedro Garcia / ESPANA / Pedro Garcia / Made in Spainwomen's shoes, pedro garcia -- espana -- shoes, footwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of Two-tone Leather Court Shoes
The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of two-tone mid and dark brown leather court shoes with the designer name ‘JW Jane’ on the upper.Label upper: "JW JANE"women's shoes, jane jw -- shoes, footwear