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Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Undergarment, Warners, Cream Silk Camisole
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured silk camisole. Manufacturer: ‘Warners, Made under license from USA’. Size 12. women's clothing, underwear, camisoles -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Sleepwear, Silk Nightdress, 1890s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...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.Long silk nightdress with ribbon drawstrings at the neck and waist. The nightdress features scalloped edging and embroidery with stylised chrysanthemums of the same colour. The nightdress is machine-hemmed and embroidered. The nightdress has previously been dated to the 1890s.women's clothing, nightwear, nightdress, sleepwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Undergarment, Cream Silk Petticoat
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured silk petticoat with spoke stitching at the neck. The petticoat has a dropped waist and features lace at the hem.women's clothing, underwear, petticoats -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Sleepwear, Silk Georgette Nightdress
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...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.Sleeveless full-length dusky pink coloured nightdress made of silk georgette. The nightdress is gathered at the waist and has lace applique on the bodice and at the waist.women's clothing, nightwear, nightdresses, sleepwear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Chemisette
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured silk chemisette with a scalloped hemline. The chemise has short sleeves and has horizontal tucking on the skirt. There is additional embroidery on the base and on the yoke.women's clothing, underwear, chemises, chemisettes, undergarments -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Fuji Silk Slip
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured ‘fuji silk’ slip.women's clothing, underwear, slips, undergarments -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Pink Polyester Nightdress, Leon Worth, 1950-1989
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Self patterned pink polyester nightdress featuring a scalloped hemline. Manufacturer: Leon Worth, Australia. Size 12.women's clothing, nightwear, nightdresses, leon worth -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Silver Tinsel Yarn on Tulle Scarf, 1970s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. The item was purchased and donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith.A tulle scarf using beaten silver tinsel yarn on a net base, with pattern of lozenges, from Baalbek (Lebanon)scarfs, metal-thread weaving, lebanese textiles, rosemary vaughan-smith -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Silk table runner embroidered with silver bullion, c.1860
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne When ...When donated by Mrs Docherty in 1991 it was described as a Scottish sideboard runner dating from the 1860s.Embroidered textile formerly used as a table runner. When donated by Mrs Docherty in 1991 it was described as a Scottish sideboard runner dating from the 1860. The design and construction of the fabric is probably Indian in origin. It includes an extensive use of silver bullion on a cream silk ground to define the areas of abstract floral patterning. The warp or weft of the cream silk ground has disintegrated in sections.textiles - international, embroidery, table runners -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, Lace
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Piece of very finely constructed coffee-coloured lace probably removed from the bodice of a dress.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, textiles - lace -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, Ribbon Lace, 1900-1914
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Coffee coloured lace edging.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, textiles - lace -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, Lace
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured lace edging.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, textiles - lace -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Circular shot silk throw or shawl, Nineteenth Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Rust coloured oval, pure silk throw or shawl. The fabric is very fine and decorative rather than functional. There are no joins in the fabric as it is made of one piece. Its cultural provenance is unclear.table cloths, table covers, shawls, throws -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Manila de Manton, 1900-1930
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl) that incorporates large areas of pink embroidery. table cloths, table covers, manton de manilas - piano shawls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black Silk Embroidered & Fringed Shawl, c.1910
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.Fitted black silk cape or shawl, joined at the neck, and incorporating embroidery of the same colour. The item includes extensive, double-row fringing. On examination of the piece, it would appear that it was constructed from a Manila de Manton (piano shawl). It has been provisionally dated to either the late-Victorian or Edwardian periods.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, Fringed Crocheted Cot Cover, Twentieth Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne cot ...Heavy off-white white open crocheted cot cover or throw. The item has a central hexagon, surrounded by smaller row of hexagons, surrounded by a third row of larger hexagons. cot covers, baby shawls, crochet, throws -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, Marcella Piqué Shawl of Throw, Twentieth Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne cot ...Heavily fringed small Marcella Piqué shawl of throw, possibly used as a cot cover.cot covers, baby shawls, marcella piqué, shawls, throws -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Fringed Triangular Knitted or Crocheted Shawl, 20th Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Cream coloured knitted or crocheted shawl. Triangular with fringe on two sides. shawls, women's clothing, clothing accessories -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Knitted Mohair Shawl, 1970s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Multi-coloured knitted and fringed triangular mohair shawl in rust tonings.shawls, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Shawl, 20th Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...White shawl.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Fringed Cut Velvet & Chenille Evening Cape, 1890s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Cut velvet pelerine featuring multicoloured garlands of flowers in shades of gold, brown and blue on a pink ground. Chenille trim and long silk fringe, Centre front hook and eye closure, Lined with pale pink silk.women's clothing, outerwear -- capes, fashion -- 1890s, fashion design -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - 'Advance Australia' crocheted doily, 1890s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion, Textiles & Design Collection includes a number of examples of household or domestic textiles dating from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. Some had a purely functional role while others were essentially decorative. These textiles were mass-produced or handmade, and sometimes including elements of both. Many were constructed of, or include elements of, lacework, tatting, embroidery or crochet. Donated throughout the Society’s history by members or residents of Kew, the provenance of many items is now unknown, however they remain in the Collection to illustrate the social history of the Australian home.White crocheted doily incorporating the motto of the Australian Natives Association and a pictorial representation of an emblem that would become the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.doilies - patriotic, doilies - symbolic, soft furnishings, australian natives association, advance australia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - George V Jubilee 1910-1935
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.White crocheted doily that commemorates the twenty-fifth jubilee year of the reign of George V (1910-35)1910 - 1935 / GEORGE V / JUBILEEdoilies - patriotic, commemorative souvenirs, ephemera, george v -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Embroidered Commemorative Doily, 1954
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Fashion & Design collections of Kew Historical Society include a number of art or household textiles manufactured or created in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia. As other cultures opened to Australian travellers in the 20th century, members began collecting and donating textiles produced in a number of other countries.Embroidered doily in the shape of Australia commemorating the ‘Royal Visit 1954’. The multicoloured embroidered images used on the include koalas and eucalyptus flowers on a cream fringed ground. doilies - patriotic, doilies - symbolic, soft furnishings, royal visits -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Embroidered Tea Cosy, 20th Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...White rectangular embroidered fabric constructed of two joined pieces of fabric and used as a decorative teapot cover.teapot covers, table linen, tea cosies -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Large Fringed Shawl, 20th Century
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...Large cream coloured shawl or throw that includes a very wide fringe. The fabric used in its construction is possibly synthetic.shawls, throws, women's clothing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Pharmaceutical Collection, Apothecary Jars and Sundry Bottles, c.1886 - c.1950s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Brenda and Bob Johnston Collection is comprised of 19th and 20th century pharmaceutical records, books, apothecary jars and pharmaceutical implements. The items in the collection were used and or available for sale by chemists who occupied 167 High Street, beginning with Francis Barnard. The most important items in the collection are two dispensary books, one from the 1880s and the other from the start of the 20th century. Both were owned and compiled by Francis and his son FGA Barnard. The collection was donated to the Kew Historical Society over a number of years. The most recent donation by Brenda Johnson includes approximately 50 bottles labelled with the names of a number of pharmacists who ran the dispensary. Of these 34 held pharmaceuticals, 8 food or drink, and 5 miscellaneous.The Brenda and Bob Johnson collection represents an important continuous historical record of pharmaceutical and commercial practice in Victoria in the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the items warrant additional research. The Kew Historical Society is seeking a suitably qualified and interested researcher to audit, describe and evaluate the collection.A collection of approximately 50 bottles labelled with the names of a number of pharmacists who ran the dispensary started by Francis Barnard in High Street, Kew. Of these 34 held pharmaceuticals, 8 food or drink, and 5 miscellaneous.Various labelschemist supplies, pharmaceutical items, dispensary books, fga barnard, brenda johnson, francis barnard, 167 high street - kew (vic), apothecary jars, medicines & health -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Embroidered Silk Reticule with Beaded Fringe, 1880s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products.Beaded reticule with a fringe and handle of blue class beads. The internal prose has a blue silk lining and a pink silk outer encased in beaded net. Based on an examination of the fabric, the reticule has been dated to the 1880s.women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses, fashion accessories -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Black silk handbag with cornelli work embroidery, 1960s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products.Black evening bag with fabric covered metal frame. Flat black strap. Same colour cornelli embroidered exterior decoration.handbags, evening bags, fashion accessories, grace james collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Gold Brocade Evening Bag, 1950s
... Kew Historical Society Inc 1 Civic Drive Kew melbourne ...The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Gold brocade evening bag with metal chainevening bags, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- purses, fashion accessories