The evolution of the stiff shirt collar occurred in the 1830s when the detachable collar was "invented." At this time, the detachable collars were simply normal shirt collars like you’d see today, but sold separately from the shirt itself and needed to be kept in a container to keep them clean and accessible. The detachable collars were a way to avoid the weekly laundry. Because collars and cuffs were both the most visible parts of shirts and the parts most likely to get dirty, separating them allowed people to do the shirt equivalent of only washing your armpits after you go to the gym. That meant that the main body of the shirt could remain soft while the collar and cuffs that were visible could be starched and shaped. The popularity of detachable collars and starched collars, in general, began to fade in the 1920s and 30s. As shirt styles began to change. The advent of central heating, lighter weight fabrics, and a more relaxed social attitude to fashion all contributed to making men’s clothes more comfortable and less formal.An item that was used to store detachable men’s shirt collars from the early 20th century at a time when men's fashion was more formal and how a person dressed especially for formal occasions dictated a person's social standing. The subject item comes from a time that gives a snapshot into the past at the social norms of the time.Collar box, leather, cylindrical, includes strap, buckle, stitching and cardboard lining and man's white collarCollar inside box marked "CF652 Rexbilt Size 16 1/2 x 1 3/4" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, collar box, men's collar box, men's collar, leather collar box

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A black and white photograph of a gentleman in a suit holding a hat in a park like setting. The man is Frank WrightAt King's Park, Perth W.A. Feb 1940frank wright, brass band, conductor, king's park western australia

Professor Alfred Mica Smith was a renowned lecturer at the Ballarat School of Mines. Photographer L/A/ Fraser was at 30 Bridge St Ballarat from 1895 to 1900. Black and white photograph a the head and shoulders of a man, Professor Alfred Mica Smith of the Ballarat School of Mines. Written on the lower right :YOurs sincerely, A Mica-Smith. B.A., B.Sc."ballarat school of mines, mica smith, smith

Probably designed by Trevor BarnettOriginal poster. Black and orange on brown paper. It shows a man with a large nose smelling a bunch of flowers. You are cordially invited to attend the SMB Dance to be held at Corbould Hall in Albert St. on the 10th of June - Admission will be 40c.ballarat school of mines, dance, corbould hall, corbould

Paul Lambeth's photography classBlack and white photograph of Lake Wendouree adhered to black card showing a man walking on the bank of the lake. in pencil on verso "Lake Wendouree" and " Paul Lambeth 1988"lake wendouree, ballarat

John Sharpam, the director of Ballarat University College holding a pamphlet with the new name and logo of the school, c. 1990. The University had just changed it's name and logo.A poster of a man wearing a suit, and holding a pamphlet with the title and logo of the Ballarat University College, c. 1990Pencil on verso with the words 'Archives' 'MHT278', '23099'.john sharpam, director, ballarat university college, university of ballarat, federation university australia, 1990

This unidentified photograph was in the possession of Alice Bell nee Clayton or Woodstock on Loddon.Black and white photograph of a seated man and woman on either side of a small table. The woman is holding a book. woman, alice bell, alice clayton, arthur and son, arthur & son, arthur and co

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building of the Ballarat School of Mines was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs in the building include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades.Coloured photograph of a man speaking to an audience inside the M.B. John Building during its opening ceremony. m.b. john, morgan bevan john, morgan b. john, m.b. john building, albert street, trade building, ballarat school of mines, buildings, john cain

Colour photographs of the book launch of "Henry Sutton: The Innovative Man" by Lorayne Branch at the Ballarat School of Mines.henry sutton, lorayne branch, pam sutcliffe, robyn williams, barry wright, samantha mcintosh, ron sutton, sam henson, book launch

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: 40 Ans Wick 6B (pencil, upper right) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland

Front: View of Portland before 1886. Back: Port of Portland Authority.port of portland archives, portland cliff, portland pier

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, k s anderson, a port is built

Small head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket and shirt. He has a part beard.Chevalier, Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, chevalier

Black and white photo of tram with man taking photo. 'CR33' written on back in pencil on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller

A CORNISH MAN IN AUSTRALIA - 145 pages . The journal of John Richards 1856 - 1934. Photocopy of handwritten diary.John Richardsautobiography, john richards, john richards, gold, goldming, emigrant.

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a man and a woman. Resting against a pillar, both very well dressed.Bartlett Bros. Sandhurst.person, group, man and woman, photograph. portrait of a man and woman. unknown family collection.

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a young man, dressed in a buttoned up suit and tie, and a unassuming moustache.Foster - Pall Mall. Sandhurst.person, individual, portrait male, photograph. unknown family. portrait of a male.

Photograph: Man and racing bike in front of cannon On Rear: Rik McCaig RIK Round-up deskrecreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser

Photograph: Man on racing bike On Rear: 4/5/94 Mountain biker Paul Lythgo BPrecreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser

Photograph: Man in Kayak; possibly in a triathelon On Rear: 10/10/94 Ryan Vecht at Lake Weroonarecreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser

Photograph, a man in a Dinner suit pouring a drink into a champagne glass,the room is cluttered with chairs in a bright room.cottage, miners, man in dinner suit pouring a drink, man in dinner suit pouring a drink

postcard: young man standing alongside plane. Written on bottom ' Mr. Pixton, flying at Hendon series'aviation, civilian, mr. pixton, basil watson collection, biplane, pixton

Postcard: man, wearing harness and flying cap, seated in cockpit of plane. Written on image ' M. Pegoud'Topical Postcard Co., Winton, Hants.aviation, civilian, m. pegoud

Postcard: man wearing a dustcoat and hat, standing on side of plane. On bottom of card' Mr. Dukinfield Jones'Topical Postcard Co, Winton, Hantsaviation, civilian, dukinfield jones, basil watson, dukinfield jones.

Postcard: image of young man dressed in flying outfit, goggles, hat. Written on card ' H. Busteed'aviation, civilian, h. busteed, basil watson, h. busteed

Leather 'Milk Man's /Baker's' Money Pouch Approx. 250mm wide, 200mm high and 40mm depth.

One small sepia toned portrait of a man with bow tie photographed by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.London Stereoscopic Compyphotograph, portrait, male