This light woollen evening dress is made from Peppinella, a new fabric Norma Tullo introduced into her range in 1973. The fabric was used exclusively by Tullo, and came from the wool of Peppin Merino (first introduced into Australia in 1858 by the Peppin brothers). According to the papers of the day Tullo’s 1973 winter collection featured ‘St. Trinian’s styles to garments dripping lace, in bold plain colours to floral prints.” Shirley Lyle designed the floral fabric. Norma Tullo (1935-2019) was one of the leading fashion designers of her time, establishing her label in 1956. After establishing a business the Old Metropole Arcade in Melbourne in 1956, with three sewing machines, Tullo's ready to wear fashions for young women became sought after, and her business flourished. In 1966 the Japanese department store chain Isetan Co Ltd began to mass-produce her garments for their stores across Japan. Tullo closed her label in 1977, and later worked for Fletcher Jones. Ann Carew, 2020The dress is historically significant as a dress designed by Norma Tullo, a leading fashion designer of the 1960s and 1970s. During this period the Australian Wool Industry strove to promote wool, and to develop light woollen fabrics to compete with new synthetic fibres such as rayon. The garment is historically significant for the use of a merino wool showcasing its versatility for dress fabrics. Full length woman's dress with full skirt and long sleeves, collared with open neck and pleat work on bodice. Material is predominately red with a repeated pattern featuring posie of blue and mauve flowers.Inscribed, black label on back neck left of zip, 'TULLO/IN/PEPPINELLA/AUSTRALIA MERINO WOOL'; Inscribed, white satin label on back neck right of zip, 'DRY CLEAN ONLY'; Inscribed, white satin label underneath above label, 'SIZE 12/To Fit Bust 34"/To Fit Waistwool, rmit design archives, rmit university, woman's dress, textile design, australian fashion

Black and white photograph of Molly Lester, Rene and Winnie Harbeck who appear it be dressed for a special occasion their costumes enhanced by outstanding hats. Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, clothing

Black and white photograph of Win Harbeck and Vi Coate wearing fancy dress costumes, photograph taken outdoors in garden. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclothing

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Black and white photograph of Caroline Ellen Nell Beveridge and her sister Winifred Mary Molly of Beveridges KiaOra Guesthouse dressed in sleeveless summer frock, Lakes Entrance Victoria

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Colour photograph of children Brian, Evelyn and Trevor Hancock dressed for the Lakes Entrance Primary School Junior debutante ball, Evelyn in white sleeveless lace over satin frock with yellow waist band and floral head band, Brian in dark pants, white shirt, scarlet bow tie and cummerbund, Trevor as Master of Ceremonies in dark suit, white shirt and dark bow tie. Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, celebrations, clothing

Black and white photograph of Rose Marion Doyle later Hancock dressed as a gypsy or gaucho at Football Club fancy dress Ball, Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy

Black and white photograph of Emily Margaret Matilda Lee and David Carstairs on their wedding day, she is wearing a dark dress, tight waist, bodice gathered from shoulders to waist and embroidered centre panel, long sleeves with tight cuffs. Fine chain necklace with heart shaped locket, plain unadorned hairstyle. He is wearing a three piece suite, white shirt and dark necktie. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclothing, genealogy

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Used by the local Infant Welfare CentreCelluloid doll dressed in pinned white nappy and cream coloured knitted vest with small bow. Arms and legs move into lying or sitting positiontoys, children, presents, doll, celluloid

Copy of black and white photograph of Ron Scotland, dressed in his Cadets uniform, while a student at Williamstown High Schoolwilliamstown high school, cadets, 1944, 1945

Black and white photocopy of three students from Williamstown High School, dressed in their Cadets uniforms. Student on the right - Ron Scotland.williamstown high school, ron scotland, 1944, 1945