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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket, Female
... price $500. costume 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Blouse
... . 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Collar lace
... . Price ticket was attached - READ'S 100m 19/04/1960 COSTUME ...Coffee coloured lace collar, scalloped edge, design of flowers & leaves woven on lace. Price ticket was attached - READ'S 100m 19/04/1960costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat, c 1950's
... was purchased at the local shop - Prattes of Streatham London. costume ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress
... for the Collection 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Footwear - Shoes, Ladies, 1990s
... costume female footwear ...Worn by donorBlack leather flat court shoes, square toe, with square buckle decoration on front. All in original shoe box.Annapelle Size 7. Made in Chinacostume, female footwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron
... & husband lived in Mitcham from 1956. costume female working ...Belonged to Jean Cornell's Grandmother, Eliza Waite, born in Gippsland in 1867. Died in 1942. Married a Cornishman, a Sugarcane worker, & had 5 children. Had a Market Garden in Springvale. Grandfather died in 1945. Jean & husband lived in Mitcham from 1956.Cream coloured Bib apron, trimmed with brown bias tape. Halter neck. Three brown buttons down front, embroidered with sprays of yellow & brown flowers. Pocket at waist. unfinished band of flowers along hemline.costume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Stocking bag
... for carrying. The bag was used by the donor as a stocking bag costume ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat, 1968
... in it. It is very heavy. 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Collar Accessory
... shoulder edge. Could be called a Bertha Collar? costume accessories ...Cream net lace 15cm deep collar. 3cm frill around neck edge. 6cm frill around shoulder edge. Could be called a Bertha Collar?costume accessories, collar accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Undersleeves
... . Engageantes were worn from mid- to the late 19th Century. costume ...Engageantes - washable half sleeve that could be tied to the arm inside a bell-shaped , or a 'pagoda' sleeve. They ended at the wrist in closed cuffs or open frill. Engageantes were worn from mid- to the late 19th Century.One pair cream lace undersleeves 33cm long. Frilled around wrist with two hook & eye fastenings. Lace insertion, plus nine narrow lace bands to top of sleeve. As worn in 1880'scostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron, C1930's
... . costume accessories female ...Cream cotton apron bound with blue bias binding. Two pockets and waist ties and also blue bias binding. Floral embroiderie on bodice has yellow flowers and green leaves. Below the waist is another floral display of hand embroiderie with purple,blue,yellow and red flowers and green leaves.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and slip, 1930's
... or grandmother costume accessories female ...Dress belonged to the donor's mother or grandmotherFull length black crepe afternoon dress flared skirt. Basque. Front cut under the bust. Cream bib front,pointed collar,frilled edge,fastening with eight pearl buttons and loops and short puff sleeves. Complete with black rayon slip. 1930s.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Cullottes, 1980's
... at Target Ringwood in 1989 costume female ...Bought at Target Ringwood in 1989Long black pants, cut to resemble a skirt. Front shaped, to elastic back waist band. Gold chain and two gold buttons decorating front band.Targetcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Womens Suit, 1980's
... 73rd collection with many more to come. costume female ...Attached George Gross Biography. Vogue Australia|With more than 40 years in the industry,- George Gross is one of Australia's best known fashion designers. Designing his own. label for the last 35 years, Gross is renowned for his glamorous evening wear, corporate and race wear ranges. Embodying style and sophistication, Gross has dressed celebrities the world over in his eponymous label.|With his first creation - a sequined shift, at the tender age of 16 George still believes 'every collection starts with the fabric and is all about the cut and proper finishing. The looks and silhouettes change every season but not dramatically, it is more that they evolve from season to season.'|The George Gross label was first conceived in Adelaide by Gross and his business partner Harry Watt. As designer, both were working for other fashion houses and saw a gap In the market for elegant evening wear, suiting and separates. Joining with his twin sister Kathy, the three began with a small Adelaide store and expanded to include more than 500 retailers worldwide at the height of their business.|Inspired by real women, Gross showcases his love of colour, cut and quality with each collection. His aim is to create sensuous clothing that women of any age, shape or taste look fabulous wearing. Attributing his longevity to a desire for experimentation while also listening to his customers' needs, Gross designs the fabric prints and only uses the best quality natural fibres from Europe.|Gross and Watt have won 13 Australian fashion design awards between them and both work closely with charities throughout Australia. Working primarily with Breast and Prostate Cancer Research, George organises parades around Australia, especially in their home town of Adelaide.|Gross now has seven stand alone stores, nine concession areas in David Jones department stores and numerous wholesale clients Australia wide. Having finished summer 2009, George is now working on winter 2010, his 73rd collection with many more to come.Three piece Grey - brown pin stripe pants suit. Fully lined pants, shaped waist band. Zip front & turned up cuffs. Jacket fully lined, wide reveres, single breasted, one button. Two pockets. Tailored waistcoat, 5 buttons. Two imitation pockets. Stretched lace backGeorge Grosscostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Two Piece Womens Suit, 1980
... AUSTRALIA costume female ...Two piece suit consisting of a skirt and jacket. Aqua wool fabric. Both pieces lined in aqua rayon silk material. Skirt is straight with zip in centre back. Elastic at waist. Jacket is long sleeved with a stand up collar and three aqua and gold buttons down front. False pockets on each side of waist with a smaller button on each.0ZIBIZ AUSTRALIAcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Beach coat, Approx 1950's
... . costume accessories female ...Belonged to donor's mother.White terry towelling cotton top decorated with 2 'dots - coloured yellow,dark blue, aqua,red (pink) and grey. Nehru collar with 2 white buttons. Sleeveless. Known as Bathing coat or jacket. Patch pockets at an angle. Jacket is body length.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket, c.1990s
... . Stitches Items Australia costume female ...Velvet jacket, black background with design of red and gold flowers outlined in gold thread. Five black buttons down the front. Lined with black polyester fabric.Stitches Items Australiacostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, 1990s
... , Blackburn. Shop in Blackburn Road, Blackburn. costume female ...Made to measure by former owner of 'Just Ask Us', Jacaranda Court, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Shop in Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Maroon dress - short sleeves 17cm nylon zip down back, lined in maroon polyester (synthetic) dress nylon (crepe). Cut of dress - straight A-line style. Kick pleat at back. Round neck line.Jean's Studio Australiacostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Womens Pant Suit, 2005
... . costume female ...Black pin stripe jacket and pants. Jacket has zip closing from neck to hem. Two patch pockets and three buttons on long sleeves. Pants have zip fly front and slit pockets at hip length. Made by Dominex, a prominent designer and manufacturer of quality women's apparel.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bust Bodice, 1914
... at waist. Made by Mrs Harris in 1914 costume female underwear ...Made by Mrs Harris in 19141914 short bodice, fuller at front, short sleeve. Fly front closing, embroidered with lover's knot and scalloped edges, round neck drawn with tape, also at waist.costume, female underwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bust Bodice, 1914
... flowers Made by a Mrs Harris in 1914 costume female underwear ...Made by a Mrs Harris in 19141914 white cotton with short sleeves. Opening down the front with fly front. A short bodice, fuller at the front than the back. Round neck drawn up with pink ribbon. Waist has cotton tape to draw it up. Blue and white button hole embroidery around neck and down front. Blue butterflies embroidered each side of front opening with blue white flowerscostume, female underwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bridesmaid Dress, 1950
... of Miss Sharlene Barry (now Draeger) costume female ceremonial ...Dress first worn at wedding of Miss Margery Rudd and then in 1973 for the wedding of Miss Sharlene Barry (now Draeger)1950's claret crushed velvet floor length dress with cream lace around the high square neckline and around cuffs on long sleeves. 25 velvet covered buttons down back. Waist comes to a point at back with inverted pleat falling from point at back waist line. Sash is separated with press stud fastening and a bow effect.costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Shortie pyjama top, circa 1960's
... costume female nightwear ...1960's shortie pyjama top. Black nylon with pink nylon on reverse side, frilled panel around. Off the shoulder neckline and over the shoulders. Frill around base and top of the panel with pink stitching exposed. Pink rouleau bows on each shoulder and in front of neckline. Elastic inserted around waistHelen Stuart Regd 38costume, female nightwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Evening bag, circa 1900
... at base Black silk evening bag used in 1900's costume accessories ...Black silk evening bag used in 1900's1900 black silk draw string evening bag trimmed with black beads. Four pin tucks at basecostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron, not known
... in front Bought for collection from Op Shop costume female working ...Bought for collection from Op ShopAfternoon Tea apron trimmed with 7cm lace border. Also with four insertions of lace panels in frontcostume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron
... , Myrtle Bennett costume female working ...Apron was used during 1950's by donor's aunt, Myrtle BennettCirca 1950 floral cotton button through coverall. Has 2 pockets trimmed with purple braid. Sleeveless, trimmed at arm holes and neck edge with purple braid. Six white buttonscostume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat, straw
... collection costume female headwear ...Bought from Op Shop in Forest Hill for Society's collectionCream straw hat, possibly 1930s - 1940s , with shallow crown, rolled ribbon band around crown, and 8 cm nylon bow at back. Black milliners elastic to hold hat oncostume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and Jacket, 1968
... Presbyterian Church costume female ...Purchased in 1968 by Phyl Johnson at Myers. Worn twice by her and then, in 1990, by her mother, Mrs M. Gray at her grand daughter's wedding at Box Hill, St Andrews Presbyterian Church1968 Pale pink pure wool, short sleeved dress. Round neck with zip from neckline to waist. Fully lined in pink polyester fabric. Detail stitching from bustline to waist and continuing across waist line at back. Fitted pink jacket has waist length long sleeve, trimmed with a collar of faux fur. Fastened with three buttons and loops, and has two pockets with detailed stitching. Jacket is fully lined with pink polyester.Merco Dabroncostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Blouse, not known
... to the vee neck to form a drape costume female ...Blouse has been altered, probably by shortening the length and attaching the piece to the vee neck to form a drapeCream waist length georgette blouse. V neck has a drape forming a soft cowl. Back is open to waist and has five covered buttons to fasten. Sleeves are extended and garment is fully silk lined.costume, female