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Clothing - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: LIGHT GREY KID LEATHER ELBOW LENGTH GLOVES, Late 1800-early 1900's
Clothing. Light silver grey with a 10 cm long plackett at the wrist, fastened with three domed cream coloured bakelite buttons- 6 mm diameter. Six rows of fine machine stitching, giving the effect of three pintucks, fan out across the back of the hand.The top edge of the gloves is slightly curved.61/4 WASHABLE GLOVE- GRENOBLE.Made in France 3062 (on upper side) 1629costume accessories, female, light grey kid leather gloves -
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Clothing - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: BLACK ELBOW LENGTH 'CHAMOIS' FEEL GLOVES
Clothing. Black kid leather gloves, brushed to give a "chamois" feel. Twelve rows of machine stitching on the back of the hand fan out to give a pintucked effect.costume accessories, female, black elbow length kid leather gloves -
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Clothing - DECORATIVE CORDING AND PEARL TRIMMED TASSEL, 1920's - 30's,maybe1800's
Cream silk, cord, wound into a 7cm diameter disk, with loops and decorative pearl trimmed tassel. Matching 11400.843, there is no evidence on the evening cape that it was at one time, attached. This item may be a decorative item that was worn over the wrist, and added interest to the wearer of the cape. A ''turk's head'' woven ball'', 1.5cm diameter, and tassel head, add to this decorative item.costume accessories, female, decorative cord and pearl trimmed tassel -
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Clothing - BLACK ONE PIECE LADIES BATHERS
Black one piece ladies bathers with bra inserts and skirt front. Square neckline. White embroidered chain pattern around neckline and on straps over shoulders.Tag on Inside seam, ''Made in England'' '' All Bri Nylon'' Palmers Swimwear''.costume, female, black one piece bathers -
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Clothing - WHITE COTTON GIRL'S NIGHTDRESS
White cotton girl's nightdress with kimono cut short sleeves. Sleeves have 1.2cm casing at hemline with 2.5cm lace trim on edge. U shaped neckline with 2.4cm casing with 2.5cm stand up gathered lace frills. Back section of nightie gathered at centre back where attached to casing on front of night dress is a centre tab of lace (6cm X 10cm) with six vertical pintucks on either side. No openings. Heavyweight cotton fabric.costume, female, white cotton girl's nightdress -
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Clothing - LADIES WHITE WOVEN COTTON FABRIC HAT
Ladies white woven cotton fabric hat. Simple bowler hat shape with 4cm turned up brim. White stain ribbon around crown of hat (6cm) ending in a single bow at the back.costume accessories, female, white woven cotton fabric hat -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: IVORY CORDED LACE WEDDING GOWN, 24 September 1949
Clothing. Long pointed sleeves, fastened with one press-stud at the wrist. Full circular skirt, lined with cream, synthetic lace type fabric. Fabric of the gown is a small floral type design,in a corded style, on a fine net backing. Sleeves are not lined. Back upper bodice has a lining in a double thread net. The sweetheart neckline is edged with a fine tulle frill. Bustline panels gathered top and bottom, and joins a peaked midriff panel, 15.5 cm deep at the centre bustline. Skirt is highly gathered to this panel, at the waistline, is a full circle and extends into a small train at the back. A small 23 cm zip on the left side seam.A KEAM Creation, Regd. Melbourne.costume, female ceremonial, ivory corded lace wedding gown -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HEADPIECE (TO HOLD VEIL), 1949
... COSTUME Female ceremonial Wedding Headpiece Clothing. Curved ...Clothing. Curved headpiece in net, on a wire frame, with an elastic cord to pass round the back of the head, to hold in place. Frame has two scallops, giving the effect of a heart shape. Frame covered in net, and decorated with waxed orange blossoms and buds, and small waxed leaves.costume, female ceremonial, wedding headpiece -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING VEIL, 1949
... COSTUME Female ceremonial Wedding Veil Clothing. Tulle veil ...Clothing. Tulle veil, with a scalloped edge, outlined with chain stitch silk embroidery. The four corners have elaborate silk, chain-stitch embroidery in a floral design. Petals of two large flowers in each corner are appliquéd silk, also outlined with the chain-stitch embroidery. From a photo supplied by the donor, it would appear that this veil was worn around the shoulders, and extending to the hipline. A very long veil was then worn over the top, and seems to be a similar length as the wedding gown train. (This veil is not in the donation to BHS).costume, female ceremonial, wedding veil -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: PEARL BEADED CLUTCH BAG, 1949
Clothing. All-over beading, means that this is quite a heavy little bag.Rectangular in shape, with rounded corners on the bottom, and diagonally cut at the top corners. The bag has a zipper closure, a small 5 cm long beaded loop, attaches to the zipper for ease of opening and closing. Lined with cream satin, there is an 11 cm long pocket in one side, containing a small mirror (7.5 cm x 5 cms). A small piece of confetti inside may, indicate that this bag was used at Aileen and John's marriage. Beads cover the entire bag - on the front, they are sewn in a swirling looped and floral design.costume, female, pearl beaded clutch bag -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: LENGTH OF SILK RIBBON, 1949
Clothing. A length-364 cms long of beautiful cream coloured silk satin ribbon, 4.5 cms wide, and finished with a picot hem stitched edge on each side. Possibly used as a vehicle decoration on the wedding vehicle of Aileen and John.costume, female, length of silk ribbon -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSESHOE - GOOD LUCK CHARM, 1949
... COSTUME Female Wedding horse shoe Clothing. A cardboard horseshoe ...Clothing. A cardboard horseshoe shape, covered in 1.3 cm wide cream textured ribbon. Ribbon is wound round the shape and stitched into position at the open ends of the horseshoe. A small sprig of waxed orange blossom, four buds, and two leaves decorate the horseshoe at the top. A 34.5 cms long loop is attached under the orange blossom, to hang from the bride's arm. this loop is fastened with a bow, just above the horse-shoe.costume, female, wedding horse shoe -
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Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE, 1949
... COSTUME Female Wedding horse shoe Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms ...Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms wide, has been gathered along the edges, to cover a cardboard horse shoe shape, which is decorated with a ribbon rosette, and three waxed lily of the valley flowers.costume, female, wedding horse shoe -
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Clothing - LADIES FITTED LONG SLEEVED JACKET, 1930's 40's
Clothing. This unusual jacket has a fitted ''waistcoat'' appearance, fastened by eleven 1.5 cm diameter buttons, and hand stitched button holes. A separate, shaped front then overlaps the front. This has one tiny 7.5 cm long bound breast pocket, and an 8.5 cm long bound pocket at the lower section of each front. Front panels are peaked at the lower edge and have turned back lapels at the centre front - 4 cm wide. These are held by a 1.5 cm button at the top. and taper to the top of the peaked lower edge of the fronts. The high neckline is finished with a 4 cm deep stand-up collar. Long sleeves are tapered at the wrist, and have a 4 cm long opening at the sleeve edge, trimmed with 2 buttons on each sleeve. Stand-up collar, front edges and sleeve edges are lined with brown polished cotton. Internal seams and hem are bound in brown cotton fabric. Back of jacket is shaped by six panels of fabric, nipped in at the waist with two pleats and a button trimmed tab, at the lower centre seam, giving beautiful shaping. A home - stitched garment- machine and hand stitched.costume, female, ladies fitted long sleeved jacket -
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Clothing - LADIES PINK CRUSHED VELVET LONG SLEEVED JACKET, 1950's
Clothing. High round neckline, full length, centre front opening - rounded at the lower edge, and trimmed with two velvet covered buttons, under which is a small metal hook and eye to fasten at the waistline. Sleeves are full length, and trimmed with two fabric covered 2.5 cm buttons at the top edge of a 9.5 cm opening - this may have been a turn-back cuff, or a peaked edge. Left turn back is badly worn. The jacket is fully lined with a similar colour, nylon fabric. This is a home sewn garment.costume, female, ladies pink crushed jacket -
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Clothing - LADIES STRIPED''SHIRT MAKER'' LONG SLEEVED DRESS, 1950's
... COSTUME Female ladies shirtmaker dress Clothing. A ''shirt-maker ...Clothing. A ''shirt-maker'' styled ladies long-sleeved dress, with 4 mm, red/navy striped fabric. The ''straight-through'' dress has a tie-belt, 2cm wide if desired. Long 3/4 set-in sleeves are gathered into a ''turn-back'' cuff 6.5 cms wide, and fastened by two x 1.5 cm covered buttons,and two false stitched button holes. Five covered buttons and machine-stitched burtton holes in the front, from below the revere collar to below the waist.costume, female, ladies shirtmaker dress -
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Clothing - LADIES CREAM SYNTHETIC FABRIC AND BEADED DRESS, 1940's
Clothing. Three quarter length sleeves, finished on the outside with a peak, outlined with tiny pink, glass beads-13 cm long. The inner side of the sleeve has three rows of gathering 13 cm long. A peaked collar at the front neckline is also edged with tiny pink glass beads, and tapers in shape at the back opening. This opening is 56 cm long and fastens with 1.2 cm covered buttons and loops, (31 buttons in total). The back centre panel is peaked at the lower edge. Side panels are ggathered at the side seam, and also as they join the front and back centre panels. Circular skirt. A beaded floral motif is stitched to the centre front panel, midway between neck edge and waist. Centre panels extend below the waist at both front and back. An underarm ''protector panel'' under the left armhole with printed motif. Tiny glass beads, beaded flower panels. On underarm protection panel a circular shaped printed label reads: PERFECT FITTING GUARANTEED HYGENIC, REGD. ''ADMYRA''. MADE IN ENGLAND, RUBBER LINED 1585 3- DRESS SHIELDS COTTON AND RUBBER.costume, female, ladies cream synthetic fabric dress -
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Clothing - MCGOWAN COLLECTION: PETTICOAT, Late 19 th Century
... COSTUME Female petticoat Clothing, white cotton full length half ...Clothing, white cotton full length half slip petticoat. Elasticized waist. Made from one piece of fabric with french seam at centre back. 12 cm opening from waist on back seam. 32 cm slit from lower hem on back seam. Bottom hem trimmed with 7 cm border of lace with scalloped edge. Old box 524.costume, female, petticoat -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College staff taken in the year 1945. This is a formal photo in front of what appears to be a stage. It has two columns, curtains and a picture of a landscape in the background. The male staff are dressed in suits with a tie and the female staff are dressed in dresses and stockings with formal shoes. Not all the the names of the staff standing are known. Those known are - Ms. Grace Conole, Ms. Jessie Lamphier, Ms. Joan Stephenson, Ms. Faye Shepherd, Ms. Letti White. Seated - Ms. Mary McGawley, Mr. Michael Morris Miss Jessie Burnett, Mr. George Mills (Principal), Ms. Betts, Mr. Duncan Miss Bennett (Infant Mistress). See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, teaching, staff, male, female, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, ms, j.c. burnett, mr. geoff. pryor, costume, attire, clothing, fashion, ms. gracie conole, ms. jessie lamphier, ms. joan stephenson, ms. faye shepherd, ms. letti white, ms. mary mcgawley, mr. michael morris, ms. jessie burnett, mr. george mills, ms. betts, mr. duncan, ms. bennett -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS
A black and white photograph of female Bendigo Teachers' College students. It is titled 'Sandhurst 1945'. The women are dressed in the formal fashion of the day in a coat or jacket and skirts or frocks. In the background is a brick building with climbing plants on the walls and a garden with bushes and trees on the left hand side. There appears to be a flag pole in the centre at the back. The names of the students are listed from the top left hand corner across - Patricia A. Drummond, Faye Warren, Yvonne Ford, V. Ruth Madin, Mary Guppy, Lois R. Adams, Geraldine M. Brown, Enid Livingstone, Carole Vale, Joan I. Hutchinson, Margaret Wilson, Ivy J. James, G.L. Dickinson, Elaine Emmerson, Lynda Richards, J.M. Campbell, Gwen Tracy, B.J.V. Bryan, M.M. Rahill, J.M. McConnell, V.L. Moore, D.E. Benson, E.D. Ryan, M. Frawley, P.M. Ditle, Gert Curthoys, V.M. Foley, P.V. Sullivan, P.J. Murphy, M.Olwyn Stanson, Joan Hunt, Joan E. Dole, D.M. Manners, Lola M. Rowe, Frances P. Dam, L. Palmer, A.J. Wilhinson, M. Holt, P.E. Mirne, Rosina Gimmins, M. M. Fitzpatrick, M. Bradley, Belle Erskine, Ethel M. Turner, Wilga E. Thorne, Valda G. Raggatt, K. O'Connor, D. Wilson, J.D. Ellson, C.G. Monkhouse, Sheila McCarthy, Patricia Sims, Ivy. S Chin. See 3320.100.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, history, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, sandhurst, female, students, bendigo teachers' college, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff. pryor, fashion, clothing, costume, patricia a. drummond, faye warren, yvonne ford, v. ruth madin, mary guppy, lois r. adams, geraldine m. brown, enid livingston, carole vale, joan i. hutchinson, margaret wilson, ivy j. james, g.l. dickinson, elaine emmerson, lynda richards, j.m. campbell, gwen tracy, b.j.v. bryan, m.m. rahill, j.m. mcconnell, v.l. moore, d.e. benson, e.d. ryan, m. frawley, p.m. ditle, gert curthoys, v.m. foley, p.v. sullivan, p.j. murphy, m. olwyn stanson, joan hunt, joan e. dole, d. m. manners, lola m. rowe, frances p. dam, l. palmer, a.j. wilkinson, m. holt, p.m. mirne, rosina gimmins, m. fitzpatrick, m. bradley, belle erskine, ethel m. turner, wilga e. thorne, valda g. raggatt, k. o'connor, d. wilson, j.d. ellson, c.g. monkhouse, sheila mccarthy, patricia sims, ivy schin. -
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Clothing - LONG BLACK AND GOLD PATTERNED SKIRT / WITH TRAIN, 1870-1880
Black cotton with all-over gold paisley type floral patterning. Fully lined with brown cotton fabric. A slight train at the back hemline, and two V shaped flaps-one either side of the back opening, which probably accommodated bussell-like padding. The skirt is tightly gathered at the back to facilitate the padding. Front of skirt is flat, with a little easing of gathers. Pocket inside right hand side seam. A dark brown corded piping edges the hemline. Two metal hooks and eyes, fasten the waistband. Relocated to Clothing Box 176 10.2.2022costume, female, long black and gold patterned skirt -
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Clothing - CREAM SATIN PETTICOAT WORN WITH WEDDING DRESS, 1950
Petticoat. Sleeveless, with round neck, slightly lower at front. Two small darts at both front and back neckline. Side placket with four metal hooks and hand-stitched loops. Princess line, the skirt flares into a circle, and dips into a small train, 27 cms long. Made by Mavis Roberts the bride.costume, female, cream satin petticoat-wedding -
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Clothing - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION:BIRTHDAY NOTE, 1932
... COSTUME Female birthday note. Clothing. Piece of cream paper ...Clothing. Piece of cream paper with blue reverse side Note reads "To Betty on her 1st birthday with love from Uncle Bill and Uncle Des". Each corner has diagonal cut.costume, female, birthday note. -
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Clothing - LADIES DICKEY, From 1940's
Coffee coloured silk and lace ladies dickey. front lace panel of lace. Deep V shaped neckline. Centre seam to waist. Three 1cm gold coloured decorative shank buttons at centre front below V neckline. Silk back panel with centre opening at centre back with a 10cm slit. fastened at top with one press stud. Lower edge of back panel has .7cm ribbon attached forming ties at either side (50cm and 60cm) to fasten garment at centre front.costume accessories, female, coffee coloured ladies dickey -
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Clothing - LADIES DICKEY, From 1940's
Cream coloured linen and lace ladies dickey. Front opening with crossover. Each side made from two pieces of silk fabric. Crossover forms V shaped neckline. Edge of crossover has lace trim (5cm) folded back to form collar effect. Lace has scalloped edge. On each side at waist level. Front has tape tab (2cm X 9cm). Tab on LH side has 5cm loop attached at side. Back panel of linen fabric has .5cm tape stitched along hem with long ties formed either end(59cm & 34cm).costume accessories, female, linen and lace ladies dickey -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE S.R.C
A black and white photograph of the Bendigo Teachers' College Student Representative Council (S.R.C.) in 1945. The eight female students are all dressed in suits or skirt and jacket. The photo includes the President Elaine Emmerson in the centre front and the Secretary in the back row second from left Pauline Murphy. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, student, student representative council, clothing, costume, ms. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, attire, fashion, elaine emmerson, pauline murphy -
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Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE AT CAMP HILL STATE SCHOOL
Two small black and white photographs of Room 1 at Camp Hill State School. (a) Ms. J.C. Burnett is photographed teaching a class. She has a blackboard behind her and she is looking at some books on her desk. She is wearing a gown over her clothing. (b) A black and white photograph of an unknown teacher standing in front of her desk. There is some work written on the blackboard. On one side the date is written as August 4th with some writing below. On the other side is some writing underneath the heading 'Instruments of the Orchestra'. 14/8/47. See 3320.100bendigo, education, miss j.c. burnett, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, ms. j.c. burnett, camp hill state school, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, staff, bendigo teachers' college, mr. geoff pryor, history, place, person, female -
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Clothing - CREAM SILK WEDDING VEIL ON FLORAL CIRCLET, 1900-1910
A 175cm diameter circulet of cotton roses and leaves. Cream cotton roses and green leaves. Veil attached over a 21cm wide section of circlet. The fine silk fabric with embroidered 'swirl'pattern is the same as matching bodice and skirt. All edges are trimmed with a double row of finely embroidered lace, stitched together to form a 4.5cm wide edging. Roses are attached at 10cm intervals. Veil dips to a V shape at centre back. PART OF WEDDING OUTFIT 11400.780; 781costume, female, wedding veil -
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Clothing - ELAINE BISHOP COLLECTION:HALF SLIP FULL LENGTH PETTICOAT, 1890-1910
Clothing. White cotton half slip floor length petticoat. Drawstring waist six darts across centre front waist. Back opening (21cm). two layers from 58 cm below waist. Outer layer of horizontal strips of broiderie lace and two rows of three pintucks. Scalloped edge at bottom of petticoat. Second layer of white cotton fabric. French seams. Machine stitched. Old box 230.Stamp inside waist band, ''P Lyon''costume, female, half slip floor length petticoat -
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Clothing - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: LADIES RED LEATHER BELT
Clothing. Ladies red leather belt with oval shaped leather covered buckle. Old box 573.costume accessories, female, ladies red leather belt