This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.SERIES 132 / 7d / Sun-glo / Knitting Bookknitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd f.w. hughes pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.LINCOLN MILLS / Knitting / Book / No. 143 / PRICE 6Dknitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.LINCOLN MILLS / Knitting / BOOK / No. 667 / PRICE / 6Dknitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains knitting patterns for mens garments.LINCOLN / BOOK No. 679 / Handknits / for / Outdoor / Sports / 6d MYER / FOR KNITTING BOOKSknitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.LINCOLN Knitting Book / NUMBER 720 / SEVEN PATTERNS / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by Coats Patons and contains knitting patterns for womens knitted garments.PATONS / 549 / PRICE / CODE / G / lamelleknitting handicrafts - history, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

Dress - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. "F3205719"Dress - light green colour wool/polyester fabric dress with wide collar, front opening with five buttonholes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Pale green colour Rank Insignia - Corporal stripe. Manufacturers label back below collar. White cotton fabric with handwritten information.Manufacturers label - black ink print. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 8410-66-097-0793/ SIZE 12 AVE HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 85cm BUST? 65 cm WAIST/ 90 cm HIPS/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ MACHINE/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ HANDWASH/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ USE GOOD QUALITY/ SOAP FLAKES/ COLD RINSE/ SHORT SPIN/ DO NOT WRING/ OR TUMBLE DRY/ DRY CLEANABVLE S or P/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." "BALAAM/ F3205719"uniform, women's dress, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

This knitting pattern book was published by the Alexandria Mills, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / KNITTING BOOK / SERIES ONE HUNDRED AND ONE / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd f.w. hughes pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This item of dress would have been worn at summer entertainments or at pool parties. The bold floral pattern is typical of the styles favoured in the 1960s and 70s.This dress is of minor interest as an example of ladies’ clothing from the 20th century and will be useful for display.This is a floor length woman’s dress. It is made of polyester material and the print has a white background with mauve, aqua and pink flowers. The waist at the back is elasticized and there is a zip at the back. The front bodice has halter straps. The skirt is slightly flared. The maker’s label is attached to the back of the garment ‘Peer Gynt Size 12’ ladies fashions, floral 1960 dress, peer gynt

White Bri-nylon flared knickers with centre front and centre back seams overlocked. Rectangular shaped gusset, with a centre overlocked seam which aligns with the centre front and back seams of the garment (and forms part of it.) A 4cms wide band of lace trims the edge of the legs.Hanro 0S. 100% Bri Nylon. Swiss Inspired.costume, female underwear, knickers

White cotton camisole with blue ribbon threaded through eyelets at neck. Lace border on neck, sleeves and front. White embroidery on sleeves and bodice. Pin tucking at waist. White tape drawstring at waist. Scalloped edge on bottom of garment. 4 buttons concealed in placket.costume, female underwear

- Worn at wedding day, May 1967 - Purchased on wearer's mother's account at Buckley & Nunn, Melbourne.- Black woollen trousers and jacket - Black ribbon trim on side seams - pleated waistline - cotton pocket - silk lapels (plain) Size 36 (men's) Garment has been altered See NA5570 (white formal shirt) NA5575 (Bow Tie) and NA5576 (Cummerbund) 'The Buckleigh" - exclusive to Buckley's & Nunnclothing, formal wear, men

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 3 lower left.Sepia photograph of a bearded man wearing suit and long boots, holding crop in right hand, left hand holding high crowned hat, seated beside a young woman wearing long sleeved long gown, seated holding baby with long (?christening?) garment."Dr Thomas Hoskin wife and baby".dr thomas hoskins, maria hoskins, surman collection

This knitting pattern book was produced by the Alexandria Spinning Mills in Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Sun-glo / Knitting / Book / DESIGN No. / 3527 / PAGE 3 / 6d / SERIES 104handicrafts - history knitting, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

This knitting pattern book was published by the Lincoln Mills, Victoria and contains knitting patterns for younger womens garments.LINCOLN / Latest Styles / IN / HAND KNITS / for / TEENERS / BOOK NO. 669 / 6D.knitting handicrafts - history, lincoln mills (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments in larger sizes.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 230 / O.S. SIZES / "GLORIA" / See page 10 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for mens garments.Villawool / KNITTING BOOK / No. 59 / "MILDURA" See p. 7 / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Villawool / KNITTING BOOK / No. 60 / 1'6 / "SKYLINE" See p. 8knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Villawool / KNITTING BOOK / No. 61 / 1'6 / "BANDBOX" / See p. 4knitting handicrafts - history, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history

This garment was owned by the Box Hill Historical Society who gave it to this Society after the Council amalgamation in 1994.Ladies costume. Brown taffetta, velvet, braid and cream lace. Boned fitted jacket, slim sleeves with lace and velvet cuffs. Lace jabot hook fastening. Full skirt with brown velvet panel. Fringe left side, braid right side. Material has scattered embroidered flowers.costume, female

Polishing iron with curved convex sole for producing glazed finish on starched linen garments - circa 1880.Polishing Metal iron with curved convex sole."5"irons, laundry irons

This white, cotton half petticoat with hand crochet work on the hem is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in the Moorabbin ShireThe pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This petticoat is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesA lady's white cotton half petticoat, with deep hand- crochet border at the hem. brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dress, bentleigh, early settlers, garments

Cream coloured crocheted woollen baby jacket. Yolk with fold down collar- stitched down. Long sleeves. Front opening. Fastened at neck with twisted woollen rope tie.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Machine knitted woollen short baby pants. Cream coloured. Hemmed at waist and legs. Fine lacy pattern all over. Side opening. RHS fastened with one button.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby pants

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby vest. All over ribbed pattern. Crocheted edge around neck and sleeves. Cream coloured satin ribbon tie at neck.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby vest

Cream coloured hand knitted baby jacket. Stocking stitch yolk with patterned body and sleeves. Front opening with two pearl buttons at yolk. Long sleeves with raglan insert.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Hand knitted baby jacket cream coloured. Front opening. Embroidered silk thread trim on cuffs, collar and hem. Ribbon tie at neck , foldover collar. Rib pattern. This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Darning 'mushrooms' were used to repair any woollen garment, such as socks, jumpers and ladies cotton or Lyle stockings. This darning tool was an essential item in pioneer household as the early settlers had to make and repair all their clothing.A timber 'mushroom' shaped darning tool sewing, dressmaking, craftwork, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton

In their original form these smoothing irons were filled with hot coal or charcoal and used to remove creases from garments.Brass smoothing iron most likely produced for the souvenir industry. The original would have held coal or charcoal. The lid can be lifted and there are openings to allow smoke to escape. The lid can be fastened to the main body with a hook. .