Mrs Myer (donor) acquired this baby dress in about 1948. It was made in the workroom of the Misses Walsh, who ran an exclusive children's wear shop 'The Nursery' in Little Collins in the 1930's and 1940's. Towards the end of the 1940's the shop closed.Very fine cotton heirloom sewing, hand embroidery. Circles on net inset circled with tiny flowers. Lace band inset at waist. Lace frill at neck and hem. Tiny fabric covered buttons on back.embroidery, heirloom sewing, garments, 1920-40, australia

Made by donor's mother Mrs Sally Wiseman (1904-1997).White voile dress with embroidery and drawn thread work, trimmed with machine lace and entre deux at armhole seams.dress, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1920-40, garments

Part of a complete layette made by donor's maternal grandmother Mrs Charlotte Sarah Webb (nee Richardson) before 1907 (1865-51). The layette won equal second prize at the First Australia Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. Refer file for information. Part of a complete layette, which won equal second prize at the first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. See also 1113, 1114, 1115, 1116, 1117. Letters in archives.White cotton petticoat decorated with lace and pintucks.christening robe, petticoats, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1900-20, lace

Part of a complete layette made by donor's maternal grandmother Mrs Charlotte Sarah Webb (nee Richardson) before 1907 (1865-51). The layette won equal second prize at the First Australia Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. Part of a complete layette, which won equal second prize at the first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. White cotton, dress has a fine self stripe, gathered bodice and squared collar of torchon lace and insertion, gathered sleeves, and pintucks, insertion and lace at skirt edge. christening robe, petticoats, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1900-20, lace

Helene Warburg - Born 1821Fine white linen handkerchief "Helene" embroidered in corner, refers to Helen Warburg, born 1821. Small oval of flowers surrounding name."Helene"embroidery, heirloom sewing, handkerchiefs, belgium, early 19th century, 19th century

Originally the garment belonged to the donor's mother, Mrs Arthur Hordern (Ethel), and the initials are hers.White cotton, all handsewn. Bib front is of lace and tucks, and lace edges, the neck and sleeves. Front opening under lace of hand-made buttons.E.H.embroidery, lace, heirloom sewing, garments, 1900-20, australia

Edwardian style collar, made of machine made lace and pin tucked silk, typical high neck and yoke.embroidery, heirloom sewing, collars, 1900-20