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Orbost & District Historical Societycorset, c. 1900 - 1920
... It is marked as size 32, Jenyns Patent Corsetry....Size 32, Jenyns Patent Corsetry...Jenyns Patent Corsetry...It is marked as size 32, Jenyns Patent Corsetry. corset Jenyns Patent Corsetry ...This item was worn by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford)Until well into the 20th century, the corset was an essential element of fashionable dress. Corsets were worn by women (and much earlier by men) to enhance their figures and to hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.A corset of pink/apricot coloured cotton with small flowers embroidered onto the fabric, with whale bone stays, and with suspenders and metal clasps attached to the bottom. It has tape lacing and metal eyelets as can be seen in the photograph. It is marked as size 32, Jenyns Patent Corsetry.Size 32, Jenyns Patent Corsetrywomens-corsetry body-shaping womens-appareil -
Orbost & District Historical Societycorset, c. 1900 - 1920
... Size 33, Jenyns Patent Corsetry (manufacturer) ...Jenyns Patent Corsetry...It is size 33 and manufactured by Jenyns. corset Jenyns Patent Corsetry ...This item was worn by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford)Until well into the 20th century, the corset was an essential element of fashionable dress. Corsets were worn by women (and much earlier by men) to enhance their figures and to hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960.A corset made of apricot / pink cotton fabric embroidered with flowers in the same colour. It has whalebone stays, and laces through metal eyelets. This corset is similar to 822 in the collection. It is size 33 and manufactured by Jenyns.Size 33, Jenyns Patent Corsetry (manufacturer) womens-corsetry womens-undergarments female-underwear -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley News, Central Corsetry Salon, Greensborough, 1964, 29/09/1964
... Central Corsetry Salon, Greensborough, 1964...Advertisement for Central Corsetry Salon, Greensborough....Advertisement for Central Corsetry Salon, Greensborough. central corsetry salon central court greensborough Digital copy of newspaper advertisement. ...Advertisement for Central Corsetry Salon, Greensborough.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.central corsetry salon, central court greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyAdvertisement - Digital Image, Central Corsetry and Lingerie 1974, 22/06/1974
... Central Corsetry and Lingerie 1974...Advertisement for Central Corsetry and Lingerie of Central Court Main Street Greensborough. ...Advertisement for Central Corsetry and Lingerie of Central Court Main Street Greensborough. ...Advertisement for Central Corsetry and Lingerie of Central Court Main Street Greensborough. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1974.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, central corsetry and lingerie, central court greensborough, main street greensborough -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesClothing - corset, 1970-1980
... Jenyns patent corsetry...local history costume female Model 3987/10 type g. size 37 long abdominal corset - peach colour, embroidered lingerie satin, lycra, hooks, lacing eyes, synthetic boning, elastic panels Clothing corset Jenyns patent corsetry ...long abdominal corset - peach colour, embroidered lingerie satin, lycra, hooks, lacing eyes, synthetic boning, elastic panelsModel 3987/10 type g. size 37local history, costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Ladies corset (boned), C 1950's
... Example of women's corsetry c 1950's....Jenyns Patent Corsetry. Model 5577/10. Lycra, type c, short hip. ...Example of women's corsetry c 1950's. Ladies corset Jenyns Patent Corsetry. ...Donated by Heather McNamara. Worn by Isobel Caldwell born 03/08/1930. Example of women's corsetry c 1950's.Flesh coloured ladies corset, plain satin fabric with elastic lycra side panels & stocking suspenders. Boned.Jenyns Patent Corsetry. Model 5577/10. Lycra, type c, short hip. Made in Australia by te Jenyns Patent Corset Pty Ltd. Victorialadies corset -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Edith Perry Collection.Certificate from Berlei School of Corsetry, August 1965
... Certificate from Berlei School of Corsetry, Instruction in the Fitting of Fashion Styles, awarded to Ann M. ...Certificate Edith Perry Collection.Certificate from Berlei School of Corsetry. ...Edith Isabel Johanson was born in Kangaroo Flat in 1929. She lived there for most of her life until her death in 2019. Her parents Percy and Violet Johanson lived in Station Street and operated Kangaroo Flat Buslines. Edith had one brother - Warwick. Edith married Arthur Henry Perry in 1952. They had three children - Lynton, Malcolm and Leonie. Edith completed her initial teacher training at Melbourne Teachers' College and later studied part time to become a Teacher Librarian. She then worked at the Bendigo Teachers' College until her retirement. Edith was an active member of her Community. She was involved in building a new kindergarten and Infant Welfare Centre in the 1960s, and actively involved in the activities of the Shire of Marong. Edith was a member of the Committee that produced David Horsfall's "History of Kangaroo Flat" in 1993. Edith was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Anglican Church and the archive room is named in her honour.Certificate from Berlei School of Corsetry, Instruction in the Fitting of Fashion Styles, awarded to Ann M. James for attendance at a Berlei training course from 16-27 August 1965. Folding two-part certificate contained in a black stout cardboard folding cover, marked Berlei in gold on cover.berlei, ann james -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Certificate folder, Win Jennings Collection, 1966
... Attached label inside "Berlei School of Corsetry Instruction in the fitting of Fashion Styles". ...Attached label inside "Berlei School of Corsetry Instruction in the fitting of Fashion Styles". ...The company began in Sydney in 1910. The Berlei brand originated in 1917. Berlei conducted a research project to quantify Australian 'figure types'. The name came from that of the firm's founder, Frederick Richard Burley, who felt that his name as normally spelt was not contextually appropriate to his products. Berlei Limited was one of the first Australian companies to expand outside Australia. Berlei (New Zealand) Limited was incorporated in 1923, and Berlei (U.K.) Limited was organised in 1930. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BerleiDark blue vinyl covered folder. Two card inserts inside - one attached and one loose. Attached label inside "Berlei School of Corsetry Instruction in the fitting of Fashion Styles". The loose Certificate certifies that Ann M James attended the training course in Melbourne from 16 August to 27 August 1965 and completed it successfully.australian manufacturing, berlei -
Hume City Civic CollectionClothing - stays
... corsetry...The stays were used as stiffening and for support in foundation wear and bodices in women's dresses (and waist bands). corsetry foundation garments fashion clothing and dress haberdashery costume accessories george evans collection 7 stays encassed in cotton with blue herringbone stitching used to fasten off each end. ...The stays were used as stiffening and for support in foundation wear and bodices in women's dresses (and waist bands).7 stays encassed in cotton with blue herringbone stitching used to fasten off each end. The stays are bundled together with white cotton thread.corsetry, foundation garments, fashion, clothing and dress, haberdashery, costume accessories, george evans collection -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Receipts and other documents belonging to Mrs Butler for purchases in Sunshine, c. 1950s
... Receipt Arthur Smith Fuel Merchant|Receipt Richards Dairies Pty Ltd|Receipt Crofts Stores Pty Ltd|Miss H Dickson Ladies Lingerie and Corsetry|Certificate of Posting|State Electricity Commission of Victoria|Broadcast Listeners Licence|The Colonial Gas AssociationLimited|State Electricity Commission of Victoria...Mrs Butler Receipt Arthur Smith Fuel Merchant|Receipt Richards Dairies Pty Ltd|Receipt Crofts Stores Pty Ltd|Miss H Dickson Ladies Lingerie and Corsetry|Certificate of Posting|State Electricity Commission of Victoria|Broadcast Listeners Licence|The Colonial Gas AssociationLimited|State Electricity Commission of Victoria Receipts and other documents belonging to Mrs Butler for purchases in Sunshine Archive Receipts and other documents belonging to Mrs Butler for purchases in Sunshine ...Receipt Arthur Smith Fuel Merchant|Receipt Richards Dairies Pty Ltd|Receipt Crofts Stores Pty Ltd|Miss H Dickson Ladies Lingerie and Corsetry|Certificate of Posting|State Electricity Commission of Victoria|Broadcast Listeners Licence|The Colonial Gas AssociationLimited|State Electricity Commission of Victoriamrs butler -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Advertisement - Digital Image, NSW Cookery Teachers' Association, Berlei: in Domestic Science Handbook, 1942_
... This Berlei advertisement is for corsetry that was popular at the time. Also on this page is an advert for War Bonds, to support the war effort in World War 2....This Berlei advertisement is for corsetry that was popular at the time. Also on this page is an advert for War Bonds, to support the war effort in World War 2. ...Advertisement for Berlei (foundation garments) from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This Berlei advertisement is for corsetry that was popular at the time. Also on this page is an advert for War Bonds, to support the war effort in World War 2.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, berlei, war bonds, world war 2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Bodice, 1900's
... ...corsetry...This practice was used from the 18th century through to the Edwardian era. flagstaff hill warrnambool Bodice ladies clothes whalebone stays baleen stays women's clothing corsetry corset boning female adult hand sewn The bodice is made of gold cotton over the whalebone stays at the waistline. ...This bodice is stiffened by what is commonly referred to as natural whalebone, but is actually baleen, which was in use from the 18th century through to the Edwardian era. It was hand sewn in Warrnambool in the 1900's.The bodice is significant for demonstrating the use of historical whalebone, or technically baleen, for its stays. This practice was used from the 18th century through to the Edwardian era.The bodice is made of gold cotton over the whalebone stays at the waistline. It is trimmed in brown fabric and has twenty-two buttons down the front from top to bottom. The sleeves are Leg-o'-mutton style. The bodice has pin tucks down the front. It was hand sewn in Warrnambool in 1900's.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, bodice, ladies clothes, whalebone stays, baleen stays, women's clothing, corsetry, corset boning, female adult, hand sewn -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Beaded silk chiffon evening dress, Hartnell of Melbourne, 1970s
... Despite early struggles with strict post-war fabric quotas and a massive workshop fire in 1952, Samuel's signature style excelled in intricate hand-beading, structured corsetry, and the fluid draping of luxury silks. ...Despite early struggles with strict post-war fabric quotas and a massive workshop fire in 1952, Samuel's signature style excelled in intricate hand-beading, structured corsetry, and the fluid draping of luxury silks. ...Hartnell of Melbourne was one of Australia's premier high-end fashion houses of the 1950s and 1960s, renowned for its dramatic, heavily embellished evening wear and cocktail dresses. Established in 1945 by Melbourne-born designer Ralph Samuel, who had trained as a jeweller prior to serving in World War II, the label brought a sense of Old Hollywood glamour and European haute couture sophistication to the booming post-war Australian fashion scene. Despite early struggles with strict post-war fabric quotas and a massive workshop fire in 1952, Samuel's signature style excelled in intricate hand-beading, structured corsetry, and the fluid draping of luxury silks. This floor-length Hartnell of Melbourne evening gown is crafted from a light-beige silk fabric that falls into a column-style silhouette. The centerpiece of the design is an ornate, Art Deco-inspired bib neckline featuring a scoop collar bordered by metallic hand-beading. Positioned directly below the collar is a prominent diamond-shaped motif constructed from rows of gold and bronze glass beads, which anchor cascading rows of delicate tube-beaded fringe that drape down the front torso in a dramatic, V-shaped pattern. While the centre front of the gown remains smooth and unconstructed through the waist, the lateral sides feature dense, fine vertical pleating that begins beneath the arms and expands outward toward the floor. fashion - melbourne - 1970s, hartnell of melbourne, evening dresses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Wodonga Business - Wodonga Home Furnishers
... In about 1963 the premises of Birrell's Bakery, Miss Hamilton's Corsetry, Gouge's Dry Cleaners, and the Dalgety NZ Loan Stock & Station Agents were demolished to make way for the Wodonga Home Furnishers. ...In about 1963 the premises of Birrell's Bakery, Miss Hamilton's Corsetry, Gouge's Dry Cleaners, and the Dalgety NZ Loan Stock & Station Agents were demolished to make way for the Wodonga Home Furnishers. ...This popular furniture business was owned and operated by Mr Les Cheesley. In about 1963 the premises of Birrell's Bakery, Miss Hamilton's Corsetry, Gouge's Dry Cleaners, and the Dalgety NZ Loan Stock & Station Agents were demolished to make way for the Wodonga Home Furnishers. Mr Cheesley was a well-respected member of the community and served 13 years as a local councillor. He was often referred to as the council’s watchdog. His contribution is commemorated in the naming of the Les Cheesley Oval, Wodonga in his honour. Mr Cheesley died in Wodonga on 29th September 1994. The business continued to operate for a few more years but the shop was demolished in 1999 to make way for the realignment of Elgin Street in central Wodonga.A colour photo of the premises of Wodonga Home Furnishers in High Steet, Wodongawodonga businesses, high street wodonga, wodonga home furnishers, les cheesley -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument - Property Rental Records, Midway Arcade Tenancies, Ringwood, Victoria - 1956-60
... Gill (Faye French) … Ladies Beauty Salon Shop 12 – W. Hall … Corsetry Salon Shop 13 – C. H. Garrett & Sons ("Checkles") … Frock Shop Shop 14 – J. ...Gill (Faye French) … Ladies Beauty Salon Shop 12 – W. Hall … Corsetry Salon Shop 13 – C. H. Garrett & Sons ("Checkles") … Frock Shop Shop 14 – J. ...Nine pages of yellowed handwritten notes and typed carbon copies summarising tenancies and rental arrangements for shops and offices in with Midway Arcade, 145-147 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood for various occupancies - 1956-60.Agents: C.E. Carter & Son Summary of Tenant Lists (sic.) Shop 1 – V. Gordon & H. Kwong) … Cafe Shop 2 – B. T. Purser / L. C. Bartling … Shoe Shop Shop 3 – N. Maller … Chemist Shop 4 – Mrs J. A. Davies / C. H. Garrett & Sons … Home Furnishings Shop 5 – Mrs C. E. Peacock & Mrs C. M. Pullen / L. E. Gibson ... Children’s Wear Shop 6 – Rona Industries Pty Ltd … Sewing Machines & Frock Materials Shop 7 – J. & B. Russo … Greengrocers Shop 8 – W. H. Oliver … Butcher Shop 9 – Rankin & Pyke / C. O. Isbel … Cake Shop Shop 10 – W. Hanlon & J. Owen (Owen Radio) … Radio & Electrical Shop 11 – H. F. Gill (Faye French) … Ladies Beauty Salon Shop 12 – W. Hall … Corsetry Salon Shop 13 – C. H. Garrett & Sons ("Checkles") … Frock Shop Shop 14 – J. W. Gillespie / Alexanders … Tailor & Mercer Shop 15 – Alexanders … Mens Clothing Store Office 1 – F. D. Ray & Assoc. / M. A. Gibson … Accountant Office 2 – E. L. Moran … Solicitor Office 3 – Aust. Pastoral Equipment Co. / Progress Press … Pastoral Equipment / Printing Office 4 – D. R. James & Johnston … Solicitors Office 5 & 6 – Geoffrey Baker / J. Johnston … Solicitor Office 7 – T. W. Peters & D. Lush … Dentist Office 8 – Dunn & Schroder / Hillcrest Constructions … Real Estate / Builders Office 9 – J. Crittenden & C. S. Pascoe / Whitaker … Accountants Office 10 – Strobel Construction Pty Ltd / D. J. Hughes … Solicitor Office 11 – L. H. Reid … Drafting Office Office 12, 13 & 14 – Department of the Interior … Government Office Office 15 – H. S. Dixon …Solicitor -
Orbost & District Historical Societycorset, Lady Ruth, c. 1910-1930
... The corset belonged to Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) and was worn by her. womens-corsetry fashion-underwear Lady Ruth (manufacturer) A medium size pale pink lady's corset with whale bone stays and metal clasps and suspenders at the bottom. ...The corset belonged to Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) and was worn by her. A medium size pale pink lady's corset with whale bone stays and metal clasps and suspenders at the bottom. The corset is laced through eyelets. Lady Ruth (manufacturer)womens-corsetry fashion-underwear -
Orbost & District Historical Societybrassiere, La Mode, c. 1930s-1940s
... Belonged to Marjorie McKeown (need Ford) womens-corsetry womens-undergarments fashion La Mode (manufacturer) Size 42 A brassiere of apricot / pink cotton fabric with metal suspender clips around the bottom and 18 small metal clasps down the back. ...Belonged to Marjorie McKeown (need Ford)A brassiere of apricot / pink cotton fabric with metal suspender clips around the bottom and 18 small metal clasps down the back. Size 42. La Mode (manufacturer) Size 42womens-corsetry womens-undergarments fashion -
Orbost & District Historical Societybrassiere, c. 1940s-1950s
... Belonged to Marjorie McKeown women-corsetry womens-undergarments female-underwear Lady Gay (manufacturer) A brassiere made of pink / apricot coloured cotton fabric which has a broderie anglais pattern of embroidery. ...Belonged to Marjorie McKeownA brassiere made of pink / apricot coloured cotton fabric which has a broderie anglais pattern of embroidery. It has an elasticised back with metal clasps, and thin shoulder straps and two suspenders hanging from the sides. Lady Gay (manufacturer)women-corsetry womens-undergarments female-underwear -
Orbost & District Historical Societycorset, C1940s
... Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960. costume-women corsetry clothing on label - in red ink - "Liberty Reg'd "6/2815 D" small below waist size 32" exact A corset made of heavy apricot / pink cotton fabric . ...This item was worn by Sarah Archer, born 9.11.1881, and her daughter Irene Jean Maiden, born 1.7.1923, She lived in Orbost all her life having been born at the oOld Orbost Hospital in Nicholson Street. Irene died aged 86. Until well into the 20th century, the corset was an essential element of fashionable dress. Corsets were worn by women (and much earlier by men) to enhance their figures and to hold their stockings in place. Although still sometimes used they were mainly used prior to the making of pantyhose approximately 1960. A corset made of heavy apricot / pink cotton fabric . It has back tape acing through metal eyelets, and slide hooks. It has suspender straps with clips attached to the bottom of the corset. The stays, possibly whalebone, are sewn vertically into the fabric.on label - in red ink - "Liberty Reg'd "6/2815 D" small below waist size 32" exactcostume-women corsetry clothing
