The extensive fashion and design collection of the Kew Historical Society has been assembled over a number of decades. One subsection of this collection is shoes, designed and manufactured for Australian women by Australian and European designers. Many of the shoes, while often mass-produced, were generally constructed by skilled artisans using traditional shoe-making techniques. The shoes date from the 1890s to the 1980s. Pair of lime yellow leather women’s court shoes. A label on the upper states that the shoes are part of the Magnini Elegance Collection or style.Magnini Elegance Leather Upper / Synthetic lining / Leather sole / Made in Malaysiawomen's shoes, magnini, elegance collection, footwear

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Elegance: Warunga, Myers Street, was the former family home of Mr. George Mackay. Picture taken circa 1900.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Elegance: Kisbou Court at 93 Barkly Street, Bendigo, was built in 1869 for Davis Stuart, investor and newspaper owner.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Kew Historical Society holds a nationally significant Fashion & Design collection. In 2023 this collection was augmented by a donation by descendants of Francis Henty of nineteenth and early twentieth century costumes and costume accessories. These rare and aesthetically significant acquisitions increased the importance of the nineteenth century costume collection held by the Society. Following their accession, the Henty costumes were exhibited with other notable examples of fashion and design, previously donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families.28 x Exhibition photos of Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900, held at Villa Alba Museum during the 2023 Australian Heritage Festival. The exhibition showcased items drawn from the Henty, Coombs and Weir Collections.fashion -- nineteenth century, exhibitions -- kew historical society, henty collection, coombs collection, weir collection

The Kew Historical Society holds a nationally significant Fashion & Design collection. In 2023 this collection was augmented by a donation by descendants of Francis Henty of nineteenth and early twentieth century costumes and costume accessories. These rare and aesthetically significant acquisitions increased the importance of the nineteenth century costume collection held by the Society. Following their accession, the Henty costumes were exhibited with other notable examples of fashion and design, previously donated by descendants of the Coombs and Weir families.7 x Photos of the opening night of Fashion in the Age of Elegance 1840-1900, held at Villa Alba Museum during the 2023 Australian Heritage Festival. The exhibition showcased items drawn from the Henty, Coombs and Weir Collections. Guests included members of Kew Historical Society, Villa Alba Museum, Heidelberg Historical Society, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Museums Victoria, City of Boroondara, and National Gallery of Victoria. fashion -- nineteenth century, exhibitions -- kew historical society, henty collection, coombs collection, weir collection

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This coat was donated by Rona Jenkins.Purple velvet three quarter length coatLabel: "Elegance Reg."coats, elegance -- melbourne, fashion and design, women's clothing

The tin and iron kettles reflect pioneer and homestead life, where durability was key. The ornate porcelain teapot represents Victorian or Edwardian elegance, common in high-society tea rituals. The woven ceramic teapot may have been imported from Asia, showing the influence of international trade on household items.This collection includes six antique teapots and kettles of different materials, shapes, and designs, reflecting various historical periods and cultural influences. Top Left – Enamelware Coffee Pot/Kettle: Cylindrical blue speckled enamelware pot with a long, curved spout. Black enamel handle and fitted lid with a knob. Likely a camping-style or farmhouse coffee pot, commonly used in the early 20th century. Top Middle – Porcelain Teapot with Ornate Design: White ceramic teapot with richly decorated blue and red floral motifs. Gold accents along the lid and spout. Small curved spout and graceful looped handle. Resembles Victorian or Edwardian-era tea ware, possibly British or European origin. Top Right – Black Metal Kettle: Heavy iron or tin kettle with a square, boxy shape. Simple round lid with a white knob. Sturdy handle and straight spout suggest it was designed for practical, everyday use, possibly from the 19th or early 20th century. From Mrs SCHURMANN of Natimuk. Bottom Left – Large Tin or Metal Kettle: Rounded body with a wide spout and broad, arching handle. Likely made of tin or aluminium, with signs of wear and rust. Used for boiling water over an open fire, common in rural households or railway camps. Bottom Middle – Woven Ceramic Teapot: Small, delicate ceramic teapot with a woven basket-like texture. Blue floral decorations on a cream-colored base. Bamboo-style handle and spout, suggesting Asian influence, possibly Chinese or Japanese. Bottom Right – Brown Glazed Teapot: Traditional round-bodied teapot with a rich brown glaze. Simple curved spout and arched handle. Resembles British or Australian stoneware teapots, popular from the 19th century through mid-20th century.tea, coffee, pot, jug, household item