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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Bead Necklace, c1920s
... Fashion accessory...Strings of beads were a common fashion accessory for women... a common fashion accessory for women in the early to mid 20th ...Strings of beads were a common fashion accessory for women in the early to mid 20th century. They were usually made from glass beads but other natural item such as seeds or shells were also popular.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A short necklace of 60 uniform sized beads or possibly shrub seeds. They are strung on thick twine with a metal catch. The catch has worn over time.decorative items, fashion accessory, women's jewellery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Fur Collar, 1930’S
... fashion accessory... collar is representative of fashion accessories in Warrnambool ...The donors of this fur collar believe the collar to be between 80-90 years old. It was worn by the donor’s grandmother and mother as an accessory to Warrnambool and district balls and dances. It may have also been worn for warmth! The donors believe the fur would have been purchased in either Melbourne or Toorak. This fur could have been worn by either men or women. This fur collar is representative of fashion accessories in Warrnambool and District in the 1930’s.Fur collar, 1930’s. Rabbit fur collar, wide lapels, very soft fur with dyed pattern of light and dark brown stripes. Collar is lined with a heavy dark green woollen fabric. Between the fur and the lining there is a felt interfacingflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, fur collar, fur stole, fur accessory, clothing 1930’s, fashion 1930’s, fashion accessory, rabbit fur -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Fur Stole, 1940-s - 1950s
... fashion accessory of 1950’s... of fashion accessories in Warrnambool and District in the 1940's ...The donors of the fur stole come from a local family in the Warrnambool area. They believe the fur stole is around 60 years old. The stole belonged to the donor’s mother, now deceased, who wore it to local balls and dances as an accessories and maybe for warmth too! The donors believe the fur could have been purchased in Melbourne or Toorak. The fur is likely to be from the Mustelidae family, which is the largest family of carnivorous mammals. They inhabit all continents except Australia and Antarctica. This species includes the weasel, badger, otter, marten, ferret, sable, mink, stoat (ermine) and wolverine. The fur is thick and dense close to the skin, indicating that it is the winter coat of the animal. This fur collar is representative of fashion accessories in Warrnambool and District in the 1940's - 1950'sFur stole, ladies; comprising two animals with heads and legs, stitched together to form a stole. The fur is believed to be the winter fur of animals from the mustel family and is not as soft as rabbit fur. The first head has only the nose, the second head has nose and eyes. The heads are dark brown, each animal has a dark brown stripe the length of its fawn coloured back. Tails are dark but not as dark as the head. The stole can be clasped together using a decorative knotted brown tie and hook, or by using the clip attached to the snout of the front animal. 1940-s - 1950s.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mustelidae fur stole, mustel fur, fur stole with body head and legs, fur stole made with animals, ladies clothing, fashion accessory of 1950’s, fashion of south west victoria -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gloves, c. 1910
... ladies fashion accessory c. 1910... ladies fashion accessory c. 1910 ladies white kid gloves c. 1910 ...This pair of ladies white kid gloves once belonged to Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, c. 1910.These kid gloves are representative of ladies fashion of the early 1900sOne pair of ladies long kid gloves. Two buttons on each glove. Hems are machined, buttonholes and edging are hand finished. Circa 1910.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, ladies fashion c. 1910, ladies fashion accessory c. 1910, ladies white kid gloves c. 1910 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ribbon, c. 1910
... fashion accessory silk ribbon... w.n. barnard of portland victoria fashion accessory silk ...This cream coloured length of silk ribbon once belonged to Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, c. 1910.Length of cream coloured silk ribbon with woven pattern throughout, circa 1910.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, fashion accessory silk ribbon, hair accessory silk ribbon, silk ribbon c. 1910 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Bonnet Box
... fashion accessory box... bonnet box hat box fashion accessory box ...Box is from Cramond & Dickson store in Warrnambool. Cramond and Dickson migrated from Scotland to Melbourne where they opened a Cramond and Dickson store in St Kilda in 1852. They were inspired by the growth in Warrnambool after a visit and established their second store there as Cramond and Dickson, direct importers and drapers, in 1855. In 1856 they opened a store on the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets, Warrnambool. They extended their premises in Liebig Street in 1859, then in Timor Street in 1859. There were further additions and improvements in 1889 and they continued to trade until 1973 (now the site of a Mexican restaurant). An advertisement placed by Cramond and Dickson in The Camperdown Chronicle, Saturday 6th April 1895, states them “showing the latest novelties for the coming winter season” … “import directly from English and Continental manufacturers” … “representatives in London … always in touch with the Newest Continental Fashions” ... “having been established for so many years we know the requirements of the Western District”… “allow 5 percent discount on goods paid for at the time of purchase”. [references: local historian John Lindsay, Warrnambool City Council’s CBD Heritage Trail leaflet, The Camperdown Chronicle, Facebook “Lost Warrnambool” site, Vidler’s Warrnambool Past and Present 1984 edition] Metal Bonnet box (or hat box). Lock has "LEGGS patent and secure joint and padlock staple". There is a metal carry handle on both the lid and the side of the box. Box is from the Cramond and Dickson story in Warrnambool. Lid is not secured to bottom of box."LEGGS patent and secure joint and padlock staple"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bonnet box, hat box, fashion accessory box -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Gold Belt Buckle, c1920s
... Fashion accessory... Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory Metallic jewellery ...This belt buckle accessory is part of collection donated by Mrs. Jean RaperThis item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A rectangular gold metallic belt buckle with an embossed leaf design. It also features entwined loops.fashion accessory, metallic jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Hat pins, c1920s
... fashion accessory... by Mrs. Jean Raper. jewellery hat pins fashion accessory ...A hat pin is a decorative pin for holding a hat to the head. During the 1880s, bonnets gave way to hats, and the popularity of hatpins soared. They remained a standard women's accessory through the 1910s and were produced in a vast range of materials and types. They were typically around 20 cm in length, with the pinhead being the most decorated part. In some countries they were viewed as a potentially dangerous weapon which could be used by women in self-defence, so regulations were introduced to limit the length allowed. These hat pins were used c1900.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A pair of simple hat pins with faux silver ball shaped head.jewellery, hat pins, fashion accessory -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Silver and mother of pearl brooch, c1900
... Fashion accessory... Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory women's jewellery ...This brooch was typical of those produced at the beginning of the 20th century. It belonged to a member of the family of Mrs Jean Raper who donated a collection of assorted jewellery to the Wodonga & District Historical Society Collection.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A round silver brooch with natural coloured mother of pearl centre. The surrounding silver edging of 0.4 width is in a leaf design. The mother of pearl centre is 3 centimetres in diameter.fashion accessory, women's jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Ivory Sticks, c1900
... Fashion accessory... Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory Hair ...These ivory sticks were used as decorative items to secure hair buns. They were owned by Alice Dinsmore nee Reardon who was born in 1860 in Castlemaine, Victoria and died 18 May 1936 in Albury, New South Wales. She married George Wesley Wadeson Dinsmore. Alice and George Dinsmore were grandparents of Mrs Jean Raper who donated these sticks and many assorted items of jewellery to the Wodonga & District Historical Society.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.2 small ivory sticks used for hair decorations. One has a brass cap on one end. The other stick has a notched shape on one end.fashion accessory, hair decorations, women's fashion -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Brooch with Grecian image, c1909
... Fashion accessory.... Fashion accessory vintage fashion jewellery women's jewellery ...This brooch was typical of those produced at the beginning of the 20th century. It belonged to Mrs Alice Flora May Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A large oval brooch featuring a central image of a Grecian woman. This centrepiece is surrounded by a design of flowers and swirls with a silver edge. The brooch has a gold look metal bar across the back.fashion accessory, vintage fashion jewellery, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Small butterfly brooch, c1900
... Fashion accessory... by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory women's jewellery ...This brooch was typical of those produced at the beginning of the 20th century. It belonged to Mrs Alice Flora May Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A small gold butterfly brooch. The brooch includes the body of the butterfly with lines marking different segment and the 4 wings which have a hatched line pattern. The wings also featured a glitter decoration, although most of it has worn off over time. The metal pin at the back is also missing.fashion accessory, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Black and opal chip beads and brooch, c 1920s
... Fashion accessory... Raper. Fashion accessory women's jewellery ...This unusual jewellery set belonged to the family of Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It is part of an extensive collection of jewellery items which belonged to her mother and grandmother.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long strand of black beads with embedded opal chips of varied sizes. The front central bead is teardrop shaped and surrounded by 4 large round beads. Beads are strung on a strong dark thread with a plastic screw clasp. The set includes a matching brooch consisting of 3 medium sized and 4 smaller beads attached to a faun gold bar.fashion accessory, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Finger nail manicure implement, c1900
... Fashion accessory... Womens social history Fashion accessory ...This item belonged to the family of Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It is part of an extensive collection of jewellery items which belonged to her mother and grandmother.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A silver plate manicure tool from a manicure set. Hallmark of G & C LD of Birmingham is imprinted on one side. The anchor symbol in the hallmark represents Birmingham in antique silvermarks.Hallmark " G & C LD" Image of an anchor and a lionmanicure implements, womens social history, fashion accessory -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Linked necklace, c1883
... Fashion accessory... Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory women's ...This unusual jewellery set belonged to the family of Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It is part of an extensive collection of jewellery items which belonged primarily to her mother and grandmother.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A set of 40 closed loops forming a chain and featuring a locket like pendant. This item is made from a light material similar to tortoise shell. The central pendant has been carved with a cross and a criss-cross pattern as well as initials and a date. It is held together with a metal pin which is probably not part of the original piece.On central pendant front: "AMM" on reverse side: "14 Jan 1883"fashion accessory, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Hair Comb, c1910
... Fashion accessory... Fashion accessory women's jewellery ...This hair accessory is part of collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper. It belonged to her great grandmother Mrs. Eliza Reardon. It was used to keep a bun or other hairstyle in place.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A hair pin/comb or decoration used to secure a woman's hair bun in place. hair decorations, fashion accessory, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Thistle shaped Brooch, c1900
... Fashion accessory... Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory women's jewellery ...This brooch was typical of those produced at the beginning of the 20th century. They often featured miniature plants and animals. This insignia may have also been used to signify Scottish ancestry.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A small metal brooch or insignia in the shape of a scotch thistle. It is based on gold coloured metal but features green leaves and a magenta flower. The veins on the leaves are gold. fashion accessory, women's jewellery, insignia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Polished stones or cabochons, mid 1900s
... Fashion accessory... Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Jewellery Cabochon Fashion ...A cabochon is a gemstone that has been cut, shaped and polished. The resulting gem has a convex (rounded) obverse with a flat reverse. This method is usually applied to opaque gems such as this pair of agates. Cabochons are most commonly used in the design of pendants or rings. These cabochons are part of the jewellery collection of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.2 cabochons or polished stones. One is in shades of brown and the other a lighter beige in colour.jewellery, cabochon, fashion accessory -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Black Jet beads, c1920s
... Fashion accessory... Raper. Fashion accessory women's jewellery decorative items ...This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This string of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long string of black jet beads of even size stung on dark coloured twine.fashion accessory, women's jewellery, decorative items -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Faceted Bead Necklace, c1920s
... Fashion accessory... women's jewellery Fashion accessory ...This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long string of mauve faceted beads. Faceted beads have many flattened edges done in such a way as to make them look like a cut gemstone.decorative items, women's jewellery, fashion accessory -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Black bead necklace, c1920s
... Fashion accessory... Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. Fashion accessory decorative ...This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This string of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A short string of black beads of varied sizes. The beads are joined by metal hooks and has a hooked clasp.fashion accessory, decorative items, women's jewellery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - 2 Glass bead necklaces, c1920s
... Fashion accessory.... decorative items women's jewellery Fashion accessory ...This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. These strings of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.2 strings of glass beads. Both necklaces have a metal clasp and are strung on a cord of thick cotton.decorative items, women's jewellery, fashion accessory -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Brussels applique lace, Early 20th Century
... Fashion accessory... made net. Fashion accessory ...Fashion accessoryScarf / Tie of bobbin lace motifs appliqued onto machine made net. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Tape lace, Lat 19th or early 20th Century
... Fashion accessory.... Fashion accessory ...Fashion accessoryTape lace collar. Machine made tapes with needle made filling stitches. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Machine mixed lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Fashion accessory.... lace motifs on the points. Fashion accessory. ...Fashion accessory.A collar of machine made lace imitating Carrickmacross. Machine muslin applique motifs on the body of the collar with Chemical lace motifs on the points. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Tape lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Fashion accessory. ... of Machine made tapes with needle made filling stitches. Fashion ...Fashion accessory. Collar of Machine made tapes with needle made filling stitches. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Maltese lace, Late 19th Century
... Use: Fashion accessory... lace edged handkerchief. Use: Fashion accessory ...Use: Fashion accessoryBobbin lace edged handkerchief. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Maltese lace, Late 19th Century
... Use: Fashion accessory... lace edged handkerchief Use: Fashion accessory ...Use: Fashion accessoryBobbin lace edged handkerchief -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Belt, Nurse's Belt, Estimated 1890-1920
... design. As a fashion accessory they are commonly known... green centres, the other a grid design. As a fashion accessory ...White metal linked belt. Links have alternating patterns. One pattern solid with faded green centres, the other a grid design. As a fashion accessory they are commonly known as nurse's belts. The links reflect the design of the buckle and are joined by simple rings.Back of links and buckle: EPNS belt, white metal (epns), nurse's belt -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian Branch
Bedfordshire Maltese Lace, Late 19th Century
... Use: Fashion accessory. This cap was worn by the donor's... Lace Bobbin lace cap Use: Fashion accessory. This cap was worn ...Use: Fashion accessory. This cap was worn by the donor's great aunt, trimmed with velvet bowsBobbin lace cap