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National Wool MuseumStockings
... Fashion Cotton...National Wool Museum 26 Moorabool Street Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Pair cotton lisle stockings, made in England. Fashion Cotton Lisle Fashion Cotton Suede Lisle / Fully Fashioned / Made in England B.H.F. ...Pair cotton lisle stockings, made in England.Suede Lisle / Fully Fashioned / Made in England B.H.F.fashion cotton, lisle, fashion, cotton -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Dress, 1980
... ...fashion...cotton...This dress was worn with a hat and coat ensemble between 1980 and 2014. dress costume fashion cotton Cotton dress with belt, buttons down the front from chest to waist and a collar. ...Fabric for dress purchased from Cleggs, Elizabeth St Melbourne. Made at Deniliquin TAFE "Garment Assembly" course which ran for 2 years. Mrs Sayer was always crafty but not great at other subjects. This dress was worn with a hat and coat ensemble between 1980 and 2014.Cotton dress with belt, buttons down the front from chest to waist and a collar. Orange floral colours.dress, costume, fashion, cotton -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Children's Cardigan, Kathryn Knitwear, c.1960
... ...Fashion Cotton...Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history. knitwear children's knitwear clothing children's clothing cardigan manufacturing Fashion Textile Production Machine Knitting Fashion Cotton .1) [white label at back neck with blue stitching] KATHRYN REGD. ...Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940s – 1980s. Robert Blake began manufacturing children’s knitwear in his bedroom in Strathmore using a hand powered machine in the late 1940s. The operation moved to Ascot Vale and Essendon, before eventually establishing a factory in Moonee Ponds in the early 1950s. The business continued to expand, necessitating a move to a new factory in Broadmeadows. By 1962, the Broadmeadows factory was producing an average of 20,000 garments per month, which increased to 24,000 by 1964. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly. The Kathryn range was designed for durability, comfort and care, without sacrificing style. They used patterning techniques that increase stretchiness, comfort and fit, as well as integrating decorative elements into the fabric to prevent them from being bulky, uncomfortable or tight. Making longevity of style a priority, Brendan Blake remembers that “there was one particular garment that was in the range for at least thirty years”. He also recalls “In the past, when women have found out that I was associated with Kathryn Knitwear, they would often relate to me the story of a garment they had purchased or received as a gift and, when their child had grown out of it, they would hand it on to another child. Several ladies have told me of purchasing garments for their daughters’ glory box, or saving a particular garment after their daughter had grown out of it. Brendan Blake: “At the peak of their operation they employed approximately two hundred people, mainly women and girls. A family would often seek to send their daughter to work in this company because they knew they would be looked after and safe. One lady wrote to me telling me that working at the Moonee Ponds Factory prior to getting married was the happiest time of her life.” In 1963, workers at the Kathryn factory earned £13 per week, which was 8 shillings and 8 pence higher than the minimum weekly wage for female workers in the textile manufacturing industry (£12 11s 4d). By 1970, the Kathryn Knitwear brand expanded from children’s knitwear into womenswear under the brand name ‘Lady Kathryn’, and for boys and men under ‘Robert Blake’. Continuing to diversify their distribution, they also began exporting ‘Kathryn’ garments to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. ‘Kathryn Knitwear’ was well-known for their early adoption of modern materials and techniques that had broad appeal to their customer base. This is shown in their early use of the acrylic fibre ‘Orlon’ in the 50s and 60s and ‘Superwash’ wool in the 1970s. Many of Kathryn Knitwear’s styles, particularly those that were long running staples of the brand, were available in both wool and Orlon to suit the consumer’s preference. Cotton is a common material for knitwear worn in the warmer months, as it is very breathable and absorbs moisture easily. While we mostly associate knitwear with keeping us warm in the cold, the market for Australian knitwear would be very limited without options to wear all year round. Far from the humble origins of one man in his bedroom with a hand-cranked machine; at its closure in 1980, the Broadmeadows factory of ‘Kathryn’ housed more than 100 machines, including 53 sewing machines and 45 knitting machines. Robert Blake was “a passionate advocate for wool and Australian Made” throughout his whole life. A strong thread that ties through the lifespan of Robert Blake and Kathryn Knitwear is a balance between adopting new innovations without sacrificing the core values of durability, comfort, care and style that had made the brand so well known. Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history.Royal blue double breasted cardigan 'Reefer Jacket' with short sleeves in a textured rib stitch with six chrome metal buttons in two rows down centre front. Style 319/J .2 is sample tag with manufacturing information, including sizes and colours available.1) [white label at back neck with blue stitching] KATHRYN REGD. CREATED BY ALL COTTON / 24 / ROBERT BLAKE .2) [sample label] [OBVERSE] STYLE: 319/J – Reefer Jacket – Combed Cot. SIZE: 22” 24” 26” 28” 30” 32” PRICE: 20/- 21/- 22/6 24/- 26/- 27/6 COLOR: NAVY ONLY. [REVERSE] KATHRYN Garments are • PRE-SHRUNK • STANDARD MEASUREMENTS • FIT EXACTLY • LAUNDER PERFECTLY Designed and Manufactured by ROBERT BLAKE, MELBOURNEknitwear, children's knitwear, clothing, children's clothing, cardigan, manufacturing, fashion textile production, machine knitting, fashion cotton -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Stockings
... Nylon fully fashioned stockings , top in cotton....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Collected by Dora Sommers costume female female underwear Nylon fully fashioned stockings , top in cotton. Clothing Stockings ...Collected by Dora SommersNylon fully fashioned stockings , top in cotton.costume, female, female underwear -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Textile - Helen Gibson collection - material, cottons, etc
... cotton bag, embroidered in white blanket stitch (14 inches wide X 10 1/2 inches high). VSSH0444 - A collection of artificial flowers for hats and dresses. All kept in a blue cardboard box with attached lid. Inside lid is note saying "I wish dear love to darling Helen from Auntie Molly Christmas 1930". Includes: -1 black feather. -1 velvet belt with jewel encrusted buckle (made up of pretend diamonds). -1 rose accessory made from light pink silk (to be sewn or attached on). -1 velvet pink flower dress accessory. -1 orange velvet and silk flower fashion accessory. -2 burgundy velvet and silk flowers (with yellow stemen) fashion accessory. -1 white and burgundy silk flower chain with yellow stemen, fashion accessory. -1 lavender coloured floral fashion accessory with yellow and red stemen. -1 white and red feather floral fashion accessory. -1 pink, burnt orange and ivory velvet floral chain fashion accessory with green stemens. -1 small ivory and pink floral cotton bouquet fashion accessory with green foilage. -1 small burnt orange velveteen three-flower chain fashion accessory, with yellow-green stemen. -1 tiny bouquet of lavender-coloured forget-me-nots, fashion accessory. -1 burnt orange, brown and ivory velveteen bouquet on an apricot ribbon, fashion accessory. -1 small light blue and ivory floral bouquet fashion accessory with green and brown foilage. -1 floral brooch consisting of 3 white and yellow flowers and 5 multicoloured fruits. ...cotton bag, embroidered in white blanket stitch (14 inches wide X 10 1/2 inches high). VSSH0444 - A collection of artificial flowers for hats and dresses. All kept in a blue cardboard box with attached lid. Inside lid is note saying "I wish dear love to darling Helen from Auntie Molly Christmas 1930". Includes: -1 black feather. -1 velvet belt with jewel encrusted buckle (made up of pretend diamonds). -1 rose accessory made from light pink silk (to be sewn or attached on). -1 velvet pink flower dress accessory. -1 orange velvet and silk flower fashion accessory. -2 burgundy velvet and silk flowers (with yellow stemen) fashion accessory. -1 white and burgundy silk flower chain with yellow stemen, fashion accessory. -1 lavender coloured floral fashion accessory with yellow and red stemen. -1 white and red feather floral fashion accessory. -1 pink, burnt orange and ivory velvet floral chain fashion accessory with green stemens. -1 small ivory and pink floral cotton bouquet fashion accessory with green foilage. -1 small burnt orange velveteen three-flower chain fashion accessory, with yellow-green stemen. -1 tiny bouquet of lavender-coloured forget-me-nots, fashion accessory. -1 burnt orange, brown and ivory velveteen bouquet on an apricot ribbon, fashion accessory. -1 small light blue and ivory floral bouquet fashion accessory with green and brown foilage. -1 floral brooch consisting of 3 white and yellow flowers and 5 multicoloured fruits. ... -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Shorts, hot pants, Styro, 1965-1975
... This garment is retained as an example of women’s fashions in the mid to late 20th century and will be useful for display. ladies fashion hotpants ‘Styro SW All Cotton’ This is a pair of women’s shorts. ...This garment would have been worn by young girls as a summer fashion, perhaps in the 1970s. Similar- patterned garments may still be worn today but perhaps without the cuffs on the legs. This garment is retained as an example of women’s fashions in the mid to late 20th century and will be useful for display. This is a pair of women’s shorts. They are made of cotton (velveteen) and are multi-patterned with a dark red background with pink, orange and yellow flowers. There are cuffs at the end of the legs and a zip down the side. The waist is lined with white material and there are five buttons attached to the waist band. The maker’s label is also attached to the waist band.‘Styro SW All Cotton’ladies fashion, hotpants -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Dress, Jacket, 1960s-70s
... It will be useful for display. Ladies Fashions This is a cotton wove dress and jacket in matching material. ...This ensemble would have been worn early in the second half of the 20th century. It would have been worn on special occasions rather than for everyday wear and would perhaps have been worn with a hat, gloves and high heels. This ensemble is retained as an example of a women’s outfit worn in the 1960s and 70s. It will be useful for display. This is a cotton wove dress and jacket in matching material. The pattern has bands width-ways and is in grey, brown and cream colouring. The dress is sleeveless with a rounded neckline and a zip at the back. The skirt section is slightly flared. The jacket has short sleeves and finishes at the waistline. The jacket has four buttons and a small collar.ladies fashions -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Belt & Brace
... fashion item. These braces have no known local provenance but are retained as an example of an item of clothing worn by men 100 years ago. Vintage Men’s Wear History of Warrnambool Police & Firemen These men’s braces have a loop of long heavy quality elasticized cotton held at the top with a metal clip and with the loop forming two long ends made by a leather clamp near the top. ...These braces of the type known as ‘Police & Firemen’ were originally worn mostly by men wearing a uniform of some sort – police, firemen, members of the armed forces, postmen, other government officials etc. Later the braces were worn by men, mainly workmen, wanting a durable, good quality item to hold up their trousers. Braces are still worn occasionally by men today, mainly as a fashion item. These braces have no known local provenance but are retained as an example of an item of clothing worn by men 100 years ago. These men’s braces have a loop of long heavy quality elasticized cotton held at the top with a metal clip and with the loop forming two long ends made by a leather clamp near the top. The ends of the two cords have metal clips and two leather straps at each end with eyelets for attachment to buttons. The top of the loop also has two leather straps with eyelets. The cords or loops are adjustable and are woven in red, blue and cream patterns. Police & Firemenvintage men’s wear, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clothing - cream silk blouse, 1939
... fashions in in the late 1930s and of handmade clothing in the same era. Annie Beryl Harman Warrnambool History This is a cream silk blouse. It is gathered from the bust line with navy cotton ...This blouse was made by Annie Beryl Mathieson from silk material which came originally from China via family relatives. Annie Beryl Mathieson, born in Western Australia in 1910, married John Harman in Nullawarre in 1939 and made the blouse which she wore under a navy costume for her 'going-away' outfit. They lived at Macarthur and Annie Beryl died in 1983. This blouse is of interest as an example of women's fashions in in the late 1930s and of handmade clothing in the same era.This is a cream silk blouse. It is gathered from the bust line with navy cotton embroidery on the upper section and it has a pointed collar with cream lace edging, small puffed sleeves with navy embroidery and an open neckline laced up with a navy cord. annie beryl harman, warrnambool history -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyDress, Hand made, c.1900
... fashion of the times and how these styles of dresses were made. All of which is valuable for research on these topics. There are only two of these dresses in the collection of the KVSH, and therefore would be very rare. The condition is good enough to display, therefore it has good interpretive capacity. child homemade dress girl kiewa-valley Water stains on dress Brown Cotton Dress. ...This dress is hand made possibly by a mother for her daughters. It is hand and machine stitched. This style of dress would have been worn for special occasions, eg going to church or special outings.This item is very significant for the following reasons. Historic and social - it shows what little girls wore during the early 1900's of the Kiewa Valley. It also shows fashion of the times and how these styles of dresses were made. All of which is valuable for research on these topics. There are only two of these dresses in the collection of the KVSH, and therefore would be very rare. The condition is good enough to display, therefore it has good interpretive capacity.Brown Cotton Dress. Top and sleeves are lined in calico. Home made, with manual machine stitches and some hand sewing. The dress has a high round neck and long sleeves. There is a band around the waist to which a gathered skirt it attached with hand stitching. Two different shades of brown are used on this dress. Back opens with 8 hooks. Water stains on dresschild, homemade, dress, girl, kiewa-valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPetticoat Child
... Fashion in Australia and more so in areas with little or no access to overseas or city merchandise lacked "modern fashionable" clothes e.g. the latest from England and Paris. This region was and still is a rural backdrop of clothes that fit into the type of life and work of the society it holds. children's underwear female underwear dressmaking handcraft costume clothing Cotton petticoat, white, three buttons on top back, 8mm wide straps of cotton tape. ...This petticoat is demonstrative of home made infant undergarment clothing in the early 1900. Distance to and from commercial haberdashery store was too far to fit out young girls especially if the are undergarments. Mothers and other family members had the seamstress talent to make clothes that are not in full view of anyoneHistorically these undergarments have no fashion relevance for the younger fashion scene and this garment is an example of the self sufficient supply of home made articles. This was especially so within the Kiewa Valley and surrounds. Fashion in Australia and more so in areas with little or no access to overseas or city merchandise lacked "modern fashionable" clothes e.g. the latest from England and Paris. This region was and still is a rural backdrop of clothes that fit into the type of life and work of the society it holds.Cotton petticoat, white, three buttons on top back, 8mm wide straps of cotton tape. Gathered skirt with triple row of Rick Rack on the bottom edge and three pintucks, 17mm wide, on the lower edge of skirt. Garment is completely hand stitchedchildren's underwear, female underwear, dressmaking, handcraft, costume, clothing -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyDress Child
... fashion in that era. It has christian religious implications and values of the time frame of regional life in the early1900s. children clothing lace-battenberg and broderie anglaise female clothing dress cotton christening dressmaking Girl's white dress (christening event), fine cotton with lace border "broderie anglaise" with a row of lace flowers mid skirt "battenberg".This lace is also inserted in centre front panel and sleeves. ...The dress was probably worn at a christening in one of the Kiewa Valley churches (denomination unknown). The importance of the event to family and friends is shown by the quality of the garment. These style Christening dresses were often worn buy several children of the one family , both boys and girls. Other items such as hand made bonnet may have been part of this out fit. "KVHS 0123" The quality of the garment and the fashion style it represents is both historical, not only the time of its manufacture but also of the fashion in that era. It has christian religious implications and values of the time frame of regional life in the early1900s. Girl's white dress (christening event), fine cotton with lace border "broderie anglaise" with a row of lace flowers mid skirt "battenberg".This lace is also inserted in centre front panel and sleeves. Scolloped cotton is also on sleeves, neck and front. Pin tucked skirt. Opening back with drawstring fastening at neck and waist. Short sleeves and machine stitched children clothing, lace-battenberg and broderie anglaise, female clothing, dress, cotton, christening, dressmaking -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBlouse, circa 1920 - 1950
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country This garment provides a good example of the mode of dress that young girls (4yo) wore in the Kiewa Valley circa 1920's early 1940's Historically this blouse details the fashion of this era. The simplicity of the cut of the blouse is offset by cotton lace and anglais stitching and piping. piercing colours for youngsters was not in vogue and home made clothing was a greater necessity in the Kiewa Valley lace garment blouse broderie anglais Blouse white cotton/linen for girl. ...This garment provides a good example of the mode of dress that young girls (4yo) wore in the Kiewa Valley circa 1920's early 1940'sHistorically this blouse details the fashion of this era. The simplicity of the cut of the blouse is offset by cotton lace and anglais stitching and piping. piercing colours for youngsters was not in vogue and home made clothing was a greater necessity in the Kiewa ValleyBlouse white cotton/linen for girl. Front opening with four button holes, no buttons. Blouse has set in sleeves, top flares out over hips size approx four(will fit 4 year old), long sleeves with broderie anglais cotton lace on edge of cuffs, piping where sleeves join bodicelace, garment, blouse, broderie, anglais -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyDress
... fashion was dictated by long lasting durability, local manufacture, earthy colours and ease of mobility. Photos in the KVHS collection show girls from Tawonga Primary School in a dress that could be this dress which is dated 1910. dress clothing girl's dress home made no inscriptions or markings suggesting locally made. Dress brown cotton ...made locally circa 1910. Due to relative long distance to haberdashery stores majority of children's garments were hand made by a local talented seamstress or mother/relativeHistorical significant to the period circa 1900 to circa 1950 when fashion was dictated by long lasting durability, local manufacture, earthy colours and ease of mobility. Photos in the KVHS collection show girls from Tawonga Primary School in a dress that could be this dress which is dated 1910. Dress brown cotton with long sleeves. Dress top and sleeves lined. Back of dress is open with metal hooks for fastening. Hand stitched eyelets and decorative strip down centre front bodice and around hips. Gathered skirt is joined at hip. One pocket on left side 6cm from waist band.Decorative strip at bottom of dress with a pleated hand and machine stitched frill.no inscriptions or markings suggesting locally made.dress, clothing, girl's dress, home made -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTable Runner, circa 1920s to 1950s
... The significance of this item in showing that although the region was to a small degree isolated from the "latest" fashion of house hold dressage, it was to a certain degree not regional and that the fashion of the day in large cities and towns was instilled through magazines and Country Women,s organisations. hand craft furniture dressing lace crochet cotton furniture proctective coverings Fine cotton table runner. ...Historically this item highlights the middle to upper to middle socio economic levels of a rural community in the 1920s to 1950s. The fashion dictated to by the larger cities and towns were for some smaller items of house hold furniture encompassed by homes in the region, not only because of practicality but also for longevity of the item it protected.The significance of this item in showing that although the region was to a small degree isolated from the "latest" fashion of house hold dressage, it was to a certain degree not regional and that the fashion of the day in large cities and towns was instilled through magazines and Country Women,s organisations.Fine cotton table runner. Middle section has a 2cm wide crochet insert around it with another border of cotton around it 2cm wide. All the item is edged with a 7cm wide crochet band.hand craft, furniture dressing, lace, crochet, cotton furniture proctective coverings -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkClothing - Christening Gown, c. 1891
... fashion. They were long-lasting family heirlooms, typically passed from mother to daughter. This gown was passed through several generations living in the local area, including members of the Nobelius family. It is an example of an element of late 19th century christening practices, and shows the reuse of christening gowns through decades and generations. Clothing Nobelius Family This white lawn cotton ...This christening gown belonged to Frances Nobelius (1920-2015) and is believed to have been given to her by her mother Nina Ayers (nee Casement, 1891-1872). It was likely passed to Nina by her own mother, Mary Frances Balharry (1869-1898), and reused by the family over multiple generations of christenings. At the time it was made - before Nina's christening in 1891 - christening gowns usually featured a very long skirt decorated with extensive embroidery - often modelled on contemporary women's fashion. They were long-lasting family heirlooms, typically passed from mother to daughter.This gown was passed through several generations living in the local area, including members of the Nobelius family. It is an example of an element of late 19th century christening practices, and shows the reuse of christening gowns through decades and generations.This white lawn cotton christening dress is a long line gown with a simple bodice. It is almost sleeveless with a lace trim. It has a lace trimmed neckline, and a back opening with ribbon ties at the neckline and waistline. The skirt is gathered with a broderie anglais panel of lace on the front, extending from the neckline to the hemline.clothing, nobelius family -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBag Canvas Water, Circa 1950
... This "Aberdeen" long flax canvas water bag is held together on two sides and the top by strong heavy cotton stitching. The iron fashioned carrying handle has, protruding from its top elevation ,a very strong hook (well in excess of the bags' weight requirement). ...This "Aberdeen" long flax canvas water bag is held together on two sides and the top by strong heavy cotton stitching. The iron fashioned carrying handle has, protruding from its top elevation ,a very strong hook (well in excess of the bags' weight requirement). ...This extract from an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper of 1/12/1959 places the era in which this water bag was prolific throughout rural Australia. " ABERDEEN CANVAS GOODS for the man on the land here is Australia's most useful, convenient and hygienic water bag. Its special unbreakable plastic nozzle is fitted with a perforated filter strainer. Made from long flax canvas, its universal handle enables it to be hung on bumper bar, wire fence or on hook or nail" The availability of clean cool drinking water in remote rural locations was essential for survival under the blistering Australian summer sun. This was in a pioneer era when transport, roads and convenience stores were ,in a lot of "outback" Australia, in short supply and survival was dependent upon what could be carried by vehicle or pack horse.When the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme became a reality, the use of the water bag was one of the essential personal items of survival given to each person working in the forests and on and in the high plains environment. Even in an outside stationary work place the availability of cool clean water was a prerequisite. The canvas water bag allowed any wind or airflow to cool down the water, even on very hot days, to provide a refreshing and throat quenching supply of water. These bags could be fastened onto the front of vehicles or hanging from shady tree branches thereby permitting air flow around the bag. During the "wearing in" period the residual taste from the canvas was fairly strong, this became considerably less as time and a half moved on. This "Aberdeen" long flax canvas water bag is held together on two sides and the top by strong heavy cotton stitching. The iron fashioned carrying handle has, protruding from its top elevation ,a very strong hook (well in excess of the bags' weight requirement). At the top, of the bag, and on one side only, is a brown coloured bakelite spout (with an inbuilt filter) protruding upwards. This spout has its matching , screw on, lid complete with attachment chain (not fixed at the handle end)On the front of the bad and stenciled in bold lettering, "ABERDEEN" and directly below "Travellers" and below this "FILTER BAG". Below this are two parallel black lines enclosing an ochre coloured band(12mm wide) running around the bottom section of the bag. Below this band is stenciled the number 14 in black (25mm high) figures. The spout lid has stamped on the top surface and within the outline of Australia, "ABERDEEN FILTER WATER BAG". Above this and close to the edge of the lid is pressed "PAT. No 9149/32 and down at the bottom rim is stamped "RD. No. 9870". canvas, water bag, water container, camping equipment, survival pack -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBox Starch, Pre decimal currency date(14th February 1966)
... fashion. Tradition and English "ties" were the backbone of early colonies and it was only after World War II that these "ties" were becoming irrelevant. Early traditions lingered well past the independence sought by Federation, colony to statehood and trade with other nations eg. USA and Asia. The idea that a change in "status" would automatically change the social mores of Australians, especially in rural ares, was not fully grasped by the "law makers" and those wanting change. domestic laundry essentials cotton clothing preparations household starch "crisp and neat appearances. ...This brand of starch was first manufactured before 1966 and covered the period when Australian made was the preferred clothing due to limited imports from England. This was a period when the demand for "home grown" produce was at its peak. This was in a time when by necessity and ease of supply and not by the "Buy Australian" campaign (of later years), was the major factor for the demand of these type of laundry goods. It was in a time when starch was used in formal clothing to put a "crisp" or fresh new appearance for clothes. This product was in the era and importantly the social more of "clothes make the person" in which starched shirts and dresses was the fashion vogue. Formality of dress was a strictly British "class" up-man-ship which from the 1950's onwards became less and less visible. The Australian "Ocker" or fair "dink'm" bloke became more entrenched after World War II. The national identity was slowly developing.This box of starch is very relevant to the Kiewa Valley because this box highlights the differences ,in this period, between city and rural social standards. Rural areas were deeply entrenched into colonial and the pioneer family structure viz- a-vie social and dress fashion standards. British values and norms lingered on well beyond the changes happening in city fashion. Tradition and English "ties" were the backbone of early colonies and it was only after World War II that these "ties" were becoming irrelevant. Early traditions lingered well past the independence sought by Federation, colony to statehood and trade with other nations eg. USA and Asia. The idea that a change in "status" would automatically change the social mores of Australians, especially in rural ares, was not fully grasped by the "law makers" and those wanting change.This box (capacity 12 ozs) has white(aged into cream) and blue printing and a "white star" on five sides, the sixth side has a laundry scene with two ladies, in early 1900's fashion. The package is made from 200 gsm thick cardboard. As manufacture was made before and during the two World Wars 1914 to 1945 the promotion was heavily focused on Australian made and Australian grown maize. One side of the box has instructions of use and all the other sides are promotional, detailing "the best in the world and won't stick to the iron""SILVER STAR", "THE BEST IN THE WORLD", "WON'T STICK TO THE IRON", "REQUIRES NO BOILING", INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE", "ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY LIMITED", "INCORPORATED IN VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA", "NET WEIGHT 12 OUNCES", "LARGE BOX 12 OZS"domestic laundry essentials, cotton clothing preparations, household starch "crisp and neat appearances. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkClothing - Dress, Beryl Collett, 1980s-1990s
... cotton dress with extensive smocking on bodice and back of dress and collar and cuffs. Long sleeves. Front and back of dress appear identical and there are no buttons or other fasteners. Dress does not appear to be of a particular fashion...cotton dress with extensive smocking on bodice and back of dress and collar and cuffs. Long sleeves. Front and back of dress appear identical and there are no buttons or other fasteners. Dress does not appear to be of a particular fashion ...This dress was created by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Beryl learnt handicraft skills as a young person from her mother Hettie Collett (Thorn) who was a skilled milliner. Beryl created many textile objects following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980. This dress appears to have been created to showcase Beryl's smocking skills. That much of Beryl's own handiwork was created following her retirement epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.This apron is an example of the handiwork of a skilled local dressmaker.Medium length light blue heavy cotton dress with extensive smocking on bodice and back of dress and collar and cuffs. Long sleeves. Front and back of dress appear identical and there are no buttons or other fasteners. Dress does not appear to be of a particular fashion style.beryl collett, clothing -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM 2ND AIF, C.1943 - 45
... .1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers...../30 size 7 1945” .1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers. ....1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group..1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers..1) “D & D ../30 size 7 1945” uniform, army, webbing, slouch hat -
Orbost & District Historical Societychristening robe, C 1900
... fashion. Most 19th century christening gowns featured lace. All, until the end of the century, had low necklines and short sleeves. This gown reflects the style of christening robes in the early 20th century. christening-robe clothing-childhood A high waisted, short-sleeved long white broderie anglaise christening robe made of fine cotton. ...Christening gowns are traditional outfits made just for baby’s baptism. They are almost always white and can be very ornate, highly decorated garments. Usually, the christening gown is quite long – much longer than the baby being christened, particularly when it is worn by a young or very small baby. Many families keep a “family” christening gown that has been passed down through various family members and is used for the baptism ceremony. This christening robe was probably used by the Cameron family.The christening gown was a late 18th century innovation usually made of white lawn, muslin or net, longer than the baby and fancier than a day gown. The design was a more moderate version of contemporary adult fashion. Most 19th century christening gowns featured lace. All, until the end of the century, had low necklines and short sleeves. This gown reflects the style of christening robes in the early 20th century. A high waisted, short-sleeved long white broderie anglaise christening robe made of fine cotton. It is hand made edged with machine stitched cut work lace. The bodice is pin tucked.christening-robe clothing-childhood -
Orbost & District Historical Societybrassiere, La Mode, c. 1930s-1940s
... Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: FLARED LEG TROUSERS, 1975
... Label on back pocket lining, ''Exclusively Fashioned by DALE'', ''Pinfeather GALEY Loro USA'' 75% Dacron 25% cotton. Printed Washing Instructions ''36/30''. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields COSTUME Male light green trousers Label on back pocket lining, ''Exclusively Fashioned by DALE'', ''Pinfeather GALEY Loro USA'' 75% Dacron 25% cotton. Printed Washing Instructions ''36/30''. ...1975 World Swimming Championship Games.Flared leg trousers of light green fabric with fine self stripe. Legs have 6 cm turned up cuffs. Fastened at front with 20 cm metal zipper, metal hook and eye and tab with button. Eight belt keepers.Two front pockets and two back pockets of white synthetic fabric. Back pocket on RHS fastened with now X 1.3 cm light brown plastic button.Label on back pocket lining, ''Exclusively Fashioned by DALE'', ''Pinfeather GALEY Loro USA'' 75% Dacron 25% cotton. Printed Washing Instructions ''36/30''. ''Monaghan'' written in pen inside waist band.costume, male, light green trousers -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Pouch, Magazine, US .30 calibre M1 Carbine, 1944
... Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne pouch magazine m1 carbine cotton canvas Front of flap reads U.S, inside flap reads Camlin Fashions of America Inc. 1944 Khaki webbing pouch for two .30 Calibre, M1 Carbine 15 round magazines. ...Khaki webbing pouch for two .30 Calibre, M1 Carbine 15 round magazines. Metal Lift-the-Dot studs.Front of flap reads U.S, inside flap reads Camlin Fashions of America Inc. 1944pouch, magazine, m1 carbine, cotton canvas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Textile and Clothing Industries Bendigo, Barbara Poustie, Textile and clothing industries in Bendigo
... Companies described are: Bradford Cotton Spinning Mill The Bernardo and Lorenzo Banfi (BLB) Corporation Bendigo Woollen Mills Alexandra Knitting Mill Australian Consolidated Hosiery Victoria Carpets Strickland Road Perfectfit Hosiery Hitex Fashions Century Weaving Mills Perfectfit Clothing Co. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Bradford Cotton Spinning Mill The Bernardo and Lorenzo Banfi (BLB) Corporation Bendigo Woollen Mills Alexandra Knitting Mill Australian Consolidated Hosiery Victoria Carpets Strickland Road Perfectfit Hosiery Hitex Fashions Century Weaving Mills Perfectfit Clothing Co. manufacturing textile industry Ten page typed booklet, white paper, color photos, black spiral binding. ...Ten page typed booklet, white paper, color photos, black spiral binding. On front cover: 'Textile and clothing industries in Bendigo'. Companies described are: Bradford Cotton Spinning Mill The Bernardo and Lorenzo Banfi (BLB) Corporation Bendigo Woollen Mills Alexandra Knitting Mill Australian Consolidated Hosiery Victoria Carpets Strickland Road Perfectfit Hosiery Hitex Fashions Century Weaving Mills Perfectfit Clothing Co. bradford cotton spinning mill, the bernardo and lorenzo banfi (blb) corporation, bendigo woollen mills, alexandra knitting mill, australian consolidated hosiery, victoria carpets strickland road, perfectfit hosiery, hitex fashions, century weaving mills, perfectfit clothing co., manufacturing, textile industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Costume - Skirt made by BRIT (Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE) student
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BRIT Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Label - Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, Fashion Department White cotton skirt made by a BRIT (Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE) student. ...White cotton skirt made by a BRIT (Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE) student. Machine made pleated skirt with rear zip fastening. Four knife pleats on front LHS. Date unknown. Label - Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, Fashion Departmentbrit, bendigo regional institute of tafe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - MORLEY FASHION LABEL
... Morley Fashion Label: Orange scalloped border, circular in shape with black and orange print. Yellow cotton thread through a small hole for attaching. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BHS Collection COSTUME Female underwear label Morley Morley Fashion Label: Orange scalloped border, circular in shape with black and orange print. Yellow cotton thread through a small hole for attaching. ...BHS CollectionMorley Fashion Label: Orange scalloped border, circular in shape with black and orange print. Yellow cotton thread through a small hole for attaching. The label reads * Morley World Famous Underwear* Specially treated with the new 'Kantshrink' Regd. Process. And guaranteed unshrinkable. Should this garment shrink in washing it will be replaced. Made in Australia. Same print on the back. Box 625costume, female underwear, label, morley -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageAccessory - Handkerchief, 20th century
... This handkerchief is a representation of fine needlework and women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked coast flagstaff hill maritime museum maritime museum shipwreck coast flagstaff hill maritime village great ocean road handkerchief lace handkerchief woman's handkerchief women's accessory fine fabric craftwork White fine lawn cotton handkerchief, square with machine made lace handstitched to lawn. ...This fine lawn handkerchief has machine made lace trim. Although lace was being machine made from the 1600’s the design of the lace on this handkerchief is circa 1900’s. This handkerchief is a representation of fine needlework and women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.White fine lawn cotton handkerchief, square with machine made lace handstitched to lawn. Features two separate types of lace which are carefully cut on the edges. The design of the lace is circa 1900s.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, handkerchief, lace handkerchief, woman's handkerchief, women's accessory, fine fabric craftwork -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageLeisure object - Porcelain Doll, 1920-1941
... Doll is wearing old fashioned cream coloured knitted woollen singlet, cream flannel vest with draw-string cotton bodice and scalloped edge. ...Doll is wearing old fashioned cream coloured knitted woollen singlet, cream flannel vest with draw-string cotton bodice and scalloped edge. ...Unable to determine a specific company that manufactured this doll many Japanese companies manufactured dolls of this type for export and these were only marked "Nippon" to show country of manufacture. These dolls marked this way were in production from around 1920 until 1941 when Japanese toy factories began to manufacturing items for war.Unable to be determined provenance relating to specific Japanese manufacturer. The doll is an example of a children's toy from the 1920s-1940s.Porcelain Doll in white fabric dress Doll, female, has porcelain face, composite body with swivel head and limbs. Head has long brown curly mohair wig attached into a hole in the pate; several doll-sized hairpins hold hair in place. Face has open mouth showing two porcelain front teeth, brown eyes of hand blown glass and hand painted features. Back of neck has two pressed holes above maker’s mark. Doll has removable white silk socks and brown shoes with tied ankle strap and hard soles. Doll is wearing old fashioned cream coloured knitted woollen singlet, cream flannel vest with draw-string cotton bodice and scalloped edge. The doll also has a more modern style white cotton dress with pink smocking. Inscription pressed into back of neck, shaded with pencil, "Nippon"Maker’s Mark “NIPPON” (See media section this document for a list of possible manufactures of doll)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, doll, nippon, nippon novelty company, porcelain, japanese doll manufacturer, porcelain doll, vintage doll -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Nightgown, Vera and Aurelia Giles, 1880-1920
... The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established. warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum shipwreck-coast nightie giles collection henry giles tower hill cooramook warrnambool breakwater mailor’s flat wangoom 19th century household goods sleep wear nightgown nightdress night dress nightwear sleepwear clothing fashion 19th century handmade clothing None Nightgown, white cotton with Broderie Anglaise yoke. ...There are many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with the Giles Family and are known as the “Giles Collection”. These items mostly came from the simple home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton), whose photos are in the parlour. They married in 1880. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill in 1858. He was a labourer on the construction of the Breakwater before leaving in 1895 to build bridges in N.S.W. for about seven years. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook. She attended Mailor’s Flat State School where she was also a student teacher before, as family legend has it, she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family of six, some of whom were born at Mailor’s Flat and later children at Wangoom, lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940. The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established.Nightgown, white cotton with Broderie Anglaise yoke. Nonewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, nightie, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century household goods, sleep wear, nightgown, nightdress, night dress, nightwear, sleepwear, clothing, fashion, 19th century, handmade clothing
