Invoices for the purchase of female clothing (jumpers) from Bendigo retailers during 1975 - 77Assorted invoices for purchases for female clothing from Bendigo Retailers: The Beehive, McCalmans, Monaghan's and The Bendigo Fashion House. The invoices are purchased and made out in the name of Mrs. J. Jennings of 34 Day Street, Bendigo. The purchases were made 1975 - 77. 11076.3 includes four clothing tags for Crestknit and Slade jumpers; circa 1975. associated with the invoices as above.bendigo

Photograph - Black and white young female dressed in Victorian clothing - taken at F.H. Coldrey (late Wherrett ) Post Office Portrait Rooms Barker Street Castlemaine -Established 1855.photograph, person, female, f.h. coldrey (late wherrett ) post office portrait rooms barker street castlemaine -established 1855

This amber satin evening outfit was worn by Mrs Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell, 1840 – 1929) at the wedding of her brother Alexander (c.1846–1938) and Eliza (nee Moore, c.1854–1939). The jacket and skirt attach at the waist by joining the metal rings around the base of the jacket, and the metal hooks on the waistband of the skirt. The outfit was donated with its own mannequin and fits it perfectly. In the colonial days, outer clothing was rarely, if ever, washed, due to the expense of fabrics and the difficulty in careful laundering. Clever methods were employed to reduce the occurrence of soiling. The mannequin included with the donation would also help keep the outfit in good shape and ensure a flattering fit. FAMILIES’ HISTORY The families connected with this wedding, where the outfit was worn, are from Warrnambool’s colonial days. Isabella and Alexander’s parents, Robert Russell and Elizabeth (nee Mitchell), were born in 1808 and married about 1830. They were from farming families in Northern Ireland, where they raised their seven children before migrating to Australia in the early colonial days, around 1857. Their graves are in the Tower Hill Cemetery. Alexander’s wife, Eliza (nee Moore, born in 1854), was also from Northern Ireland and migrated to Australia in 1858 with her parents, Thomas and Nancy Moore, in the last voyage of the sailing ship “Chance”. Isabella (Bella) talked with her granddaughter Ruby Akers about her memories of Alexander and Eliza’s wedding and other events in her life. Ruby recorded these memories in a letter. She says, “They were married in the Warrnambool Congregational Church by a pioneer minister, the Reverend Uriah Coombs. The bride wore a pale blue silk wedding gown, which she made herself. Bella was Matron of Honora, and Ian McCasker was best man. In those days, the transport to the church was usually a carriage – similar to a cab – and a pair of white ponies. They would have the reception at home, go for a drive afterwards, and at night there would be a dance. They did all the catering themselves … Eliza carried on farming in the Dennington, Yarpturk and Purnim districts until they moved to Camperdown around 1905…” Ruby’s letter later mentions “[Isabella] could recall seeing a blackfellows’ corroboree being performed near where the Dennington Bridge now stands. It was rather a terrifying experience; they seemed to be in a warlike mood, and one never knew what they would do next. One lubra came running to Granny, crying, Hide me, bad man kill me. She was bleeding from a wound in the head: probably the result of a blow from a waddy. My mother [Margaret Jane McLaughlan nee Mitchell], coming home from school in the 1800s, often met blackfellows walking ahead with spears and boomerang, the two lubras – they usually had two – following in the rear, carrying the children or any burdens they had.“ Margaret was probably in primary school at the time she saw these things. Alexander and Eliza had ten children. One of their daughters, Margaret Jane, was born in Warrnambool in 1879. She married William McCullagh, and they had eleven children. Margaret made headlines in the Warrnambool newspapers for celebrating her 100th birthday. She had lived in the district for 60 years before moving to Melbourne. Alexander passed away at the age of 92, and Eliza passed away six months later, aged 85. Their graves are in the Colac cemetery. Isabella married Ralph Mitchell, and their daughter Margaret Jane married John McLauchlan in 1891. Margaret and John’s daughter, Ruby Elizabeth Jane, married Fredrick Akers in 1938. Fredrick, born in England, was a Boer War veteran and served in the British Army. He migrated to Queensland, Australia, in 1913, and joined the Australian Army to fight in World War I. In 1935, he moved to Warrnambool, where he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps from 1938 to 1945. Both Ruby and Fredrick are buried in the Tower Hill Cemetery.The evening outfit and its accompanying mannequin serve as notable examples of female fashion from the mid to late 1900s. These items reflect the styles and trends that were prevalent during this period, offering insight into the clothing choices and cultural influences that shaped women's attire. Beyond their representation of period fashion, the outfit and mannequin are significant due to their association with colonial pioneer families from Australia, specifically Victoria and Warrnambool. These families played an important role in the development and history of the region, and the items are linked to their legacy. The evening outfit and mannequin are also notable for their connection to a wedding that united two colonial families originating from Northern Ireland. These families immigrated to Australia in the mid-1850s and became influential figures within the Warrnambool district. The wedding marked a significant event, symbolising the merging of two prominent family lineages. Furthermore, the significance of the evening outfit and mannequin extends to their connection with the colonial families’ contact with the indigenous culture of the district. These items represent a period of interaction between the native and European peoples, highlighting the cultural exchanges that occurred within the region. This lady’s evening outfit is made from amber coloured satin fabric. It comprises a short-waisted, long-sleeved jacket and a long skirt, and it has its own neck-to-floor wooden mannequin on a pedestal. The outfit was worn by Mrs Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell) as the Matron of Honour at the wedding of her brother Alexander Russell and his fiancée Eliza Moore in Warrnambool, 29th April 1874.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, evening outfit, wedding outfit, bridesmaid’ outfit, matron of honour outfit, clothing female, clothing late 19th century, clothing wedding late 19th century, clothing bridesmaid late 19th century, clothing antique, clothing ladies, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, alexander russell, eliza russell, eliza moore, isabella mitchell, bella mitchell, bella russell, isabella russell, ralph russell, ian mccusker, ruby akers, fredrick william akers, ruby mclauchlan, margaret jane mclaughlan nee mitchell, margaret jane mclaughlan centenarian, william mclaughlan, robert russell, elizabeth russell nee mitchell, irish immigrants, warrnambool volunteer defence corps 1938-1945, antique satin outfit, warrnambool wedding 1874, congregational church warrnambool, reverend uriah coombs, dennington farmer, yarpturk farmer, purnim district farmer, camperdown resident 1905, dennington bridge, indigenous corroboree in dennington, corroboree in warrnambool, 1880s corroboree in warrnambool, lubra and baby, indigenous corroboree in warrnambool, mccullagh family

Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Bed caps were worn in the 1800s to keep the head warm. However, in the early 1900s silk caps became popular to protect hairstyles . They were though to improve the health of hair.Cream silk cap, edged with cream lace with green embroidery. Gathered at crown.clothing, night cap, 1900s, headwear, women's headwear, women, female clothing

This garment was made by Edith (?) Cowell (Mrs Jim Richardson, nee Cowell) and has been donated by her daughter Esma Richardson.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A full length white cotton night-dress with long sleeves. It has lace around the shoulders and across the chest, broderie anglais collar and cuffs. A ribbon is threaded through the lace at the neckline and cuffs. The bodice also has small pleats or pin-tucks at the front and clear buttons. Pinned to the left shoulder is a blue certificate indicating from the Bombala Exhibition Society of 1913.The certificate from the Bombala Exhibition Society indicates that Alice Cowell won first prize in the 1913 show for having made this night-dress.night-dress bombala-exhibition female-clothing

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

This dress was possibly manufactured by a local seamstress in the period circa early 1900.The quality of the dress suggests that the lady who wore it was from middle to upper range of the socio-economic structure within the Kiewa ValleyHistorically this item dating in the early 1900s was made by a very competent seamstress (lack of manufacturer's label). It demonstrates that the conditions of relative isolation within the Kiewa Valley was not extreme and that local manufacture of clothing items were available and at a very high level of quality. This item demonstrates that the hand made era was alive and an essential part of community/social adhesion within the valley.Beige knitted dress, sleeveless ladies pin weaved running from waist to bottom. Fine pin weave from bust to waist. Two mother of pearl buttons fastening opening front neck 11cm from neck to upper breastno manufacturer's label suggesting manufacturer was a very talented local seamstress costume, woollen, knitted, dress, female clothing

Sepia studio photograph of young woman in long embroidered dress standing beside chair. Swept-back hairdo with large bow? At back. Heavy (studio) curtain on Rhys. Mounted on cream board. Inscriptions: on front - Jno. Wells, Photo Artist.person, individual, female portrait, portrait, female, clothing, fashion, costume

Sepia photograph of a standing lady. Inscriptions: on front - 'To dear Tom and Jane with Bessie's love, Feb 1915'. 'Monteath, Melb.'.Monteath, Melbourneperson, individual, female portrait, female, clothing, costume, fashion, individual

Grey corset with boning inside. White lacing and eyelets on back and attachments for suspenders."Sibyl", Cotton Corset, Made in England. Rust-proof throughout.costume, female, clothing, women's, corset, undergarment, underwear, sibyl.

This handmade blouse with its matching belt was donated along with a note that says, "This jacket was owned by Marion Leishman who married Captain Eadie. They lived in Warrnambool and are buried at Tower Hill Cemetery." The spelling on the headstone is "Edie" rather than "Eadie". Marion Leishman Edie was born in 1835 and died on August 7, 1914. She married Captain Richard Wilson C Edie in 1865. Capt. Edie drowned at sea on 16th June 1883 aged 49 years. Marion Leishman Edie died on 7th August 1914 aged 79 years. Her sister Alison Keishman Sprod, died in 1863, aged 25 years, and is also buried in the same grave at Tower Hill. The fine satin blouse and matching belt is an example of clothing worn by women in the mid-to-late 19th century. It demonstrates the beautiful and talented skills applied to handmade garments. The decoration indicates that the blouse or jacket was worn for a special occasion.Blouse of black satin, decorated with lace and sequins. Long sleeves are puffed at the shoulder fitted at the lower arm and cuff. The belt has sequins and tassels. Black lace is added around the neck and bodice, fastened at the front with hook and eye.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, costume, blouse, belt, female adult, clothing, fashion, satin, lace, wonem's clothing, marion leishman, captain eadie, tower hill cemetery, marion eadie, jacket, black satin jacket, sequins, marion edie, richard wilson c edie, drowned at sea, marion leishman edie, handmade, black jacket, sequined satin jacket

BLACK CAPE BELONGING TO MRS. CATHERINE KELLY - FROM CARGERIE AND SKYE - SCOTLAND. GRANDMOTHER OF MRS. KIT SWANTON OF BALLARAT.BLACK VELVET BEADED CAPE - SILK LINED, SILK TRIM.NILlocal history, costume, female, womens clothing

White cotton short sleeve short top. Button up front with extensive crochet work and pink lace detailing.No visible markingscostume, female, top, clothing, white, cotton, crochet, lace.

White cotton short sleeve short top. Button up front with extensive crochet work.No visible markingscostume, female, top, clothing, white, cotton, crochet, lace.

Wiregrass Younger Set Article - Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954)Saturday 17 May 1941 - Page 4 In forwarding a cheque for £10 for the ???, K. McCormick, Hon. Treasurer of the Wiregrass Younger Set of Bendigo, tells of the fine work done by this group. The "set" was formed in 1934 as a charitable and social body by 16 single men (all well known in local sporting circles). Up to the time war broke out they had raised £1200 for local charities. Since then for soldiers' camps and patriotic funds they have gathered more than £400. Of an active membership of 14 at the beginning of war, 10 are now on active service. This has proved an incentive for younger folk to come along and keep their good work going.Black and white photograph of a large group of people at a social event, mounted on brown board. The front row has several men dressed in female clothing and wigs. Written in ink below the photograph "Wiregrass Younger Set 1934". "P. Pinder Photo". Possibly the Bendigo Cup Night Ball in the Town Hall, 1934.wiregrass younger set, cup night ball, fundraising groups

Black and white copy: image shows man dressed in female clothing, carrying chamber pot, wearing blonde wig. Text accompanying : from Fred Smith 3.11.2000, snapshot (photo) B & W., male in costume for Bendigo Easter Fair, 1946. Bon Beves ( Bon ) d 2.12.1999. In memoriam in B. Adv. 2.12.2000. Wife Elvie 'had a dress shop in Mitchell Street' Marion Heeps 1.12.2000.person, individual, ivor 'bon' beves, easter fair, ivor beves

Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis pin has a black plastic tear-drop ball at its head (earth shaped). It has diamond like chiseled profile from a centre band to the apex of both ends. The centre region has a herring bone pattern. Identical to Item KVHS 0287hat pin, female head apparel, clothing accessories

Black and white photocopy of newspaper photograph. Mezzanine floor with balustrade around open area to lower floor. Small rooms along each side. Open metal curved beams under translucent roof. Two females facing camera, one female in doorway. Inscriptions: Printed under image 'two office girls take a break from work on the mezzanine floor of Allan's Arcade, a noteworthy Victorian era'. At top of plate 'page 52 - Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, Wednesday, September 24, 1986'.Bendigo Advertiser photographer?place, arcade, allan's arcade, bendigo, business, supplement, office, individual, female, person, workers, clothing, costume, clothes, fashion

Women's clothing: pink boned corset. Garment is patterned with flower motif. Suspenders attached to bottom of corset. Corset is laced up the back through eyelets. Item donated by Mrs. J. Mannix, 54 Bannister Street, Bendigo. On inside of garment 'Beauty's Contour, 148, Type ABD U.B.'female, corset, women's clothing, corset

Clothing: Women's pyjamas. Pink silk like material, short sleeved top trimmed at square neckline ,sleeves and bottom with lace. Pants are long legged with lace trim at bottom. No identifying label on garment. Possibly Hanro ? Item 11004 transferred to Box 41 Clothing Box and renumbered 11400.223.nonefemale, pyjamas, women's clothing, nightwear, pyjamas

Biography, cardboard cover with black print on yellow background. Front cover has 2 black & white portrait photos, a male in uniform & a female in civilian clothing. Also a small photo of poppies with the words 'At Peace in Flanders'. Back cover has black print comments & a colour photograph of a wreath. 220 pages, cut, illustrated with black & white photos.Title page in handwritten blue ballpoint ink: To Shirley and David with best wishes Brenda S.C 2014books - biography, military history - army

Cream coloured hardcover book with an olive green spine. The green continues an inch onto the front and back covers and the title and author are printed in gold along the spine. The book is covered in a dust jacket depicting a female in combat clothing running through a military base followed by a stretcher bearer. A darker rectangle overlays the right side of the cover containing the title and the author name in white text.non-fictionThe author interviewed 16 women who served in the Vietnam War. They relate their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and villages. Those interviewed include Diana Dwan Poole, Lily Jean Adams, Jackie Knoll, Elizabeth Allen, Joan Garvert, Kathleen Splinter, Judy Hartline Elbring, Bobbie Keith, Chris Noel, Susan Bradshaw McLean, Emily Strange, Marilyn Roth, Nancy Jurgevich, Doris "Lucki" Allen, and Karen Offut. In Women in Vietnam, veteran journalist Ron Steinman collects the testimonies of sixteen women who served, and provides an account of this crucial and long-ignored part of the war. In first-hand accounts, we read of their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and villages. Whether working in the heart of triage or helping to dispense good cheer and raise morale, all of these women served with honor, without complaint, and with distinction.--BOOK JACKET. vietnam war, oral history, nurses, red cross, women's army corps

We have no information about who is in this photograph or precisely when or where it was taken. As the children are holding a sports trophies, a flag and a basketball, it seems likely that the photo was taken at the Linton Recreation Reserve after a sports day. The female teacher's style of clothing suggest the 1940s or 1950s. The male teacher may be Mr Harry Sutherland, who was Head Teacher from 1947-1953.Black and white print of photograph showing pupils and teachers in a bush setting, with a trophy, basketball, shield and flag.linton state school no. 880, sports days, sports trophies

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

157 p., black & white and colour illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictionClothing in the Australian colonies is discussed with illustrationsclothing, australia social conditions