Clothing. Women's white full length skirt of cotton fabric with scattered square spots. A-shaped skirt of three horizontal sections with three rows of decorative stitching below each horizontal seam. Shirred elastic waistband (4.5 cm).costume, female, women's white full length skirt

Clothing. Women's yellow full length linen skirt. A-shaped from waist with lower section (36 cm) made up of three horizontal sections,1/ Vertical tab shaped pieces with pin tucks, 2/ Horizontal strip with pin tucks, 3/ Horizontal strip with pin tucks and frill along top edge. Darts around waistline with 1.3 cm waistband with drawstring on RHS only. Centre back opening (26 cm) fastened with two metal press-studs.costume, female, women's yellow full length skirt

Clothing. This garment has been severely damaged - the waistband has been removed, and a 45 cm diameter circle has been cut from the polished cotton lining. There is also fabric damage adjacent to the internal side pocket seam, velvet binding at hem, stiffened linen lines the inside at the hemline - 20 cm deep, and a narrow binding of black velvet encircles the lower hemline. While the waistband has been partly removed, the original two metal hooks, and three metal eyes are still in place. This garment is severely damaged, but it does still give insight into the inner construction of the garment. Ten ''gores'' or sections make up the circle of this skirt.costume, female, full length black skirt

Very fine embroidered silk, three tier skirt - silk embroidery in a swirl design, and featuring small tufts of pink silk. Front placket, and narrow 1.25cm tape waistband. Metal hook and eye fasteners, and two metak hooks at back waistband to fasten bodice. Back sweeps into a small train. Two rows of joined lace form three panels from waist to lower tier. This lace also forms two L shaped decorative panels on upper section of skirt. Lower edge of silk lining has a band of stiffening, which then has an 18cm wide band of pink silk lining the hemline. This pink fabric matches the pink tufts on the fine silk outer layer, and possibly protects the finer fabric at the hemline level. Embroidered silk lace, in two bands sewn together, trims the hemline. PART OF WEDDING OUTFIT 11400.780; 782costume, female, cream silk full length wedding skirt

This Edwardian-era mourning outfit was worn by a wealthy woman from the rural area of Willaura, southeast of the Grampians. It was inherited by the donor from his mother, who had purchased it from a clearing sale in the 1960s. The jacket has a peplum or flounce below the waistline, a fashion that was seen in the 1860s and is still around in the 1900s. The outfit represents the female mourning fashion and wardrobe from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Such garments were a necessary inclusion as death often occurred to the young, due to illness, accidents and hard work - it was a regular part of life in rural Victoria. Mourning outfits were part of a person’s wardrobe and often passed from one generation to the next. This particular outfit appears to have been adjusted at some stage to allow for a wider waistline. The original skirt may have been replaced by the one that is now part of this outfit; the skirt is all machine-sewn, unlike the jacket and petticoat. The fabric of the skirt may be silk or it could be a synthetic fibre such as artificial silk or rayon; both were available in the 1800s, but nylon wasn’t invented until the 1930s. This skirt has sunray pleating, which was advertised on skirts for sale in the 1890s, and 1909, and was part of a fashionable bridal gown train in the 1930s. The mourning of death was part of both family and community life, particularly in rural and remote areas. People were bonded through work, religion, disasters, tragedy and social activities, supporting one another. They came together from near and far on such an occasion, giving each other the care that was needed and showing respect for the member who had passed away.This three-piece silk Edwardian mourning outfit is significant historically for its connection with rural Victoria and the social and religious customs surrounding the death of a family or community member. The high-quality outfit is also significant for representing the financial management of the times, being tailored by a dressmaker for a person of means and then adjusted to fit at least one different-sized person. The full-length black silk tailor-made skirt is one of three pieces of a ladies’ Edwardian mourning outfit. The skirt is made from black silky fabric. The garment has only two seams; at the side closure and the centre back. The whole skirt has sunray pleats; narrow pleats at the waist that fan outwards towards the hem. The top of the skirt is finished with a waistband that is shaped as an upward V shape in the centre. The side seam is closed with four self-fabric buttons with silver metal backing. The shirt has been machine sewn.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, edwardian era, tailor-made, dressmaker, mourning outfit, mourning dress, death mourning, sunray pleats, western district victoria, full-length skirt

Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Long silk taffeta skirt made of patchwork silk pieces/panels with a matching silk scarf. The patchwork panels are in shades of pinks, purples and blues. The skirt is secured with clear plastic press-studs. A narrow internal border of lace is attached to the basque.grace james, women's clothing, australian fashion 1969-1988, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion design, fashion -- 1980s

Jane Thornton married William Dixon in Northumberland in the 1850s. William Dixon was a pitman who was recruited in England to manage a mine at Eaglehawk. He arrived in about 1857 without his family. His wife Jane and three children arrived on the "Great Britain" in 1863. Two more children were born at Eaglehawk. William died on 28 March 1876. Jane died on 18 April 1884.Jane Thornton Collection: Wedding skirt. Deep blue silk brocade, full length, machine stitched, some hand stitching, brown lining, waistband and hook and eye fastenings. Worn by Jane Thornton for her marriage to William Dixon in Northumberland in the early 1850s.women's apparel, wedding skirt

Black velvet full length skirt and matching long sleeve topAnthea Crawford (skirt) RSVP Perri Cutten (Top)anthea crawford, perri cutten

Turner Collection.Part of a collection of clothing donated by Monica Smith (nee Turner). Monica was related to the Hartnell family who were early residents of Kilmore and business owners.Brown silk damask, full length skirt, long sleeves, wide collar/hood. Fragile silk, some lateral tears and shattering, staining.kilmore, turner, smith

Netta Fuller and her husband Alec were long-term residents of Kew. Netta's passion was for historic clothing and its exhibition. In 1985, Netta Fuller and Elizabeth Pace launched a parade of garments sponsored by Kew Historical Society at Holy Trinity Church, Kew. The parade was called 'Downunder Dressmakers' and included a collection of over fifty items of clothing dating from 1800 to 1984. The collection included dresses, hats, scarfs, capes, sporting costumes etc. In sourcing items for her collections, Netta Fuller collected costumes stored in old trunks and wardrobes, or even purchased from opportunity shops. Not satisfied with purchasing authentic costumes of the period, Netta also used these as models for artistic recreations.Two piece black silk evening dress, comprising sleeveless bodice and full-length skirt with inset panels on both pieces of guipure lace on tulle.australian fashion - 1950s, evening dresses, evening wear, netta fuller

Black and white photograph of three ladies wearing full length skirts with small bullock team pulling a drum, lady in front holding a whip on farm in Gippsland Victoriatransport, clothing

Owned and worn by Patricia Capp of Dimboola, on her wedding day, when she married Mr. Walter Clark of Nhill.Bridal gown of figured de-lustered satin, with a fitted bodice and scooped neckline with long pointed sleeves and a full-length skirt with deep unpressed pleats. The three-tier veil was held by a circlet of flowers in front with a Dior bow, The bride carried a trailer of white roses and lily of the valley.1964 wedding gown, wedding attire, clothing, formal - clothing, textiles - satin

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.Shot silk purple ball gown, featuring a fitted silk bodice with puff sleeves and a wide full-length skirt. The dress has coloured guipure lace at the neck and the cuffs, which has been identified as being of the period. The brush braid on the hem has probably been replaced at a later date. Dated to 1899-1900. ball gowns - 1900s, australian fashion - 1900s, costume

Mary May was born in Bedfordshire, England in 1839 and migrated to Victoria with her parents, brothers and sisters in 1852. She married Ambrose Murrell in 1855, and they had seven children. Mary and Ambrose Murrell bought the Victoria Hotel in Linton in 1881. After Ambrose died in 1891, Mary continued to run the hotel with the assistance of her daughter Caroline, but it is understood that around the time Caroline married in 1910, Mary sold the hotel and bought the Linton Newsagency. It is not clear whether she managed the newsagency, as it was run by her son William (Bill) Murrell from about 1912, and later by his daughter Carrie Murrell. Mary Murrell died in 1928, age 94.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows an older lady wearing a full-length skirt and a knitted jumper and holding a bundle of sticks (?) with both hands. She has been photographed outside, near a shed or garage. There are trees in the background. Mary Murrell, née May.mary murrell née may

There is no information available on this dress which has been in the Historical Society’s collection for many years. It may have been a wedding dress. This is an interesting item as an example of a woman’s dress worn about the 1880s. It is a wonderful display item. This is a claret-coloured dress with a full length skirt with bustle. It is made of good quality heavy satin mounted on organza with a back fastening. There is a rosette in the same fabric with two pendant panels. There is a matching fitted jacket with hooks and eyes to fasten and full length narrow sleeves edged with claret lace (much tattered). The jacket is faded and torn in parts. Machine and handsewn. claret-coloured dress, warrnambool, 1860's ladies dress

Paired with image 03731.1 for display in 150 years Lakes Entrance 1858 to 2008 held in October 2008Sepia toned postcard west side of Red Bluff showing a group of eight men and five women and a child. Sand washed away exposing vast rocky beach, short vegetation on rocky bluff. Women wearing full length skirts and wide brim hats with veils, men in three piece suits dark in colour on ninety mile beach Lake Tyers VictoriaThe Bluff Lakes Entrancetopography, fashion

A typical long black crepe skirt worn by women in Moorabbin Shire c1910 whilst doing housework during spring and summerTypical day wear skirt worn by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlersA woman's full length black crepe skirt with side fasteners, pleats and side inserted pockets blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire

This is a plain black full length woollen skirt that women wore during winter in Moorabbin Shire when working around the house c1910. The early settler women were skilled dressmakers and made the clothing for their familiesA typical day skirt worn whilst doing housework by early settler women c1910. The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireClothing, Lady's black long woollen skirt with a drawstring waist and a side inserted pocket blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire

Erstine Schlisweg married William Bosse in Germany in 1860, later settled in Nhill districtSettlers in Nhillc 1860 Three piece silk & lace wedding ensemble handmade in Germany, consisting of a silk full length skirt with lace & ribbon trim which hugs the waist, flows into a small train at the back; the high round neck, sleeveless bodice/top tucks into the skirt, is silk with pleats down either side of a lace panel in front; cape is silk, slightly gathered so it elegantly flows over the shoulders, finishing below the hips, is trimmed with lace around the neck and bottom. Lace & ribbon trims wedding dress, william bosse, erstine schlisweg, nhill, german - textiles - handmade

The photograph provides details relating to the student's dress and deportment in 1909. The girls wear full-length dark skirts with wide belts and white blouses. The blouses are not uniform but feature high necks, cuffed sleeves and lace decoration. Their hair is elaborately coiffured and adorned with large bows. The teacher is wearing a mortar-board and academic gown. Her skirt of light-coloured. The photograph has social significance due to its representation of fashions for young ladies in 1909. Black and white photograph with grey mount featuring the Clarendon Ladies College Form VI (Intermediate and leaving) class in 1909. Students are arramnged in three rows - first row on floor, second row seated and third row standing. 18 students and one staff.Printed on bottom left corner of front of mount: Richards & Co/Ballarat; Handwritten on back of mount: Clarendon/Form VI (Inter & leaving)/1909/E.L.R.1909, clarendon ladies college, richards co

Fashion dress making - child's school dress Girl's school dress Fashion Pattern No. 7288 Bust 32" Length 39" Full skirt short sleevesFashion Patternsdress making in the home

Skirt of wedding dress worn by Jesse de Frayne Talbese at her marriage to Herbert Bishop on 14th April 1903 at Box Hill. Jesse was born August 1876 in East Melbourne and died 23/04/1955 in Box Hill.Full length cream silk skirt. Panel of tucks down each side of front with lace and tucks around bottom third of skirt. Waistband has a hook & eye.costume, female ceremonial

Doreen O'Dea married Alfred Webb 14th February 1951Cream lace wedding dress, lined with crepe, fashioned with a round neckline, with three rows of lace accents; long sleeves with approx. 16 buttons on each sleeve; the bodice comes to a point at the waist, attaching to a beautiful full length flowing skirt containing a small train and to finish the bottom of the skirt has a wide gathers tulle trim wedding dress, fred webb, 1951, doreen o'dea, alfred webb

White full-length nylon nightgown. A tiny flower design is painted on to the fabric. Bodice has a V shaped cross-over bodice gathered onto a midriff band, 3.5 cms wide at the front and a V neckline at the back. Front and back tie together at the shoulders. A full-length gathered skirt has a 3 cms wide tie at the back waistline.Label on side-seam of skirt, near hemline reads: Hanro Quality Underwear SW Small Women’scostume, female underwear, nightgown

Evening or opera coat with princess line seams and shawl collar. Leg o' mutton sleeves, full length flared skirt of six panels and secured with one self covered button and bound buttonhole at the waist. Fully lined in cream coloured silk taffeta. Fabric is printed in gold with flowers, vines and butterflies with hand silk screened roses and forget-me-not flowers over the topNone

Cream lace sleeveless wedding dress, V neck. Bodice lined with satin in four pieces. Upper piece forms part of neckline. Full length unlined skirt - slightly gathered. Piping around waistline. Train at back. Back opening with six fabric covered buttons and loops. (top half of bodice). Four unmatched press studs on back of bodice. Lining torn away from back opening. Opening at back of skirt has torn edges. Hem is edged with lace.costume, female, wedding dress

This item is one of a collection of clothing items that belonged to the Stephenson family who lived at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, Melbourne. Matthew Stephenson (1861 – 1943) who had grown up on the Bendigo goldfields and shifted to Melbourne in the early 1900’s was a train driver and later, a fireman with the railways. His wife Elizabeth Jane (Betsy) Wigley (1865 – 1953) also grew up on the goldfields around Majorca and Bendigo. They married in 1885 in Bendigo. They had two daughters – Ethel Evelyn Stephenson (1886 – 1956) and Lillian or Lila (1891 – 1977) who were milliners and dressmakers and who continued to live in the family home after the death of their parents. The family are recorded as living at 22 McCracken Street, Kensington, as early as 1914. It is not known who made or owned the clothing that makes up this collection but as it appears to be from the late Victorian and early Edwardian era, the different pieces were probably made and worn by any of the three ladies of the house – Betsy, Ethel and/or Lila. During W.W.2, a local Warrnambool couple (Meryl and Tony Everard) boarded with them – Tony was in the airforce training paratroopers to jump into (and survive) enemy territory and his wife Meryl worked in the Methodist baby Home. The Everards developed a close friendship with the Stephensons and were responsible for clearing out the house (and finding this clothing collection) after Lila died in 1977. This skirt features broderie anglaise trim. Although broderie anglaise was a lace that could be made by hand, it was very time consuming to make. St Gallen was a city in Switzerland that had become known for producing quality textiles. At the beginning of the 19th century, the first embroidery machines were developed in St Gallen. Factories used embroidery machines but people also had them in their homes. They were able to produce broderie anglaise for export. By the early 20th century, machine made lace, fabric, ribbons etc. were being sold in drapers shops all over England and Wales to women who were making clothes and furnishings for their families. It is highly likely that the lady who made this skirt brought the lengths of broderie anglaise already made to embellish and personalise her skirt.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the late 19th century - creating pintucks and adding lace to personalise and embellish a practical item of clothing. A full length lady's skirt of heavy textured ribbed twill cotton. The top of the skirt is made from five pieces of fabric, sewn together and inserted into a simple waistband. It has an opening with room for 6 hook and eyes (but only the middle three remain). The top section of the skirt is separated from the bottom section by a strip of eyelet embroidery that has been inserted in a horizontal line at the back but becomes slightly diagonal at the front causing the two ends to cross in a decorative X fashion. The bottom of the skirt is the same heavy cotton as the top and one seam features a V shaped insert or patch.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, broderie anglaise, needlework, sewing, stephenson family, skirt, lady's skirt

Pink, purple, green and grey floral patterned dress. Rayon fabric with smooth surface. Sleeveless bodice with wide shoulder straps. The shoulder straps widen from 6cm at the front across the shoulders to attach at either side of centre at 14cm. Back of the bodice is made of four straight pieces from waist to above bust line. The front of the bodice is made from three pieces with centre piece dipping. Narrow at front because gathered in to U shape at centre front at waist. Across the bust line are two pieces of fabric with horizontal folds to create fullness. The pieces are joined at centre front with a decorative knot of fabric. The bodice and shoulder straps are lined with cream coloured net. Two darts at front and two at back from waist. The full length skirt is made from two pieces at the front and the back is made from four pieces. Back of the bodice inverted at skirt. Back opening at centre back with 26cm metal zipper. Hook and eye above zipper. On either side of centre back are two folded pieces of gathered fabric attached at waistline to create the effect of a large bow with tails. Attached at the waist on each hip are two padded sections of fabric 39cm x 10cm, gathered at waist.costume, female daywear, dress

This dress belonged to Mary Ann Henty [nee Lawrence] (1821-81), the wife of Francis Henty (1815-89). Her husband, Francis Henty, was the youngest son of Thomas Henty, who with his family, their retainers and property moved to the Australian colonies between 1829 and 1832. In 1834, Francis’ older brother, Edward, sailed from Launceston in Van Diemen’s Land to what was to become Portland in the western part of Port Phillip District [Victoria]. Francis, together with the first flock of Merino sheep [in Victoria], followed some months later. The first and second generations of the Henty family established vast pastoral properties in the Western part of the Port Phillip District. Francis Henty managed ‘Merino Downs’ near Casterton, while also living in his retirement at ‘Field Place' in Kew. The Henty Collection of nineteenth and twentieth century clothing, including outerwear and underwear, was collected, stored and exhibited over time by female family members descended from Francis and Mary Ann Henty. During the twentieth century, items from the collection were modelled in two fashion parades by various descendants [1937, 1959]. The items in the collection are historically and aesthetically significant, with provenance provided by oral and written tradition within or held by the family. A number of the items in the collection are very rare survivors, and provide researchers with the evidence needed to reconstruct the lives of notable women in the Port Phillip District [later Victoria] during the nineteenth and early twentieth century.A two-piece, moiré silk faille day dress, owned and worn by Mary Ann Henty, aged 59, while resident at Field Place, Kew. The fitted and panelled bodice on the day dress features wide velvet ribbon, hand sewn to form ‘V’ detailing at front and back. The front bodice hook and eye closure is decorated with handmade velvet covered buttons. The high round neckline is trimmed with pleated ivory fine tulle lace. The wide long sleeves of the bodice are also trimmed with velvet ribbon and buttons forming exquisite cuff detailing. The full length skirt and train are tucked into a fitted waistline band. The hemline is hand finished with wide velvet ribbon. A separate attached peplum is worn over the full bustle of the skirt. Measurements (mm): DRESS: Girth - Neck 355.6, Chest 889, Waist 673.1, Cuff 279.4, Hem circumference 4292.6. Vertical - Front neck to hem 1447.8, Front waist to hem 1117.6, Back neck to hem 1765.3, Back waist to hem 1346.2 , Sleeve length 590.55. Horizontal - Neck to sleeve head 196.85, Chest back 469.9, Underarm to underarm 457.2. PEPLUM Girth - Waist 711.2, Hem circumference 1066.8. Vertical - Back waist to hem 406.4.mary ann lawrence, francis henty, fashion -- 1880s, day dresses, women's clothing

Negligee set or Wedding trousseau for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.1948 Cream coloured wedding dress comprising a full length petticoat, full length lace skirt and lace peplum top. Petticoat is cream colour with narrow straps with opening on left hand side with two press studs and hooks. Lace skirt is cream coloured full circle with satin waist band, open placket with one pearl button. Lace peplum top has short sleeves with twenty-three cream coloured rouleau loop buttons and a lace bow at the sacrum. It is edged with a net frill. See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Horseshoes NA4924 and Wedding Veil NA4925.tooke, wyatt m, wedding