The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. The handbag was owned by Dione McIntyreThe McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. White, Oroton style handbag with brass and white enamel frame and handle.handbags, costume accessories, oroton, mcintyre collection

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products.Brown crocodile skin handbag manufactured by Hollywood Handbags of New South Walesbags - handbags, fashion accessories

​In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.handbags, handmade

Small plastic handbag, 'patent leather' look. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills in the 1960s.Bone patent leather style handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and leather strap.Manufacturer's label: "Made in NSW. by French Handbag. Fashion plastic."purses, handbags

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Jack Eaton Handbags Pty Ltd was a designer/manufacturer located at 175d Liverpool Street, Sydney. The earliest known reference to the company was in the Sydney Morning Herald in 1954. The company appears to have been liquidated in 1970. Black calf art deco style evening bag with a white metal clasp. The bag was made by Jack Eaton Handbags Pty Ltd of New South Walespurses, bags - handbags, fashion accessories, evening bags

Small leather look handbag, with shoulder strap. Owned by Dawn Petts of Greenhills in the 1960s.Bone leather handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and leather strap.purses, handbags

​In March 2014 Tracey Mallett, Manager Organisation Planning at the City of Whittlesea, represented the City of Whittlesea on a visit to the Buka Urban Council in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, on behalf of the International Women’s Development Agency. During her trip, Tracey acquired two hand made bags and Shell necklace which she donated to the City of Whittlesea Civic History Collection.handbags, handmade

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. The handbag was owned by, used and donated by Dione McIntyre.The McIntyre Collection of clothing and clothing accessories forms one of the largest single donations to our Fashion & Design collection. It includes clothing and clothing accessories worn by four women in the Cohen and McIntyre families across three generations. The items worn by Melbourne architect, and Kew resident, Dione McIntyre date from the 1960s and 1970s, and include evening wear, day wear, hats and shoes. As Dione McIntyre often accompanied her husband, fellow architect Peter McIntyre, to formal events, there are a number of pieces of evening wear among the items. The McIntyre Collection also includes items worn by women of an earlier generation: by Lilian Cohen, Dione McIntyre's mother, and by her mother-in-law, the wife of the architect Robert McIntyre. At the other end of the chronological spectrum are a number of outfits belonging to, worn and donated by Annie McIntyre. These include outfits created by notable late 20th century Australian and/or international fashion designers. The McIntyre Collection is significant historically and artistically as it includes examples of design that demonstrate changing tastes in fashion over an 80-year period. The collection is also significant in that it includes the work of a large number of Melbourne designers from the 1960s to the 1990s. Black Oroton handbag with brass and black enamel frame and handle. The inside label includes the company name - “OROTON” - and maker details - “Made in West Germany”.costume accessories, handbags, oroton, costume accessories, handbags, purses, oroton, mcintyre collection

The Lady Barbara Grimwade Costume Collection is comprised of Lady Barbara Grimwade's personal apparel and includes 145 pieces of clothing, 10 hats, 19 handbags, 66 pairs of shoes and assorted accessories of gloves, belts and scarves. In its breadth, this significant acquisition ranges from the mundane to the memorable, therefore giving a balanced representation of one person's taste. Following Lady Barbara Grimwade’s death in March 1990, Ararat Gallery formally accepted the generous gift of clothing and accessories donated by Lady Grimwade's son, Mr Angus K Grimwade, on 28 August 1991. Subsequent smaller donations in 1995 enhanced the collection. Lady Grimwade's Scottish forebears, the Gaerloch Campbells, first settled in Australia in 1861 in the Ararat-Beaufort district. Her great great grandfather, Mr Henry Campbell, died on the voyage to Australia. His widow, Jane, with 10 of her 13 children, farmed and grazed land, firstly at Stockyard Hill then at Fiery Creek, near Buangor, before leaving the shire in 1873. Lady Grimwade held a privileged position in Melbourne society. As the wife of Sir Andrew Grimwade, a prominent businessman, Chairman of several boards and a Trustee of various committees, Lady Grimwade met with royalty, heads of state, politicians, corporate directors, and horse and cattle breeders. Excerpt from 'Hot Pink Summers' catalogue essay, Helen Jackson, 1995.

Textiles. Navy blue and red leather handbag. Body of handbag of navy leather with 2 cm diagonal strips of red leather across each corner front and bag. Side seams have red leather cord trim. Metal frame for opening covered in red leather with gold coloured metal trim on front with push clasp (5 cm x 1 cm) with blue leather trim. Opening tab on front. Inside lined with brown cotton fabric.Central swinging hinged coin purse and one gathered side pocket.Insde purse is a 9.5 cm lead pencil and a pen nib. Manufactured by MILADI HANDBAGS.Cloth label inside bag 'Miladi Handbags'textiles, domestic, ladies navy blue and red leather handbag

Textiles. Black silk faille handbag with gold metal frame with hinged clasp with black plastic top section. Front and back cardboardand base covered with black fabric with soft fabric side inserts. The front of the handbag is decorated with embroidered stitching. A 2 cm fabric carrying handle is attached to either side of frame. The handbag is lined with black silk fabric with one zipped pocket and one open pocket. Stored inside the handbag are two mirrors. 1. 12.8 cm x 7.6 cm with red leather backing. 2. Double sided mirror 6 cm x 8.6 cm , plus a small perfume bottle 1.5 cm x 2.8 cm x 1 cm with label "LE DIX" Balenciaga Paris France, and black plastic lid. Back of label "OFFERT" Not for sale.Label inside handbag ''A WYSOKIER'' V16 Top grade Failletextiles, domestic, ladies black silk taille handbag

Used by Mrs. Dorothy AdamsonSmall glove button hook for handbag. Small pattern. buttonhooks, handbags, gloves,

Used by Mrs. W. T. SebireBlack beaded handbag with beaded handle. Red floral design on bag. Has grey satin lining.handbags, beads

Knitted handbag made by patient of Mayday Hills Asylum.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A pink knitted fabric handbag in moss stitch with plastic handles.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, knitting, handbag, bag, fibre art, craft

Handbag belonged to Myrtle Grant, grandmother of donorBrown leather clutch handbag. Imitation skin design across frontcostume accessories, female

A knitted handbag made by patients of Mayday Hills Asylum.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A blue and white knitted handbag with cane handles, made by a patient of Mayday Hills.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, knitting, handbag, bag, craft, fibre art

Handbag owned and used by Myrtle Grant, grandmother of donorSmall handbag with tooled coloured front: red, tan on dark brown background.costume accessories, female

Small beaded bag, possibly an evening bag. Included in the original box is the purchase receipt from Myer Melbourne dated 24 July 1968. Small pearl-beaded handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and chain handle, in original cardboard box with purchase receiptpurses, handbags, evening bags

Textiles. Black clutch style handbag with strap ( 1.5 cm wide). Front fold over flap decorated with embroidered pattern of stripes and circles on black cotton fabric. Inside lined with black polished cotton. Two internal side pockets. Gold coloured metal press-stud fastener on front flap.Label stitched inside 'Made by Jack Eaton' Handbags Pty Ltd NSWtextiles, domestic, ladies clutch style handbag

Australian brand 'Glomesh' handbag purchased in 1986 from Melbourne Myers.1986 large white 'Glomesh' Brand frame handbag with Glomesh handle and white and gold push clasp. Bronze gold lining with 2 large compartments and 2 original manufacturer tags. Tag 'Glomesh-made in Australia' 2 Original manufacturer purchase tags .glomesh, handbag, 1980s, metal, mesh, myers, melbourne myers

Prime example of an elegant 1950s evening handbag. The metallic Silver and gold brocade fabric was a popular popular choice for evening accessories during this period.Silver and gold brocade handbag with silver chain handle. Metal frame and kiss clasp,white lining with daisy trim around mouth - Circa 1950shandbag, 1950s, brocade, evening bag

This bag shows the changing fashions of the 1960s.Although it is not branded 'Glomesh' this style of distinctive metal mesh handbags become synonymous with the Australian brand. Shoulder straps where becoming mainstream in the 1960s both for day to day life and the burgeoning club scene where women required 'hands free' handbags. 1960s Cream coloured metal 'Glo-mesh' handbag blitch with a metal snake handle and matching frame flap closure. Brown lining with 1 internal compartment and 1 zip pocket .glomesh, metal, mesh, handbag, 1960s, nineteen sixties