Coloured Photo of Whitehorse Historical Society members in the Local History Room during the Costume Working Bee in August 2008.costume working bee, whitehorse historical society inc

Gippsland Heritage Journal is a journal, produced about every nine - twelve months, for those interested in regional, local and family history in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is compiled by Meredith Fletcher, Debbie Squires and Linda Barraclough and includes a diverse range of articles, both academic and non-academic. Since No.24 it has been a partially refereed journal. This copy was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Gippsland.A 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal No 12 (June 1992). It cost $7.00. The front cover is pink with a b/w photograph of "a friend in costume" by Lucy Way. The magazine contains photographs, articles on the history of Gippsland.

The carte de visite features a photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton (professionally known as General Tom Thumb) and his wife, Lavinia Warren Stratton. The image was taken in Paris, France in 1864. Charles Sherwood Stratton and Lavinia Warren Stratton were American performers who traveled with the Barnum & Bailey Circus, founded by Phineas Taylor (P. T.) Barnum in 1871. They each participated in various acts including singing, dancing, miming, and celebrity impersonations. Both Charles and Lavinia gained international fame for their successful careers and small physical stature. The duo performed in Australia in August 1870. They were joined by their touring party as part of the Barnum & Bailey Circus "Round the World" tour. The "Australian Tom Thumb", real name John David Armstrong, made his "audaciously competitive" stage debut alongside the popular Stratton couple when the circus performed at the Prahran Popular Entertainments in Melbourne. Charles, Lavinia, P. T. Barnum and the circus inspired the musical drama film, "The Greatest Showman" (2017).The carte de visite is historically significant due to Charles Sherwood Stratton's status as an internationally renowned performer. In a general sense, it also provides insight into the arts in Victoria during the late nineteenth century, illustrating the type of entertainment that was enjoyed by the public during this time. The record's historical significance is further enhanced by its medium as a "carte de visite"; a specific photographic method popularised in the nineteenth century. The record has a valid interpretive capacity for those interested in history and museum studies. It develops our understanding of the sensationalised "human curiosities" exhibition genre that was championed by the West during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Considering the record's historic context, it is a useful resource for discussing the ethics of representing live human beings for entertainment in a public exhibition context.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Obverse: General Tom Thumb and Wife, / in the identical costumes worn before Emperor Louis / Napoleon and the Empress Eugenie, at the Palace of / the Tuilleries, Nov. 29, 1864 / Reverse: 3707 / Compliments of / Charles SStratton. / Lavinia Warren Stratton. / Published by / E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. / CA / 591 Broadway New York. / MANUFACTURERS / of the best / PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS / A02539 /entertainment, entertainment album, circus, general tom thumb, australian tom thumb, charles stratton, lavinia stratton, performance, arts, carnival, p. t. barnum, melbourne, prahran, john david armstrong, film

1985 was the 150 anniversary of Victoria. Moorabin, Mordialloc, Sandringham and Phillip Island Councils organised a Cavalcade of Transport which included a re-enactment of a mail coach ride from Melbourne to Phillip Island in 1869. This trip was by Mr Ray Tovell at the invitation of William Harbison to stay with him at Phillip Island. Citizens were to dress in period costume and each municipality was to hand a letter containing local information to the coach driver along the route..Historical8 pages of typed letters and documents explaining the reasons for and details of the occasion. Also a history of the original trip.150 anniversary of victoria, transport, horse drawn coaches, stan gates, william harbison, local government

Europeans arrived in the Kiewa Valley in the 1830s and 40s. Following the drought of 1838-44 seeking out the rich pastures in the fertile Kiewa Valley. . The next major increase in population was as a result of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. The beginning of construction of the Kiewa Hydro-electric scheme in the late 1940s introduced changes and led to the enlargement and improvement of local roads and the townships of Mount Beauty and Bogong Village were constructed by the SECV from the 1930’s to the 1950’s to house workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. At its peak the Kiewa Scheme employed around 4000 people from all walks of life and as many cultures.The influx of European migrants to work on the Hydro Scheme along with their rich cultural backgrounds, all played a major part in establishing the history of the area and in shaping the future character of the Mount Beauty, the Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek areas. Photographs may depict descendants, family or friends of early settlers or workers in the Kiewa Valley region.1. Sepia photograph, mounted on heavy buff card with yellowing marks from sticking tape across the bottom of the photograph. Photograph is of a group of nurses taken at the Sunbury Sanitorium 2. Sepia photograph mounted on heavy buff card with yellowing marks from sticking tape at top and bottom of photo. Mark from drawing pin in centre top of photo. Photograph is of a middle aged woman posing dressed in period costume 3. Sepia photograph mounted on heavy buff card with yellowing marks from sticking tape at top and bottom of photo. Mark from drawing pin in centre top of photo. Photograph is of an older woman posing dressed in period costume sepia photos; nurses; kiewa valley; sunbury sanitorium; period costume

This album contains photographs of many local and beach scenes such as view over Warrnambool, Botanic Gardens, Hopkins River and Bridge, Warrnambool railway station, Proudfoots, Thunder Point, Christ Church and the War Memorial. There are a couple of photographs of groups of people picnicking on the main beach. The newspaper cutting showing firemen dousing the last of the flames of the fire has onlookers including four children in the foreground. The Ozone Coffee Palace was built in 1890-1891 and burnt down February23, 1929. It was one of the largest fires in Warrnambool It was designed by Mr J McLeod. It was grand in design and decoration. The term Coffee Palace was used to describe temperance hotels which were built during the 1880’s -1890’s. They typically were multi-purpose and had a large number of rooms for ballrooms and leisure activities. Coffee palaces were aimed at families in coastal areas and inner city locations. Examples of some are The Windsor Hotel Melbourne, Ozone, Queenscliff and Kilbreda Convent in Mentone. This album has social and historical significance as it shows a collection of local scenes which is a record of familiar scenes such as the gardens, Hopkins River and beach scenes. The groups of people are unknown but the images provide a snapshot of customs and costumes of the early 1920’s.Khaki coloured soft card tied with a dark green cord which has broken and has been replaced with yellow string. There is an embossing of a lion/dragon on front cover with ribbons. 20 pages with photographs glued to most. A cutting relating to the fire at the Ozone mansions is inside the front cover.warrnambool history, early warrnambool photographs, ozone coffee palace

This lady's jacket and vest has been made early in the 20th century and worn at formal occasions such as family celebrations, receptions etc.This garment is a fine example of a lady's jacket, made about 100 years ago and could have part of some one's mourning attire. It is a display item.This is a lady's fitted jacket made of black satin with a vest. There is satin brocade on the front sides of the jacket. The jacket has a peplum waist at the back and cuffed long sleeves edged with lace. There are hooks and eyes on the front to allow the jacket to be closed. The vest is made of fine black lace over a cream insert at the front. An added feature is a white lace collar with a black ribbon tie. vintage women's clothing, warrnambool history

This petticoat came from the estate of Ena Heazlewood and was donated to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society by Ena’s daughter. It appears to have been home-made. Mary Josephine (Ena) Todd was born in Warrnambool in 1920 and worked as a hairdresser at Josephine’s Salon in Warrnambool. In 1942 she married a Warrnambool man, Jack Heazlewood, a stoker on the H.M.A.S. Sydney at the time. They later lived in Sydney. A petticoat such as this one would have been stiffened with starch and worn under a ball dress (or a stage costume) in the mid 20th century. This petticoat is of interest as an example of a skirt worn underneath a ballroom dress or a stage costume in the mid 20th century. It also has some provenance as it come from the estate of Ena Heazlewood, a former Warrnambool resident.This item is a white cotton petticoat with a flap opening at the front waist enclosed by two white buttons. The petticoat is gathered at the waist to make a wide flared skirt and has alternating panels of plain white cotton and broderie anglaise material. There is a flounce at the end stitched with cotton-covered rope at the top and the bottom of the flounce. The bottom of the petticoat has a cotton lace trim. vintage clothing, todd & heazlewood families, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

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

Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male

29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos. German webbing belt bearing a souvenir collection of 29 various buttons and badges from assorted armies.On belt buckle: Gott Mit Unsmilitary history, uniforms, souvenirs, buttons, costume accessories - haberdashery

Items collected by Bert HEWSTON on the way to England WW1, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.3 x Souvenir booklets from South Africa. .1) Dark grey/brown cover with illustration of native children within an oval shape. Contains colour prints of native people & places. 15 pages. .2) A coloured reproduction of a Zulu in marriage costume. Cream card cover with pale brown printing. Contains 3 x dried silver leaves fromTable Mountain fused to the inside back cover. .3) Photo post card of Promenade Pier, Cape Town which has 2 x dried silver leaves from Table Mountain fused to the inside the back cover..1) Printed: “Native life in South Africa” .2) Printed: “Zulu in marriage costume SA” .3) Printed: “From South Africa”documents - booklets, military history - souvenirs, africa

New puggaree to suit a slouch hat. Khaki coloured cotton / polyester cloth.“ADA. APR 2005 - Size 60 NSN 8405 66 025 1608”military history-uniforms/army, costume accessories - hat accessories, pugaree

Green woollen beret, black corduroy rim, small black ribbon at rear.Front: “Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RASigs) badge” Stamped inside: “Kent Pure Wool Large”military history-uniforms/army, costume - male headwear, beret, signals

2nd 8th Battalion AIF colour patch tie. White over red, split background horizontally with grey border on navy blue background. Navy blue lining one end of tie.On label: "makers name & 100% polyester"costume - male ceremonial, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust, 2/8th

Tie, pale blue cotton as worn by the United Nations Peace Keeping Forces.costume - male uniform, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust, united nations

Beret, black felt with reinforced black hat band, 2 air vents RHS & back. Silver RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) badge in front.costume-male, headwear, military history - army, raeme, passchendaele barracks trust

Pair khaki leather boots, lace up with synthetic soles, size 7.costume-male footwear, military history - army, boots, gp, passchendaele barracks trust

1.) & .2) Pair of dark brown coloured leather leggings, rectangular shape used in a cylindrical shape with 2 straps & brass buckles..1) & .2) Stamped into the leather near the buckles: “15 [up arrow] RG, A Joakman Maker 1928” .1) Handwritten in red ink: “A00” in black ink inside top area: “28”costume - male uniform, trades-leatherworking, metal craft- brassware, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Pair khaki green canvas gauntlets with chamois leather palms, webbing wrist & forearm straps. Metal buckles. Mittens with thumb & forefinger separate.costume accessories - glove accessories, uniforms - army, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

item relates to Cat No 2854.3.1) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front & Crown & Eagle Badge. .2) Forage Cap, navy, two buttons on front..1) Inside cap: “Q136 1944, Size 7-1/8, Made in Australia” .2) “J Josephson 1941 Laver”costume - male head wear, military history - air force, passchendaele barracks trust

Item relates to H E HEWSTON No 40, 3rd Pioneer Battalion AIF. Refer Cat No Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Square cream silk handkerchief with a scalloped lace edging heavily embroidered with coloured flowers & a blue bird.Embroidered: “Souvenir of Belgium 1914-18 War AIF”costume accessories, military history - souvenirs, belgium, silk

Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII.1) Button, metal, Crown over map of Australia. Australian Military Forces around edge. .2) Button, metal, gold colour with anchor & flower arrangement.costume accessories - haberdashery, uniforms, military history, buttons

Item in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service history..1) Webbing belt - khaki with brass buckles & keepers. .2) Webbing belt - velcro with brass buckles & keepers. .3) Webbing belt - black with brass keepers..3) In black lettering on back: “3/92464 Swatton CJ”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, belts webbing, passchendaele barracks trust

Item issued to Murray Metherall 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for his Service History.Hat, bush, floppy, cotton, green colour with metal air holes around crown.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, bush hat, floppy

Item issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for his Service History.Trousers, work dress, cotton, green colour with 2 side pockets, 2 back pockets, 1 leg pocket & belt retainers.“YAKKA 1967 D [up arrow[ “uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

Item re Ebdon.Khaki hat band, felt, cut on bias, black/red triangular, colour patches, machine and hand stitched. RAA 7th Australian Division uniforms - army, costume accessories - hat accessories, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Rupert Henry Treganowan No 18321. Sent by Rupert Treganowan to his sister Reka. Possibly made in Egypt in 1918. Refer Cat No 1862.5 for service history also 1861,1863.Embroidered white silk handkerchief with pink edges, small circles near each corner with leaf and flower designs and circular design in centre with leaves and flowers,costume accessories-haberdashery, handcrafts-embroidery, silk

Item belonged to Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 RAAF. Refer Cat No 198P for his service history also 196.2, 197. Hat, peak, blue RAAF uniform. Hat belonged to Harold CHATFIELD.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, raaf