Pair of pin-tucked and cotton lace trimmed pillow cases. Cream linen fabric with a 3.5cm deep scalloped cotton lace on opening edge featuring a floral pattern. There is a ribbon insert of same pattern 6.5cm from the edge. There are four and five rows of pin-tucking either side of insert.favaloro, pin-tucks, cotton lace

This cream cotton camisole reflects a style of women's undergarments common to the turn of the century. It was possibly made by the owner and repair work is suggested by the mismatched buttons.This item is significant historically and socially as an example of women's undergarments at the turn of the century.Cream cotton camisole, broderie anglaise lace around neck, fine pin tucks on either side of front and four mismatched buttons.great ocean road, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, camisole, pin tucks, turn of the century, ladies camisole

A remnant of pin-tucked cotton and crochet lace fabric, cut from another article, cylindrical in shape with machine stitching joining the edges. There are two bands of crochet lace fabric, the lower one with scalloped edging.favaloro, pin-tucks

This long, white cotton pin-tucked baby's dress is an example of the clothing the women of pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire made for their familiesAfter the 1841 Dendy Special Survey of Brighton, Victoria, allotments of land were rented or sold to pioneer settlers. These settlers had to be self reliant and the women made most of the clothing for their families. This garment is one of the examples of the skills and craftsmanship of these women.A white, cotton, pin-tucked, long Baby's dress c 1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, pioneer settlers, craft working

This long, white fine lawn cotton pin-tucked baby's christening dress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families.A white, fine lawn cotton, pin-tucked, baby's long christening dressclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work

This Baby's long white Christening gown is made from fine muslin, with short sleeves and cut-work and pin tucked front panels The women of the early settler families were very skilled dressmakers and made the clothes for their families. The early settler families followed the religious rites of their Christian Church and this Baby's Christening gown shows the dressmaking skills of the pioneer women of Moorabbin Shire c1900 , A Baby's Christening gown of fine white muslin with cut-work and needlework on yoke, gathered skirt and short sleeves with a draw string waist and neck . The front panel has 5 sections of pin tucks and cut work . clothing, christening gown, methodist church, church of england, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, lacework, cutwork, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, , moorabbin shire blackburn nance, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This baby's cream silk dress has long sleeves, lacework on centre yoke, cuffs and hemline. Vertical pin tucks beside lacework on yoke and horizontal between lacework on hemline . This dress is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shirec1900 and this item shows the dressmaking and lacework skill of the women of these families This baby's cream silk dress has long sleeves, lacework on centre yoke, cuffs and hemline. Vertical pin tucks beside lacework on yoke and horizontal between lacework on hemline, The dress is fastened at the nape by a small mother of pearl button, clothing, baby clothes, cotton, silk, lacework, needlework, nylon, dressmaking, layette, knitting, craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40, risstrom l

This petticoat was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. the pin tucks and lace trim could have been made to give flexibility to the length. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Petticoat, ladies size, cotton, waist to floor, drawstring waist closure, bottom lace trim is lined, pin tucks in lower skirt. Machine made lace, machine stitched. C. 1900.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, petticoat c 1900, ladies' clothing, ladies' fashion, underwear, petticoat

Long white cotton nightdress with cotton mesh lace forming neck and shoulder. Pin-tucking at edge of lace. Diamond shaped pin-tucking at waist. costume female nightware

This lady’s long, white cotton nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA long, white cotton, lady’s nightgown with pin-tucking clothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork

This lady’s long, decorative nightgown was worn c1920 by Mrs Alice Maude Haynes, nee Slew, (1890 – 1978), a member of a Moorabbin Shire early settler family.Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A long cotton lady's nightgown with pin-tucking, lace and embroidery.clothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, cheltenham, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, slew alice, haynes alice

Early settler women used their dressmaking and craft skills to make clothing and homewares for their homes and familiesA pair of white cotton pillowslips with pin-tucking and broderie frillclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, risstrom lorna

This lady’s silk bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families, in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire A lady’s silk bodice with pin-tucking and drawer-string waistclothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork

White cotton underskirt - flounce of lace insertion and pin tucking.underskirts, underwear

Handmade for Glory Box by Emily Templeman in 1917.|Aunt of Bruce Reynolds.Fine white cotton - edged with pin tucked and lace frill - with tapes.manchester, bedding

Sheer black silk chiffon dress with black beaded front detail and pin tucked front skirt. Long pointed beaded collar. Long sleeves with nine rows of horizontal pin tucking on lower edge.

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire were very committed to their religious observances. The meetings and celebrations of religious rites gave them companionship and support during the difficult times of establishing their market gardens. The craftsmanship and skills of the families is shown in the clothing they made. The skill and craftsmanship shown in this christening - baptism - gown is and example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin ShireA long, white, cotton, baby's christening gown with lace and inserts and pin-tucking.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, market gardeners, baptism, clothing childrens, religious rites, dressmakers

This baby’s long, white cotton christening gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA baby’s long, white cotton, christening gown with pin-tucks and bodice tiesclothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck, christening service, rites, baptism

White cotton petticoat with pin-tucking at hem. Tape drawstring at waist and neck.costume, children's

This white, cotton child’s pinafore is an example of the dressmaking skills and craftsmanship of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the dressmaking skills and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA white, cotton ,small child's pinafore with pin-tucking, feather stitch, lace and embroiderybrighton, moorabbin, pioneers, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, clothing dressmaking

Gloves belonged to the husband of the donor, a member of the Society.The gloves were worn with dinner suit on formal occasions during the 1950's.White cotton fabric, three pin tucks on back, silver press stud at wrist.costume accessories, male

Made by Nora Driscoll O'Donnell on her sea voyage from England to Port MacDonnell .S.A. (near Mr Gambier)White cotton long petticoat with deep Broderie Anglaise on border. Pin tucked and embroideredcostume, female

Cream sleeveless nightdress with round neckline. Fine lace insert on front of neckline and around arm holes and extending to back of neckline. Panels of ten pin tucks on each side of front lace panel and twelve pin tucks at centre of neckline.costume, female nightwear

This girl's half petticoat is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A young girl’s pinafore dress with a drop-waist, lace insert , pin-tucking and buttoned back clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork

Pin-tucked Pillowcase. Oblong Bias Cut Frill with 3 rows pintucking tape ties.stawell clothing material

White nightdress - Two panels pin tucking fine crochet on square neck. Long sleevescostume, female nightwear

Pink silk boudoir cap pin tucked, embroidered with cream silk and cream lace border.costume, female headwear, female underwear