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St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Concert program, Anzac Rosettes Concert, 1919
... Anzac Rosettes Concert...Anzac Rosettes Concert Ephemera Concert program ...Contains extensive amount of advertising by Melbourne businesses Cream paper that has discoloured with age, printed both sides in black and folded in four, to produce eight faces.anzac rosettes -
Hume City Civic CollectionRosette, Sunbury RSL Ball 1956 Princess of the Ball, 1956
... Rosette...This blue ribbon and rosette was presented to Flora Lloyd at the 1956 Sunbury RSL Ball for the title of Princess of the Ball....A royal blue ribbon and rosette....Sunbury RSL Ball 1956 Princess of the Ball Rosette ...This blue ribbon and rosette was presented to Flora Lloyd at the 1956 Sunbury RSL Ball for the title of Princess of the Ball.A royal blue ribbon and rosette."Sunbury RSL Ball 1956/Princess of the Ball"1950s, sunbury, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, george evans collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySash and Rosettes Tartan
... ...rosettes...Pattern (Royal Stewart) running length of ribbon.Two rosettes of same material 9cm diameter with three 3cm wide ribbons attached lengths 16cm, 20.5cm and 28cm The "Glen" design...Pattern (Royal Stewart) running length of ribbon.Two rosettes of same material 9cm diameter with three 3cm wide ribbons attached lengths 16cm, 20.5cm and 28cm The "Glen" design Sash and Rosettes Tartan ...Early athletics year 11 school championships Kiewa Valley School Carnival circa 1920 - 1950s Historical and social significance of school based physical development of children through dedicated sports programs. An integral part of child development and socialising within the formal school environmentSash made from fine cotton weave with Scottish highland tartan. Width 12cm and sides fine stitched. Pattern (Royal Stewart) running length of ribbon.Two rosettes of same material 9cm diameter with three 3cm wide ribbons attached lengths 16cm, 20.5cm and 28cm The "Glen" designHighland clan to be identified sash, rosettes, school foot races -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1915 - 1918
... The “A” on the Colour patch denotes he was an “Anzac”. The Rosette was called the “Anzac leave Rosette” Issued in September 1918 for 1914 enlistee’s who were sent home for 6 months leave. ...Coloured portrait, enhanced painted portrait of WW1 Soldier displaying on left arm a coloured A Patch above a red, white & blue rosette. Large, light timber frame with moulded decorations, brown boarded, with glass front....The “A” on the Colour patch denotes he was an “Anzac”. The Rosette was called the “Anzac leave Rosette” Issued in September 1918 for 1914 enlistee’s who were sent home for 6 months leave. ...James Joseph Kirkham Regt No 685. The “A” on the Colour patch denotes he was an “Anzac”. The Rosette was called the “Anzac leave Rosette” Issued in September 1918 for 1914 enlistee’s who were sent home for 6 months leave. Worn on the arm it was to show they were not “Shirking” their duty. The War ended so after. Refer 1281 for his service history also 1283P.Coloured portrait, enhanced painted portrait of WW1 Soldier displaying on left arm a coloured A Patch above a red, white & blue rosette. Large, light timber frame with moulded decorations, brown boarded, with glass front.Rear of frame: "Family Tree, Wife & Children. James Joseph Kirkham. 8th Battalion. 1st Pioneers. 1st AIF ANZAC" "Married Elizabeth Cornelia Blackley, Wonthaggi Elsie Edith Kirlkham - Connell Olive Winifred Kirkham - Rothberger - Jenner Francis James Kirkham" Myrtle Florence Kirkham - McGillvray Alma Gwenth Kirkham - Baker George Thomas Philip Kirkhamphotography, framed, portrait, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - DRESS UNIFORM, ARMY, Sandleigh Clothes, Post WW2
... MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK AM, RFD, ED AM ( member of the order of Australia) RFD ( Reserve Force Decoration) ED ( Efficiency Decorations with Rosette Regt No 3137211 Enlisted as recruit Sapper 22.9.1950, promoted L/Cpl same day, promoted to Sgt 29.9.1951, promoted to Lieutenant 28.6.1956, Captain in May 1966 then qualified as Major and Administering Command of 104 Construction Sqd RAE, promoted to Major Officer Commanding 104 Sqd 8.7.1968, retired from the Services 7.5.1975.....1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg....Uniform Army Glazebrook ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BADGE- “UBIQUE” ( everywhere) .1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg. ...MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK AM, RFD, ED AM ( member of the order of Australia) RFD ( Reserve Force Decoration) ED ( Efficiency Decorations with Rosette Regt No 3137211 Enlisted as recruit Sapper 22.9.1950, promoted L/Cpl same day, promoted to Sgt 29.9.1951, promoted to Lieutenant 28.6.1956, Captain in May 1966 then qualified as Major and Administering Command of 104 Construction Sqd RAE, promoted to Major Officer Commanding 104 Sqd 8.7.1968, retired from the Services 7.5.1975..1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BADGE- “UBIQUE” ( everywhere)uniform army, glazebrook -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Button
... Coat buttons, 10 metal rosette design....Coat buttons, 10 metal rosette design. Functional Object Button ...D. 4 portrait - France, 9 cream (glove) Paris.A. Coat buttons, 10 metal rosette design.buttons, france -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMedal & Ribbon
... (Exceptionally Meritorious Conduct. )(Rosette ???)...(Exceptionally Meritorious Conduct. )(Rosette ???) Medal & Ribbon ...USA Legion of Merit. (Exceptionally Meritorious Conduct. )(Rosette ???)medals, 1941-now., general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Garter, c1940's
... Pale blue leg garter embroidered with two rosettes....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Part of Bette Jones collection costume accessories female Pale blue leg garter embroidered with two rosettes. Clothing Garter ...Part of Bette Jones collectionPale blue leg garter embroidered with two rosettes.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Garter
... Garter covered in blue brocade with white rosette in front....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne costume accessories female Garter covered in blue brocade with white rosette in front. Clothing Garter ...Garter covered in blue brocade with white rosette in front.costume accessories, female -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchBadges & Ribbon, There are no makers identification, Corps of Commissionaires, 20th Century
... These items include a hat badge, uniform buttons, 2 x ribbons (colour light blue, dark blue and red) with rosettes. The two rosettes indicate 25 years service....These items include a hat badge, uniform buttons, 2 x ribbons (colour light blue, dark blue and red) with rosettes. The two rosettes indicate 25 years service. ...The Corps of Commissionaires was founded in 1859 to provide work for ex service men. The Corps of Commissionaires is a Security Company and is currently trading as 'Corps Security'. The Company specialises in providing corporate security.This hat badge, buttons and ribbons are the originals of someone who was employed by the Corps of Commissionaires.These items include a hat badge, uniform buttons, 2 x ribbons (colour light blue, dark blue and red) with rosettes. The two rosettes indicate 25 years service.Around to centre of the hat badge and the buttons 'Corps of Commissionaires Victoria'.commissionaires, ex serviceman -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Colour, Keith Hamilton
... Keith Hamilton presents an award to Rosette Arnold (student)...(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hamilton_(politician, Accessed 13 November 2013) ballarat teachers' college hamilton keith hamilton morwell gippsland gippsland campus rosette arnold Hon. Keith Hamilton presents an award to Rosette Arnold (student) Keith Hamilton Photograph - Colour ...Keith Hamilton attended Ballarat Teachers' College, a predecessor institution of the University of Ballarat, graduating in 1955. He sat on the Ballarat Teachers' College Library Group Committee, the Sports Committee and won awards for football and athletics in 1955.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hamilton_(politician, Accessed 13 November 2013) He was Senior Lecturer in Physics at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education from 1968 to 1988. Keith Graeme Hamilton was born on 09 May 1936 in Ballarat, Victoria. He is the former Australian Labor Party member for Morwell in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Hamilton served as the Member for Morwell from October 1988 until being succeeded by fellow Australian Labor Party member Brendan Jenkins, in November 2002. Hamilton served in the Bracks Government's first term as Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hamilton_(politician, Accessed 13 November 2013)Hon. Keith Hamilton presents an award to Rosette Arnold (student)ballarat teachers' college, hamilton, keith hamilton, morwell, gippsland, gippsland campus, rosette arnold -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Garter
... Agua brocade covered garter with cream lace rosette in front....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne costume accessories female Agua brocade covered garter with cream lace rosette in front. Clothing Garter ...Agua brocade covered garter with cream lace rosette in front.costume accessories, female -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaOrnamental container with lid (Sierbusje voor thee of koffie)
... The initials D and E ( for Douwe Egberts) are imprinted within a rosette. Also a tag with the letters HH with 90 beside it, possibly a record of the silver-plating process....Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria 60 Rosstown Road Carnegie melbourne The initials D and E ( for Douwe Egberts) are imprinted within a rosette. Also a tag with the letters HH with 90 beside it, possibly a record of the silver-plating process. ...The cylindrical silver-plated container has slightly convex lid with central knob. Container and lid are decorated with scenes of country life. The decorations are in bas-relief.The initials D and E ( for Douwe Egberts) are imprinted within a rosette. Also a tag with the letters HH with 90 beside it, possibly a record of the silver-plating process. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadges Australian Army
... Name tag - Butler International Force Timor, Australian Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force Service Medal with one Rosette...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Name tag - Butler International Force Timor, Australian Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force Service Medal with one Rosette Cloth name tag Medal Ribbons Medical badge Badges Australian Army ...Cloth name tag Medal Ribbons Medical badgeName tag - Butler International Force Timor, Australian Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force Service Medal with one Rosette -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyCraft - Rosette, WWI commemoration, Sharon Willcox, 11 Nov 2018
... Red knitted rosette with green button. made to commemorate the anniversary of WWI...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne war domestic life sharon willcox rachel mcvean anzac centenary remembrance day waterfront welcomers boomerang bag Red knitted rosette with green button. made to commemorate the anniversary of WWI Craft Rosette, WWI commemoration Sharon Willcox ...Red knitted rosette with green button. made to commemorate the anniversary of WWIwar, domestic life, sharon willcox, rachel mcvean, anzac centenary, remembrance day, waterfront welcomers, boomerang bag -
Clunes MuseumClothing - BONNET
... SILK, HANDCROCHETED BABY'S BONNET WITH BLUE FRENCH KNOTS AND SILK ROSETTES....Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields costume infant BABY BONNET SILK, HANDCROCHETED BABY'S BONNET WITH BLUE FRENCH KNOTS AND SILK ROSETTES. Clothing BONNET ...SILK, HANDCROCHETED BABY'S BONNET WITH BLUE FRENCH KNOTS AND SILK ROSETTES.costume, infant, baby bonnet -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS JAPANESE
... .1) Medal, Japanese, Member of the Red Cross World War 1. with .2) and .3)lapel rosettes, and .4) box. .5 Medal, Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .6) and .7) Rosettes and .8)ribbon bar with .9)box. .10) Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .11)Rosette and, .12)Box.....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields societies - red cross containers Medals Japanese ron mills collection .1) Medal, Japanese, Member of the Red Cross World War 1. with .2) and .3)lapel rosettes, and .4) box. .5 Medal, Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .6) and .7) Rosettes and .8)ribbon bar with .9)box. .10) Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .11)Rosette and, .12)Box.. ....1) Medal, Japanese, Member of the Red Cross World War 1. with .2) and .3)lapel rosettes, and .4) box. .5 Medal, Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .6) and .7) Rosettes and .8)ribbon bar with .9)box. .10) Japanese, Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class with .11)Rosette and, .12)Box..societies - red cross, containers, medals japanese, ron mills collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Decorative object - PAIR CHALKWARE BUSTS, 1922
... Pair of cream chalkware busts of small girl with frilled neckline & rosette on shoulder....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ORNAMENTS Plaster bust E.Cavelli 1922 Pair of cream chalkware busts of small girl with frilled neckline & rosette on shoulder. Decorative object PAIR CHALKWARE BUSTS ...Pair of cream chalkware busts of small girl with frilled neckline & rosette on shoulder.E.Cavelli 1922ornaments, plaster, bust -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Baby bonnet
... Cream hand knitted bonnet. Ribbon rosette and ribbon ties Fairisle pattern ...Baby bonnet Cream wool Handmade Knitted Cream hand knitted bonnet. Ribbon rosette and ribbon ties Fairisle pattern Clothing Baby bonnet NcNamara family ...Knitted for show. Part of donation by Heather and Isobel McNamara.Cream hand knitted bonnet. Ribbon rosette and ribbon ties Fairisle pattern baby bonnet, cream wool, handmade, knitted -
Federation University Historical CollectionProgramme - Leaflet, Opening of the New Ballarat School of Mines Laboratory, 23/05/1902
... Arudent ushers for the event wore white rosettes....Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Arudent ushers for the event wore white rosettes. Ballarat School of Mines New Mining Laboratory buildings demonstrations Four page progranne for the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines New Mining Laboratory by the Minister of Mines, J. ...Arudent ushers for the event wore white rosettes.Four page progranne for the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines New Mining Laboratory by the Minister of Mines, J. Balfour Burton. It includes a plan of the Ballarat School of Mines Buildings and demonstrations withing each. ballarat school of mines, new mining laboratory, buildings, demonstrations -
National Wool MuseumClothing - Knitted Outfit, Inge Cammans, 1998
... An artist tag and rosette award accompany the outfit..... / Each item in unique and / renowned world wide / She has taken first prize at - / National Wool Awards, / Melbourne, Lakes, Bairnsdale, Omeo / Paris Exhibitor front [rosette]: OMEO & DIST. A.&P. SOCIETY / WOOL DESIGN AWARDS / 1st...An artist tag and rosette award accompany the outfit. Clothing Knitted Outfit Inge Cammans ...Made by Inge Cammans in 1998 initially to see if she could create an outfit made entirely of wool. The outfit was then entered in the National Wool Awards competition in 1999 and won first prize.Hand knitted cream and brown outfit consisting of a skirt (kilt), jumper, hat (beret), scarf, socks and bag. Outfit is made using hand spun wool from local East Gippsland area, Perendale and Mohair. An artist tag and rosette award accompany the outfit.tag [front]: [handwritten] SCOTTISH OUTFIT / DESIGNED HAND- / SPUN + KNITTED OUT / OF PERRIDALE + / MOHAIR BY / Inge Cammans / [printed] BUCHAN / BLACK MARBLE HUT / GALLERY / Main Street, Box 9, / Buchan, Vic. 3885 / (051) 55 9296 / AUSTRALIA tag [back]: Theo Cammans / is an exceptionally talented individual. / He is responsible for not only / the beautiful paintings and / woodwork throughout the / shop, but also fashions the / unique Buchan Marble / into many varied and / stunning designs. / Inge Cammans / using her own hand spun / wool she has made multi / award winning garments / and wall hangings. / Each item in unique and / renowned world wide / She has taken first prize at - / National Wool Awards, / Melbourne, Lakes, Bairnsdale, Omeo / Paris Exhibitor front [rosette]: OMEO & DIST. A.&P. SOCIETY / WOOL DESIGN AWARDS / 1stknitting handicrafts, cammans, mr theo, knitting, handicrafts, east gippsland -
National Wool MuseumRibbon
... Red rosette-type ribbon with yellow text and yellow and gold metal badge inside rosette. ...This ribbon is from the National Fleece Competition 1960 and was awarded for Second Prize. Red rosette-type ribbon with yellow text and yellow and gold metal badge inside rosette. ...Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the National Fleece Competition 1960 and was awarded for Second Prize. Red rosette-type ribbon with yellow text and yellow and gold metal badge inside rosette. Badge had an embossed rams head with text encircling at the edge. Two short red ribbons with yellow text attached at the badge. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL JAPANESE
... Japanese Medal, Member of the Empire Red Cross, Meiji era with lapel rosettes and box....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields numismatics - medals societies - red cross japan ron mills collection Japanese Medal, Member of the Empire Red Cross, Meiji era with lapel rosettes and box. Award MEDAL JAPANESE ...Japanese Medal, Member of the Empire Red Cross, Meiji era with lapel rosettes and box.numismatics - medals, societies - red cross, japan, ron mills collection -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Mrs M.K. Kelly
... ...rosette...Kelly wearing the rosette of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association....Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc. 16-14 Lydiard (North) Street Ballarat Central goldfields old colonists' association ballarat m.k. kelly rosette Framed photograph of Mrs M.K. Kelly wearing the rosette of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association. ...Framed photograph of Mrs M.K. Kelly wearing the rosette of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association.old colonists' association ballarat, m.k. kelly, rosette -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Memorabilia - Object, Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Rosette
... Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Rosette......rosette...Ballarat Old Colonists' Association rosette worn at funerals of members, and some social functions. ...Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Rosette Memorabilia Object ...Ballarat Old Colonists' Association rosette worn at funerals of members, and some social functions. ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, rosette -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Textile - Bourke Collection: Bridal horseshoe, 01.06.1950
... Blue satin ribbon horseshoe, decorated with ribbon embroidery and ribbon rosettes. Hand stitched. ...The wedding reception was held at Favaloro's, Bendigo. bridal horseshoe ribbon embroidery Ella Bourke Blue satin ribbon horseshoe, decorated with ribbon embroidery and ribbon rosettes. Hand stitched. Textile Bourke Collection: Bridal horseshoe ...Eleanor Mary Kennedy married James Bourke on September 2nd 1950 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. The wedding reception was held at Favaloro's, Bendigo.Blue satin ribbon horseshoe, decorated with ribbon embroidery and ribbon rosettes. Hand stitched. bridal horseshoe, ribbon embroidery, ella bourke -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Dolls Shoes and Socks, Early 1900's
... Pair of beige kid dolls shoes with a silk rosette in front and a pair of silk handknitted socks....Dolls Dolls clothes 1900-20 "2" on sole of each shoe Pair of beige kid dolls shoes with a silk rosette in front and a pair of silk handknitted socks. ...These belonged to the donor's mother - Amy Milne Little nee Andrews born 1902, died 1985 and were found among her things when she died.Pair of beige kid dolls shoes with a silk rosette in front and a pair of silk handknitted socks."2" on sole of each shoedolls, dolls clothes, 1900-20 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Wedding Horseshoe, circa 1934
... Olive green horseshoe with cream bows. Cream rosette with olive green centre. Narrow cream and olive green ribbons with two cream rosettes holding them together. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne. costume female ceremonial Olive green horseshoe with cream bows. Cream rosette with olive green centre. Narrow cream and olive green ribbons with two cream rosettes holding them together. ...Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne.Olive green horseshoe with cream bows. Cream rosette with olive green centre. Narrow cream and olive green ribbons with two cream rosettes holding them together. See also horseshoe NA3637, Cut out shoe NA3645, garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638 costume, female ceremonial -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... Some men are wearing official rosettes on their lapels....Some men are wearing official rosettes on their lapels. hewitt g. h. photographers sunbury sports committee clothing and dress george evans collection A faded sepia photograph of the Sunbury Sports Committee. ...The photo was possibly taken after a sports meeting. Some men are wearing official rosettes on their lapels.A faded sepia photograph of the Sunbury Sports Committee. There are 12 men, 5 are standing at the back, 6 are seated on a long form and one is sitting at the front on the ground. A young boy is sitting on the ground in the middle of the group. A tennis court is in the foreground as well as a picket fence. It is mounted on fawn card.hewitt, g. h., photographers, sunbury sports committee, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Brighton Historical SocietySwimsuit, circa 1950s
... When the company began introducing padded bras, such as the one in this swimsuit, Ada insisted on using lacy floral lining and a small ribbon rosette in the centre gore, to give women a sense of quality, femininity and care in construction....Inbuilt padded underwire bra with label and pale pink ribbon rosette on centre gore. Fastens with back zip....Inbuilt padded underwire bra with label and pale pink ribbon rosette on centre gore. Fastens with back zip. ...This swimsuit belonged to Brighton local Joyce Fuller, nee Harries (1920-2018), who wore it at Dendy Beach in the 1950s. Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. Visiting Brighton Historical Society in 2019, Ada recalled this particular swimsuit style to be a popular one, particularly with older women, as the cinched waist and pleated modesty skirt suited many body types. This was important to her, as she wanted women of all ages and sizes to look and feel good in her swimwear, and she devoted much time and attention to the fit and finish of the garments. When the company began introducing padded bras, such as the one in this swimsuit, Ada insisted on using lacy floral lining and a small ribbon rosette in the centre gore, to give women a sense of quality, femininity and care in construction.Blue one-piece swimsuit with waist tie and short finely pleated overskirt. Sleeveless with thin elasticised straps. Inbuilt padded underwire bra with label and pale pink ribbon rosette on centre gore. Fastens with back zip.Label: "Ada / OF CALIFORNIA / 38"swimwear, brighton, dendy street beach, ada of california, ada murkies, toni murkies, joyce fuller, joyce harries
