Clothing. Lace trimmed, white cotton fabric, collar with square back, and long peaked 'lapel' type front. Neckline edge is finished with a fine one cm wide lace band. The cotton fabric is scalloped, also edged with the above lace band, which extends into a 5.5 cm band of cotton lace. The 'lapel' shape extends into a wider 'lapel' type circular motif. The lace has a semi-circular shaped design, featuring a five petalled flower in each semi-circle.costume accessories, female, white cotton lace collar

During the late 19th -early 20th century detachable collars were a way of embellishing a garment. White lace was popular for collars and cuffs.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the part of the 20th century.A white cotton lace collar and dress front. V neck opening.dress-accesories cotton-lace

White cotton lace collar. Machine embroidered Chemical lace in Duchess/Guipure style.costume accessories, collar accessories

Mrs John Draffin was the wife of a Shire President of Orbost Shire Council. She is reported to have made this lace herself. The design might have been copied from a book of laces.Associated with the wife of an early resident of Orbost who was Shire President. A large white cotton lace collar, roughly rectangular in shape, made from tape lace and with decorative infills. This collar is very pretty and beautifully made. tape-lace lace-collar women's-clothing

Handmade.White cotton nightdress with lace collar and cuffsnightdresses, nightwear

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. This white, cotton Lady's blouse with pin-tucked front and back is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in the Moorabbin Shire. Ladies long-sleeved white cotton blouse with high collar. Pin-tucking to front and back, guipure lace inserts on front of bodice. Significant tear at lower edge of the garment.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, home dressmaker, craft work

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 the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shirea) A white cotton baby's under-singlet, with hand-crocheting around neckline. b) The singlet is topped by a separate, heavily machine-embroidered, white cotton dress-collar .clothing, craftwork, dressmaking, crochetwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, peck family

Displayed in History House. Laundered and starched by Anne Grant in 1993.White cotton and lace gown with long sleeves, lacework at waist, bib, collar, cuffs and hem, as well as embroidery edging the lacework.

This garment was made by Edith (?) Cowell (Mrs Jim Richardson, nee Cowell) and has been donated by her daughter Esma Richardson.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A full length white cotton night-dress with long sleeves. It has lace around the shoulders and across the chest, broderie anglais collar and cuffs. A ribbon is threaded through the lace at the neckline and cuffs. The bodice also has small pleats or pin-tucks at the front and clear buttons. Pinned to the left shoulder is a blue certificate indicating from the Bombala Exhibition Society of 1913.The certificate from the Bombala Exhibition Society indicates that Alice Cowell won first prize in the 1913 show for having made this night-dress.night-dress bombala-exhibition female-clothing

This handmade women’s nightgown features hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and trim. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. This design of nightgown was worn by females in the 19th century and is still worn today.The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's long straight nightgown, white cotton, with long sleeves gathered at the cuff, stand-up lace collar, and a small catch closure on the bodice's centre opening. Hand-worked Broderie Anglaise yoke and sleeve tips.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, nightie, nightgown, women’s nightwear, sleepwear, night dress, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, broderie anglaise, hand-made broderie anglaise, paton family, trefnant, yangery, nightdress

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar, waist trim and yoke. There are five buttons and two ties down the front.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar and waist trim. It has button closures down the front.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and drawstring peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar and waist trim. Front closure.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leatgher attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1. Used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". One rank stripe - Lance Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leatgher attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 4th Light Horse AIF Uniform, WW1. Used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Lighthorse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Leggings and Light Horse leather accessories. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch. rectangular light blue/ mid blue on diagonal top left to bottom right. Brass metal look plastic "A" for ANZAC". Two rank stripes - Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. 6. Bandolier, brown leather, brass studs and metal buckles. Waist belt with bayonet frog and four pouches and attached bandolier has nine pouches. 7. & 8. Leggings, one pair, L & R, brown leather with two leather straps and brass metal buckles.uniform, replica, light horse, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF Uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Light Horse WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. No size on leather sole, heel with metal plate.uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF Uniform, WW1 used for Museum Displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Army WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. No rank stripes - Private. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. No size on leather sole, heel with metal plate. Handwritten owner's name on sole.8. 9. Boots - handwritten - black ink pen. On sole "Walko".uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

Replica 38th Battalion AIF uniform, WW1, used for Museum displays and Bendigo RSL Commemorative Services.Replica Uniform, Army WW1. Jacket, Breeches with braces, Shirt, Puttees and Army leather accessories and boots. 1. Jacket, khaki wool fabric. Collar with metal look plastic "Rising Sun" Badge. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons, two metal look plastic "AUSTRALIA" badges and two silver plastic Light Horse rectangular badge - an unofficial shoulder title. Front four patch pockets with button down flap. Sleeves with cuff and button colour patch, oval shape , purple over maroon, 38th Battalion AIF. Five front buttons - brown coloured plastic. One rank stripe - Lance Corporal. Pleated back and attached half belt with metal slide buckle. Brown plastic buttons. 2. Breeches (fabric as above), ankle length close fitting trousers, snug fit below the knees with side opening and metal eyelets and ribbon laces. Five pockets - money pocket, two inset on an angle and back two inset. Numerous khaki plastic buttons at waist for braces, five button fly. 3. Shirt - grey wool flannel fabric with white cotton mandarin collar and 1/4 waistband. Half opening with three black plastic buttons. Long sleeves with cuff and three buttons. Shirt tails. 4. Braces - set of beige and green coloured cotton twill webbing with brown leather attachments for breeches. 5. Waist belt. Brown coloured leather with brass studs and metal buckle. Bayonet frog on belt. 6. & 7. Puttees - pair of khaki coloured long strips of woven wool fabric which are wrapped spirally around the lowe leg, ankle to knee. Ribbon tape on end. 8. & 9. Boots - pair of brown/tan coloured leather, above ankle height, boots with eight metal eyelets per side and brown leather laces. Size 11 on leather sole, heel with metal plate. uniform, replica, 38th battalion, aif, ww1

A complete replica uniform set of clothing and all items that were or could be worn by a first AIF soldier.Light horse brigade .1) Jacket, 100% wool with cotton lining. 7th Battalion AIF colour patches with a brass A signifying original ANZAC on both sleeves. Right sleeve has sergeant's stripes & 5 blue & 1 red chevron stripes. Left sleeve has 3 brass bars re WIA 3 times. Rising Sun badges on each collar & Australia badges on shoulder straps. Belted at waist. .2) Jodphurs, khaki corded wool. Brass button up fly. .3) Braces, red, white & blue oblique striped. .4) Hat, size 57, khaki Akubra with felt pugaree, leather chin strap, & blackened brass Rising Sun badge on upturned rim. .5) & .6) Puttees, pair, khaki wool felt with khaki cotton tapes. .7) & .8) Boots, pair, size L, tan coloured leather with dark brown leather laces, leather soles with metal reinforcing on heels..1) & .2) Makers labels. .4) Hat: Akubra, Made in Australia; On badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. on hat: "5.7 Akubra Made in Australia"uniforms-army, costume - male footwear, costume - male headwear

This baby bodice was created using machine and hand stitching, by Phoebe Lowell, a 13-year-old schoolgirl at St Michael's, St Kilda in 1916. It was purchased in the late 1990s by the donor who later moved to Emerald but, at the time, had a 2nd hand decoration shop in Camberwell when she purchased this as part of a group of garments which included bloomers, lace collars and cuffs, camisoles etc - all of which have been donated to the Museum. The donor was advised at the time of her purchase that the garments were over 100 years old although this baby bodice was made in the early 20th century.This doll's apron is a reminder of the tuition which schoolgirls routinely received in sewing and embroidery as these were considered essential skills for a future housewife.White sleeveless cotton bodice with a one-button opening at the neck. Neckline and front opening are finished with double rows of top stitching. Arm openings finished with single lines of top stitching.On small label accompanying piece, handwritten: 'Phoebe Lowell / Form IV A / Age 13 years'female, lynne findlay collection, phoebe lowell, baby bodice, 1916

This cotton nightgown was worn by women in the 19th century. Its original owner is unknown, but it was purchased in the late 1990s by the donor who later moved to Emerald but, at the time, had a 2nd hand decoration shop in Camberwell when she purchased this as part of a group of garments which included bloomers, lace collars and cuffs, camisoles etc - all of which have been donated to the Museum. The donor was informed at the time of purchase that the garments were over 100 years old.This is a lovely example of a type of nightgown worn by women inside the home in the 9th century. Handstitched cotton nightgown which has a front opening yoke with 4 buttons and buttonholes. Embroidered trim on cuffs and edges of neckline and yoke. Cream white in colour with four pintucks on each side of front opening and trimmed with embroidery at base of tabs.female, lynne findlay collection, nightgown

This uniform Tunic belonged to Peter MASLEN Regiment No. 24125234. Unit 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. MASTER TAILOR British Army. retired from 1985 when came to Australia with wife. Information from Donation form- "Band uniform for Military Tattoo/ (England) Grenadier Orchestra/ 1981 - Berlin Tattoo/ - uniform is to do with the choir/2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards/ handmade - Peter made all the uniforms".Uniform tunic Army. Tunic fabric - scarlet superfine wool with black velvet cuffs and stand up collar. Collar edges with narrow white with red cotton Drummers Lace (braid) and has blue and white worsted fringing. Tunic has wings and shoulder straps (epaulettes) with embroidered Battalion motto - Queen's crown above circular ribbon with the words (in french) "HONI-SOIT-QUI-MAL-Y-PENSE. Translation is "Shame To Him Who Thinks Evil of Him" or "Evil Be To Him Who Evil Thinks"; in the centre is the Royal Cypher. Tunic fronts are trimmed with nine bars of double Drummer's Lace (Braid) and fastened with eight large regimental plastic silver buttons with shank and moulded insignia - Queens Crown with Royal Cypher. There is additional lace on the back, skirt sleeves and on both shoulder epaulettes. Additional buttons on back, shoulders and sleeve cuffs. Left sleeve has two rank stripes - Corporal. Two brass belt hooks at waist. Tunic Lining - cotton fabric. Cream colour to body of tunic and sleeves. Red colour to skirt of tunic Two white cotton fabric labels attached front interior tunic lining. Handwritten details on back lining. Information details on labels - top, black ink print. "GRENADIER GUARDS/ DRUMMER/ WARRANT NO. 102/110/ NAME???/ HEIGHT???/ BREAST ??? WAIST ???/ B.L. WAIST??/ COLLAR ??/ KAS ??? & PARTNERS LTD " (Many details illegible) lower label - red ink print " ??? + ??? / MADE IN ENGLAND/ NAME". Information on back lining - blue ink pen - handwritten "6176/CARUANA/ ML/ DRUMS".uniform, tunic, army, grenadier guards, england

BHS CollectionWaist length dark green cotton bodice. Fabric has alternating stripes of pulled thread pattern and wider stripes of small dot pattern. Front opening with deep V to waist with lined lace insert extending from throat to waist. LHS of bodice fastened to lace insert with five press studs. Stand up collar of lined black lace (%cm) fastened with two hook and eyes. The bodice is made from five pieces. The two front sections have three knife pleats facing out and falling from the shoulder. The pleats are stitched down for twenty cms from the shoulders. On either side of the front opening is decorative embroidered black lace that extends across the shoulders to the back of the collar. There are two side panels from under the arm. The back section has three box pleats falling from the collars and tapering to the waist. The hem of the bodice is fastened with black cotton tape. Leg of mutton sleeves are trimmed with black embroidered brais at elbow and wrist. Lower sleeves have pintucks from elbow to wrist. The sleeves are lined with black cotton fabric. The back of the bodice is lined with black cotton fabric almost to the hem. A three cm piece of white and blue cotton tape is attached across the lower back with cotton ties at either end. The underarm panels are lined with brown cotton fabric and green satin inserted sections. The front has a separate lining with front opening and shaped with darts. Fastened with six buttons and buttonholes. Two shoulder pads on each side- one white piece under the shoulder and a green satin piece under the gathered section of each sleeve. Dark green full length skirt. Cotton fabric with alternating stripes of pulled thread pattern and wider stripe of small dot pattern. Skirt is made of three sections. Centre front panel widens slightly to hemline. Side panels continue around to join at centre back. Darts at both hips to shape sides. Panels widen to hemline. Inverted pleats at either side of back opening create fullness. Back opening(30cm) has insert of black satin joined to LHS of opening to enlarge the opening. Insert attached to waist band with two press studs. Two other press studs attach skirt to RHS of insert. Brown cotton waistband hand stitched to skirt. Ties attached to waistband at back opening- one cotton tape, one satin ribbon. Front centre panel has a piece of black satin stitched as lining from eighteen cm below waist (57cm deep). Stitched across and attached to side seams. Lower edge trimmed with black lace. Second piece of satin lining stitched to centre seam and stitched around the hip to partway across back.(Looks like a nylon petticoat cut in two pieces and stitched inside skirt as a lining). Hemline has fifteen cm piece of cotton lining attached and lower edge of hem has fringed cotton binding attached.. Side seams of front panel have decorative trim of embroidered braid extending seventy-six cms from waist. Braid then turned ninety degrees and continued in a horizontal zig zag line around to centre back seam (both sides) twenty cms above hem. Hand and machine stitched.costume, female, ladies dress- bodice.

White cotton child's lace dress. Unlined. Dropped waistline. Bodice made up of vertical strips of two different laces. U shaped neckline with flat gathered lace collar (7cms) with one cm fine lace trim around neckline. Cap sleeves (7cms). Skirt (16cms) of gathered lace in one piece. Back opening full length of bodice (22cms) with three buttons two X .6cm and one X .9cm.costume, children's, white cotton child's lace dress

White child's dress of heavy cotton lace. Sleeveless bodice with arm holes edged with 3cm ungathered broderie type lace. High round neckline with 5cm lace flat collar. Back opening to waist with 5 x 1cm white buttons. LHS is seamed with buttons attached. RHS edge has button holes pushed through edge of lace. 5mm cotton tape is threaded through seam at neck line to form ties at the back. Skirt is made up of two layers of fabric gathered onto the bodice. Underneath layer is 25 cm deep - 12 cm plain fabric from waist with 13 cm edge of broderie type lace with scalloped edges. Top layer of 13cm of broderie type lace with scalloped edges. Unlined. Machine stitched. Skirt pieces are single pieces of lace fabric with seam at centre back.costume, children's, infant boy's dress

Heavy white cotton lace dress. High round neckline with cotton drawstring ties. 6cm lace collar with scalloped edged. 7cm cap lace sleeves with fine scalloped edges. Casing at the waist with cotton ties to back. Back opening from neck line to 9cm below waist. Cotton tie at neckline at back. Two x 1cm white buttons spaced at 6cm and 12cm below neck. Hemmed edges of lace form the edges of the back opening. Two machine stitched button holes on RHS with 4.5cm layer of lace covering the button holes. LHS of opening is plain. Lace skirt made of single piece of lace fabric gathered at the waist. Seam at centre back. Skirt 31 cm. Scalloped edges dipping to V shapes. 5mm cotton ties at waist and neck go through metal ties. Machine stitched.costume, children's, infant boy's dress

Clothing. Child's white linen dress with fold over lace trimmed sailor collar (13cm) and neckline casing. Dress has yoke front and back with a dropped waist trimmed with insert lace (ribbon missing). Above the hem is a horizontal strip of lace (3cm) and two narrow tucks.Item is edged with 5 cm broiderie lace with scalloped edge. Dress has cap sleeves of 5 cm broiderie lace. Full length centre back opening fastened with cotton tape ties at neckline and two pearl like buttons at lower edge of yoke and at dropped waistline.costume, children's, child's white linen dress

Clothing. Child's white linen waisted nightdress. Scooped round neckline with casing and lace trim. V shaped broiderie lace insert below neckline with 2 cm fabric trim on each side. open at waist. Skirt tightly gathered into casing at waist. Skirt has inverted V shaped insert at centre front from waist to hem. Overlay on each side with decorative stitching. Item is trimmed with two rows of 1.5cm lace. Double layer cap sleeves of broiderie lace with scalloped edges.Centre back opening (33cm) fastened with cotton tape ties at neckline and waist. Fold over collars at back neckline (12cmX 4cm).costume, children's, child's nightdress

This handmade woman’s nightdress comes from the Kinnear family of Allandale, Allansford. In the early 1840s William and John Allan took up a large tract of land to the east of the Hopkins River and in the late 1840s William Allan took over the Allandale section of the run and John Allan took the Tooram section. In 1906 the Kinnear family acquired a portion of Allandale which included the homestead. The nightdress came from the estates of the donor’s great aunts. This item is retained as an example of an early 20th century woman’s nightdress and it has the provenance of coming from the Kinnear family of Allandale Allansford. This is a white cotton nightdress with an opening to the waist which is enclosed with two white buttons. There is a frill of lace on one side of the opening. The white collar also has a large white frill of lace. The long sleeves are inset and have a band of lace at the wrists. There are some stains on the dress. vintage clothing, kinnear family, allansford, history of warrnambool