Historical information

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

Significance

This hand embroidered girls dress with cut-work is and example of the dressmaking skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families. The Maggs family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire

Physical description

A young girl's dress, all hand embroidered, with cut-work c1880