Historical information

As the market gardeners and new settlers became more prosperous they were able to purchase manufactured clothing. Hilton Hosiery Pty Ltd manufactured stockings and lingerie at its Fitzroy factory from 1936.

Significance

Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the development of the textile factories in Melbourne as population and wealth increased.
Hilton Hosiery Pty Ltd commenced business in 1936

Physical description

A lady’s, silk slip with embroidery on bodice and hem mid 20th C

Inscriptions & markings

Label ' HILTON / Size 14/ '