Historical information

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.

Physical description

Tailored pink raw silk jacket and dress. The long sleeve jacket has a peaked collar and double pockets at front. The jacket is fastened with buttons of the same fabric and colour. The buttoned skirt has soft pleats.