Historical information

Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995
This item was made by Mrs Whiteman, Marjorie Burton's mother. Her mother was a milliner who made most of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits.Marjorie Burton wore it to work with a skirt when she worked in Brittannia Insurance as a comptometrist earning 12/6 per week. She stopped working when she was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11
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Significance

This item is an example of a home-made item and reflects the handcraft skills of women during the first half of the 20th century.

Physical description

A lady's blouse - probably silk. It has a square neckline, long sleeves with press studs on the cuffs. An pleated inset is attached with press studs. There are 3 large brown buttons to open the front.