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
Pale brown woven simulated fur coat by Otex of Melbourne
Inscriptions & markings
Label: BY OTEX MELBOURNE / WOVEN SIMULATED FUR / TYBER / ONLY NATURE CAN COMPETE / SIZE 12