Historical information

This silk top with handmade lace skirt is an example of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1930
Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and this top was used by her family c1930

Significance

This white silk top with hand made lace skirt is an example of the style worn by women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1930

Physical description

a white silk v neck sleeveless top with hand made lace skirt and fine horizontal pintucks