Historical information

These items were hand sewn by Annie Beryl Mathieson, the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Mathieson who lived at Naringal. The silk came from China, via family connections. Annie Beryl Mathieson married John Harman in 1939, lived at Macarthur and died there in 1983.

Significance

These items are retained as mementos of the type of clothing made and worn by women in the early to mid 20th century

Physical description

.1 Cream silk lady's panties with hand embroidery on the lower legs. There is an opening on one side with two buttons
.2 Cream silk sleeveless nightgown with hand embroidery at the neck and on the front. There are two ties attached to the sides of the front.