Historical information

The company began in Sydney in 1910. The Berlei brand originated in 1917.
Berlei conducted a research project to quantify Australian 'figure types'.
The name came from that of the firm's founder, Frederick Richard Burley, who felt that his name as normally spelt was not contextually appropriate to his products.
Berlei Limited was one of the first Australian companies to expand outside Australia. Berlei (New Zealand) Limited was incorporated in 1923, and Berlei (U.K.) Limited was organised in 1930.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlei

Physical description

Dark blue vinyl covered folder. Two card inserts inside - one attached and one loose. Attached label inside "Berlei School of Corsetry Instruction in the fitting of Fashion Styles". The loose Certificate certifies that Ann M James attended the training course in Melbourne from 16 August to 27 August 1965 and completed it successfully.