Textile - Charing Cross Baby Health Centre Nightie

Historical information

In November 1921 the Bendigo Baby Health Centre was established in rooms at the Town Hall. By Dec. 1925, the council offered two rooms at the Commonwealth Chambers, Charing Cross to be used for the rapidly growing service. In October 1934, council proposed the need for a purpose built Centre and the site in Rosalind Park was chosen in December of that year. The new Centre opened 7/4/1936.

Physical description

Infant nightie, long sleeves, hand embroidery, machine sewn, machine lace and French seams.

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