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  1. Two-piece Royal blue Silk Gown

    1890 - 1900

    Two-piece Royal blue Silk Gown

    Historic Significance This gown is known to have been worn by Mrs Basil Bennett at the Murrumbidgee Pastoral & Agricultural Association Show in Wagga Wagga, most probably during the 1890s. It is one of the ...

    1890 - 1900

  2. Royal blue Gown and matching Jacket

    1877 - 1880

    Royal blue Gown and matching Jacket

    Historic Significance Alexander Davidson (Senior), a Scot, and his family arrived at Bullenbong in 1843, at a time when the village of Wagga Wagga had not yet been established. The Davidsons were contemporaries of William ...

    1877 - 1880

  3. Christening gown and petticoat

    1875 - 1890

    Christening gown and petticoat

    The christening gown and petticoat are of historical, social and spiritual significance. They provide accounts of what people believed to be important in their daily lives and how they lived them. Barbara's christening was an ...

    1875 - 1890

  4. 2 Piece beige silk ensemble

    1878 - 1890

    2 Piece beige silk ensemble

    This dress is a fine example of formal clothing worn at the end of the 19th century. Although the dress may have been initially made for a wedding it has been subsequently reworn for many ...

    1878 - 1890

  5. Mustard two piece outfit for lady

    1880 - 1900

    Mustard two piece outfit for lady

    This garment is significant as it is part of 100 piece collection of clothes that belonged to the Bayldon family who were important members of Coffs Harbour society from 1870 to the present day. The ...

    1880 - 1900

  6. Bessie Rouse's black bodice, labelled M.Beattie

    1885 - 1886

    Bessie Rouse's black bodice, labelled M.Beattie

    This black silk bodice c1885 was worn by Bessie Rouse (1843-1924,) mistress of Rouse Hill House from her marriage in 1874 to Edwin Stephen Rouse (1849-1931) until her death. The bodice is part of the ...

    1885 - 1886

  7. Child's dance costume worn by Pauline ...

    1935 - 1940

    Child's dance costume worn by Pauline ...

    Pauline Harvey's dance costume is of historic significance. It is a good example of a World War II stage costume; quickly and crudely made from whatever fabrics were available, and probably not intended to last ...

    1935 - 1940

  8. Brocade wedding dress

    1880

    Brocade wedding dress

    This dress was worn by Mary Napier when she married Alfred Hilder in Grenfell on 24 May 1880. Both families came to Grenfell following the discovery of gold in October 1866 and remained after the ...

    1880

  9. Black dress worn by Mrs Jane ...

    1902 - 1910

    Black dress worn by Mrs Jane ...

    This black dress worn by 'Granny' Jane Crain can be viewed as an example of epitomising the hard-working, (often) tough, and industrious pioneering women who helped shape the fledgling township of Wagga Wagga (and the ...

    1902 - 1910

  10. Selina Pockley's day dress

    1868 - 1882

    Selina Pockley's day dress

    This day gown was designed with a special bodice that would allow Selina to breast feed her child. As Selina had a total of fifteen children it would have been a very useful garment. The ...

    1868 - 1882

  11. Waistcoat worn by James Butler

    1853

    Waistcoat worn by James Butler

    This waistcoat is a rare provenanced item of men's costume in the Port Macquarie Historical Society collection. It was worn by James Butler [1828-1910], a New Zealand immigrant, at his marriage to Ellen Blair [1833-1901] ...

    1853

  12. Marjorie Boyling WAAAF uniform

    1943 - 1944

    Marjorie Boyling WAAAF uniform

    This winter WAAAF (Women's Auxilliary Australian Airforce) dress uniform from 1943/4 is complete and in pristine condition. Marjorie Boyling, who owned it, would have looked extremely attractive in this smartly tailored suit. Her gift is ...

    1943 - 1944