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  1. Cynthia's "Gunner Leake" AWAS jacket 1942

    1942

    Cynthia's "Gunner Leake" AWAS jacket 1942

    The Australian Women’s Army Service   winter uniform jacket is significant for its social history in a time when young women were encouraged to play a part in the defence of Australia, taking on jobs that ...

    1942

  2. Dawn Waterhouse's Ball Gown

    1954

    Dawn Waterhouse's Ball Gown

    This ballgown, sewn from red satin and tulle and trimmed in white silk, was worn by Dawn Waterhouse to the State Ball in honour of Queen Elizabeth II in 1954. The gown forms part of ...

    1954

  3. Onslow Madras Cavalry Officer's Uniform

    1882

    Onslow Madras Cavalry Officer's Uniform

    It is rare to find a superbly provenanced uniform from the 19th century in such good condition. The uniform is of great significance, being connected to an influential colonial family from the Camden region of ...

    1882

  4. Tom Carlton's riding silks

    1915 - 1925

    Tom Carlton's riding silks

    These silks are a fine, well-provenanced example of attire worn for competitive horse-riding in the 1920s. They are a vibrant fuschia and bone colour and feature horizontal banded stripes, covered buttons, a high mandarin collar ...

    1915 - 1925

  5. Men's underpants made from tram destination ...

    1940 - 1945

    Men's underpants made from tram destination ...

    Historic significance: The garment was produced during a time of austerity and frugality. World War II had brought about rationing on a national level on all commodities, from soap to building materials. Ration books and ...

    1940 - 1945

  6. Hand embroidered, Chinese silk wedding dress ...

    1913 - 1918

    Hand embroidered, Chinese silk wedding dress ...

    This wedding dress was worn by Mary Louisa Box nee Closter on the 12th June, 1918, for her marriage to Alonzo Box, a recently returned Gallipoli veteran. It is also significant because of its association with ...

    1913 - 1918

  7. Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) ...

    1942

    Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) ...

    This Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force (WAAAF) uniform consisting of a navy blue woollen serge dress jacket and skirt, was worn by Ena Maude Wilson from “Willesbro” Rollands Plains, who served as a Motor Transport ...

    1942

  8. Florence Austral red & black blouse

    1920 - 1930

    Florence Austral red & black blouse

    "The Waters of the Rhine seem to mount high, and over all rides the triumphant voice of Florence Austral as Brunnhilde. Her singing can justly be called queenly. Even after hearing the glorious singing of ...

    1920 - 1930

  9. Topaz Silk Brocade Dress

    1845 - 1850

    Topaz Silk Brocade Dress

    It is not possible to find the original wearer or wearers of this dress. It is significant both because of the exceptional quality of the fabric, and its excellent condition despite being at least 150 years ...

    1845 - 1850

  10. Toddler's smocked dress "Triple Ripple"

    1992

    Toddler's smocked dress "Triple Ripple"

    This smocked dress, known as a baby dress bishop top, was based on a pattern by Margaret Herzfeld in the 1990s for the "Australian Smocking and Embroidery" magazine and for smocking lessons. The name 'bishop top' comes ...

    1992

  11. A girl's smocked romper suit. Design ...

    1996

    A girl's smocked romper suit. Design ...

    This romper was based on a pattern by Margaret Herzfeld in the 1990s for the "Australian Smocking and Embroidery" magazine and for smocking lessons. Through her teaching and publications, Margaret helped to keep the old skills alive, ...

    1996

  12. Hallie's Hat

    1960 - 1970

    Hallie's Hat

    Hallie's Hat was made by Hallie Margaret Stow (1876-1972) from seaweed collected on Rottnest Island. Hallie was a regular visitor to the Island between 1929 and 1970 visiting mainly in winter with three friends, Catherine ...

    1960 - 1970