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  1. Wedding outfit

    1877

    Wedding outfit

    A stylish outfit with aesthetic appeal. This dress has been cut to fit the shape of the body really well. It is not a wedding dress as such, but a "best" dress worn for church ...

    1877

  2. Wedding outfit of skirt, chemisette and ...

    1908

    Wedding outfit of skirt, chemisette and ...

    This wedding dress was worn by a bride from a modest but respected middle-class family in 1908, the period between Federation and World War 1. It provides insight into aspects of the newly Federated Australia, ...

    1908

  3. West family christening robe

    1908 - 1915

    West family christening robe

    The West family christening robe has historic significance as it was first worn in 1908 and has an accompanying photo taken at that time of Mrs. Adeline West holding baby Kathleen. She had a double ...

    1908 - 1915

  4. William Charles Wentworth court costume

    1855 - 1865

    William Charles Wentworth court costume

    The coat and breeches are of fine dark blue wool and silk cloth. The waistcoat is ivory silk. The buttons are of cut and polished steel. The edges of the front panels of the waistcoat ...

    1855 - 1865

  5. Woman's dress

    1864 - 1866

    Woman's dress

    Owned and used in Tasmania by the family of Deslie Welsch of Mount Ousley and was donated to the Illawarra Museum when the family home was being cleared. It has evidence of alterations and use ...

    1864 - 1866

  6. Woman's dust coat dress

    1880 - 1890

    Woman's dust coat dress

    This is an important example of occupational or travel dress. Unostenatious garments, such as this one, can be overlooked in collections, but this garment is quite rare. Sometimes called a 'duster' they are quite common ...

    1880 - 1890

  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. Wylie's Baths Swimming Costume

    1900 - 1910

    Wylie's Baths Swimming Costume

    Standard issue, one-size-fits-all bathing suit hired out to patrons of Wylie's Baths; a garment which demonstrates considerable historical signficance because of its unusual design. In an era when the construction and style of bathing suits ...

    1900 - 1910

  9. Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    1855 - 1877

    Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    This jacket was issued to a convict transported from Britain to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). It was part of the issued uniform given to Port Arthur convicts during the operation of the penal system 1830 ...

    1855 - 1877

  10. Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    1830 - 1855

    Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    This waistcoat was issued to a convict transported from Britain to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). It were part of the issued uniform of Port Arthur convicts during the operation of the penal system on ...

    1830 - 1855

  11. Young Girl's Black Dress

    1855 - 1865

    Young Girl's Black Dress

    Although very little provenance information regarding this garment has survived it is, nevertheless, a very well preserved example of children's clothing in mid-nineteenth century Australia. This little girl's dress is made from black silk taffeta ...

    1855 - 1865