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  1. Beaded dress made by Miss Una ...

    1925 - 1926

    Beaded dress made by Miss Una ...

    This dress is of historic and aesthetic significance, and is one of only a handful of 1920s dresses in the Museum's collection. Even though we know little of the dressmaker Miss Una Simpson, the bead-work ...

    1925 - 1926

  2. 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

  3. Dress made by Finney Isles & ...

    1905 - 1915

    Dress made by Finney Isles & ...

    This elegant dress with its elaborately decorated bodice and stylish skirt trim was made by Queensland department store, Finney Isles & Co Limited. The store became a limited company in February 1905 which helps to ...

    1905 - 1915

  4. Cream velvet wedding dress

    1944

    Cream velvet wedding dress

    A beautiful example in excellent condition of a wedding dress worn by a bride from a prominent local grazing family of the Glen Innes district. The wedding was during the final years of the Second ...

    1944

  5. Skirt worn by Catherine Thomson

    1890 - 1900

    Skirt worn by Catherine Thomson

    A provenanced item in the Costume and Object collection held by Stanton Library in North Sydney. Skirts such as this made from expensive fabrics and with trains were often worn on formal occasions by 'well-to-do' ...

    1890 - 1900

  6. Manly-Warringah rugby jersey

    1930 - 1939

    Manly-Warringah rugby jersey

    This is a well-worn sporting garment from the peak of the Great Depression. The numerous holes and repairs on this jersey speak of a time of thrift and making do. David Jones made this Manly-Warringah ...

    1930 - 1939

  7. Gillett Sisters' Charleston dress

    1925 - 1928

    Gillett Sisters' Charleston dress

    This 1920s dress was donated by Daintry Heywood and she was possibly the owner. It was worn by one of the three Gillett sisters and is an important part of a significant collection donated to ...

    1925 - 1928

  8. Queen Victoria's nightdress

    1900 - 1901

    Queen Victoria's nightdress

    This nightdress is significant for its association with the longest reigning British monarch Queen Victoria [1819-1901], Queen of England and Ireland 1837 to 1901. Whilst many souvenirs were produced to mark the reign of Queen ...

    1900 - 1901

  9. Christening gown made by Hannah Henderson

    1912

    Christening gown made by Hannah Henderson

    Historic. This humble little christening gown was worn by at least one child born to Hannah and George Henderson, in the opening years of the 20th century. Their first child, a son, was born on ...

    1912

  10. Three piece Rundles suit worn by ...

    1931

    Three piece Rundles suit worn by ...

    Historic and Social. The social aspect of significance for this suit is twofold. Firstly, it was manufactured by Rundles, an iconic Newcastle business, now in its 180th year of operation. Furthermore, the suit was purchased ...

    1931

  11. Cape belonging to Riverina midwife, Nurse ...

    1920 - 1940

    Cape belonging to Riverina midwife, Nurse ...

    As part of the Nurse Burke Collection, this garment holds historic and aesthetic significance. The long, navy blue cape, Gladstone bag and navy felt hat were powerful symbols of a profession that carried the tools ...

    1920 - 1940

  12. Blue silk wedding dress

    1840 - 1843

    Blue silk wedding dress

    This charming hand stitched wedding gown is a unique and fine example of a provenanced Australian dress. It was worn by Margaret Drummond Gentle for her wedding to the Rev. William Grant in Perthshire, Scotland ...

    1840 - 1843