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  1. Amy Clarke's swimsuit

    1930 - 1935

    Amy Clarke's swimsuit

    The Clarke Family of Murrumbateman were considered innovators in the development and production of superfine wool. Wollondilly residents, Jim and Judy Rudd, donated 4 items owned and or made by Amy Florence Mary Clarke. Amy's ...

    1930 - 1935

  2. Nancy Broomfield's 'going away' ensemble

    1859

    Nancy Broomfield's 'going away' ensemble

    This handmade vibrant blue silk taffeta ensemble is a classic example of 1860s period dress. With the classic sloping shoulders, highly fashionable black silk fringing and complex bustle waistband made of many smaller layered peplum-style ...

    1859

  3. Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform worn by ...

    1940 - 1945

    Voluntary Aid Detachment uniform worn by ...

    This Voluntary Aid Detachment Uniform Dress is a rare surviving item of clothing belonging to Nora Flynn [1886-1978]. Nora was born at Port Macquarie and lived at 'Roto', the Flynn family home for most of ...

    1940 - 1945

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Child's Formal Dress and Accessories

    1913 - 1915

    Child's Formal Dress and Accessories

    A charming group of three items of cream silk satin, embellished with ruching and pearls. The dress is thought to be a flower girls dress, which has matching shoes and bonnet. Hope who is thought ...

    1913 - 1915

  7. Silk bodice worn by Hannah Henderson

    1910

    Silk bodice worn by Hannah Henderson

    Hannah Henderson's bodice, worn as part of her bridal ensemble, is a good example of late Edwardian wedding fashions. It is beautifully made, and incorporates many elements which were popular in this period into its ...

    1910

  8. Cotton flag dress made by Miss ...

    1918 - 1919

    Cotton flag dress made by Miss ...

    This interesting dress was made for the Victory Parade celebrations held on Australia Day 1919 in the small town of Tinonee on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Communities across Australia celebrated the ...

    1918 - 1919

  9. 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

  10. Bodice and bolero jacket over-bodice

    1880 - 1900

    Bodice and bolero jacket over-bodice

    The bodice and bolero jacket over-bodice are of rare, interpretative historic and social significance. These well-tailored garments made in Australia hold historic significance as evidence of the dressmaking skills accessible in the colony during the ...

    1880 - 1900

  11. Macedonian traditional costume

    1920 - 1930

    Macedonian traditional costume

    This hand woven apron is an excellent example of the key element of the splendid traditional costumes worn in Macedonia up until the mid 20th Century. This apron made by Cveta Naumovska was passed down ...

    1920 - 1930

  12. Wedding dress worn by Isabella Elizabeth ...

    1846

    Wedding dress worn by Isabella Elizabeth ...

      This petite and pretty wedding dress is one of the oldest in the Port Macquarie Historical Society collection. Isabella Elizabeth Jobling [1821-1883] wore this dress for her marriage to Christopher Dawson Fenwick [1815-1895] on ...

    1846