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  1. A young girl's smocked dress

    1997

    A young girl's smocked dress

    In the 20th century, sewing was an integral part of the Educational Curriculum in schools throughout Australia and most girls learnt to smock. When these girls became mothers, this training was used to make items ...

    1997

  2. Queensland Policewoman's Winter Uniform 1965 - ...

    1965 - 1970

    Queensland Policewoman's Winter Uniform 1965 - ...

    This complete uniform is a significant piece in the Queensland Police Museum collection as there were only five female sergeants between 1965 and 1970. Additionally, the uniform represents an important period in the history of ...

    1965 - 1970

  3. 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

  4. 1880 Ada Petherbridge (nee Bonarius) wedding ...

    1880

    1880 Ada Petherbridge (nee Bonarius) wedding ...

    The Ada Petherbridge (nee Bonarius) wedding dress, a commendably provenanced cream taffeta dress, trimmed with blonde lace pleated trim and wax orange blossoms, worn on the 19th of October 1880, is a historically and aesthetically ...

    1880

  5. 1879 Mary Trappel (nee Kullner) wedding ...

    1879

    1879 Mary Trappel (nee Kullner) wedding ...

    Mary Trappel (nee Kullner’s) wedding dress, a light blue brocade princess dress, embellished with piping at the bust and sleeves, self-fabric buttons at the sleeves, lace trim at the skirt and hand-pleating at the sleeve ...

    1879

  6. 1910s Emily McDonald net dress

    1910 - 1915

    1910s Emily McDonald net dress

    This well provenanced, historically and aesthetically significant full-length white bobbinet dress is a rare example of a wartime special occasion dress. Entirely handmade with cotton bobbinet and cotton organdy, it is a fine demonstration of ...

    1910 - 1915

  7. Agnes Thompson's Wedding Dress

    1833

    Agnes Thompson's Wedding Dress

    This wedding dress forms part of a collection of wedding attire, including shoes, dress and drawstring purses, which were used by Agnes Thompson on her wedding to Dr George Busby, government medical officer at the ...

    1833

  8. Cream Silk Wedding Dress With Train ...

    1927

    Cream Silk Wedding Dress With Train ...

    This wedding dress with train and shoes belonged to Gertrude Fanny Deer, who was from a well off South Australian family. She married Percival John Thorpe 8 June 1927 at Cherry Gardens Methodist Chapel, Adelaide. ...

    1927

  9. Christina Corner wedding gown

    1882

    Christina Corner wedding gown

    This wedding gown sheds light on the lives of two successful colonial families. It is rare to have such a wealth of information and photography relating to a garment and the associated National Trust property, ...

    1882

  10. Qantas uniform designed by senior steward ...

    1973 - 1987

    Qantas uniform designed by senior steward ...

    The spectacularly colourful uniform worn by Qantas Flight Service Directors from 1973 - 1987 symbolised the optimistic mood prevalent in Australia as it forged an identity independent of its colonial past. The vibrant burnt orange of the blazer and yellow ...

    1973 - 1987

  11. Ella Porter, Bridesmaid's dress

    1938

    Ella Porter, Bridesmaid's dress

    Weddings are usually important and joyful events, marking a milestone in lives. In the 1930s, the vast majority of young women married, and if they could, they marked it with the traditional rituals of the ...

    1938