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  1. Blacker Twins' purple blouses

    1905 - 1912

    Blacker Twins' purple blouses

    Historic, aesthetic and social significance because of the rarity of a pair of garments worn by twins. The different trimmings on the blouses indicates that the women were conscious of a need to tell them ...

    1905 - 1912

  2. Christening gown with shawl and bonnet

    1892

    Christening gown with shawl and bonnet

    This outfit is significant in several categories - historic, aesthetic, social and spiritual: also its rarity and association with prominent Quirindi families. Much handwork has gone into the production of this set of garments, for ...

    1892

  3. Audrey Capuano's stars and stripes jumper

    1945 - 1946

    Audrey Capuano's stars and stripes jumper

    This jumper reflects the experience of one Australian woman during World War II, who became an American War Bride and moved to the USA to start a new life and a family with her G.I. ...

    1945 - 1946

  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. Diver's suit and equipment

    1914 - 1952

    Diver's suit and equipment

    This dress and apparatus are representative of the traditional diver's equipment in use from the early 1830s until the 1960s. It is also representative of a past era in the history of oyster farming, an ...

    1914 - 1952

  6. Marjorie Boyling WAAAF uniform

    1943 - 1944

    Marjorie Boyling WAAAF uniform

    This winter WAAAF (Women's Auxilliary Australian Airforce) dress uniform from 1943/4 is complete and in pristine condition. Marjorie Boyling, who owned it, would have looked extremely attractive in this smartly tailored suit. Her gift is ...

    1943 - 1944

  7. Tapestry woven waistcoat worn by Dugald ...

    1830 - 1850

    Tapestry woven waistcoat worn by Dugald ...

    This waistcoat is a provenanced item of men's clothing held in the North Sydney Heritage Centre costume and object collection. It is an example of clothing that was brought to Australia by settlers from Great ...

    1830 - 1850

  8. Silver and blue shot silk dress

    1810 - 1813

    Silver and blue shot silk dress

    This regency style blue and silver shot silk dress dates from about 1810-1813. Its original owner is believed to have been Devonshire migrant, Ann Deane who arrived in Sydney in 1838 with her son Robert, ...

    1810 - 1813

  9. Regalia Of Lord Carrington

    1888 - 1890

    Regalia Of Lord Carrington

    Lord Carrington was the force that gathered Freemasonry into New South Wales into one cohesive group. At that time he was also Governor of New South Wales. The regalia is a beautiful work of art ...

    1888 - 1890

  10. 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

  11. Evi's special occasion dress

    1980

    Evi's special occasion dress

    West Australian, Evi Ferrier, is a well known Australian artist specialising in mosaic artwork. Evi’s special occasion dress brings aesthetic brilliance together with social and economic awareness in a time of boom in the State ...

    1980

  12. Hand woven and natural dyed Paisley ...

    1824

    Hand woven and natural dyed Paisley ...

    The importance of this garment, especially within the family history, is quite significant. The story of its existence has been passed down through the eldest daughter and always referred to as "The Shawl". As a ...

    1824