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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Queensland Police Officer Country Winter Uniform ...

    1912 - 1913

    Queensland Police Officer Country Winter Uniform ...

    The Queensland Police Officer Country Winter Uniform is one of the earliest examples of this uniform in Queensland. The fact that the whole uniform, tunic and pants, is in good condition makes this item especially ...

    1912 - 1913

  5. Dawn Waterhouse's Ball Gown

    1954

    Dawn Waterhouse's Ball Gown

    This ballgown, sewn from red satin and tulle and trimmed in white silk, was worn by Dawn Waterhouse to the State Ball in honour of Queen Elizabeth II in 1954. The gown forms part of ...

    1954

  6. Prue Acton Ski Suit for Australian ...

    1975

    Prue Acton Ski Suit for Australian ...

    “Australia’s ‘golden girl of fashion’ Prue Acton became famous because her bold designs reflected the moods of her times, the 1960s to 1980s.  Amongst Ms Acton’s many achievements was the design of uniforms for every ...

    1975

  7. Iced VoVo Dress

    2009

    Iced VoVo Dress

    The Iced VoVo dress by fashion label Romance Was Born is cheeky take on an iconic Australian biscuit. Designers, Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales are well known for their portrayal of Australian kitsch and use of traditional craft ...

    2009

  8. Qantas Pucci Uniform

    1974 - 1987

    Qantas Pucci Uniform

    The Qantas Pucci uniform symbolises the freedom and optimism of the mid 1970s. Designed during the Whitlam era, when Australia was asserting itself on the international stage, and during the social upheavals of the mid-late twentieth century, the uniform broke with ...

    1974 - 1987

  9. Chrissy Amphlett's School Uniform

    1994

    Chrissy Amphlett's School Uniform

    Chrissy Amphlett's iconic school uniform represents the unrestrained performance style of the lead singer of the internationally successful Australian rock band, Divinyls. The navy blue box pleat tunic and white shirt with a Peter Pan ...

    1994

  10. Blundell day dress

    1875 - 1876

    Blundell day dress

    The dress is a well preserved example of Australian bespoke dressmaking during the late 19th century and is an increasingly rare example of a female day dress of the era. The style and careful disposition ...

    1875 - 1876

  11. 19th century convict jacket

    1855 - 1880

    19th century convict jacket

    For convicts transported to the colonies of Australia, inadequate and inappropriate clothing was just one of the many hardships to be endured. Convicts were issued with prison clothing such as this jacket, often of the ...

    1855 - 1880

  12. Wedding dress, brown silk and green ...

    1883

    Wedding dress, brown silk and green ...

    This well worn and altered wedding dress is a good example of a woman's best dress worn as a wedding dress. It was worn by Maria Harper (nee Mulligan) [1856-1894] at her marriage to Samuel ...

    1883