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  1. Dress probably worn by Julia Johnston

    1836 - 1840

    Dress probably worn by Julia Johnston

    This dress is an extremely rare and significant example of provenanced early colonial Australian dress. Dating from around 1838, it is believed to have been worn by Julia Johnston, the daughter of Lieutenant George Johnston. ...

    1836 - 1840

  2. Wedding outfit

    1877

    Wedding outfit

    A stylish outfit with aesthetic appeal. This dress has been cut to fit the shape of the body really well. It is not a wedding dress as such, but a "best" dress worn for church ...

    1877

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Wedding dress and accessories

    1926

    Wedding dress and accessories

    This dress and accessories are important items pertaining to the Gilgandra Shire being made and worn by the daughter of one of the early settlers of the district. On her marriage she became a member ...

    1926

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Annette Kellerman costume

    1914 - 1920

    Annette Kellerman costume

    This two-piece costume belonged to the famous Australian, Annette Kellerman, whose childhood love of swimming not only saw her overcome Rickets, but become a world champion swimmer and famous star of stage and screen. As ...

    1914 - 1920

  9. Muslin wedding gown from Glenbawn Dam

    1841 - 1851

    Muslin wedding gown from Glenbawn Dam

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    1841 - 1851

  10. Ladies black crepe de chine dress

    1930 - 1940

    Ladies black crepe de chine dress

    This dress may have been worn by either Dorothy or Emily Mathers, sisters who were raised in a strong Methodist family and community. As spinsters, these ladies inherited their family dairy farm which was managed ...

    1930 - 1940

  11. 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

  12. 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