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  1. 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

  2. Joseph Brady's white linen shirt

    1840 - 1849

    Joseph Brady's white linen shirt

    This garment is a well preserved example of a mid-nineteenth century Irish linen shirt. This shirt, as indicated by a handwritten laundry mark, was owned by Joseph Brady who is considered to be one of ...

    1840 - 1849

  3. Avocado green silk ensemble

    1890

    Avocado green silk ensemble

    This avocado green ensemble is a treasured heirloom of the Donaldson Family.  This garment was made for Isabella Donaldson (nee Leaf) to wear to her brother’s wedding in 1890.  The long leg-of-mutton sleeves and straight, ...

    1890

  4. Tartan cutaway jacket

    1750 - 1850

    Tartan cutaway jacket

    Norman McSween, the Scottish owner of the coat, came as a widower with his family from the Isle of Skye on the “Ontario” in 1852. The Ship’s indent says that they were “a very poor ...

    1750 - 1850

  5. Florence Austral red & black blouse

    1920 - 1930

    Florence Austral red & black blouse

    "The Waters of the Rhine seem to mount high, and over all rides the triumphant voice of Florence Austral as Brunnhilde. Her singing can justly be called queenly. Even after hearing the glorious singing of ...

    1920 - 1930

  6. Australian Women's Land Army Winter Dress ...

    1944

    Australian Women's Land Army Winter Dress ...

    This Australian Women's Land Army uniform represents a section of society that performed an incredibly important role in the war effort by maintaining the food supply for the armed forces in Australia and overseas and ...

    1944

  7. Myra Mogg's knitwear

    1932 - 1938

    Myra Mogg's knitwear

    This collection of Myra Mogg’s knitwear, consisting of three jumpers, gloves, court shoes overlaid with knitting and a hat, is a superb example of fine hand knitting with Australian provenance, in excellent, near-mint condition. Ms ...

    1932 - 1938

  8. Ruth Allbon Wedding Dress

    1945

    Ruth Allbon Wedding Dress

    Ruth Eason Pontifex Shorthouse and Signalman Charles Joseph Malden Allbon married in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Chatswood, New South Wales, 5th May 1945. They met during the Second World War when both worked at Railway House in ...

    1945

  9. Maternity dress

    1820 - 1830

    Maternity dress

    It is a rare example of early nineteenth century dress. The cotton print is vibrant and in very good condition and has been very carefully placed to match on seams and sleeve bands. It is ...

    1820 - 1830

  10. Mina Wylie's Swimming Costume

    1910 - 1912

    Mina Wylie's Swimming Costume

    This navy silk swimming costume was worn by Wilhemina (Mina) Wylie. One of the earliest Australian female swimmers to compete at an international level, notably winning a Silver Medal at the 1912 Stockhholm Olympic Games ...

    1910 - 1912

  11. Underwear belonging to Edith Lavinia Cameron

    1890 - 1899

    Underwear belonging to Edith Lavinia Cameron

    These under garments, worn by Edith Lavinia Cameron, are of considerable historical signficance because of their connection to one of Canberra's most prominent pastoral families (see Item ID 526) and their rarity. Underwear is poorly represented in ...

    1890 - 1899

  12. A girl's smocked romper suit. Design ...

    1996

    A girl's smocked romper suit. Design ...

    This romper was based on a pattern by Margaret Herzfeld in the 1990s for the "Australian Smocking and Embroidery" magazine and for smocking lessons. Through her teaching and publications, Margaret helped to keep the old skills alive, ...

    1996