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  1. John Wardrobe's pith sun helmet

    1889 - 1901

    John Wardrobe's pith sun helmet

    The sun helmet is in its original condition and made from materials currently in use in India in the late 19th century. The shola-pith material could be soaked in water to keep the wearer's head ...

    1889 - 1901

  2. Mrs Mary Irvine's (nee Halpin) wedding ...

    1860

    Mrs Mary Irvine's (nee Halpin) wedding ...

    This well provenanced wedding gown, which is linked to many well known Manning Valley families, dates back to 1860. It is beautiful in its simplicity but clever in its practical design. It appears to have ...

    1860

  3. Max Humfress V's swimming costume

    1906 - 1916

    Max Humfress V's swimming costume

    This very rare example of a young boy's homemade V's dates to around 1911. The images of 3 year old Max Humfress wearing them add tremendous interest and value to this garment. The provenance is ...

    1906 - 1916

  4. Jimmy Sharman's Dressing Gown

    1911

    Jimmy Sharman's Dressing Gown

    “Who’ll take a glove? Who’ll take a glove? You’re a pretty hefty-looking customer.  What about coming inside? Bowl my man over in three pounds and I’ll give you a “fiver”.  If my man cannot stop ...

    1911

  5. Girl's "Fairy" Fancy Dress Costume

    1913

    Girl's "Fairy" Fancy Dress Costume

    This garment is a fine example of a homemade child's fancy dress costume from the early 20th century. The costume was designed and handmade by Louisa Honora Wane (nee Killeen) for her daughter, Marjorie Lydia Wane. ...

    1913

  6. Port Arthur Convict Issue Parti-Coloured Waistcoat

    1855 - 1877

    Port Arthur Convict Issue Parti-Coloured Waistcoat

    This waistcoat 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 ...

    1855 - 1877

  7. Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    1830 - 1855

    Yellow Wool Port Arthur Issue Convict ...

    This waistcoat was issued to a convict transported from Britain to Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). It were part of the issued uniform of Port Arthur convicts during the operation of the penal system on ...

    1830 - 1855

  8. Queensland Police Commissioner's Dress Tunic

    1927 - 1943

    Queensland Police Commissioner's Dress Tunic

    The Queensland Police Commissioner's tunic manufactured between 1927 and 1943 represents an important era in the history of the Queensland Police. The owner of this tunic is most likely to have been Cecil James Carroll, Commissioner of Police between 1934 and ...

    1927 - 1943

  9. Len Forsythe Boat Cloak

    1900

    Len Forsythe Boat Cloak

    This British Royal Navy Officer's boat cloak dates from c.1900-1939. It is made from fine, worsted, British wool, is hip length and has seams at the sides. We know that the garment was not Australian, as the word 'AUSTRALIA' would ...

    1900

  10. A religious habit of the Sisters ...

    1920 - 1950

    A religious habit of the Sisters ...

    This assembly of garments constitutes the basic elements of the religious habit of the Sisters of Mercy.  The Mercy habit was designed by the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, the Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley, ...

    1920 - 1950

  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. Evening dress designed by Lisa Ho ...

    2003

    Evening dress designed by Lisa Ho ...

    Lisa Ho ran one of Australia's most popular and long-established fashion labels. A graduate of East Sydney Technical College, Ho produced her first collection in 1982 and by 1989 was recognised with a Fashion Industries ...

    2003