Re published with permission of Brighton Historical Society This dressing gown, made from a double bed crazy quilt, shows the work of many hands over many years, from around 1860 to 1915. Initiated by the family of Emerald Hill hoteliers William and Polly Hodgens, the quilt became a communal work featuring contributions from relatives, friends, Read More
Re published with permission of Brighton Historical Society The winning entry in the 1963 Gown of the Year competition, this ball gown is a sumptuous creation of French guipure lace embroidered with silk ribbon and hand-beaded with pearl crystals and French paillettes. Designed by Lorna White for local fashion house Hartnell of Melbourne, the dress represents, Read More
Re published with permission of Brighton Historical Society In difficult times the need for love and romance prevails, offering hope and distraction from events. Family and community are an important source of support and sharing of resources. Worn by three Brighton brides between 1941 and 1948, this wedding dress holds a local story of love, family, Read More
Republished with permission of Brighton Historical Society For those living through the World Wars and financial hardship of the early-to-mid twentieth century, hard work and sacrifice were all too familiar. Through its design, wear, tear and repair, this 1940s grocer’s dustcoat innately reflects the interwoven world events and their impact on the everyday lives of ordinary, Read More
It has been a pleasure over the past two years to chip away at the project I undertook with colleague Laura Jocic to catalogue and address storage for 100 key items which represent the collection supported by a Local History Grant from Public Record Office Victoria. From this 100, ten were selected for research, Read More