Eighteenth Century Slippers
During the 1700s womens fashion went by a simple idea of big and tall, to the extent that arms on chairs had to be taken off to accommodate for the width of womens dresses and some women had such vastly ...
Emerald Green Handbag, c.1960-1980
This emerald green handbag is made out of leather and has a clasp fastening and was bought for a wedding. It was originally bought from local shop Marsens.
Epaulettes
These epaulettes are made entirely out of metal and are therefore quite heavy.
They had a dual purpose as they were decorative and prevented the shoulder belts from slipping.
Ethnographic Shoes
Possibly native American, unfortunately we have very few details about this example.
Ethnographic Shoes
These shoes are made out of woven leather.
Ethnographic Shoes
Leather with beaded decoration.
Unfortunately we have very few details about this example.
Evening Bag, 1950s
This small evening bag has a clasp fastening and is made out of cotton with a floral pattern.
Evening Dress, 1930s
Evening dresses from the 1930s are remembered for elegance and opulence.
The '30s saw many new cuts and styles in women's fashions.
After a decade of short, boysih flapper style dresses the 1930s ...
Examples of Fabrics
embroidered fabric were brought back from unknown overseas origin.
Examples of Fabrics
These pieces of embroidered fabric were brought back from unknown overseas origin.
Excelsior Pink Bullet Bra, c.1950
The bullet bra was first invented in the 1930’s but did not become popular until the 1940’s after ‘sweater girls’ pin up girls and celebrities started to wear them.
This bra still has the original ...
Fingerless Mittens, c.1840-1850
Mittens were a popular lightweight alternative to gloves for women. It meant that their fingers were free for embroidery and other domestic tasks.
These mittens are made from knitted silk and are ...
Fox Fur Cape, c.1940-1950
Presently fur is associated with luxury and cruelty, resulting in its decline along with the invention of faux fur.
This cape was produced when fur clothing was incredibly popular and the middle class ...
Fox Fur Stole, c.1930-1960
This stole was made using black fox fur.
The head, legs and tail are still attached as was fashionable during the 1930s - 1950s. The head and fore feet have been altered to accommodate a clip fastening....
Full Slip
Slips were first invented to produce a more flattering silhouette, as it was meant to prevent the display of underwear and to prevent the outline of the legs showing through clothes in bright lighting. ...
Fur Muff, c.1930-1960
This fur hand warmer is lined with satin and is decorated with brown tassels.
Fur Muff, c.1930-1960
This was made to be worn as part of a set with a stole made from the same animal fur.
Fur Muff, c.1940-1955
Fur clothing started to increase in popularity during the twentieth century as people had more disposable income and the rising middle class wanted the luxury that fur portrayed.
We believe this item ...