Australian Fashion & Textiles

 (2856 works)

  • Shirt
    Title
    Shirt
    Production date
    (c. 1980)
    Artist/Maker
    GLOSTER (manufacturer)
    Medium
    polyester, cotton, plastic (buttons)
    Accession number
    CT29.b-1985
    Credit Line
    Gift of Jim Treasure, 1985
  • Riding habit
    Title
    Riding habit
    Production date
    (c. 1898)
    Artist/Maker
    E. WEBB & CO., Bathurst, New South Wales (manufacturer)
    Medium
    wool, cotton, silk
    Accession number
    D191.a-c-1974
    Credit Line
    The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
  • Transparency
    Title
    Transparency
    Production date
    1985
    Artist/Maker
    SHRUBBERY, Melbourne (fashion house); Sara THORN (designer); Bruce SLORACH (designer)
    Medium
    mylar, ink
    Accession number
    1997.6.3
    Credit Line
    Purchased, 1997
  • Buckle sample
    Title
    Buckle sample
    Production date
    (c. 1960)
    Artist/Maker
    HALL LUDLOW, Melbourne (fashion house); Hall LUDLOW (designer)
    Medium
    plastic, glass, cotton, metal
    Accession number
    1995.915
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mary Lipshut, Member, 1995
  • Turban
    Title
    Turban
    Production date
    1969
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (millinery house); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    silk (organza), buckram, grosgrain ribbon
    Accession number
    D297-1980
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mrs Alan Burns, 1980
  • Wharf wear
    Title
    Wharf wear
    Production date
    1980
    Artist/Maker
    KATIE PYE STUDIO, Sydney (fashion house); Katie PYE (designer)
    Medium
    cotton, metal, synthetic fur, cotton thread, synthetic polymer paint
    Accession number
    2006.441.a-b
    Credit Line
    Gift of the artist, 2006
  • Snake vertebrae necklace
    Title
    Snake vertebrae necklace
    Production date
    (c. 1982)
    Artist/Maker
    UNKNOWN, Australia
    Medium
    bone, shell, nylon cord
    Accession number
    2008.529
    Credit Line
    Gift of Linda Jackson, 2008
  • Christening gown
    Title
    Christening gown
    Production date
    (c. 1903)
    Artist/Maker
    UNKNOWN
    Medium
    cotton
    Accession number
    D95A-1978
    Credit Line
    Gift of Miss Aimee Bouchaud, 1978
  • Hat
    Title
    Hat
    Production date
    1940-1943
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (milliner); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    straw, cotton, rabbit fur, elastic
    Accession number
    D289-1976
    Credit Line
    Gift of Thomas Harrison, 1976
  • Design for scarf
    Title
    Design for scarf
    Production date
    (1950s)
    Artist/Maker
    FRANCES BURKE FABRICS, Melbourne (manufacturer); Frances BURKE (designer)
    Medium
    screenprinted cotton
    Accession number
    CT70-1989
    Credit Line
    Presented by Dr. Frances Burke, 1989
  • Boy's racer brief
    Title
    Boy's racer brief
    Production date
    1984
    Artist/Maker
    SPEEDO
    Medium
    nylon/lycra
    Accession number
    CT33-1991
    Credit Line
    Gift of Speedo Group Ltd, 1991
  • Women's briefs
    Title
    Women's briefs
    Production date
    (1982)
    Artist/Maker
    BONDS INDUSTRIES LIMITED, Sydney (manufacturer); BONDS WEAR PTY LIMITED, New South Wales (manufacturer)
    Medium
    cotton, elastic
    Accession number
    CT168-1982
    Credit Line
    Presented by Bonds Wear Pty Limited, 1982
  • Hat
    Title
    Hat
    Production date
    (1930-1950)
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (millinery house); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    buckram, feathers, diamenté ornament
    Accession number
    D250-1976
    Credit Line
    Presented by Thomas Harrison, 1976
  • Going away dress
    Title
    Going away dress
    Production date
    (c. 1885)
    Artist/Maker
    UNKNOWN, Australia
    Medium
    silk, cotton, brass
    Accession number
    D44.a-b-1977
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mrs Jack Snell, 1977
  • Button sample
    Title
    Button sample
    Production date
    (c. 1960)
    Artist/Maker
    HALL LUDLOW (manufacturer); Hall LUDLOW (designer)
    Medium
    plastic, glass, cotton, metal, cotton thread
    Accession number
    1995.845
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mary Lipshut, Member, 1995
  • Basic Pattern Piece
    Title
    Basic Pattern Piece
    Production date
    1907
    Artist/Maker
    Sands & McDougall; M. E. McLEOD
    Medium
    cardboard
    Accession number
    D262 E-1977
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977
  • Girl's briefs
    Title
    Girl's briefs
    Production date
    (1982)
    Artist/Maker
    BONDS INDUSTRIES LIMITED, Sydney (manufacturer); BONDS WEAR PTY LIMITED, New South Wales (manufacturer)
    Medium
    cotton, elastic
    Accession number
    CT166-1982
    Credit Line
    Presented by Bonds Wear Pty Limited, 1982
  • PANTS (GIRL'S)
    Title
    PANTS (GIRL'S)
    Production date
    1986
    Artist/Maker
    Mothercare
    Medium
    nylon
    Accession number
    CT110 B-1989
    Credit Line
    Presented by Mr.& Mrs.Anthony Ganim, July 1989
  • Buckle sample
    Title
    Buckle sample
    Production date
    (c. 1960)
    Artist/Maker
    HALL LUDLOW, Melbourne (manufacturer); Hall LUDLOW (designer)
    Medium
    glass, plastic, metal, cotton
    Accession number
    1995.926.3
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mary Lipshut, Member, 1995