Australian Fashion & Textiles

 (2853 works)

  • Picture hat
    Title
    Picture hat
    Production date
    (1950-1960)
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (millinery house); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    plastic, straw, silk, viscose, metal, cotton
    Accession number
    D322-1976
    Credit Line
    Gift of Thomas Harrison, 1976
  • Wedding outfit
    Title
    Wedding outfit
    Production date
    1925
    Artist/Maker
    UNKNOWN, Melbourne (dressmaker); C. F. BALLY & CO. LTD, Switzerland (manufacturer); CRAIG WILLIAMSON PTY LTD, Melbourne (retailer)
    Medium
    silk, metallic thread, glass, cotton (velvet), metal, paper, leather, silk (satin), plastic beads
    Accession number
    2010.511.a-g
    Credit Line
    Gift of Maurice and Janet Mead, 2010
  • Hat
    Title
    Hat
    Production date
    1970-1974
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (milliner); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    straw, cotton, nylon
    Accession number
    D352-1976
    Credit Line
    Gift of Thomas Harrison, 1976
  • SHIRT (WOMEN'S)
    Title
    SHIRT (WOMEN'S)
    Production date
    1973
    Artist/Maker
    JAG, Australia; Adele PALMER; Adeke OAKNER
    Medium
    Blue denim, long sleeves, press stud fastening (Label Jag designed by Adeke Oakner)
    Accession number
    CT93 C-1985
    Credit Line
    Presented by Adele Palmer, October 1985
  • Dress
    Title
    Dress
    Production date
    2000
    Artist/Maker
    PROJECT, Melbourne (fashion house); Kara BAKER (designer); Shelly LASICA (designer)
    Medium
    linen
    Accession number
    2000.102
    Credit Line
    Kaiser Bequest, 2000
  • Evening ensemble
    Title
    Evening ensemble
    Production date
    (c. 1962-1964)
    Artist/Maker
    DECOR by LINDA PATRICIA, Melbourne (fashion house); Linda P. SUCHESTOW (designer)
    Medium
    Thai silk, lamé, chiffon
    Accession number
    1995.529.a-c
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mr Peter Corrigan, Fellow 1995
  • Fabric length
    Title
    Fabric length
    Production date
    (c. 1950)
    Artist/Maker
    Fred ATKINSON
    Medium
    wool
    Accession number
    CT26-1990
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mrs Kathleen Montgomery, 1990
  • Hat
    Title
    Hat
    Production date
    1965
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (millinery house); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    silk, grosgrain ribbon and lining
    Accession number
    D295-1980
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mrs Timothy Cousens, 1980
  • Women's swimsuit
    Title
    Women's swimsuit
    Production date
    1990
    Artist/Maker
    SPEEDO
    Medium
    nylon/lycra
    Accession number
    CT52-1991
    Credit Line
    Gift of Speedo Group Ltd, 1991
  • Jacket
    Title
    Jacket
    Production date
    (c. 1983)
    Artist/Maker
    Des KIRWAN (designer); James LYNCH (decorator)
    Medium
    leather, metal, fur, found badges, paint, wool
    Accession number
    CT163.a-1984
    Credit Line
    Purchased, 1984
  • Fashion design: the ethnic look
    Title
    Fashion design: the ethnic look
    Production date
    (1966-1969)
    Artist/Maker
    Linda P. SUCHESTOW (designer)
    Medium
    pen and ink, fabric samples, plastic, plastic sequins, glass beads, pins on paper
    Accession number
    CT258-1994
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Peter Corrigan, Fellow, 1994
  • Button sample
    Title
    Button sample
    Production date
    (c. 1960)
    Artist/Maker
    HALL LUDLOW (manufacturer); Hall LUDLOW (designer)
    Medium
    glass, plastic, cotton, cotton thread
    Accession number
    1995.840
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Mary Lipshut, Member, 1995
  • 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
  • Men's briefs
    Title
    Men'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
    CT153 B-1982
    Credit Line
    Presented by Bonds Wear Pty Limited, 1982
  • Alphaville
    Title
    Alphaville
    Production date
    2001 {winter collection}
    Artist/Maker
    PRESTON ZLY DESIGN, Melbourne (manufacturer); Johanna PRESTON (designer); Petr ZLY (designer)
    Medium
    leather, wool, rubber, metal, cotton
    Accession number
    2002.407.a-d
    Credit Line
    Purchased, 2002
  • Cloche
    Title
    Cloche
    Production date
    (1930-1950) {designed}
    Artist/Maker
    THOMAS HARRISON, Melbourne (millinery house); Thomas HARRISON (designer)
    Medium
    felt, silk satin ribbon, plastic, grosgrain ribbon, machine lace
    Accession number
    D262-1976
    Credit Line
    Presented by Thomas Harrison, 1976
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fashion design: The Fluid crepe line
    Title
    Fashion design: The Fluid crepe line
    Production date
    (1960-1969)
    Artist/Maker
    Linda P. SUCHESTOW (designer)
    Medium
    pen and ink, pencil, fabric samples, plastic, glass beads, plastic sequins, pins, adhesive tape on paper
    Accession number
    CT239-1994
    Credit Line
    Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Peter Corrigan, Fellow, 1994
  • Basic Pattern Piece
    Title
    Basic Pattern Piece
    Production date
    1907
    Artist/Maker
    Sands & McDougall; M. E. McLEOD
    Medium
    cardboard
    Accession number
    D262 B-1977
    Credit Line
    Gift of Mr Rex D. Jones and Mrs I. D. Gowan, 1977