Found in our collection was this stunning outfit. Unfortunately we don’t know anything about it.
The only clue we have is an attached piece of paper saying it was an ‘Italian Judge’s Cloak, WWII’. Can you help?
Special thanks to our wonderful model, Patricio, who also helps out as our brilliant clever handyman.
One of Australia’s greatest Antarctic explorers, Douglas Mawson was responsible for one of the most extreme survival stories of all time. A scientist before all else, he sought information and knowledge rather than fame, fortune or ‘firsts’. Born in England on 5 May 1882, Mawson migrated to Australia at the age of two. An outstanding…
What do bloomers and bicycles have in common? While today’s models parade the catwalk in panties and other underwear, this would have been unthinkable in the 1800s. So too would the wearing of panties themselves. Today’s panties originated from the various “bifurcated” undergarments known popularly in the 19th century as bloomers, knickers, drawers, pantaloons and…
In better quality late Victorian and Edwardian bedrooms, grand old wardrobes and dressing tables were flanked by fancy chairs and perhaps a small side table. At each side of the double bed would be small matching cabinets. Very important for those times was a place to hide the chamberpot. The essential toilet set of jug…
An Unlikely Dalliance . . . the actress Sarah Bernhardt, the scientist Adrien Loire and Rodd Island. She was the most famous actress in the world, a 46-year old Venus with a well-known appetite for younger men and counted numerous women and the Prince of Wales among her conquests.. He was the nephew of Louis…
From life-saving devices to modern conveniences, a raft of great Australian inventors have turned game-changing ideas into a reality and forever changed how we live. Historically, Australia has punched well above its weight on the world stage of timely inventions, scientific breakthroughs and cleverly designed new technologies. We are naturally inquisitive and, since time immemorial,…
One of our members, John Byrnes, who is also a member of the newly formed Strathfield Homebush Historical Society, would like to hear from anyone interested in researching any aspect of Homebush Bay. If interested, reply to john.mail@ozemail.com.au to keep in touch. John is about to commence a review of Aboriginal history across the Bay…
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