The Cavalcade Collection tells the story of Australian history through fashion, using authentic gowns and accessories, spanning the years from pre-First Fleet circa 1788 to the present. The collection has over 1,200 authentic
historic ladies gowns and accessories, men’s and children’s clothes, and household items.
This gown did not come to Australia for quite a few years, but may easily have been worn to wave a fond farewell to friends or family sailing on that First Fleet. more...
Lincoln green damask brocade, with a tight fitting bodice and fully gathered skirt. The underdress is handloomed silk from Spitalsfield. The outfit is completed with a lace fichu at the neck. more...
Cream silk embossed taffeta in an oak leaf self patterned fabric with additional water weave pattern in bodice with a matching pelerine (similar to a cape) more...
French embroidered silk net evening gown in the Empire line style more...
The two piece blue brocaded day gown with tiered skirt and pagoda sleeves was worn by Jessie Blackwood at her wedding to George Campbell on 10 July 1885 in Glasgow. They emigrated to Australia that sane year and purchased a property in Cowra. more...
Tussore silk high necked blouse, tiered long skirt, boater hat, and of, gloves. From the 2005 parade Hatches, Matches and Dispatches more...
Burgundy satin day gown with velvet trim, from the late the bustle period. As modelled in the 2005 Parade: Hatches, Matches and Dispatches more...
Made from tussore silk witha military influence in the bodice, which has intricate embroidery (some of which conceals the buttons down the centre front). The embroidery is repeated on the entire hem of the bustle skirt. more...
Two piece wedding gown made of satin in pale pink. Whilst the bodice is remarkably unadorned, the skirt exhibits beautiful detail, swathed satin from the waistline to numerous rows of lace frills, and box pleated satin frills at the hemline. more...
Day gown made of Indigo silk which has a white check pattern and is typical of the style of the day with its puffed sleeves, nipped in waist, high neck line and the skirt being slightly A-lined with some gathering across the back. more...
Three piece royal blue day gown with guipure lace details, as modelled in the 2005 parade Hatches, Matches and Dispatches. more...
Hand crocheted day gown from a pattern that appeared in the Syndey Morning Herald in 1919. more...
Black net over black silk, fitted bodice and very full skirt, with several petticoats to create the desired shape. There is an intricate paisley lace with black sequins. more...
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