About The Cavalcade of
History and Fashion Inc
The Cavalcade of History and Fashion is a volunteer, not-for-profit community group whose custodians collect, preserve and display a collection of historic fashion dating from the late 1700s. The collection has been amassed over the last 60 years and consists of over 18,000 items including men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. All items are original and have been donated. Where possible the history of the original wearer has also been collected and the item is named after its wearer. Through a “Museum without Walls” philosophy, the collection brings Australia’s social and fashion history to life through presentations, displays and exhibitions.
Collection
Overview
c1926 Marnie
This yello...c1911 Eleanor
Eleanor wo...c1913 Hope
This is a ...c1907 Hilda
Hilda wore...What's
On?
Events
- Friends' Day - Between the Wars 3rd May 2025 The 1920's and 1930's were a time of remarkable social and cultural change, This decade was caught between the traditions of the past and the modernity of the future. more
- And So To Bed 6th May 2025 Sleep wear followed the fashion trends through the lace and frills of the early 1900s, the shapeless 1920s, the bias cut 1930s influenced by Hollywood movie stars, the pyjamas of the 1940s, the synthe... more
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Living In the 70s. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
24th May 2025
Put on your favourite crochet top, step into your denim flares and strap on your platform wedges and join us as we head back to the decade that taste forgot!
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- Friends' Day - Coats and Cloaks through the Decades 19th July 2025
