Category:
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
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Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Fashion Talks
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
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Karen Hughes
21 June 2023
Fashion Talks
If the Shoe Fits
The clogs worn in the Netherlands or Northern Europe were wooden overshoes especially useful when working on farms.
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Karen Hughes
14 June 2023
Cultural History
Mary Green Williams’ silver lamé evening gown
Mary Green Williams made and wore this evening gown in the early 1930s.
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Karen Hughes
1 May 2023
Fashion Talks
Edith Christie’s Evening Gown
In the early 1900s, the Christies were among the leading families of the Whanganui social scene.
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Karen Hughes
1 April 2023
Fashion Talks
Shipboard Style
Patricia Forsyth’s dancing ensemble was made for social events on board the passenger liner RMS Rangitiki.
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Karen Hughes
1 March 2023
Fashion Talks
Graceful and Flowing
This kaftan was worn in the 1980s by Sharon Dell, director of Whanganui Regional Museum from 1995 to 2008.
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Karen Hughes
1 February 2023
Fashion Talks
Voluminous Style with Criminal History
Louisa Maria Ross likely wore this outfit when she married Henry Nevison Harrison on 23 January 1867 at Christ Church, Whanganui.
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Karen Hughes
1 January 2023
Fashion Talks
Gown Specialist with Movie-Star Name
This early 1930s flapper style georgette, tulle and silk evening gown was designed and made in Whanganui by Lucille Ward.
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Karen Hughes
1 December 2022
Fashion Talks
Art Deco Elegance
This art deco-era tea dress was made by a Mrs Welsh of Gonville in 1939, for Gertrude Croom.
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Karen Hughes
1 November 2022
Fashion Talks
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
Read More
Karen Hughes
21 June 2023
If the Shoe Fits
The clogs worn in the Netherlands or Northern Europe were wooden overshoes especially useful when working on farms.
Read More
Karen Hughes
14 June 2023
Mary Green Williams’ silver lamé evening gown
Mary Green Williams made and wore this evening gown in the early 1930s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 May 2023
Edith Christie’s Evening Gown
In the early 1900s, the Christies were among the leading families of the Whanganui social scene.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 April 2023
Shipboard Style
Patricia Forsyth’s dancing ensemble was made for social events on board the passenger liner RMS Rangitiki.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 March 2023
Graceful and Flowing
This kaftan was worn in the 1980s by Sharon Dell, director of Whanganui Regional Museum from 1995 to 2008.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 February 2023
Voluminous Style with Criminal History
Louisa Maria Ross likely wore this outfit when she married Henry Nevison Harrison on 23 January 1867 at Christ Church, Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 January 2023
Gown Specialist with Movie-Star Name
This early 1930s flapper style georgette, tulle and silk evening gown was designed and made in Whanganui by Lucille Ward.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 December 2022
Art Deco Elegance
This art deco-era tea dress was made by a Mrs Welsh of Gonville in 1939, for Gertrude Croom.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 November 2022
Category:
Striding Out
Trouser suits became acceptable office wear for women in the 1970s, as long as they were formal and neat.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2023
Gone with the Wind – Whanganui Style
The owner of this beautiful dress was Harriet Woon, née Penfold. Born in 1837 in Surrey, England, she was the second eldest child of Harriet (née Mansell) and Stephen Penfold.
Read More
Karen Hughes
21 June 2023
If the Shoe Fits
The clogs worn in the Netherlands or Northern Europe were wooden overshoes especially useful when working on farms.
Read More
Karen Hughes
14 June 2023
Mary Green Williams’ silver lamé evening gown
Mary Green Williams made and wore this evening gown in the early 1930s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 May 2023
Edith Christie’s Evening Gown
In the early 1900s, the Christies were among the leading families of the Whanganui social scene.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 April 2023
Shipboard Style
Patricia Forsyth’s dancing ensemble was made for social events on board the passenger liner RMS Rangitiki.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 March 2023
Graceful and Flowing
This kaftan was worn in the 1980s by Sharon Dell, director of Whanganui Regional Museum from 1995 to 2008.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 February 2023
Voluminous Style with Criminal History
Louisa Maria Ross likely wore this outfit when she married Henry Nevison Harrison on 23 January 1867 at Christ Church, Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 January 2023
Gown Specialist with Movie-Star Name
This early 1930s flapper style georgette, tulle and silk evening gown was designed and made in Whanganui by Lucille Ward.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 December 2022
Art Deco Elegance
This art deco-era tea dress was made by a Mrs Welsh of Gonville in 1939, for Gertrude Croom.
Read More