Louisa Maria Ross likely wore this outfit when she married Henry Nevison Harrison on 23 January 1867 at Christ Church, Whanganui.

This early 1930s flapper style georgette, tulle and silk evening gown was designed and made in Whanganui by Lucille Ward.

This art deco-era tea dress was made by a Mrs Welsh of Gonville in 1939, for Gertrude Croom.

Aileen Greeves donated this walking dress, dating from the 1830s.

Merle Higgie had an extensive and elegant wardrobe.

This rabbit fur coat was owned and worn by Jean Lambert (born 1890) of Whanganui.

Huia Gibbs’ splendid, full-length coat steals the show in this ensemble.

This pretty and elegant silk faille dress is the earliest in the Whanganui Regional Museum collection.

This visually stunning piece of wearable art was made in 2008 by Hungarian born artist Daniella Sasvari.