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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
Modest in Muslin
Aileen Greeves donated this walking dress, dating from the 1830s.
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Karen Hughes
1 October 2022
Fashion Talks
‘Very Grace Kelly’
Merle Higgie had an extensive and elegant wardrobe.
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Karen Hughes
1 September 2022
Fashion Talks
Rabbit Hair Coat
This rabbit fur coat was owned and worn by Jean Lambert (born 1890) of Whanganui.
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Karen Hughes
1 August 2022
Fashion Talks
1970s Glamour for a Whanganui Woman
Huia Gibbs’ splendid, full-length coat steals the show in this ensemble.
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Karen Hughes
1 July 2022
Fashion Talks
Classical Style
This pretty and elegant silk faille dress is the earliest in the Whanganui Regional Museum collection.
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Karen Hughes
1 May 2022
Fashion Talks
Wearing Aotearoa New Zealand
This visually stunning piece of wearable art was made in 2008 by Hungarian born artist Daniella Sasvari.
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Karen Hughes
1 March 2022
Fashion Talks
In the Saddle
This plain yet elegant riding habit reminds us of the practical side of fashion.
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Karen Hughes
1 February 2022
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.
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
Modest in Muslin
Aileen Greeves donated this walking dress, dating from the 1830s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 October 2022
‘Very Grace Kelly’
Merle Higgie had an extensive and elegant wardrobe.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2022
Rabbit Hair Coat
This rabbit fur coat was owned and worn by Jean Lambert (born 1890) of Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 August 2022
1970s Glamour for a Whanganui Woman
Huia Gibbs’ splendid, full-length coat steals the show in this ensemble.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2022
Classical Style
This pretty and elegant silk faille dress is the earliest in the Whanganui Regional Museum collection.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 May 2022
Wearing Aotearoa New Zealand
This visually stunning piece of wearable art was made in 2008 by Hungarian born artist Daniella Sasvari.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 March 2022
In the Saddle
This plain yet elegant riding habit reminds us of the practical side of fashion.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 February 2022
Category:
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
Modest in Muslin
Aileen Greeves donated this walking dress, dating from the 1830s.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 October 2022
‘Very Grace Kelly’
Merle Higgie had an extensive and elegant wardrobe.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 September 2022
Rabbit Hair Coat
This rabbit fur coat was owned and worn by Jean Lambert (born 1890) of Whanganui.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 August 2022
1970s Glamour for a Whanganui Woman
Huia Gibbs’ splendid, full-length coat steals the show in this ensemble.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 July 2022
Classical Style
This pretty and elegant silk faille dress is the earliest in the Whanganui Regional Museum collection.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 May 2022
Wearing Aotearoa New Zealand
This visually stunning piece of wearable art was made in 2008 by Hungarian born artist Daniella Sasvari.
Read More
Karen Hughes
1 March 2022
In the Saddle
This plain yet elegant riding habit reminds us of the practical side of fashion.
Read More