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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
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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

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

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

Modest in Muslin

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

1 October 2022

‘Very Grace Kelly’

Merle Higgie had an extensive and elegant wardrobe.
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Karen Hughes

1 September 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

Karen Hughes

1 February 2022