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Evening Gown by Norman Hartnell

In 1930s fashion, details, fabric and accessories were minimal in keeping with the stream-lining tendencies of Art Deco.
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Karen Hughes

8 August 2021

Cocktail Dress by Michael Mattar

Former Mayor of Whanganui, Annette Main, donated this dress to the Museum in 2013.
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Karen Hughes

8 July 2021

Ahead of Her Time

Rosalie Gwilliam’s gowns were often years ahead of the fashions of the times.
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Karen Hughes

8 May 2021

Sister Vida MacLean’s World War

Vida MacLean served with the New Zealand Army Nursing Service in Samoa, Egypt, and England during the First World War.
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Karen Hughes

8 April 2021

Eileen Duggan’s Evening Dress and Jacket

A luxurious outfit for a significant occasion of national interest.
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Karen Hughes

8 March 2021