Mary Maxwell was 34 when she married James Scott Crabb at her family home of Parkhead, in Westmere, Whanganui.

Like nineteenth century wedding dresses, a ‘first day’ garment was always made of colourful fabric.

Kula Studios was a dress shop and art studio in Dublin Street, Whanganui.

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

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

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

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

A luxurious outfit for a significant occasion of national interest.