Lace Blouse

DESCRIPTION

TitleLace Blouse Object TypeTextileClothingDatec.1940DescriptionHandmade black lace blouse worn by Ethel Hayton.

Provenance and SignifcanceThis lace blouse was worn with a black silk petticoat, also in the Museum collection.

Ethel Hoskins Hayton, MBE, was one of a group of Illawarra residents who worked towards establishing the University of Wollongong and continued to demonstrate her support for the University in many different ways until her death in 1998.

A founding member of the Friends of the University, she was made a fellow of the University in 1985.

Ethel Hayton, MBE was an Illawarra journalist and member of many charitable organisations.DonorGooden, Margaret Kathleen (Kate)

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialCotton lace with hand stitching.

V-neck.

Three rosette ribbon buttons down the centre.

Black silk binding on neckline, front and sleeves.Dimensions58cm x 72cm x 0.5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryCostumeSecondaryFemale

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsRelated Item1988.8.3 Last edited by: Annette Charlton

1988.8.3 - Gooden, Margaret Kathleen (Kate) Last edited by: Annette Charlton

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Lace Blouse