Clothing & Textiles

Apron
2013.200.029
Apron
Black lady's satin apron. Handmade. Beaded edge all round except along top seam. Satin ties. Possibly worn during a period of mourning over the top of a skirt.... View Full Record
Bag, Evening
2013.200.018
Evening Bag
Black satin lined evening bag with two bakelite-type handles (one is broken) and beaded butterfly decoration. ... View Full Record
Belt
2012.102.101
Championship Belt
Long strip of leather divided by a buckle. A further strap of leather extends from under the buckle giving three distinct lengths of leather. 50mm wide and 900mm long. Mounted on the leather straps are silver metal plaques. Two ornamental plaques... View Full Record
Bib
2013.400.184
Baby's Bib
White cotton baby's bib with open back and lace detail around sleeve hems. High neckline and short sleeves indicate this was a functional garment rather than a decorative one. ... View Full Record
Binder, Abdominal
2013.400.187
Abdominal Binder
Binding cloth wrapped around woman's abdomen during and after childbirth. Linen with tassled ends. "M E Port" written in ink on one end. ... View Full Record
Bloomers
2013.400.116
Bloomers
Lady's cotton bloomers, pink with patches. Worn under a long full skirt. Used by Port Family women and were especially useful when working with bees, as they protected the legs when a bee would get under the layers of skirts. ... View Full Record
Blouse
2013.400.171
Lady's Silk Blouse
Black silk long sleeve blouse with collar and hidden dome front with button decoration. Probably worn during a period of mourning with a black shawl [see 2013.400.170].... View Full Record
Blouse
2013.200.025
Lady's Blouse
Black satin, handsewn, long sleeve, lady's blouse. Mandarin style collar. Button front, hook and eye attachments at back around bottom edge to attach to skirt. Probably worn during a period of mourning. ... View Full Record
Bonnet
2013.200.028
Bonnet
Lady's black satin and lace bonnet. Long satin ribbons tie under the chin. Interior wire to maintain shape. Adorned with two red/brown feathers (pheasant?). Probably worn during mourning period.... View Full Record
Bonnet, Baby
2013.400.180
Baby Bonnet
Lace baby bonnet, with flower desgin, surrounded with geometric patterm. Cotton ties to hold the bonnet in place under the chin. ... View Full Record
Bonnet, Baby
2013.200.012
Baby Bonnet
Lace baby bonnet with satin lining, and pink ribbon trim and tie.... View Full Record
Boot
2012.020.080
Man's Boots
Snakeskin Boot (pair)... View Full Record
Cap, Nurse's
2013.200.020
Matron's Cap
Cream lace cap worn by a matron (nurse). Lace with net lining, black velvet binding. Hand sewn.... View Full Record
Cap, Nurse's
2013.200.019
Matron's Cap
White lace cap worn by a matron (nurse). Lace with net lining, black velvet binding and wire strap covered with cotton. Hand sewn.... View Full Record
Cape
2013.200.001
Lady's Shoulder Cape
Lady's black satin and lace shoulder cape with embroidery detail. Hand sewn. Two metal hook and eyelets at front to hold closed. Probably a garment worn during a period of mourning.... View Full Record
Cape
2013.200.024
Shoulder Cape
Lace and satin black shoulder cape. Hand stitching. Two hook and eye closures at front. Probably worn during mourning period. ... View Full Record
Cape
2013.200.002
Girl's Cape
White embroidered cape for a young girl. Scalloped edging, leaf design on main body of garment. Would have been worn over the top of a dress. To fasten at front there is a small metal hook which fits into one of the scallops of the edge which acts... View Full Record
Case, Dressing
2013.400.241
Nightgown Case
Rectangular linen case with flap covered opening for storing a nightgown during the day. It would have sat on the bed. Embroidery on the flap and adjoining fabric. Drawn needlework around edges.... View Full Record
Clasp, Clothing
2013.400.193
Button Loop
Black cotton and bead button loop or decoration for an item of clothing. Very ornate, the loose threads indicate that it has been removed from a piece of outerware - possibly an item such as a jacket. This may not have had a functional purpose.... View Full Record
Cloth, Tea
2013.400.240
Supper/Tea Cloth
Large square white linen hand embroidered supper cloth. Used on the table when serving tea.... View Full Record
Cloth, Tea
2013.400.201
Tea Cloth
White cotton tea cloth with drawn thread embroidery decoration. Used for covering the table prior to putting down the items used in serving afternoon tea.... View Full Record
Collar
2013.400.074
Lace Collar
Lady's lace collar. Handmade from cream coloured thread with pattern of triangles. Visible loose threads are not from the lace - rather from where the lace collar was attached to a garment. ... View Full Record
Collar
2013.400.075
Lace Collar
Lady's lace collar. Handmade from cream coloured thread with scalloped edge. Tape sewn to top back to attach to a garment. ... View Full Record
Collar
2013.200.005
Lace Collar
Cream lace collar with flowered pattern. Made for over a lady's dress.... View Full Record
Collar
2013.400.073
Lace Collar
Lady's lace collar. Handmade from cream coloured thread.... View Full Record
Collar
2013.400.089
Beaded Collar
Black beaded collar similar to a 'parure', is a cross between a piece of clothing and a piece of jewellery. Worn at the front over the top of a blouse, its function was purely ornamental. The two ties meet at the back of the neck and are adorned wi... View Full Record
Collar
2013.200.004
Collar
White cotton detachable man's wing collar. Made by Arrow Collars and bearing the words "Improved Cabaret" size is 17 x 1 3/4. Has the name "Hercoe" handwritten and a stamp of 166. A hole at either end would have been to attach the collar around t... View Full Record
Collar
2013.200.006
Lace Collar
Cream lady's homemade lace collar. Worn over a lady's dress. Made in two parts and joined together. ... View Full Record
Combination
2013.400.183
Combination Underwear
White cotton one piece lady's underwear with scoop neckline, short sleeves, long legs with opening at crotch. Trimmed with pleats and lace. Button front, with fabric covered metal buttons. ... View Full Record
Combination
2013.200.030
Combination
White cotton combination underwear. Machine stitched. Embroidery decoration at neck, and ends of sleeves and legs. Button down front (buttons are metal covered with fabric) and open crotch. Called 'combination' as it combined a chemise with pantale... View Full Record
Combination
2013.200.031
Combination
Cream wool combination underwear. Machine stitched. Button down front (buttons are plastic) and open crotch. Label at inside back of neck reads: "Genuine Canterbury Guaranteed W". Called 'combination' as it combined a chemise with pantalettes in... View Full Record
Cover, Serving Vessel
2013.400.199
Jug Cover
White muslin jug cover with crocheted edge and pale blue enamel beads which weigh the edges down to keep the cover over the vessel.... View Full Record
Cover, Serving Vessel
2013.400.134
Jug Cover
Round cloth & crochet jug cover with brown glass beads around edge.... View Full Record
Cuff
2013.400.175
Linen Cuff
Linen cuff with embroidered leaf pattern detail. Probably not a cuff for clothing, as there does not appear to be a matching cuff, and this is too long to fit well around a sleeve. Could be a cuff for a table napkin. ... View Full Record
Cuff
2013.400.176
Linen Cuff
Linen cuff with embroidered scalloped pattern detail. Probably not a cuff for clothing, as there does not appear to be a matching cuff, and this is too long to fit well around a sleeve. Could be a cuff for a table napkin. ... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.071
Lace Doily
Lace (tatting) doily made of a cream coloured thread.... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.186
Doily
Crocheted doily of fine white cotton thread, with central circular panel of silk. ... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.196
Doily
Square white linen doily with hardanger embroidery decoration. Used for protecting a wooden surface when an object was placed on it.... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.197
Doily
White crochet doily, four circular patterns joined to form a square. Made of cotton. Used as decoration in the home.... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.198
Doily
White cotton doily, with hairpin crocheted scalloped edge. Originally called 'Hairpin lace', this crochet technique was named for the fact that a 'u' shaped hairpin was used to weave the threads.... View Full Record
Doily
2013.400.177
Doily
Crocheted doily of fine yellow cotton thread. Central flower pattern. ... View Full Record
Dress
2013.200.009
Child's Dress
Dress for a young girl (aged approx 3 years). White fabric with small blue dots, machine stitched. Front and back decorated with lace. Back buttons up with small shell buttons.... View Full Record
Dress
2013.200.017
Girl's Dress
White cotton dress for young girl (age 2-3). Hand embroidery on triangular portion of bodice, front of skirt, and sleeves. Pleating pattern on back of skirt. Back closure with one shell button, two ties with concealed.hooks and eyes. Scalloped e... View Full Record
Dress, Wedding
2013.200.023
Wedding Dress
Cream/gold satin wedding dress. Short sleeves with small gathers at shoulder. Emprie line with gathering at bust. Plain neck line, no collar. Fabric covered buttons down back. ... View Full Record
Fringe
2013.400.190
Beaded Fringe
Black beaded fringe for use on garments. Lines of black beads have been hand-sewn with tan coloured thread on to black/brown fabric tape.... View Full Record
Gaiter
2013.400.123
Gaiters (Pair)
Pair of blue felt gaiters with black round buttons and elastic straps. Gaiters were worn over the bottom of trouser legs and the tops of shoes, with buttons on the outside of the leg.... View Full Record
Glove, Evening
2013.400.072
Lace Gloves
Pair of lady's lace gloves. Handmade from cream coloured thread. Chevron pattern with circles on top, extends to the cuff which covers the wrist. The fingers are plain.... View Full Record
Glove, Evening
2013.400.086
Lace Gloves
Lady's black lace fingerless gloves, pair. Pattern of three lines on top and elastic around wrist. ... View Full Record
Glove, Evening
2013.400.145
Gloves
Pair of white silk gloves with lace cuff and line design on back of hand.... View Full Record
Glove
2013.200.016
Gloves (Pair)
Pair of lady's white cotton gloves. Three line decoration on top. Plastic button closure on under-side.... View Full Record
Gown, Baptismal
2013.400.115
Christening Gown
Baby's christening gown with petticoat. Handmade, embroidered on white cotton. Initials on back 'LH' possibly Leslie Hughey? The location of the point of the bodice (extending slightly beyond waist-line) indicates this gown was made for a boy. ... View Full Record
Hairnet
2013.400.122
Hair nets
Oblong cardboard box containing seven fine hairnets. Hairnets were worn over long hair to hold the hair together Box is not original hairnet box.... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2012.020.081
Silk Handkerchief
Silk Handkerchief, hand embroidered with four flags: America, Great Britain, France & Belgium, words underneath" Souvenir de France.... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2013.400.080
Handkerchief
Lady's silk handkerchief with scalloped lace edging. ... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2013.200.013
Silk Handkerchief
Rectangular silk handkerchief with small purple pattern - lines around border and small groups of dots over the body of the fabric. It is cross cut at one corner.... View Full Record
Handkerchief
2013.200.014
Silk Handkerchief
Square silk handkerchief with stripe pattern border.... View Full Record
Horseshoe
2013.200.026
Bridal Horseshoe
Cream/gold satin horse shoe with ribbon bow and straps for holding. Horseshoes have been a symbol of good luck and are often associated with marriage, as they resemble the shape of the crescent moon which is a symbol of fertility. The horseshoe is... View Full Record
Horseshoe
2013.200.027
Bridal Horseshoe
Light blue satin horse shoe with white lace edgeing. Ribbon straps for holding which end in a bow. Card inside fabric holds the shape. Decorated with two satin flowers - one pink, one blue, the interior of each has three small pearl coloured beads.... View Full Record
Jacket
2013.200.010
Lady's Jacket
Very dark green and black machine sewn cotton (satin lined) lady's jacket. Panels of black embroidery on front and back. Buttons and hook and eyes hold the jacket closed.... View Full Record
Jacket
2013.400.169
Lady's Jacket
Lined blue velvet lady's jacket, with beaded details. Hook and eye closure.... View Full Record
Jacket, Riding
2012.400.095
Lady's Riding Jacket
Lady's black riding jacket with velvet panels and fabric covered buttons c1900, belonging to the Port Family from Te Maku Farm, Waikanae.... View Full Record
Lace
2013.200.007
Lace
Fragment of black lace trim. Satin band with double lace scallop. ... View Full Record
Lace
2013.400.087
Lace
Strip of black lace with geometric pattern, adorned with flower motif. ... View Full Record
Lace
2013.400.088
Lace
Strip of cream coloured lace with geometric pattern. The thread on the end is not a fault, but rather the end from when the piece was finished, indicating that this piece of lace was probably never used for anything. ... View Full Record
Mat, Furniture
2013.400.239
Washstand Mat
Soft lilac coloured cotton mat for protecting a washstand. Would have had a bowl and jug placed on it. Hand embroidery flowers - three sets of three in pink purple and blue with green leaves on one end and embroidered edges. Ends are cut out to re... View Full Record
Mat, Furniture
2013.400.185
Washstand Mat
Cream linen huckaback fabric mat with crocheted edge. For use on a wash stand in a bedroom. Huckaback is coarse absorbent fabric and was often used for towels and similar items. ... View Full Record
Napkin
2013.400.191
Table Napkin
Cream linen table napkin with embossed flower and leaf pattern. One corner has in black ink "M E Port 9".... View Full Record
Nightcap
2013.200.011
Nightcap
Net and crochet lace nightcap with ribbon covered elastic to hold in place. The net is cream coloured, the crochet is cream and lilac in a geometric pattern. Crochet scalloped edge. Lace is pink with small pink dots.... View Full Record
Nightgown
2013.200.032
Nightgown
Lady's white cotton nightgown with embroidery details around neck line, sleeves and a band around the bodice. Machine sewn with hand embroidery - design is of butterflies. Gown is open halfway down the back with no method of closure.... View Full Record
Nightgown
2013.200.033
Nightgown
Lady's white cotton nightgown with embroidery details around neck line and sleeves. Side darts half way down garment create a fuller skirt. Machine sewn with hand embroidery. Button hole at top front to hold closed. No button.... View Full Record
Petticoat
2013.200.003
Petticoat
Cream woollen full body petticoat for a child. Front has three upside down triangles designed decoration. Sides include two ties, one feeds through a slot in the side to wrap around the body and tie with the other. Shoulder straps. Small scallop... View Full Record
Pillowcase
2013.400.194
Pillowcase
White cotton pillowcase, small, so most likely for a baby or young child. Has hem stitch embroidery and shell buttons.... View Full Record
Placemat
2013.400.090
Placemat
Cream woven linen placemat for tea service, with cotton thread tassles. ... View Full Record
Purse
2013.400.078
Beaded Draw—string Purse
Green beaded drawstring purse, hand made. Date unknown.... View Full Record
Runner, Table
2013.400.242
Table Runner
Rectangular white cotton table runner with hand embroidered stylised flower and leaf pattern. Would have been placed down the centre of a long dining table. A centrepiece may have been placed on it.... View Full Record
Sash
2013.400.188
AOF Sash
Ceremonial sash from the Ancient Order of Foresters. Red satin sash, green stripes down sides, white stripe up middle. Adorned with 'P.C.R' (Past Chief Ranger), images of: an eye, moose's head, coat of arms sitting atop leaves with a rose flower, u... View Full Record
Sash
2013.200.008
Sash
Black velvet sash with satin backing and cord details around 'neck', and the two ends, with one end adorned with tassles. The sash length has been folded so there is a 'loop' at the top which may have been used to attach to a belt. It was not folde... View Full Record
Scarf
2013.400.079
Scarf
Lady's silk triangular scarf with embroidered detail and fringe. ... View Full Record
Scarf
2013.400.084
Head scarf
Lady's black lace headscarf. Possibly worn during mounring period. ... View Full Record
Sham, Pillow
2013.400.243
Pillow Sham
Rectangular cream cotton pillow sham with lace edge (machine stitched). A pillow sham has a front and two sides to sit over a pillow. It is used as a decorative cover for a pillow on a bed during the day and is removed at night.... View Full Record
Shawl
2013.400.170
Shawl
Black shawl with front tassles, probably worn during a period of mourning, over a black blouse [see 2013.400.171].... View Full Record
Shawl
2013.400.092
Shawl
Fine velvet fabric shawl with tassles. Square with flower motif. ... View Full Record
Shawl
2013.400.179
Lace Shawl
Black decorative lady's lace shawl, with black glass beads attached to fringe. ... View Full Record
Sheet
2013.400.077
Doll's Pram Sheet
Linen bed sheet for doll's pram, with lace edges depicting swans and reeds. ... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.021
Lady's Shoes
Women's sling back fabric pump (pair) metallic with bow,... View Full Record
Shoe
2013.231.001
Child's Shoe
Child's shoe with wooden sole, nailed to what could have been a velvet upper. This shoe was found on Waikawa Beach 2012 and had been in the water for some time.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.079
Lady's Shoes
Shoes (pair), black high heel with plastic upper.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.085
Lady's Shoes
Aethelda Brand black and gold pattern fabric, pointed toe.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.034
Lady's Shoes
Gold peeptoe sandals.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.086
Lady's Shoes
Red high heel "Mangini" peep toe shoes.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.087
Lady's Shoes
Gold pointed-toe sling back "Slicca Californian" shoes.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.217.001
Child's Shoes
Pair light brown suede child's shoes with strap and button. Brown silk bow and beading detail on toe. Small heels.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.019
Lady's Shoes
Metallic heeled woman's pump (pair) with diamante decoration on toe.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.088
Lady's Shoes
Sparkly silver and black round-toe heeled shoes... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.035
Lady's Shoes
Blue Chantilly lace pointed toe pumps.... View Full Record
Shoe
2012.104.001
Robert Muldoon's Shoes
Size 8 black brogues worn by Sir Robert Muldoon on the evening when he announced the snap election in 1984.... View Full Record
Shoe, platform
2012.104.020
Lady's Shoes
Women's platform shoe (pair) wooden sole red leather upper straps.... View Full Record
Shoe, platform
2012.104.033
Lady's Shoes
Cork platform with fabric upper of orange and green... View Full Record
Skirt
2013.200.034
Skirt
Lady's black satin skirt. Single oval bottom pocket on front. Hooks around waist to attach blouse or jacket. Machine sewn with hand sewing in parts. Probably worn during a period of mourning.... View Full Record
Tablecloth
2013.400.091
Tablecloth
Fabric tablecloth with geometric embroidered pattern and lace edge. A faint blue stamp along one edge appears to read: "Guaranteed "Pitex" Made in England 6894. ... View Full Record
Tablecloth
2013.400.192
Tablecloth
Cream cotton semi-circular table cover for a hallway table. With hand crocheted edging which would have hung over the edge of the table.... View Full Record
Towel
2013.400.200
Towel
White cotton huck towel with fringed edge. 'M E Port' handwritten in ink in one corner, below other lettering which cannot be made out. Huck fabric is pure cotton and its weave design enables it to absorb water, hence its use in towels. It is al... View Full Record
Trim, Textile
2013.400.178
Trim
Black trim of beads woven with brown thread. Would have been leftover from trim used on a lady's garment. ... View Full Record