In this episode we peel back the layers of a stunning black dress to learn about 1890’s fashion, how Queensland women have been leading the fashion pack for over one hundred years and the intricacies of the conservation process with textile conservator and curator Dr Michael Marendy. The dress is showcased in the Miegunyah House Museum’s virtual exhibition and tour ‘High Society’, supported by a Brisbane City Council History grant.

Want to see this item? Miegunyah House Museum, home to the Queensland Women’s Historical Association, is located at 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills. Although the museum is currently closed due to COVID-19 we encourage you to visit the museum website (miegungyah.org) to learn about its future events, read information on its collection or view this virtual exhibition.

With special thanks:Dr Michael Marendy, Textile Conservator and CuratorMiegunyah House MuseumQueensland Women’s Historical Association,

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Music and sounds: Aliaksei Yukhevich, Light Corporate, jamendo.com, Licensed.

Image:Courtesy of Miegunyah House Museum and Queensland Women’s Historical Association. This image is not be used without permission.