Cavalcade of History and Fashion Presentation “The Fabulous Fifties”

Glimpse into the lives of the modern housewives and the teenagers of the 1950s.
Delight in the glamour and style of the career woman of this era. Listen to snippets of our social history as told through the lives of the original wearers of these gowns.

A Cavalcade presentation is a themed talk and includes examples from the collection with commentary. Items are carried amongst the audience, allowing a closer look at pieces from the collection. The Cavalcade of History and Fashion is a collection of original historic gowns and accessories with provenance, dating from the 1700s preserving Australia’s social and fashion history.