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Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: GWENDOLEN MUSTON IN BALL DRESS 1950S, VICTORIA LEAGUE

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1969

Overview

Black and white photograph of Mrs Gwendolen Muston in ball dress, standing in front of a trellis. The trellis has flowers on it. She has a necklace and tiara on, gloves and a name badge attached to the dress. On reverse are biro notes: 'Victoria League in WA Jubilee 1909-1969, vice-president in 'period' costume. Dress originally worn Coronation Ball, Hurlingham Club 1953.'

Historical information

August 1999, the dress in this photo was displayed in the museum as part of an exhibition about commemoration. See also 99.25-28 and P99.40

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Registration number

cwa-org-43-1999.241

Item type

Material

Photographic Paper

Keywords

Victoria League

WINDSOR, Queen Elizabeth II

Year

Statement of significance

social, local resident and vice-president of social club in 'period' costume

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