The Cavalcade of History and Fashion Inc.

The Cavalcade of History and Fashion Inc. The Cavalcade of History and Fashion is a collection of historic gowns and accessories. Check out our website http://www.thecavalcade.org
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Cavalcade’s founding members had the significant foresight to recognise the heritage significance of the collection by recording the provenance of acquisitions and retaining the name of the gown’s owner. Dedicated work of committed volunteers, with guidance from museum advisors, has enabled maintenance of a full schedule of community events and exhibitions whilst ensuring that the collection is co

nserved to the highest standards. The collection, through a ‘Museum without Walls’ philosophy, brings history alive with parades, presentations and displays & exhibitions. Our philosophy has inspired the public to donate family heirlooms. When each gown is donated, a record is made of the donor and original wearer’s history, where they lived, who their family was, where they wore the gown and what made the gown a family heirloom. The collection and associated provenance is an outstanding record of the social history of Australian women and their families, using fashion as a medium.

This very special gown, over 180 years old, was donated to us by the owner’s granddaughter, and was actually the first g...
21/06/2026

This very special gown, over 180 years old, was donated to us by the owner’s granddaughter, and was actually the first garment in our collection, marking the beginning of Cavalcade as we know it today.
Marion was born in 1814 and emigrated to Australia in 1842 where she married James in Sydney in 1843.

The gown and matching Pelerine are in brown satin. During the 1840s, women’s clothing was all hand-sewn, and had to be custom-made either at home or by a hired seamstress.

The bonnet was a popular choice for outdoor millinery. Marion’s cream taffeta bonnet is a perfect example of the era’s closely-fitted style, the crown becoming indiscernible from the brim which curved down around the face.

Part of our Museum without Walls

The Swinging Sixties is Coming to Mt ColahFashion. Music. Culture. Nostalgia.Step back in time and discover the colour, ...
14/06/2026

The Swinging Sixties is Coming to Mt Colah
Fashion. Music. Culture. Nostalgia.
Step back in time and discover the colour, style and excitement of the 1960s in this entertaining presentation by
The Cavalcade of History and Fashion.
All proceeds support the Northern Sydney Local Health District Cancer Support Group.
RetroFashion

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDEFrom sweeping Victorian capes to glamorous mid-century coats, discover how fashion combined warmt...
09/06/2026

BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
From sweeping Victorian capes to glamorous mid-century coats, discover how fashion combined warmth, practicality and style across more than a century.
Join The Cavalcade of History and Fashion for an illustrated journey through:
🧥 A Century of Capes, Cloaks and Coats
📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Kirrawee Library, 6 Kiln Road, Kirrawee NSW 2232 CapesCloaksAndCoats

02/06/2026

✨ What a wonderful afternoon! ✨
A huge thank you to the amazing members of the Epping/Eastwood Country Women’s Association for inviting 👗 Cavalcade of History and Fashion to be part of their celebration of 100 years of service to the community.
On Saturday, the CWA also raised funds for New South Wales Disaster Relief and Emergency Funds, supporting communities in times of need. ❤️
👗 Cavalcade of History and Fashion was delighted to present 80 years of fashion, showcasing styles from the glamorous 1920s through to the fashionable 2000s. It was a joy to share this journey through history and see so many people enjoying the presentation.
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, organised, and supported the event. Your enthusiasm and generosity helped make it a truly successful and memorable occasion.


01/06/2026

World
Environment Day
Hilda made this patchwork dress in the 1940s using fabric scraps from her grandmother's haberdashery—right next to the family grocery store in Naremburn.
Born in 1913 to English immigrants, Hilda was one of five children. She worked as a secretary in Sydney, and during the war ran a newspaper in Katoomba and later a radio station in Ayr, Queensland.
Her dress tells a story of resilience, creativity, and making something beautiful from what's already there.
A reminder this World Environment Day: sustainability isn't new—it's always been part of our story.

28/05/2026

💗 Featured Look 💗
Worn by Jane to a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace — this stunning 1966 cyclamen pink mid-60s ensemble ✨
• Pink wool suit with a high-waisted skirt and taffeta bodice
• Short-sleeved paisley blouse with necktie and self-covered buttons
• Matching jacket with elegant cape sleeves lined in coordinating paisley
• Cyclamen pink pillbox hat in stiffened straw
✨ See this special presentation at 2pm on 27 June at Mount Colah Uniting Church. Funds raised from this presentation will support cancer research.
Follow the link in our bio or contact Dianne 👗 on 0438 203 287 for bookings and enquiries.

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Forestville, NSW
2087

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