Hosiery

Date: 1957

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :[Cartoons from the Free Lance Collection 1954 to 1960]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; New Zealand free lance (Newspaper)

Reference: C-076-133

Description: The four scenes show some of the repercussions of the girls lowering their skirts. Publication - New Zealand Free Lance, 21 Jun 1957 Extended Title - Officials will see that skirts are the regulation length and the stockings are black wool Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 190 mm

Date: 1900 - 1906

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014

Reference: Eph-D-RETAIL-ca-1900-02

Description: Arrangement of text. Lists items and lines for sale, which include: Ribbons and laces, Millinery, Mantles and blouses, Hosiery and gloves, Silks and velvets, Dress materials, Manchester goods, Haberdashery, Clothing. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Evening Post Print Dated from perpetual calendar. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 570 x 450 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Les Cleveland in 1996.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-184

Description: Shows two children staring up at their kite, which is tangled in overhead power lines. Attached to the end of the kite is a pair of their mother's stockings. A newspaper article with the headline 'Kite flying can be dangerous' is adhered to the top left of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, newsprint and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-031

Description: Shows three scenes of rugby players use of pantyhose. In the top right scene a player is wearing pantyhose over his head to keep his ears warm. In the lower left a player is asking a first aid officer for a needle and thread to mend his laddered pantyhose. In the lower right a woman holding tattered pantyhose is telling her husband that if he is going to borrow her pantyhose then he is to avoid rucks. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1955

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-075

Description: Shows a woman who has just discovered that her stockings have laddered. Her husband is calculating the cost of buying three new pairs of stockings each week and has a worried expression on his face. In the bottom right corner are the words 'The length of time some nylons wear is absolutely shocking. It's now become a real nightmare to keep the wife in stockings.' The words '6 Dec 1955, "Nylons", No. 183' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: 1929 - 1932

Reference: Eph-C-COSTUME-1930-01

Description: Advertising card shows an illustration of a women with bobbed hair, seated on a pink rug or blanket. She is wearing a long pearl necklace, a green silken petticoat, stockings and high-heeled shoes. Identity of artist "FLB" is unknown. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on heavy card, 462 x 317 mm. Provenance: Purchased from a private vendor, in 2017.

Date: 10 September 1971

From: Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991: Cartoons collected by Sir Thomas Skinner

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: C-179-093

Description: Jack Marshall addresses Skinner and other men sitting at a table. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 360 x 485 mm.

Date: 1941-1945

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WII-Rationing

Description: Includes: Undated: Food control (National rationing). Application for ration books. Form F.R. 1 [Blank pink card] Leave ration card for period of leave of 24 hours; sugar 1/4 ration; tea 1/4 ration [Stamped by Trentham Camp Commandant] Martin's She Stores, Courtenay Place [and] 73-75 Willis Street.Your ration book [Cardboard pocket for keeping ration book; back cover has a list of clothing, fabric and linen rationing] Ward no. 4 (Quinnell). Meat supply ticket, registered no. 560 [Verso has handwritten name ... Cadet ... Barnes, 2nd Q'land or G'land Contingent - may be Australian?] 1942: Your ration book, issued to safeguard your food supply [Blue covered, Issued to C.H. Johnston, 7 Reuben Ave, Brooklyn, Wellington. Stamped 15 April 1942] Your ration book, issued to safeguard your food supply [Cream covered, Issued to Laurence Johnston, 7 Reuben Ave, Brooklyn, Wellington. Stamped 15 April 1942] 1943: Hosiery ration card [Issued to Miss Laing, Sherwood Hospital Napier, stamped 28 August 1943] 1944: Dominion of New Zealand. Your ration book, 10 years and upwards [Issued to L? Ball, Heke St, Ngaio, stamped 26 October 1944] Leave ration card (Navy, Army and Air Force) for periods of leave of 7 and 14 days [Stamped by Defence Office Blenheim, 8 May 1944] 1945: Clothing ration card, 3rd series [Issued Christchurch 2 May 1945] (2 copies) Dominion of New Zealand. Ration book, October 1945 [Issued to M C Morrow, 17 Pentland Ave., Mt Eden, S.2. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1970s

Description: Includes: ca 1970: Bendon Ltd :Vanity Fair shevelva. Bendon, because you love nice things. [Pamphlet with fabric sample. ca 1970] (2 copies each with a different coloured fabric) Jack Jones, the men's outfitter, Palmerston Street, Westport. [Blank docket. ca 1970]. Buller Print. Three centuries of historic fashion ... presented by Molly Cook and Alice Graham for NZ Society for Protection of Home and Family. English Speaking Union, 26 September 1972. Ticket 1973: New Zealand Department of Health. Safe nightwear for children. Pamphlet no. 273. A R Shearer, Government printer, Wellington New Zealand. 33488A-73CTK 1974: 1972: Edward to Elizabeth, presented by Molly Cook. Old Saint Paul's, 9-10 July [1974]. Programme (2 copies), and promotional pamphlet with photograph of Molly Cook [NZ Department of Education?]. Social Studies Resources Project. Nineteenth century London: Crinolines / The marriage market. A R Shearer, Wellington, 1974 1975: Jean Lodge with Vogue Boutique and the Women's Division Federated Farmers present the "1975 look" from famous fashion houses. All proceeds to National Appeal, Leptospirosis appeal. DB Hotel, Wednesday 16th April [1975. Ticket]. Jeans Junction. [Docket. 1975] 1976: Varga (Firm, Levin) :Distributed through N.Z. by mail order. 13 Prouse St., Levin. PO Box 339. Varga presents the Amvic 1976 summer fabrics catalogue. September 1976. 1977: Get a new pair of L'eggs [Pamphlet. 1977] 1978: Bendon for him; shaped up front where a man needs it most [underwear. ca 1978] (2 copies) 1979: Action Fashions for women and girls. Looking good throught the day and even after. Actionline, manufactured in New Zealand by Action Uniforms Ltd. Pamphlet [1979] Jeffrey Chandel. High Street, Carterton. Leather is nature. [Leather flier. 1979] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1958

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size concerning clothing, costume and dress, fashion shows. 1950-1959]

By: Holeproof Hosiery Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-COSTUME-1958-01

Description: Sales catalogue issued in 1958 shows the Holeproof factory building on the front cover. Inside are black and white photographs of male and female models wearing knitwear, cardigans, jumpers, skirts and slacks, and men's trousers; men's and women's and children's socks and sockettes; stockings, boys' clothing. The knitwear examples are named (eg Faith, Hazelm Orchid, Festival, Suburban Jane, Tempest, Candida, Delma, Esther, Snow Queen). The central section shows illustrations (rather than photographs) of models wearing underwear and night dresses. Many of the male models are holding tobacco pipes. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 212 x 268 mm. Provenance: Donated by Helen Frame, Raetihi, in 2017.

Date: 1920 - 1969

From: [Posters and advertising ephemera purchased 2016 at Art + Object. 1910-1960]

By: Ferrymead Printing Society; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-COSTUME-Ferrymead

Description: Printers include Whitcombe & Tombs. Manufacturers include Lane Walker Rudkin. Includes: Buy your Berlei before your frock [1960s?] (2 different) Clifton knitwear; quality garment [Repeated pattern sheet. 1940s?] Corinthian men's handkerchiefs. [Printed by] W & T [1940-1950s?] Formfit slips, by Canterbury. Fashionable immaculate Formfit slips. To each bust size. Three lengths. [Printed by] W & T Ltd [1950s?] Jockey Junior shorts, made by Canterbury as exclusive licensees. Streamlined comfort, guaranteed waistband [1950s?] Jockey Junior Y-front midways, made by Canterbury as exclusive licensees. Angled opening protects outer clothes; waistband guaranteed [1950s?] Jockey Junior Y-front shorts, made by Canterbury as exclusive licensees. Y-front supports; waistband guaranteed [1950s?] Kaiapoi all pure wool [In pencil] "Sample of process work - airbrush". ca 1940s?] Kaiapoi pure wool [Card. ca 1920s?] Landmark quality shoes for men. With the compliments of Suckling Bros Ltd, manufacturers of Landmark and Monarch footwear [1950s?](2 copies) Matchless shoes [1940s?] O'B feather-weight football boots, made by M O'Brien & Co., Ltd, Christchurch [1950s?] (2 copies) Orchid quality underwear. Kaiapoi production [Repeated pattern on light card sheet. 1950s?] So lovely -- so warm! Robinwul blankets - spreads by Canterbury. [1950s?] Tudor pure silk & rayon tailor modelled hosiery. Fully fashioned product of Tudor Hosiery Ltd [1940s?] (2 copies) Tudor pure silk & rayon tailor modelled hosiery. Product of Tudor Hosiery Ltd [Repeat-pattern gummed sheet. 1940s?] (2 copies) Washable White Stag leisure jackets. White Stag, made under exclusive licence in New Zealand by Canterbury. L.W. R. 348 [1960s?] (Very small card) Quantity: 17 Other printed ephemera item(s). Physical Description: Offset printing, sizes up to around 550 mm. Provenance: Lot 407 previously from Ferrymead Printing Society, according to stamps on verso. Lot 416 is likely to be from the same source although unstamped.

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1960s

Description: Includes: 1960s: Cambridge Clothing Company Ltd. Where staff take pride in making ... the clothes men take pride in wearing [Booklet. 1960s] Z K Fias. Suede / leather garment. Congratulations for your choice ... [Card] Roydon girls' school and college regulation short sleeve blouse. Size table [1960s?] Signs Advertising. Redeemable at any department store. Gift voucher; one pair of space panties for the girl who thinks her bottom is out of this world! [Card. 1960s?] Supp-hose stockings. Fashion stockings for comfort, support and longer wear. Packaging flier [1960s] Hugh Wright Ltd. [Payment reminder card] Just a moment please! Jockey underwear by Canterbury [Card. 1960s?] Kiwi non-slip nylaces - black. 100% nyfoyle [Packaging] 1960?: 4th New Zealand Shoe and Leather Fair. Free! Free! Free! ... Wellington Town Hall 29-31 July [1960?]. Blue flier Lichfield Setterstride undershorts. Pamphlet [ca 1960?] Vance Vivian continuous budget account. Pamphlet [ca 1960] Vance Vivian. The inside story of your Anthony Squires suit [Booklet. ca 1960] 1962: Bennings Footwear Ltd, Queen Street Levin. [Docket 6 Nov 1962] The tale of the Lichfield shirt. [1962] 1963: The 1963 New Zealand "Gown of the Year" contest. Voting card. 1964: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd :Scotts classics; the hats of distinction, available in a full range of new season styles & shades in Kirkcaldie's, 1st floor millinery salon. ... For Spring 1964 (2 copies) 1965: Fashion Footwear Ltd, 368 Oxford Street Levin [Docket 9 December 1965] 1966? (or 1955): Perfection Garments Ltd. Announcing a clothing work-room in Tawa Flat [Card] 1965: Dominion Museum. A century of colonial costume.6 July 1965. Programme (2 copies) Lane Walker Rudkin Ltd :Stretch bri-nylon kneepants. Witches Britches, by Canterbury. [ca 1965] 1966: Department of Health. Letter to parents: Children's footwear. Pamphlet no 170. 1966 1967: Edward to Elizabeth pageant; three centuries of historic costume. An Auckland Festival attraction of 1967, presented by Molly Cook, in association with Theatre Guild (N.Z.) Inc. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1966

By: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980

Reference: C-078-003

Description: Two stockings hanging on a clothesline Compare C-078-002 'Attentive dog', which shows a stocking turned upside-down, looking like the head and long neck of a dog. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in brushpoint Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Felt-tip pen on paper, 555 x 385 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Part of MS-Papers-0418.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[33 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in 1980.]

Reference: A-130-068

Description: Cartoon shows a postman wearing a stocking over his head. On top of that is his postman's cap. Other Titles - August Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 206 x 267 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1939

By: Paterson, Alan Stuart, 1902-1968

Reference: A-365-066/098

Description: Includes whimsical cartoons, one dated 1931, relating to random subjects, such as: table manners, Masterton birds, clothing for Father Christmas, retiring racehorses, stocking styles, the fishing season, drive-in services, warehouse cats, Gardiner the cat, roosting pullets, dentists, dogs and cats, personal beauty, snapshots, butchers, Taranaki hats, invented gadgets, sheepdips, dog shows, gold, hens, race meetings, hats, postage stamps, cabbages, and jumping sheep. Quantity: 33 clippings. Physical Description: Newsprint clippings, cut to 135 x 215 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs J Robertson of Wellington, in 2004.

Date: 1966

By: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980

Reference: C-078-002

Description: A simplified head and neck of an attentive dog. The image is actually an inverted stocking with a face painted on the foot area Compare C-078-003 'Stockings on line' Other Titles - 1966 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in brushpoint Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 555 x 380 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Part of MS-Papers-0418.

Date: 1966

By: Glover, Denis James Matthews, 1912-1980

Reference: C-078-005

Description: A pattern formed by five crossing bones. The image is actually a group of stockings Compare C-078-003 'Stockings on line' and C-078-002 'Attentive dog' Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - title in brushpoint Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 555 x 385 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Part of MS-Papers-0418.

Date: 1930 - 1939

Reference: Eph-F-COSTUME-1930s-01

Description: Display card, with foldout tab on the verso to enable it to stand up, shows four piles of boxes of Avon hosiery, with their prices ranging from the lowest to the highest price: Sylken Maid, Miss Elegance, Silver Strand, Shado-Free. These prices are displayed on flags held by toy soldiers. At the far left another toy soldier reviews these troops. Each of the boxes of hosiery shows its own graphic design; two are heraldic, one shows a woman in a long dress and the fourth shows the silhouette of a leg in a high-heeled shoe. Advertisements in 1934 (for example in Evening Post, 8 December 1934, page 21) show similar prices. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on card, 330 x 230 mm.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-213543b-F

Description: Prestige hosiery, rotating stocking rack, photographed by K E Niven & Co of Wellington Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: no 6120.

Date: 1970

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-225069-F

Description: Copy negative of Affair pantyhose advertisement, taken for Dormer Beck in 1970 by K E Niven and Co, commercial photographers of Wellington. Other - Reference number 491/70. Dormer Beck, various c/n's, Affair pantyhose etc. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative