Clothing stores

Date: 1990 - 2005

By: Bailey, Margaret Lockhart (Dr), 1945-

Reference: Eph-C-BAGS-Bailey-2010

Description: Includes bags from: Ballentyne's Fashion Central Ltd (2 different) Ben Rumble Communications Ltd Countdown Foodmarkets Farmers Frankies Fashion Centre Kirkcaldie & Stains Living & Giving Mervyn Adams Shoes Spotlight Stores (NZ) Ltd Vodafone The Warehouse (3 different) Whitcoulls Ltd Quantity: 16 colour art print(s) on plastic bags. Physical Description: Print on plastic bags, sizes varying up to 560 x 400 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Margaret Bailey, Stratford, in 2010.

Date: Between 1950 and 1959

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

By: Cowey, D A, active 1950s; Barriball, Martin Sydney, 1929-

Reference: PAColl-0811-09-02

Description: Interior of the Vance Vivian mens clothing store in Colombo Street, Christchurch (architect: D A Cowey),constructed in the 1950s. Photograph taken by Martin Barriball Ltd. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1890 - 1895

From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size concerning clothing, costume, fashion and dress. 1850- 1899]

By: Davis and Clater (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1890-01

Description: An arrangement of text on both sides of an order card which can be filled in for the supply of goods to a ship in the port of Wellington. The front of the card shows a small illustration of a ship, and states that shipping requisites are a speciality. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on both sides of card, 77 x 115 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Antipodean Books, New York State, in 2012.

Date: 1920-1944

From: Retail NZ: Records

Reference: Series-6893-3

Description: Comprises minute books for the Advisory Board and conference meetings. Includes two volumes for the Wellington Drapers', Clothiers', Mercers', and Boot Retailers' Association. Quantity: 5 volume(s). 1 folder(s) Newsprint notice..

Date: 1899

From: [Architectural plans collected by Bulleyment Fortune architects. 1890-1900s]

By: McKay & MacGregor (Firm); MacGregor, Robert Roy, active 1898-1910

Reference: Plans-91-1399

Description: Ground and first floor plans, longitudinal section, cross section and detail of office for a building in Lambton Quay, with a clothes shop on the ground floor, fitting rooms and stock rooms, on the second floor, as well as a doctor's surgery and a small flat at the back of the building. Unfinished pencil details of carved architraves are also included Inscriptions: Recto - top right - signed off and dated by Alfred Lindsay Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink & watercolour, 481 x 649 mm

Date: 1895 - 1910

By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014; Compton, Arthur Alfred, -1920

Reference: Eph-E-RETAIL-1900-01

Description: Address sticker shows drawing of the exterior of the retail store on the corner of Cuba and Manners Streets. A horse is being ridden along the street, and there are women on the footpath under the shop verandah. Handwritten address to Mr A A Compton, Boulcott Street. Dated by style of women's dress, and by the fact that there is no motorised traffic. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: One engraving, on sticker 140 x 170 mm, stuck to brown wrapping paper sheet 850 x 600 mm.

Date: 1982 - 1985

Reference: Eph-C-BAGS-Plastic-1980s-1

Description: Includes bags collected at Wellington stores, for the following products or companies: I'm sold on the land of the courteous Kiwi [ca 1982] Dressing up with Margot [1985] Keans. Lee Riders (denim jackets and jeans) [1985] Four Square and Discount Group. Pam's top quality products [1985] Peacocks [1985] Felicity Gowns, 298 Lambton Quay, Wellington [1985] Quantity: 6 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on plastic bags. Physical Description: Offset prints on plastic, sizes varying up to 480 x 400 mm.

Date: 1990 - 2005

By: Bailey, Margaret Lockhart (Dr), 1945-

Reference: Eph-D-BAGS-Bailey-2010

Description: Includes bags from: Christmas wishes Downtown Duty & Tax Free (Bag produced by Gispac) Eco Pal Biodegradable Plastics K Mart Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd Lands for Bags (Bag produced by Trigon Plastics (Wgtn) Ltd) Mitre 10 (Bag Kiwi made by Elldex) New World Supermarkets Ltd Radfords Home Furnishings Save The Children Fund Trigon Plastics Ltd Freeze 'n Find bags The Warehouse (2 different) Woolworths (Bag by Chequer Systems Ltd) Quantity: 16 colour art print(s) on plastic bags. Physical Description: Print on plastic bags, sizes varying up to 760 x 400 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Margaret Bailey, Stratford, in 2010.

Date: 2009 - 2011

By: Superette (Firm)

Reference: Eph-G-COSTUME-2011-01

Description: Poster advertising Superette clothing retailer shows an arrangement of text superimposed on an overall pattern of flowers and cigarette butts. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 1170 x 840 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in June 2011

Date: 19-24 September 1990 - 19 Sep 1990 - 24 Sep 1990

From: Womens Division Federated Farmers Oral History Project, Southland

By: Wachner, Mabel Christina, 1892-2001

Reference: OHInt-0116/1

Description: Mrs Mabel Christina Wachner born at Dillmanstown, Westland. Outlines family background - father was a goldminer - mother trained as a teacher. Recalls childhood memories: being allowed to watch the `Washup' and seeing how much gold was there; family move to Kumara; Queen Victoria's funeral; Mr Seddon's first speech on being elected; Flu epidemic; marriage in Wellington by the Rev Taylor; setting up business in Invercargill with reference to Ross and Glendinnings; husband's time as Mayor of Invercargill; correspondence with Lord Montgomery for 23 years and being chairperson of the Patriotic Committee and the Lady Galway Guild. Mentions that sister, Eva, corresponded with author, Somerset Maugham for many years. Recalls attending Business and Professional Womens Conference in Germany. Interviewer(s) - Edith Ruddenklau Venue - Vickery Road, North Road, Invercargill Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003162 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 23 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0600.

Date: 1998

From: Eyework Design & Production :[Ephemera and posters. 1988-2004]

By: Zana Feuchs Associates; Paper-Pak NZ (Firm)

Reference: Eph-D-EYEWORK-Costume

Description: Includes two grey bags of similar graphic design, each with the words "ZFa zana feuchs" on one side. Handles are of black cord or black ribbon tape. Quantity: 2 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Paper bags, folded to 270 x 320 mm, and 393 x 510 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: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1970s-undated

Description: Includes: Bendon; some like it brief [booklet showing styles of underwear. Early 1970s?] City Fashion Uniforms. Fashion comes to the business world; fashionable career wear uniforms & career dresses [1970s] Collab, for Operation 21. [Programme for fashion show for ages 10 to 30, with compere Relda Familton. 1970s?] Knight footwear. To the lady of the house [Pamphlet. 1970s?] Fashion comes to the business world; fashionable career wear uniforms & career dresses. Reid New Zealand Rubber Mills Ltd. Stick-on soles; complete do-it-yourself kit. Medium (Men's size 5-8) [Packaging. 1970s?] Reid New Zealand Rubber Mills Ltd. Stick-on soles; complete do-it-yourself kit. Small (Ladies' or children's sizes) [Packaging. 1970s?] Topline Sales Co. Ltd. Fully fashioned all purpose uniforms, from $9.99, manufactured by Topline Sales Co. Ltd, PO Box 5185, Moray Place, Dunedin [1970s?] The Village Squire, gentlemen's outfitters. Remuera Mall, Parnell Village (both Auckland), Thorndon Village (Wellington), Heu Heu Street (Taupo). Business card [1970s?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets, pamphlets and cards, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources.

Date: ca 1926-1968

By: Dominion (Newspaper); Leicagraph Studio (Wellington, N.Z.); Life Photography; Niven, Kenneth Edmeades, 1911-2004

Reference: PAColl-10795

Description: Comprises photographs relating to the store Whitehead & Pears, located at 120-122 Cuba Street, Wellington, taken 1920s-1960s by various photographers. The photographs capture aspects of twentieth century retail, including the use of Lamson tubes and the move to increased self-service. Includes photographs of the Whitehead & Pears shop exterior, taken circa 1934 by The Dominion, and 1926 by an unidentified photographer; photographs of the shop interior taken circa 1926, including the flower department, hosiery department, mantles and gowns department, fancy goods department, and silks department; several photographs of the millinery department, for which the shop was renowned, taken circa 1926; several photographs of the shop interior featuring shop assistants and customers, including manager Frank Pears, and haberdashery expert Mrs M Cadzow, taken by The Dominion, 1958. Also includes photographs of the staff dance at Adelphi Cabaret, Cuba Street, circa 1933, featuring Frank and Kath Pears in front row; several group portraits taken at the Golden Jubilee celebration, 1958, by Leicagraph Studio, featuring Ella Whisker, Frank Pears, and Keith Brown, and several other subjects who are identified verso of prints; and a group portrait of senior staff taken at the Diamond Jubilee celebration, 1968, by Life Photography, featuring Ella Whisker, Kath Pears, Frank Pears, and Mrs M Cadzow in front row, and Laurie Keys, Gladys Short, Gladys Ferguson, Flo Griffen, and Keith Brown in back row. Also includes photograph of a window display for Spring 1962 by window dresser Brad Beer, featuring fabric and Riccar sewing machines, taken by K E Niven, and a window display for Spring 1963 by window dressers Messrs Ross and Rogers, featuring new fabric, clothing and sewing machines, also taken by K E Niven. Several of the photographs have been annotated verso with names and other details. Title supplied by Library. Whitehead & Pears was opened by James Pears and his wife, Jessie, with Adam Whitehead. For most of its existence, it was managed by Frank Pears, who died in 1996. Quantity: 23 b&w original photographic print(s). Provenance: The donor, Linda Pears, was the daughter of Frank Pears, and granddaughter of James and Jessie Pears. Processing information: Not all names associated with the item have been indexed.

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: 1895 - 1905

From: [Ephemera, sales catalogues, and advertising for retail firms, traders, shops and stores. 1900-1910]

By: Hallenstein Brothers Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-RETAIL-1900-01

Description: Maroon card with gilt lettering shows HB monogram and text in floral borders on back and front covers. Inside is printed foliage and an attached pink plastic flower. Title supplied by Library. Four copies also held at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, includes plaster instructions. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, gilt, and attached plastic on card folded to 50 x 50 mm inside plastic sheath

Date: 1955

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP/1955/0397-F

Description: Photograph taken for the Evening Post newspaper of Wellington by an unidentified staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative, 6.5 x 6.5 cm OR Cellulosic film negative 3.25 x 4.25 inches

Date: 1977

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

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

Reference: B-135-286

Description: This unfinished and uncaptioned cartoon is set in a menswear shop and shows the salesman, with a tape measure around his neck, who is standing in front of a rack of average sizes, confronted with a very large and a very tall man Unfinished and uncaptioned cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 250 x 320 mm

Date: 1950

From: [New Zealand ephemera of octavo size concerning clothing, costume, fashion and dress. 1940-1959]

By: Jack Nelson (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1950-01

Description: An advertisement for Wilcut Clothes, sold by an Auckland shop. Card showing an old woman in late 19th century costume, a packet of corn plasters, and a basin of water. There are four circles cut out, so that one can insert two fingers for the woman's legs, so that it will appear she is soaking her feet in the basin of water. Date estimated to be around 1950 when Jack Nelson appears as the proprietor for the premises at 175 Ponsonby Road. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on card, 210 x 100 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 2005.

Date: 2010 - 2011

By: Hallenstein Brothers Ltd

Reference: Eph-H-COSTUME-2011-01

Description: An advertisement for Hallenstein Bros clothing uses the theme of a moose hunt for its promotion. The poster shows a moose standing looking straight at the viewer. Other Titles - Moose hunt Other Titles - One hundred thousand dollars Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 1315 x 920 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in June 2011