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costume, fancy dress

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human history
  • Other Name

    Lord Nelson fancy dress costume, WW1

    Auckland Queen Carnival Children's Floral Fete

  • Description

    Child's fancy dress costume, 1915, representing Lord Nelson

    Costume worn by Leslie Smytheman (then aged 5-6 years) at Children's Day Parade held at Auckland Domain 26 November 1915. This was part of a fund-raising function, raising funds for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. See photo etc. in Weekly News 3/12/1915.

    Costume made by Leslie Smytheman's mother who added wig to hat when the costume was later worn by Leslie Smytheman's daughter.

    Outfit comprises:

    .1: jacket: navy blue with gold trimming

    .2: pantaloons: white cotton sateen fabric with cream flannel lining; elastic waist; buttons and cuff at leg with dome fastening

    .3: waistcoat: white lined fabric with dome fastening

    .4: cravat: white lace

    .5: sash: black sateen with gold braid and embroidery; with motto: ENGLAND EXPECTS

    .6: hat: tricorne hat with wig attached; wool felt with metal badge; badge and cockade on one side; badge features raised arm and club with motto: ONEWA WHAI MANA

    .7-.8: pair of buckles; metal buckles on black felt

    .9: handkerchief: white net handkerchief with lace trim

    .10:-.11: toy sword and scabbard; sword is metal with wooden grip; tin scabbard with black tape

  • Place
    Auckland/New Zealand
  • Associated Place

    The Domain/Auckland/New Zealand

  • Accession Number
    2001.5.1
  • Accession Date
    13 Jul 2001
  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Scars on the Heart 1

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