Strut down the catwalk of Australian fashion history with the Library’s collection.

Dr Lorinda Cramer presented a lecture on her 2023 National Library Fellowship research about the material history of Australian wool.

Dr Tets Kimura presented a lecture on his 2023 National Library Fellowship research into how grief was experienced during the Asia-Pacific War in two different nations, Australia and Japan, and how it is identifiable in art and fashion.

Hear from Dr Tets Kimura about his research, his time at the Library and what he’s doing next.

The Library has recently acquired 3 photographs from a Rational Dress Movement picnic in 1895.

Hear from Dr Lorinda Cramer about her research into Australian wool and her experience as a 2023 National Library Fellow.

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