Women's dress handicraft The Banksia serrata in Flower

The Banksia serrata in Flower

Figures dressed in fashionable and professional costume

18th century (1906)

Wood (1856-1945) won 11 Classic victories over the course of his career

This relates to a long-running problem

Women's dress handicraft The Banksia serrata in FlowerWomen's dress, 14th century, (1910). Costume from the early reign of Edward III (ruled 1327 1377). The cincture around the hips of the middle figure is the forerunner of the jewelled belt of the latter part of the reign. The figures on the left and right wear the super cote hardi, which was so long that it needed to be held up under the arm. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910).