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Heritage garments, sewing machines & local fashion

From hand‑stitched lace to sturdy workwear, the Textiles Room reveals how families on Yorke Peninsula dressed, repaired and re‑used through the decades.

This gallery showcases wedding dresses, children’s outfits and everyday garments alongside treadle sewing machines and haberdashery. Labels link objects to real Stansbury people so stories feel close to home.

Look for the craftsmanship in seams and trims, the fabric choices for hot summers and cool evenings, and the tools that made it all possible.

What to notice

• Techniques: embroidery, smocking and mending that extended a garment’s life.

• Materials: wool, cotton and lace suited to coastal living.

• Change over time: styles shift from late 19th‑century formality to practical mid‑century wear.

Plan your visit

Open Sundays & Wednesdays 2–4pm (daily in January). Find directions and current hours on the Contact page.

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