November lecture: What colours did the Perry ladies wear?
Sun, 09 Nov
|Bowen Hills
The Perry family were the first owners of Miegunyah and Leila was regarded as an accomplished hostess of afternoon teas and literary balls. Photographs of the era are in sepia so how can we tell what colours the Perry ladies wore?
Time & Location
09 Nov 2025, 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Bowen Hills, 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
About the event
The Perry family were the first owners of Miegunyah and Leila was regarded as an accomplished hostess of afternoon teas and literary balls. Photographs of the era are in sepia so how can we tell what colours the Perry ladies wore? Join Dr Michael Marendy as he explores the fashions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Date: 9 November 2025
Time: 1.40 pm for 2 pm start
Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members (includes afternoon tea)
About the speaker
Dr Michael Marendy has been researching photos, letters and newspaper accounts to find an answer to this question and to discuss the styles of the era. Michael is a life member of QWHA and has a deep desire to preserve and highlight Queensland textile history. As a conservator he has undertaken the conservation of the dress worn by Dame Annabel Rankin (currently on display at Miegunyah) and is teaching a group…
Tickets
Non-member ticket
This ticket includes afternoon tea.
$15.00
Member ticket
This ticket includes afternoon tea
$10.00
Total
$0.00