Kimono

Clothing; textiles

This stunning hand-embroidered silk kimono is just one of the many gems in the Bunbury Historical Society’s extensive collection of historic clothing and textiles. Different items from the textile collection are displayed in the large glass cabinet as you first enter King Cottage. Stop and marvel at the exquisite needlework and decorative embellishments on these beautiful items.

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King Cottage Museum Bunbury

The lawns and colourful gardens which surround this historic cottage make this an oasis within a busy suburban streetscape. Entering King Cottage across the shady verandah, take a moment to shed the...

Address:

77 Forrest Avenue
Bunbury WA 6230
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9721 7546

Email:

bunburyhistoricalsocietyinc@gmail.com

Open Hours

7 days 10:30am - 12:30pm or by calling 08 9721 7546 for groups

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Woodworking tools used by Blind Man

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Pony Boots

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