Tradition and elegance in Sydney, Clarice Faithfull Anderson and her historic gown at the 1929 CWA Blue and Gold Ball

This blog post examines the 1929 CWA Blue & Gold Ball at Sydney's Ambassador Cabaret, a prestigious fundraising event attended by significant dignitaries, including the Governor General. The ball featured "living pictures" and showcased elaborate gowns, including Clarice Faithfull Anderson's historic 18th-century dress, which later became a treasured family heirloom and is now part of the textile collection of the National Museum of Australia.

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Knowledge Commons (Lakehead University)
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2025-10-28
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https://doi.org/10.17613/bwary-d4n70
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Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics
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Tradition and elegance in Sydney, Clarice Faithfull Anderson and her historic gown at the 1929 CWA Blue and Gold Ball

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Tradition and elegance in Sydney, Clarice Faithfull Anderson and her historic gown at the 1929 CWA Blue and Gold Ball

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This blog post examines the 1929 CWA Blue & Gold Ball at Sydney's Ambassador Cabaret, a prestigious fundraising event attended by significant dignitaries, including the Governor General. The ball featured "living pictures" and showcased elaborate gowns, including Clarice Faithfull Anderson's historic 18th-century dress, which later became a treasured family heirloom and is now part of the textile collection of the National Museum of Australia.

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