Format: Group of twelve (12) pamphlet invitations printed in letterpress with colour lineblock or process screen illustrations, all with dates in text, sizes from 17.2 x 12.2cm to 30.7 x 24.7cm.
Showing wonderful Art Nouveau and Art Deco fashion illustrations, these invitations would have been sent to society ladies for the previews of the seasonal fashion collections of Melbourne softgoods importers and department stores, most of which were located in Flinders Lane.
Stores named are
- G. & R. Wills & Co.
- Brooks, McGlashan & McHarg Pty Ltd
- Robert Reid & Co. Ltd
- Paterson, Laing & Bruce Ltd
- Beath, Schiess & Felstead Ltd
- Sargood Bros.
- Richard Allen & Sons
- D. & W. Murray
Some with slight creases or stains.
