RAGTRADE WALKING TOUR OF MELBOURNE CBD

Athol Shmith, c. 1955, Karen Hill modelling the Henry Haskin Gown of the Year 1955. Jewish Museum of Australia Collection 2275

SUN 3 MAR 10:15AM
FLINDERS ST, MELBOURNE

TOUR

From migrants to leaders in Australian fashion, uncover the history of Melbourne’s schmatte (rag) business with this curated walk with the Jewish Museum of Australia. Tour Flinders Street and its surrounds and explore the rise of the textile trade; from the origins of iconic Australian brands such as MYER and Portmans, to Helmut Newton‘s (1920–2004) Flinders Lane studio that launched his career as a world-renowned fashion photographer.

Tickets $35

**This event is independently produced by The Jewish Museum of Australia and forms part of our Independent Programme.

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EVENT DETAILS

ACCESSIBILITY
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LOCATION
202 Flinders Street,
Melbourne
3000, VIC