Guide to the Archive of Frank Mitchell 92/123 Powerhouse

GUIDE TO THE ARCHIVE OF

FRANK MITCHELL

92/123

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM ARCHIVES

PREPARED BY JESSICA MCLEAN

2008

CONTENTS

Biographical Note

Series List

Series Descriptions COLLECTED ARCHIVES BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Registration Number: 92/123

Creator: Mitchell, Frank

Frank Mitchell was born in Hamilton, Newcastle, in 1920. He left home at the age of seventeen and moved to Sydney, where he lived in Kings Cross while attending the Julian Ashton Art School. During the Second World War Mitchell served as an air gunner; after demobilisation he toured rural New South Wales with a vaudeville company called the St Louis Vanities. His participation in the company included not only singing, but painting background scenery and assisting the costume designer. He then lived in Brisbane where he had various jobs, before returning to Sydney in the late 1940s.

On his return to Sydney, Mitchell worked for fashion designer Hanne Wilson with his friend Mabel White (who would later work for Mitchell), despite the fact that he had had no formal training in fashion design or clothes making. He held his first fashion show with his friend Robert Henry in 1949 at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo where he had his studio and was living at the time. Photographs from this first fashion show were published in The Sun Herald.

Throughout the 1950s many of Mitchell's designs were paraded at charity events. June Dally-Watkins (who modelled in some of Mitchell's fashion shows) even took a collection of his clothing with her on a 1952 trip to the United States of America to promote Australian fashion. Mitchell also designed the costumes for a number of productions by the Phillip Street Theatre, including 'The Willow Pattern Plate' (1957). In the early 1950s he supplied 'one-off' models of evening wear to Myer while Sheila Scotter was working there as a fashion buyer.

By the end of the 1970s, Mitchell had owned a number of boutiques: his first was at 155 New South Head Road, Edgecliff (1952-62), followed by 'My Husband and I' at Queen St, Woollahra (1963-74) and his final boutique at 390 Glenmore Road, Paddington (1975-80).

After his retirement from fashion in 1982 (he retained a handful of clients for some time after this date), Mitchell (a self-taught musician) sang and played piano in a number of bars in Sydney, including the Hyatt Hotel and Mimi's in Kings Cross. He also returned to painting in his seventies, presenting his own exhibition at the Barry Stern Gallery in 1995.

Mitchell died in Sydney in 1999. COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES LIST

Creator: Mitchell, Frank

Reg. Number Series Title Date

92/123-1 Printed Material Relating to Frank Mitchell Fashion 1949-56 Parades

92/123-2 Theatre Programmes 1957-59

92/123-3 Correspondence 1949-63

92/123-4 Newspaper and Magazine Articles 1945-78

92/123-5 Photographs c.1949-78

92/123-6 Miscellaneous Material c.1879-1980

92/123-7 Cardboard Display Sheets c.1957-58 COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 92/123-1

Creators: Mitchell, Frank

Series Title: Printed Material Relating to Frank Mitchell Fashion Parades

Date Range: 1949-56

Physical Characteristics: Printed paper

Description: Documents, relating to Frank Mitchell fashion parades, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1949-56

This series contains fashion parade lists, programmes, and invitations.

Arrangement: Roughly chronological

Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.01 m

Box Number: F1 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST

Series Title: Printed Material Relating to Frank Mitchell Fashion Parades

Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-1/1 Fashion parade list, for Frank Mitchell and Robert Henry's F1 'Spring Showing', Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 3 Sep 1949

This parade was Frank Mitchell's first fashion show. It was held at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo (Mitchell's home and studio at the time). The list includes the parade models (Leiba White, Alannah Coleman, Margot Freeman, and Patricia Massey-Higgins), their running order and a description of the outfits they wore. The list also credits Mabel White (mother of Leiba) as the parade supervisor, and Polly Wallace as the hat-maker.

92/123-1/2 Invitation, to Frank Mitchell to the Quo Vadis Ball, Sydney, F1 New South Wales, Australia, Nov 19 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball was held at Prince's, Sydney. The ball included a fashion parade of Mitchell's 'Roman Beach' collection.

92/123-1/3 Programme, for the Gladys Moncrieff Polio Appeal 'Winkles F1 and Champagne', Point Piper, New South Wales, Australia, 23 Nov 1952

This event was held at the home of Sam and Doris Lands in Point Piper. A Frank Mitchell fashion parade was held as part of this charity event.

92/123-1/4 Fashion parade list, for a Frank Mitchell fashion parade, F1 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954

List for a Frank Mitchell fashion parade which was held at Prince's, Sydney, as part of a charity night for the NSW Society for Crippled Children. The list includes the models, their running order, and a description of their outfits.

92/123-1/5 Fashion parade list, attached to a letter and speech, for a F1 Frank Mitchell fashion show, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954

This fashion parade was held at Prince's as part of a charity night for the NSW Society for Crippled Children. The attached letter is from Frank Mitchell to Dorothy Jenner (who compered the show), while the speech was given by Mitchell on the night. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-1/5/1 Fashion parade list, for a Frank Mitchell fashion parade, F1 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954

This list, which includes a running order and commentary, was for a fashion parade held at Prince's, Sydney as part of a charity night for the NSW Society for Crippled Children. It was read by Dorothy Jenner, who was the compere for the night.

92/123-1/5/2 Letter, Frank Mitchell to Dorothy Jenner, Sydney, New South F1 Wales, Australia, 1954

Letter regarding an upcoming fashion parade, which was held as part of a charity night for the NSW Society for Crippled Children at Prince's, Sydney. Dorothy Jenner was the compere for the night.

92/123-1/5/3 Speech, written by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, F1 Australia, 1954

Frank Mitchell gave this speech at his fashion parade which was held as part of a charity night for the NSW Society for Crippled Children, held at Prince's, Sydney.

92/123-1/6 Invitation, Frank Mitchell's 'Corroboree in Colour' fashion F1 parade, Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 10 Sep 1955

Invitation for the 'Corroboree in Colour' fashion parade, which took place at the home of the home of Lady Fairfax at 560 New South Head Road, Double Bay.

92/123-1/7 Invitation, Frank Mitchell's 'High Society' fashion parade, F1 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 10 Oct 1956

Invitation for the 'High Society' fashion parade, which was held at the Trocadero Club, Sydney. COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 92/123-2

Creators: Mitchell, Frank

Series Title: Theatre Programmes

Date Range: 1957-59

Physical Characteristics: Printed programmes

Description: Theatre programmes, productions by Phillip Street Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1957-59

This series consists of two theatre programmes for productions by Phillip Street Theatre. Frank Mitchell designed the costumes for both of these productions.

Arrangement: Chronological

Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.01 m

Box Number: F1 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST

Series Title: Theatre Programmes

Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-2/1 Programme, for the Phillip Street Theatre production 'The F1 Willow Pattern Plate', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1957

Costumes for this production were designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-2/2 Programme, for the Phillip Street Theatre production 'The F1 Birthday Show', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1959

Costumes for this production were designed by Frank Mitchell. COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 92/123-3

Creators: Mitchell, Frank

Series Title: Correspondence

Date Range: 1949-63

Physical Characteristics: Telegrams and letters, written and typed on paper

Description: Correspondence, of Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1949-1963

Arrangement: Roughly chronological

Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.01 m

Box Number: F1 & F4 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST

Series Title: Correspondence Received

Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-3/1 Telegram, Patricia Massey Higgins to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, F1 New South Wales, Australia, 5 Aug 1949

The message on the telegram reads: "Shocked humiliated distraught that I was not invited oh dear".

92/123-3/2 Telegram, John Walker to Robert Henry and Frank Mitchell, F1 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Sep 1949

Telegram from John Walker to Robert Henry and Frank Mitchell, asking the men to contact him regarding the broadcast of a story about their recent fashion show, for 2GB Radio.

92/123-3/3 Letter, Sheila Scotter of The Myer Emporium to Mrs McLaney, F1 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22 July 1952

Letter from Shiela Scotter (who was working as a fashion buyer for Myer) to a Mrs McLaney (an employee of Frank Mitchell's) regarding samples of clothing sent to Myer and the designs which Myer wanted to order.

92/123-3/4 Letter, Gladys Moncrieff of The Poliomyelitis Society to Frank F1 Mitchell, Milson's Point, New South Wales, Australia, 9 Dec 1952

Letter thanking Mitchell for his contribution (being a fashion parade) to the charity event 'Winkles and Champagne', which was held at the home of Sam and Doris Lands in Point Piper.

92/123-3/5 Letter, enclosing newspaper clipping, Josephine Birkby of F1 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This letter and newspaper clipping are in regard to Frank Mitchell's fashion parade at the Quo Vadis Ball, which was held in conjunction with the release of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film 'Colossal Quo Vadis'.

92/123-3/5/1 Letter, Josephine Birkby of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank F1 Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

92/123-3/5/2 Newspaper clipping, 'Film ball for Legacy... new and events', F1 Sun Women's News, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

Article about the Quo Vadis Ball, which was to be held at Prince's in Sydney, on November 19 of that year, where Mitchell exhibited his 'Roman Beach' collection. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-3/6 Letter, enclosing newspaper clipping, June Dally-Watkins to F1 Frank Mitchell, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, 1952

This letter and newspaper clipping are in regard to June Dally-Watkins' trip to the United States of America. Dally-Watkins used this trip to promote Australian fashion abroad, taking a collection of clothing designed by Frank Mitchell with her.

92/123-3/6/1 Letter, June Dally-Watkins to Frank Mitchell, Los Angeles, F1 California, United States of America, 1952

In this letter June Dally-Watkins writes about showing a collection of Frank Mitchell-designed clothing in the United States of America.

92/123-3/6/2 Newspaper clipping, article 'Cover-Girl Counterpart From F1 Australia Talks Modeling Shop', San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, California, United States of America, 1952

Article about June Dally-Watkins and the Frank Mitchell collection which she took with her on her trip to the United States of America.

92/123-3/7 Letter, enclosing 'Pix' magazine cover, Josephine Birkby of F4 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 21 Jan 1953

This letter and 'Pix' magazine cover relate to Frank Mitchell's fashion parade at the Quo Vadis Ball, which was held in conjunction with the release of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film 'Colossal Quo Vadis'.

92/123-3/7/1 Letter, Josephine Birkby of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank F4 Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 21 Jan 1953

Letter regarding a Frank Mitchell fashion parade which was part of the Quo Vadis Ball, which was held in conjunction with the release of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film 'Colossal Quo Vadis'.

92/123-3/7/2 Magazine cover, 'Pix' magazine, Vol. 28, No. 10, Australia, 24 F4 Jan 1953

The photo on the magazine cover is of the model Lois Stevens wearing a Frank Mitchell outfit, at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney.

92/123-3/8 Letter, Thelma Clarke the Hon. Secretary of the Smith Family Winter Committee to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 20 May 1953

Letter thanking Mitchell for his contribution of holding a fashion parade at the charity event 'By Royal Command'. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-3/9 Letter, Josephine Birkby of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16 Feb 1954

Letter regarding photos taken by 'Pix' magazine at a Frank Mitchell fashion parade.

92/123-3/10 Letter, Joyce Dowling Smith of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (publicity) to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 27 Sep 1954

Letter regarding photos taken of the model Pat Firman wearing clothing designed byFrank Mitchell, at a shoot for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

92/123-3/11 Letter, Phillip Street Theatre to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 12 July 1957

Letter which was originally accompanied by a cheque, which was made out to Frank Mitchell, from Phillip Sreet Theatre. The payment to Mitchell was for the supply of materials for the production 'Cross Section'.

92/123-3/12 Letter, Virginia Lindsay to Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, 1963

A personal letter from Virginia Lindsay to Frank Mitchell. The letter includes poem written by Lindsay titled 'Frank Please', about the clothing she had worn which Mitchell had designed for her. COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 92/123-4

Creators: Mitchell, Frank

Series Title: Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Date Range: 1945-78

Physical Characteristics: Printed paper

Description: Magazine and newspaper articles, relating to Frank Mitchell, Australia, 1945-78

Arrangement: Roughly chronological

Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.02 m

Box Number: F2 & F3 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST

Series Title: Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/1 Newspaper clipping, advertisement for the St. Louis Vanities, F2 The Richmond River Express, Casino, New South Wales, Australia, 3 Oct 1945

Frank Mitchell is credited as a cabaret vocalist in this advertisement.

92/123-4/2 Newspaper clippings (2), column 'Around the Clock with Katy', F2 The Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 4 Aug 1949

A section about Frank Mitchell's first fashion show with Robert Henry features under the heading 'Clothes for art's sake'. The parade took place at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, where Mitchell's studio was at the time.

92/123-4/3 Newspaper clippings (2), article 'Fashions By Two Sydney F2 Men', The Sunday Herald, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Aug 1949

Article about Frank Mitchell and Robert Henry's fashion show at Woolloomooloo. It includes images of Leiba White and Alannah Coleman modelling outfits from the fashion show.

92/123-4/4 Newspaper page, The Sunday Sun and Guardian, pages 7-8, F2 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 14 Aug 1949

On page 7 under the sub-heading 'Tea with Mr Mitchell' is an interview with Frank Mitchell regarding his first fashion show (with Robert Henry) at Woolloomooloo. It includes a photograph of Mitchell and Henry.

92/123-4/5 Newspaper clipping, column 'Small Talk', Sydney, New South F2 Wales, Australia, 14 Aug 1949

This column briefly mentions Frank Mitchell (as 'Francis Mitchell') and his collection of waistcoats.

92/123-4/6 Magazine pages (2), Woman, pages 19-21, Australia, 5 Dec F2 1949

Pages 20-21 feature the article 'A fabulous house full of interesting people' about 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, featuring residents of the house (including Frank Mitchell).

92/123-4/7 Newspaper clipping, photo of model wearing a dress by Frank F2 Mitchell, Australia, c.1949

The model in this photo is possibly Alannah Coleman. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/8 Newspaper clipping, 'Woolloomooloo Fashion Show', Australia, F2 1949

Photo of Frank Mitchell with Robert Henry and model Margot Freeman.

92/123-4/9 Newspaper clipping, 'By Spiral Stairs To Unusual Dress F2 Show', Australia, 1949

92/123-4/10 Newspaper clipping, 'Cobble-stones and Clothes', Australia, F2 1949

92/123-4/11 Magazine page, article 'Slum becomes art colony', pages 31-32, F2 Pix, Australia, 14 Jan 1950

Article about the history of 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, which mentions Frank Mitchell and his basement studio.

92/123-4/12 Magazine page, Home, pages 15-16, Australia, 28 Jan 1950 F2

On page 16 the article 'A Touch of Woolloomooloo' about 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, can be found. The article mentions the workroom of Frank Mitchell and Robert Henry, as well as their recent fashion show.

92/123-4/13 Magazine pages, PIX, pages 17-24, Australia, Aug 11 1951 F2

Pages 18-23 feature an article titled 'The Loo' about Woolloomooloo. It includes a photo of 151 Dowling St, and a profile on Frank Mitchell, the "dress-designer".

92/123-4/14 Newspaper clipping, 'High Fashion at Woolloomooloo', The F2 Sun, page 18, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1 July 1952

A preview of Frank Mitchell's latest designs, featuring photos of the models Pat Firman, Michele Safargy and Ann Ferguson.

92/123-4/15 Newspaper clipping, 'Original Fashions', Australia, 6 July 1952 F2

92/123-4/16 Newspaper clipping, column 'Jean Cullen's Clothes Horse', The F2 Sunday Mail, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 27 July 1952

About Frank Mitchell's new Spring collection

92/123-4/17 Magazine, Woman, Australia, 18 Aug 1952 F2

On page 23 the article 'Frank Mitchell dress designer' can be found. It includes a photo of Frank Mitchell, and two photos of Pat Firman modelling his fashion designs. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/18 Magazine, Woman, Australia, 18 Aug 1952 F2

On page 23 the article 'Frank Mitchell dress designer' can be found. It includes a photo of Frank Mitchell, and two photos of Pat Firman modelling his fashion designs.

92/123-4/19 Magazine clipping, 'The Editor's Page: Between Ourselves', F2 Woman, Australia, 25 Aug 1952

Under the sub-heading 'Sensation' June Dally-Watkins and her recent overseas trip is mentioned. During this trip she modelled clothing designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/20 Magazine pages, Woman, pages 39-42, Australia, Sep 1952 F2

On pages 40-41 the feature 'A career girl's travel wardrobe' can be found. It is about June Dally-Watkins' four month trip overseas and the clothing designed by Frank Mitchell which she took with her. It includes photos of Dally-Watkins modelling Mitchell's designs.

92/123-4/21 Newspaper clipping, article '"Separates" Lead Fashion Parade', F2 The Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 15 Sep 1952

92/123-4/22 Newspaper clipping, article about the opening night of Frank F2 Mitchell's new boutique in Edgecliff, Australia, 21 Sep 1952

92/123-4/23 Newspaper clipping, quote from Frank Mitchell, Australia, 21 F2 Sep 1952

92/123-4/24 Newspaper clippings (2), 'The Timeless Stole', page 19, The F2 Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 Sep 1952

Features three photos of a model wearing stoles designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/25 Newspaper clipping, 'Fashion Flashes', Australia, 28 Sep 1952 F2

92/123-4/26 Newspaper clipping, 'Hot Shots... Outfit of the week', Sunday F2 Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 28 Sep 1952

92/123-4/27 Newspaper clipping, 'Fashion Flashes', Australia, 5 Oct 1952 F2

92/123-4/28 Newspaper clipping, photo of Douglas Malcolm Lyons, F2 Australia, 7 Oct 1952

92/123-4/29 Newspaper clipping, 'Jean Cullen's Clothes Horse', The Sunday F2 Mail, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 8 Nov 1952

Column mentioning Frank Mitchell's new boutique in Edgecliff. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/30 Newspaper clipping, 'New season's sportswear', Australia, 9 F2 Nov 1952

Two photos of models wearing outfits designed for the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade which was held at Prince's, Sydney, on 19 Nov 1952.

92/123-4/31 Newspaper clipping, 'Winkles and Champagne', The Sunday F2 Sun and Guardian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16 Nov 1952

92/123-4/32 Newspaper clipping, photo of Frank Mitchell previewing F2 clothes to a group of women, Australia, 1952

These outfits were for the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, which was held at Prince's in Sydney, 19 Nov 1952.

92/123-4/33 Newspaper clipping, 'Mannequin Models Swimsuit', Australia, F2 1952

Outfit designed by Frank Mitchell for 'Winkles and Champagne', the Gladys Moncrieff Polio Appeal which was held at the home of Sam and Doris Lands, Point Piper, 23 Nov 1952.

92/123-4/34 Magazine clipping, article '...and a champagne party', page 19, F2 Woman, Australia, 1 Dec 1952

An article about the 'Winkles and Champagne' party, which included a fashion parade by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/35 Newspaper clipping, 'Our Clothes "Big Wow"', Truth, F2 Australia, 7 Dec 1952

Photograph of June-Dally-Watkins and friends on her return to Australia from her four month overseas trip.

92/123-4/36 Magazine cover, Woman, Australia, 22 Dec 1952 F2

92/123-4/37 Newspaper clipping, short article about the Quo Vadis Ball, F2 Australia, 1952

92/123-4/38 Newspaper clipping, short article about the preview party for F2 'Winkles and Champagne', Australia, c.1952

92/123-4/39 Magazine cover, featuring photo of Louis Stevens modelling at F2 the Quo Vadis Ball, Pix, Vol 28, No. 10, Australia, 24 Jan 1953

92/123-4/40 Newspaper clipping, 'All Seaside-Shape and - Bondi Fashion', F2 Daily Express, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Feb 1953

An article about the Quo Vadis ball. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/41 Newspaper clipping, photo of June Dally-Watkins, Daily F2 Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 3 March 1953

June Dally-Watkins pictured wearing Frank Mitchell's version of Dior's "Tulip Line".

92/123-4/42 Newspaper clipping, article 'The 'Loo today is quiet - and F2 "arty"', page 10, Daily Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 March 1953

An article about the history of the Sydney suburb Woolloomooloo, which mentions Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/43 Newspaper clipping, 'Australian designers' new fashions', The F2 Sunday Sun & Guardian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 8 March 1953

A preview of Frank Mitchell's designs.

92/123-4/44 Newspaper clipping, 'Clothes Horse', The Sunday Mail, F2 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 29 March 1953

Featuring clothing by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/45 Newspaper clipping, photo of two women - one modelling an F2 opera gown, Australia, 17 May 1953

92/123-4/46 Newspaper clipping, 'The Edgecliff Golden Half Mile!', The F2 Advertiser, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 June, 1953

Column mentioning June Dally-Watkins' imminent wedding, for which Frank Mitchell designed the wedding dress.

92/123-4/47 Newspaper clipping, 'Cocktail Party, Fashions', Australia, 2 F2 Aug 1953

92/123-4/48 Newspaper clipping, article 'Paris designer Dior is only F2 interpreting history with his new short skirt fashion', page 51, The Sunday Sun Magazine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 9 Aug 1953

92/123-4/49 Newspaper clipping, about Frank Mitchell's outdoor fashion F2 parade at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, Australia, 3 Sep 1953

92/123-4/50 Newspaper clipping, 'Sydney Clothes Horse', The Sunday Mail, F2 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 Oct 1953

Review of clothing by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/51 Newspaper clipping, two photos of a model wearing outfits F2 designed by Frank Mitchell, Australia, 9 Dec 1953

92/123-4/52 Newspaper clipping, mentions new Edgecliff boutique, The F2 Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1952-53 Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/53 Newspaper clipping, 'Well-known Sydney model weds', F2 Australia, c.1953

Regarding the wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John Clifford. Frank Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

92/123-4/54 Newspaper clipping, photo from June Dally-Watkins' wedding, F2 Australia, c.1953

Photo taken at the wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John Clifford. Frank Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

92/123-4/55 Newspaper clipping, 'Barrage of Cameras at Model's Wedding', F2 Australia, c.1953

The wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John Clifford. Frank Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

92/123-4/56 Newspaper clipping, mentions a Frank Mitchell fashion parade F2 at Dowling St, Australia, c.1953

92/123-4/57 Magazine clipping, image of Frank Mitchell with Betty Dawes F2 and Bettina Welch, Woman's Day and Home, Australia, 15 March 1954

92/123-4/58 Newspaper clippings (4), cover 'All-occasion Cottons', and F2 feature 'Washable but Glamorous', the Daily Telegraph Women's Magazine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Aug 1954

92/123-4/59 Magazine clipping, 'Tops for summer', Women's Magazine, F3 Australia, 19 Aug 1954

92/123-4/60 Newspaper clippings (2), 'Versatile Cottons', Daily Mirror, F3 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 15 Sep 1954

Features clothing designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/61 Newspaper clippings (2), 'A Flash of Spring', The Sun, Sydney, F3 New South Wales, Australia, 15 Sep 1954

Features photographs of clothing designed by Frank Mitchell to be shown at the NSW Society for Crippled Children fashion parade at Prince's, Sydney.

92/123-4/62 Newspaper clippings (2), 'Fashions', Daily Telegraph, Sydney, F3 New South Wales, Australia, 23 Sep 1954

92/123-4/63 Newspaper clipping, 'A Man's Angle on Women... and on F3 Fashion', the Daily Telegraph Women's Magazine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 14 Oct 1954

92/123-4/64 Magazine, People, Australia, 20 Oct 1954 F3

On pages 40-42 the article 'An Artist Becomes a Dressmaker' (about Frank Mitchell) can be found. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/65 Magazine page, featuring article 'An Artist Becomes a F3 Dressmaker', pages 39-40, People, Australia, 20 Oct 1954

Article about (and interview with) Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/66 Magazine page, Woman's Day and Home, pages 17-18, F3 Australia, Nov 1954

Features the article 'Australia Today' on page 18, which includes photos from a Frank Mitchell fashion parade.

92/123-4/67 Newspaper clipping, 'Royal visit fashion show', Australia, F3 c.1954

92/123-4/68 Newspaper clipping, 'Beauty in Bare Feet', Australia, c.1954 F3

A preview of outfits which were shown at Frank Mitchell's fashion parade at Prince's, held in aid of the NSW Society for Crippled Children, November, 1954.

92/123-4/69 Newspaper clipping, 'Sydney women ban two colors for the F3 tour', Australia, c.1954

92/123-4/70 Newspaper clipping, article about Frank Mitchell, Australia, F3 c.1954

92/123-4/71 Newspaper clipping, 'Iturbi Played at Parade', Australia, F3 c.1954

92/123-4/72 Newspaper clippings (2), 'This designer hopes to learn from F3 famous', The Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Jan 1955

Article about Frank Mitchell wanting to travel overseas.

92/123-4/73 Newspaper, The Farmer and Settler, Sydney, New South F3 Wales, Australia, 2 Sep 1955

Featuring the article 'Designed for you' on page 23, which includes a fashion sketch of an outfit designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/74 Newspaper page, The Sun, pages 43-44, Sydney, New South F3 Wales, Australia, 6 Sep 1955

On page 44 is a feature titled 'Colour in the sun'. It includes photos from the Frank Mitchell fashion parade 'Corroboree in Colour'.

92/123-4/75 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, pages 33-34, Sydney, New F3 South Wales, Australia, 8 Sep 1955

On page 33 an article titled 'Corroboree in Colour' can be found. It features photos from the Frank Mitchell fashion parade of the same name. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/76 Newspaper page, Sunday Telegraph, pages 61-62, Sydney, F3 New South Wales, Australia, 11 Sep 1955

On page 62 the article 'Outdoor Fashion' features photos from the Frank Mitchell fashion parade 'Corroboree in Colour'.

92/123-4/77 Newspaper clipping, 'Our Frock is Shown', The Farmer and F3 Settler, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16 Sep 1955

92/123-4/78 Newspaper page, The Farmer and Settler, pages 24-25, F3 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16 Sep 1955

The article 'Spring on Parade... Shown In a Garden', about a Frank Mitchell fashion parade, can be found on pages 24-25.

92/123-4/79 Newspaper clipping, 'Dinkum show', Australia, c.1955 F3

Mentions the upcoming Frank Mitchell fashion show 'Corroboree in Colour'.

92/123-4/80 Newspaper clipping, 'Corroboree in Colour', Australia, c.1955 F3

Photo of Margot McKendry modeling beachwear by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/81 Newspaper clipping, 'They're talking about...', The Daily F3 Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 11 Oct 1956

92/123-4/82 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, pages 11-12, F3 Australia, 25 Dec 1957

On page 11 the article 'Holiday Shows, The Willow Pattern Plate' can be found. 'The Willow Pattern Plate' was a production put on by the Phillip Street Theatre Company, for which Frank Mitchell designed the costumes.

92/123-4/83 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, pages 27-28, Sydney, New F3 South Wales, Australia, 3 Aug 1965

The article 'Top fashion designer as dressmaker judge' can be found on page 28. In 1967 Frank Mitchell was appointed as a member of the Dressmaker of the Year, a contest which was sponsored by the Daily Mirror newspaper in conjunction with Grace Bros. Maggie Tabberer was also a judge.

92/123-4/84 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, Teenagers F3 Weekly, pages 63-64, Australia, 11 Aug 1965

92/123-4/85 Magazine pages (2), Vogue Australia, Australia, Sep 1965 F3

Two pages from Vogue Australia featuring an article about Frank Mitchell's 'Image' fashion label. It includes photos of some designs. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/86 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, pages 71-72, F3 Australia, 6 Oct 1965

On page 71 the article 'Fashions go dotty' can be found.

92/123-4/87 Newspaper page, The Sun Herald, Australia, 9 Oct 1966 F3

On page 124 is the article 'Young World: Comfort is never dreary for Whirlwind Ann', featuring two photos of Frank Mitchell with the fashion co-ordinator Ann Edenborough.

92/123-4/88 Newspaper page, Daily Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, F3 Australia, 20 June1968

On page 25 the article 'Vogue's Eye View... on what's fun' can be found. It includes a photo of a model wearing an outfit designed by Frank Mitchell.

92/123-4/89 Newspaper clipping, featuring the article 'Trouper cuts a dash F3 in fashion spot', The Australian, Australia, 8 May 1971

92/123-4/90 Newspaper clipping, featuring article 'What the men who dress F3 women wear when they dress themselves...', page 12, Daily Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Feb 1972

92/123-4/91 Newspaper clippings (2), 'From rag trade to ragtime, Frank F3 swaps drawing board for a keyboard', page 46, Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 21 Jan 1976

92/123-4/92 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, F3 Australia, 29 March 1978

On page 4 under the sub-heading 'Piano man' is a mention of Frank Mitchell's weekly residence performing at Paddington Town Hall.

92/123-4/93 Newspaper clipping, 'Ann in rush job', Australia, no date F3

Article about a frock made for MGM dancing star Ann Miller, which had to be altered by Frank Mitchell

92/123-4/94 Newspaper clipping, image of a Miss Ann Livingston wearing a F3 swimsuit, Australia, no date

92/123-4/95 Newspaper clipping, image of Virginia Grey modelling a dress F3 by Frank Mitchell, Australia, no date

92/123-4/96 Newspaper clipping, image of Dale Ford wearing a dress by F3 Frank Mitchell, Australia, no date

92/123-4/97 Newspaper clipping, advertisement for the Eternity Ball at F3 Paddington Town Hall, Australia, no date

Frank Mitchell is credited as a performer at the ball.

92/123-4/98 Newspaper clipping, cartoon 'Today: By Emile Mercier', F3 Australia, no date Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-4/99 Newspaper clipping, image of woman wearing a dress, F3 Australia, no date

92/123-4/100 Newspaper clipping, 'Australian-made saris', Australia, no F3 date

92/123-4/101 Newspaper clipping, dress in window at Edgecliff, Australia, F3 no date COLLECTED ARCHIVES SERIES DESCRIPTION

Registration Number: 92/123-5

Creators: Mitchell, Frank

Series Title: Photographs

Date Range: c.1949-78

Physical Characteristics: Photographic prints (mainly black and white, some colour), and colour transparencies

Description: Photographs, belonging to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1949-78

This series mainly consists of photographic prints of models (such as June Dally-Watkins, Pat Firman, June Massey, Lois Stevens, Margot McKendry and Alannah Coleman) wearing clothing designed by Frank Mitchell, taken for newspapers and magazines. There are also photographs of Mitchell himself, including shots of him is his studio and workroom.

Arrangement: Roughly chronological

Dimensions: Shelf Length 0.05 m

Box Number: PA1 & F4 COLLECTED ARCHIVES ITEM LIST

Series Title: Photographs

Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/1 Photographic print, black & white, Leiba White modelling PA1 cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Sydney Morning Herald, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 3 Aug 1949

The outfit in this photograph was from Mitchell's first collection with Robert Henry. The collection was shown at a fashion parade which was held at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo where Mitchell's studio was situated at the time (it also doubled as his living space).

The photograph, which was taken by the Sydney Morning Herald, appeared in the Sunday Sun article 'Fashions By Two Sydney Men', 7 Aug 1949 (see 92/123-4/3).

92/123-5/2 Photographic print, black & white, Alannah Coleman PA1 modelling cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Sydney Morning Herald, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949

The photograph, which was taken by the Sydney Morning Herald, appeared in the Sunday Sun article 'Fashions By Two Sydney Men', 7 Aug 1949 (see 92/123-4/3).

92/123-5/3 Photographic print, black & white, Alannah Coleman PA1 modelling suit by Frank Mitchell, Sydney Morning Herald, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949

The photograph, which was taken by the Sydney Morning Herald, appeared in the Sunday Sun article 'Fashions By Two Sydney Men', 7 Aug 1949 (see 92/123-4/3).

92/123-5/4 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and Robert PA1 Henry fitting a blouse on a dressmaker's mannequin, Sydney Morning Herald, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949

This photograph was taken in the basement of the workroom at Mitchell's Dowling St studio in Woolloomoolo. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/5 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and Robert PA1 Henry at a sewing machine, Bob Sunn, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949

This photograph was taken in the basement of the workroom at Mitchell's Dowling St studio at Woolloomooloo.

92/123-5/6 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell working on PA1 a ballgown on a dressmaker's mannequin, The Sun, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, c.1950

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/7 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling a cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, c.1950

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/8 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling a cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, c.1950

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/9 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/10 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/11 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/12 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell making PA1 adjustments to ballgown worn by Pat Firman, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/13 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/14 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photograph was taken outside Mitchell's Dowling St studio.

92/123-5/15 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell in his PA1 apartment/fitting room, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, c.1951

Mitchell would interview and fit people in this room at 151 Dowling St, which was also living space.

92/123-5/16 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell in his PA1 apartment/fitting room, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, c.1951

Mitchell would interview and fit people in this room at 151 Dowling St, which was also living space.

92/123-5/17 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling a coat by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

The coat modelled in this photograph was part of the Frank Mitchell collection which Dally-Watkins took to model on an overseas trip. This photograph, which was taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio, Woolloomooloo, was published by Woman magazine in the article 'A career girl's travel wardrobe', 1 Sep 1952 (see 92/123-4/20).

92/123-5/18 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling a ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woman's Day and Home, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

This photo was taken in Mitchell's Dowling St Studio, Woolloomooloo. The ballgown modelled in the photograph was part of the Frank Mitchell collection which Dally-Watkins took to model on an overseas trip.

92/123-5/19 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling a ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

The ballgown modelled in this photo was part of the Frank Mitchell collection which Dally-Watkins took to model on an overseas trip. This photograph, which was taken outside Mitchell's Dowling St studio in Woolloomooloo, was published by Woman magazine in the article 'A career girl's travel wardrobe', 1 Sep 1952 (see 92/123-4/20). Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/20 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling coat at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

Sitting in the front row of the parade are Doris Lands and Connie "Sweetheart" Robinson (in black).

92/123-5/21 Photographic print, black & white, Elyanne Everard modelling PA1 dress at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

92/123-5/22 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling suit at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

This photograph appears in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in the article 'Australian designers' new fashions', 8 March 1953 (see 92/123-4/43).

92/123-5/23 Photographic print, black & white, Model wearing dress and PA1 coat at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

92/123-5/24 Photographic print, black & white, Elyanne Everard modelling PA1 dress at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

This photograph appeared in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in the article 'Australian designers' new fashions', 8 March 1953 (see 92/123-4/43).

92/123-5/25 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling dress PA1 at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

92/123-5/26 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling suit at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

This photograph appears in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in the article 'Australian designers' new fashions', 8 March 1953 (see 92/123-4/43).

92/123-5/27 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling dress PA1 at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

92/123-5/28 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman wearing dress PA1 by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1950 Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/29 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing PA1 bathing suit by Frank Mitchell, at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/30 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing a PA1 playsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/31 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing a PA1 playsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/32 Photographic print, black & white, Annie Trennery modelling PA1 swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/33 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing PA1 peasant style skirt and blouse by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney. This photo appeared in the Daily Express, in the article 'All Seaside-shape and - Bondi fashion', 7 Feb 1953 (see 92/123-4/40).

92/123-5/34 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing pants PA1 and blouse by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/35 Photographic print, black & white, Andrea (real name Dorothy PA1 Jenner) comperes Frank Mitchell's fashion parade at the Quo Vadis Ball, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/36 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 pants and jacket by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney. This photo appeared in the Daily Express in the article 'All Seaside-shape and - Bondi fashion', 7 Feb 1953 (see 92/123-4/40).

92/123-5/37 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey models PA1 two-piece swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney. This photo appeared in People magazine, in the article 'An Artist Becomes a Dressmaker', Vol. 5, No. 17, 20 Oct, 1954 (see 92/123-4/64:65).

92/123-5/38 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey models PA1 two-piece swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/39 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey models PA1 two-piece swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/40 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey models PA1 two-piece swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney.

92/123-5/41 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens models PA1 swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952

The Quo Vadis Ball fashion parade was held at Prince's in Sydney. This photo appeared on the cover of Pix magazine, Vol. 28, No. 10, 24 Jan 1953 (see 92/123-4/39). It also appeared in the Daily Express in the article 'All Seaside-shape and - Bondi fashion', 7 Feb 1953 (see 92/123-4/40). Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/42 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins PA1 modelling trouser suit by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

The outfit in this photograph is featured in the Sunday Mail 'Clothes Horse' column, 29 March 1953(92/123-4/44).

92/123-5/43 Photographic print, black & white, Elyanne Everard wearing PA1 suit by Frank Mitchell, Wolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1953

Photograph taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio, Wolloomooloo.

92/123-5/44 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell with Mrs PA1 Albert Jarvis, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953

Photograph taken in Mitchell's studio on New South Head Road, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/45 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and PA1 workers in studio workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953-56

Photograph taken in Mitchell's New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/46 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and PA1 workers in studio workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953-56

Photograph taken in Mitchell's New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/47 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell cutting in PA1 his workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953-56

Photograph taken in Mitchell's in New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/48 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling dress PA1 by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's in New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/49 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling dress PA1 by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's flat in New South Head Road, Edgecliff. Item Number Item Title Box

92/123-5/50 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 sundress by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's flat in New South Head Road, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/51 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell finishing PA1 hem on dress, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's studio on New South Head Road, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/52 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell chatting to PA1 model Pat Firman, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953

Photograph taken in Mitchell's New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff.

92/123-5/53 Photographic prints (2), black & white, Pat Firman modelling PA1 ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953

Photograph taken in Mitchell's New South Head Road studio, Edgecliff. This photo appeared in People magazine, in the article 'An Artist Becomes a Dressmaker', Vol. 5, No. 17, 20 Oct, 1954 (see 92/123-4/65).

92/123-5/54 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens modelling PA1 shirt dress by Frank Mitchell, Associated Newspapers Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954