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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

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Mitchell, Frank

Registration Number:

Creator:

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

Mitchell, Frank

Reg. Number Series Title Date

Creator:

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

Parades

1949-56

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 m 0.01

Box Number: F1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Printed Material Relating to Frank Mitchell Fashion Parades

ITEM LIST

Item Number BoxItem Title

F192/123-1/1 Fashion parade list, for Frank Mitchell and Robert Henry's

'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.

F192/123-1/2 Invitation, to Frank Mitchell to the Quo Vadis Ball, Sydney,

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.

F192/123-1/3 Programme, for the Gladys Moncrieff Polio Appeal 'Winkles

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.

F192/123-1/4 Fashion parade list, for a Frank Mitchell fashion parade,

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.

F192/123-1/5 Fashion parade list, attached to a letter and speech, for a

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.


F192/123-1/5/1 Fashion parade list, for a Frank Mitchell fashion parade,


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.

F192/123-1/5/2 Letter, Frank Mitchell to Dorothy Jenner, Sydney, New South

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.

F192/123-1/5/3 Speech, written by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales,

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.

F192/123-1/6 Invitation, Frank Mitchell's 'Corroboree in Colour' fashion

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.

F192/123-1/7 Invitation, Frank Mitchell's 'High Society' fashion parade,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 10 Oct 1956

Invitation for the 'High Society' fashion parade, which was

held at the Trocadero Club, Sydney.




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


Box Number: F1

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Theatre Programmes

ITEM LIST


F192/123-2/1 Programme, for the Phillip Street Theatre production 'The

Willow Pattern Plate', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,

1957

Costumes for this production were designed by Frank Mitchell.

F192/123-2/2 Programme, for the Phillip Street Theatre production 'The

Birthday Show', Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1959

Costumes for this production were designed by Frank Mitchell.




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



Box Number: F1 & F4

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Correspondence Received

ITEM LIST


F192/123-3/1 Telegram, Patricia Massey Higgins to Frank Mitchell, Sydney,

New South Wales, Australia, 5 Aug 1949

The message on the telegram reads: "Shocked humiliated

distraught that I was not invited oh dear".

F192/123-3/2 Telegram, John Walker to Robert Henry and Frank Mitchell,

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.

F192/123-3/3 Letter, Sheila Scotter of The Myer Emporium to Mrs McLaney,

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.

F192/123-3/4 Letter, Gladys Moncrieff of The Poliomyelitis Society to Frank

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.

F192/123-3/5 Letter, enclosing newspaper clipping, Josephine Birkby of

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South


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'.

F192/123-3/5/1 Letter, Josephine Birkby of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank

Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1952

F192/123-3/5/2 Newspaper clipping, 'Film ball for Legacy... new and events',

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.


F192/123-3/6 Letter, enclosing newspaper clipping, June Dally-Watkins to

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.

F192/123-3/6/1 Letter, June Dally-Watkins to Frank Mitchell, Los Angeles,

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.

F192/123-3/6/2 Newspaper clipping, article 'Cover-Girl Counterpart From

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.

F492/123-3/7 Letter, enclosing 'Pix' magazine cover, Josephine Birkby of

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'.

F492/123-3/7/1 Letter, Josephine Birkby of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to Frank

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'.

F492/123-3/7/2 Magazine cover, 'Pix' magazine, Vol. 28, No. 10, Australia, 24

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'.


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.




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



Box Number: F2 & F3

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Newspaper and Magazine Articles

ITEM LIST


F292/123-4/1 Newspaper clipping, advertisement for the St. Louis Vanities,

The Richmond River Express, Casino, New South Wales,

Australia, 3 Oct 1945

Frank Mitchell is credited as a cabaret vocalist in this

advertisement.

F292/123-4/2 Newspaper clippings (2), column 'Around the Clock with Katy',

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.

F292/123-4/3 Newspaper clippings (2), article 'Fashions By Two Sydney

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.

F292/123-4/4 Newspaper page, The Sunday Sun and Guardian, pages 7-8,

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.

F292/123-4/5 Newspaper clipping, column 'Small Talk', Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, 14 Aug 1949

This column briefly mentions Frank Mitchell (as 'Francis

Mitchell') and his collection of waistcoats.

F292/123-4/6 Magazine pages (2), Woman, pages 19-21, Australia, 5 Dec

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).

F292/123-4/7 Newspaper clipping, photo of model wearing a dress by Frank

Mitchell, Australia, c.1949

The model in this photo is possibly Alannah Coleman.


F292/123-4/8 Newspaper clipping, 'Woolloomooloo Fashion Show', Australia,

1949

Photo of Frank Mitchell with Robert Henry and model Margot

Freeman.

F292/123-4/9 Newspaper clipping, 'By Spiral Stairs To Unusual Dress

Show', Australia, 1949

F292/123-4/10 Newspaper clipping, 'Cobble-stones and Clothes', Australia,

1949

F292/123-4/11 Magazine page, article 'Slum becomes art colony', pages 31-32,

Pix, Australia, 14 Jan 1950

Article about the history of 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo,

which mentions Frank Mitchell and his basement studio.

F292/123-4/12 Magazine page, Home, pages 15-16, Australia, 28 Jan 1950

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.

F292/123-4/13 Magazine pages, PIX, pages 17-24, Australia, Aug 11 1951

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".

F292/123-4/14 Newspaper clipping, 'High Fashion at Woolloomooloo', The

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.

F292/123-4/15 Newspaper clipping, 'Original Fashions', Australia, 6 July 1952

F292/123-4/16 Newspaper clipping, column 'Jean Cullen's Clothes Horse', The

Sunday Mail, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 27 July

1952

About Frank Mitchell's new Spring collection

F292/123-4/17 Magazine, Woman, Australia, 18 Aug 1952

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.


F292/123-4/18 Magazine, Woman, Australia, 18 Aug 1952

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.

F292/123-4/19 Magazine clipping, 'The Editor's Page: Between Ourselves',

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.

F292/123-4/20 Magazine pages, Woman, pages 39-42, Australia, Sep 1952

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.

F292/123-4/21 Newspaper clipping, article '"Separates" Lead Fashion Parade',

The Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 15 Sep

1952

F292/123-4/22 Newspaper clipping, article about the opening night of Frank

Mitchell's new boutique in Edgecliff, Australia, 21 Sep 1952

F292/123-4/23 Newspaper clipping, quote from Frank Mitchell, Australia, 21

Sep 1952

F292/123-4/24 Newspaper clippings (2), 'The Timeless Stole', page 19, The

Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 Sep

1952

Features three photos of a model wearing stoles designed by

Frank Mitchell.

F292/123-4/25 Newspaper clipping, 'Fashion Flashes', Australia, 28 Sep 1952

F292/123-4/26 Newspaper clipping, 'Hot Shots... Outfit of the week', Sunday

Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 28 Sep 1952

F292/123-4/27 Newspaper clipping, 'Fashion Flashes', Australia, 5 Oct 1952

F292/123-4/28 Newspaper clipping, photo of Douglas Malcolm Lyons,


F292/123-4/29 Newspaper clipping, 'Jean Cullen's Clothes Horse', The Sunday

Mail, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 8 Nov 1952

Column mentioning Frank Mitchell's new boutique in

Edgecliff.


F292/123-4/30 Newspaper clipping, 'New season's sportswear', Australia, 9

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.

F292/123-4/31 Newspaper clipping, 'Winkles and Champagne', The Sunday

Sun and Guardian, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16

Nov 1952

F292/123-4/32 Newspaper clipping, photo of Frank Mitchell previewing

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.

F292/123-4/33 Newspaper clipping, 'Mannequin Models Swimsuit', Australia,

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.

F292/123-4/34 Magazine clipping, article '...and a champagne party', page 19,

Woman, Australia, 1 Dec 1952

An article about the 'Winkles and Champagne' party, which

included a fashion parade by Frank Mitchell.

F292/123-4/35 Newspaper clipping, 'Our Clothes "Big Wow"', Truth,

Australia, 7 Dec 1952

Photograph of June-Dally-Watkins and friends on her return

to Australia from her four month overseas trip.

F292/123-4/36 Magazine cover, Woman, Australia, 22 Dec 1952

F292/123-4/37 Newspaper clipping, short article about the Quo Vadis Ball,

Australia, 1952

F292/123-4/38 Newspaper clipping, short article about the preview party for

'Winkles and Champagne', Australia, c.1952

F292/123-4/39 Magazine cover, featuring photo of Louis Stevens modelling at

the Quo Vadis Ball, Pix, Vol 28, No. 10, Australia, 24 Jan 1953

F292/123-4/40 Newspaper clipping, 'All Seaside-Shape and - Bondi Fashion',

Daily Express, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Feb

1953

An article about the Quo Vadis ball.


F292/123-4/41 Newspaper clipping, photo of June Dally-Watkins, Daily

Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 3 March 1953

June Dally-Watkins pictured wearing Frank Mitchell's version

of Dior's "Tulip Line".

F292/123-4/42 Newspaper clipping, article 'The 'Loo today is quiet - and

"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.

F292/123-4/43 Newspaper clipping, 'Australian designers' new fashions', The

Sunday Sun & Guardian, Sydney, New South Wales,


A preview of Frank Mitchell's designs.

F292/123-4/44 Newspaper clipping, 'Clothes Horse', The Sunday Mail,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 29 March 1953

Featuring clothing by Frank Mitchell.

F292/123-4/45 Newspaper clipping, photo of two women - one modelling an

opera gown, Australia, 17 May 1953

F292/123-4/46 Newspaper clipping, 'The Edgecliff Golden Half Mile!', The

Advertiser, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 June,

1953

Column mentioning June Dally-Watkins' imminent wedding,

for which Frank Mitchell designed the wedding dress.

F292/123-4/47 Newspaper clipping, 'Cocktail Party, Fashions', Australia, 2

Aug 1953

F292/123-4/48 Newspaper clipping, article 'Paris designer Dior is only

interpreting history with his new short skirt fashion', page 51,

The Sunday Sun Magazine, Sydney, New South Wales,


F292/123-4/49 Newspaper clipping, about Frank Mitchell's outdoor fashion

parade at 151 Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, Australia, 3 Sep

1953

F292/123-4/50 Newspaper clipping, 'Sydney Clothes Horse', The Sunday Mail,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 25 Oct 1953

Review of clothing by Frank Mitchell.

F292/123-4/51 Newspaper clipping, two photos of a model wearing outfits

designed by Frank Mitchell, Australia, 9 Dec 1953

F292/123-4/52 Newspaper clipping, mentions new Edgecliff boutique, The

Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1952-53


F292/123-4/53 Newspaper clipping, 'Well-known Sydney model weds',

Australia, c.1953

Regarding the wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John

Clifford. Frank Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

F292/123-4/54 Newspaper clipping, photo from June Dally-Watkins' wedding,

Australia, c.1953

Photo taken at the wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John

Clifford. Frank Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

F292/123-4/55 Newspaper clipping, 'Barrage of Cameras at Model's Wedding',

Australia, c.1953

The wedding of June Dally-Watkins and John Clifford. Frank

Mitchell designed the wedding gown.

F292/123-4/56 Newspaper clipping, mentions a Frank Mitchell fashion parade

at Dowling St, Australia, c.1953

F292/123-4/57 Magazine clipping, image of Frank Mitchell with Betty Dawes

and Bettina Welch, Woman's Day and Home, Australia, 15

March 1954

F292/123-4/58 Newspaper clippings (4), cover 'All-occasion Cottons', and

feature 'Washable but Glamorous', the Daily Telegraph

Women's Magazine, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19

Aug 1954

F392/123-4/59 Magazine clipping, 'Tops for summer', Women's Magazine,


F392/123-4/60 Newspaper clippings (2), 'Versatile Cottons', Daily Mirror,


Features clothing designed by Frank Mitchell.

F392/123-4/61 Newspaper clippings (2), 'A Flash of Spring', The Sun, Sydney,

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.

F392/123-4/62 Newspaper clippings (2), 'Fashions', Daily Telegraph, Sydney,


F392/123-4/63 Newspaper clipping, 'A Man's Angle on Women... and on

Fashion', the Daily Telegraph Women's Magazine, Sydney,

New South Wales, Australia, 14 Oct 1954

F392/123-4/64 Magazine, People, Australia, 20 Oct 1954

On pages 40-42 the article 'An Artist Becomes a Dressmaker'

(about Frank Mitchell) can be found.


F392/123-4/65 Magazine page, featuring article 'An Artist Becomes a

Dressmaker', pages 39-40, People, Australia, 20 Oct 1954

Article about (and interview with) Frank Mitchell.

F392/123-4/66 Magazine page, Woman's Day and Home, pages 17-18,

Australia, Nov 1954

Features the article 'Australia Today' on page 18, which

includes photos from a Frank Mitchell fashion parade.

F392/123-4/67 Newspaper clipping, 'Royal visit fashion show', Australia,

c.1954

F392/123-4/68 Newspaper clipping, 'Beauty in Bare Feet', Australia, c.1954

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.

F392/123-4/69 Newspaper clipping, 'Sydney women ban two colors for the

tour', Australia, c.1954

F392/123-4/70 Newspaper clipping, article about Frank Mitchell, Australia,

c.1954

F392/123-4/71 Newspaper clipping, 'Iturbi Played at Parade', Australia,

c.1954

F392/123-4/72 Newspaper clippings (2), 'This designer hopes to learn from

famous', The Sun, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19

Jan 1955

Article about Frank Mitchell wanting to travel overseas.

F392/123-4/73 Newspaper, The Farmer and Settler, Sydney, New South

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.

F392/123-4/74 Newspaper page, The Sun, pages 43-44, Sydney, New South

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'.

F392/123-4/75 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, pages 33-34, Sydney, New

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.


F392/123-4/76 Newspaper page, Sunday Telegraph, pages 61-62, Sydney,


On page 62 the article 'Outdoor Fashion' features photos from

the Frank Mitchell fashion parade 'Corroboree in Colour'.

F392/123-4/77 Newspaper clipping, 'Our Frock is Shown', The Farmer and

Settler, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 16 Sep 1955

F392/123-4/78 Newspaper page, The Farmer and Settler, pages 24-25,


The article 'Spring on Parade... Shown In a Garden', about a

Frank Mitchell fashion parade, can be found on pages 24-25.

F392/123-4/79 Newspaper clipping, 'Dinkum show', Australia, c.1955

Mentions the upcoming Frank Mitchell fashion show

'Corroboree in Colour'.

F392/123-4/80 Newspaper clipping, 'Corroboree in Colour', Australia, c.1955

Photo of Margot McKendry modeling beachwear by Frank

Mitchell.

F392/123-4/81 Newspaper clipping, 'They're talking about...', The Daily

Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 11 Oct 1956

F392/123-4/82 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, pages 11-12,

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.

F392/123-4/83 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, pages 27-28, Sydney, New

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.

F392/123-4/84 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, Teenagers

Weekly, pages 63-64, Australia, 11 Aug 1965

F392/123-4/85 Magazine pages (2), Vogue Australia, Australia, Sep 1965

Two pages from Vogue Australia featuring an article about

Frank Mitchell's 'Image' fashion label. It includes photos of

some designs.


F392/123-4/86 Magazine page, The Australian Women's Weekly, pages 71-72,


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

F392/123-4/87 Newspaper page, The Sun Herald, Australia, 9 Oct 1966

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.

F392/123-4/88 Newspaper page, Daily Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales,

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.

F392/123-4/89 Newspaper clipping, featuring the article 'Trouper cuts a dash

in fashion spot', The Australian, Australia, 8 May 1971

F392/123-4/90 Newspaper clipping, featuring article 'What the men who dress

women wear when they dress themselves...', page 12, Daily

Telegraph, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 Feb 1972

F392/123-4/91 Newspaper clippings (2), 'From rag trade to ragtime, Frank

swaps drawing board for a keyboard', page 46, Daily Mirror,

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 21 Jan 1976

F392/123-4/92 Newspaper page, Daily Mirror, Sydney, New South Wales,


On page 4 under the sub-heading 'Piano man' is a mention of

Frank Mitchell's weekly residence performing at Paddington

Town Hall.

F392/123-4/93 Newspaper clipping, 'Ann in rush job', Australia, no date

Article about a frock made for MGM dancing star Ann Miller,

which had to be altered by Frank Mitchell

F392/123-4/94 Newspaper clipping, image of a Miss Ann Livingston wearing a

swimsuit, Australia, no date

F392/123-4/95 Newspaper clipping, image of Virginia Grey modelling a dress

by Frank Mitchell, Australia, no date

F392/123-4/96 Newspaper clipping, image of Dale Ford wearing a dress by

Frank Mitchell, Australia, no date

F392/123-4/97 Newspaper clipping, advertisement for the Eternity Ball at

Paddington Town Hall, Australia, no date

Frank Mitchell is credited as a performer at the ball.

F392/123-4/98 Newspaper clipping, cartoon 'Today: By Emile Mercier',

Australia, no date


F392/123-4/99 Newspaper clipping, image of woman wearing a dress,

Australia, no date

F392/123-4/100 Newspaper clipping, 'Australian-made saris', Australia, no

date

F392/123-4/101 Newspaper clipping, dress in window at Edgecliff, Australia,

no date




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.



Box Number: PA1 & F4

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Photographs

ITEM LIST


PA192/123-5/1 Photographic print, black & white, Leiba White modelling

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).

PA192/123-5/2 Photographic print, black & white, Alannah Coleman

modelling cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Sydney Morning

Herald, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949










modelling suit by Frank Mitchell, Sydney Morning Herald,

Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1949









PA192/123-5/4 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and Robert

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.


PA192/123-5/5 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and Robert

Henry at a sewing machine, Bob Sunn, Woolloomooloo, New


This photograph was taken in the basement of the workroom

at Mitchell's Dowling St studio at Woolloomooloo.

PA192/123-5/6 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell working on

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.

PA192/123-5/7 Photographic print, black & white, June Dally-Watkins

modelling a cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo,

New South Wales, Australia, c.1950



modelling a cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo,



PA192/123-5/9 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling

ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales,

Australia, 1952




Australia, 1952




Australia, 1952


PA192/123-5/12 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell making

adjustments to ballgown worn by Pat Firman, Woolloomooloo,

New South Wales, Australia, 1952



cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South





cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South


This photograph was taken outside Mitchell's Dowling St

studio.

PA192/123-5/15 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell in his

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.

PA192/123-5/16 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell in his

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.


modelling a coat by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New South


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).


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.


modelling a ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Woolloomooloo, New


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).



modelling coat at Frank Mitchell fashion parade,


Sitting in the front row of the parade are Doris Lands and

Connie "Sweetheart" Robinson (in black).

PA192/123-5/21 Photographic print, black & white, Elyanne Everard modelling

dress at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New



modelling suit at Frank Mitchell fashion parade,


This photograph appears in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in

the article 'Australian designers' new fashions', 8 March 1953

(see 92/123-4/43).

PA192/123-5/23 Photographic print, black & white, Model wearing dress and

coat at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New



dress at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New


This photograph appeared in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in


(see 92/123-4/43).

PA192/123-5/25 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling dress

at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South



modelling suit at Frank Mitchell fashion parade,


This photograph appears in the Sunday Sun and Guardian in


(see 92/123-4/43).


at Frank Mitchell fashion parade, Woolloomooloo, New South


PA192/123-5/28 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman wearing dress

by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,

c.1950


PA192/123-5/29 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing

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.

PA192/123-5/30 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing a

playsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion



Sydney.

PA192/123-5/31 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing a

playsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion



Sydney.

PA192/123-5/32 Photographic print, black & white, Annie Trennery modelling

swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion



Sydney.

PA192/123-5/33 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing

peasant style skirt and blouse by Frank Mitchell at the Quo

Vadis Ball fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 19 Nov 1952


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).

PA192/123-5/34 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens wearing pants

and blouse by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion



Sydney.

PA192/123-5/35 Photographic print, black & white, Andrea (real name Dorothy

Jenner) comperes Frank Mitchell's fashion parade at the Quo

Vadis Ball, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov 1952


Sydney



pants and jacket by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball

fashion parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 19 Nov

1952


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).

PA192/123-5/37 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey models

two-piece swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball


1952


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).




1952


Sydney.




1952


Sydney.




1952


Sydney.

PA192/123-5/41 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens models

swimsuit by Frank Mitchell at the Quo Vadis Ball fashion



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).



modelling trouser suit by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South


The outfit in this photograph is featured in the Sunday Mail

'Clothes Horse' column, 29 March 1953(92/123-4/44).

PA192/123-5/43 Photographic print, black & white, Elyanne Everard wearing

suit by Frank Mitchell, Wolloomooloo, New South Wales,

Australia, 1953

Photograph taken at Mitchell's Dowling St studio,

Wolloomooloo.

PA192/123-5/44 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell with Mrs

Albert Jarvis, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1953

Photograph taken in Mitchell's studio on New South Head

Road, Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/45 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and

workers in studio workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1953-56

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

Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/46 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and

workers in studio workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales,



Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/47 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell cutting in

his workroom, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia,

c.1953-56

Photograph taken in Mitchell's in New South Head Road

studio, Edgecliff.


by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's in New South Head Road

studio, Edgecliff.


by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales, c.1955

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

Edgecliff.



sundress by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

c.1955

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

Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/51 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell finishing

hem on dress, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1955

Photograph taken in Mitchell's studio on New South Head

Road, Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/52 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell chatting to

model Pat Firman, Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia,

c.1953


Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/53 Photographic prints (2), black & white, Pat Firman modelling

ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1953


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).

PA192/123-5/54 Photographic print, black & white, Lois Stevens modelling

shirt dress by Frank Mitchell, Associated Newspapers Ltd,


Photograph taken in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.


cotton flounced dress by Frank Mitchell, Associated

Newspaper Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954



organza dress with petal collar by Frank Mitchell, Sydney,





















pantsuit by Frank Mitchell, Associated Newspapers Ltd,


Photograph taken in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. This

photo appeared in The Sun in the article 'A flash of spring', 15

Sep 1954 (see 92/123-4/61).


sundress by Frank Mitchell, Associated Newspapers Ltd,




a floral printed organza dress and coat by Frank Mitchell,

Associated Newspapers Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1954

Photograph taken in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. This

photo appeared in The Sun in the article 'A flash of spring', 15

Sep 1954 (see 92/123-4/61).


a floral printed organza dress and coat by Frank Mitchell,

Associated Newspapers Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 1954



a floral printed sundress by Frank Mitchell, Associated

Newspapers Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954




a printed cotton sundress by Frank Mitchell, Associated

Newspapers Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1954


PA192/123-5/67 Photographic prints (2), black & white, Frank Mitchell making

final adjustments to a dress while being filmed, Edgecliff, New

South Wales, Australia, c.1953


Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/68 Photographic print, black & white, portrait of Frank Mitchell,


PA192/123-5/69 Photographic print, black & white, portrait of Frank Mitchell,


PA192/123-5/70 Photographic print, black & white, Margot McKendry

modelling skirt and top by Frank Mitchell, Woman's Day,

Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, 1955

Photographed in the garden of Frank Mitchell's apartment in

Edgecliff. The outfit was in the 'Corroboree in Colour' fashion

parade which was held at Lady Fairfax's home, 10 September,

1955. This photo appeared in the Daily Mirror, in the article

'Corroboree in Color' , 8 Sep 1955 (see 92/123-4/75).


modelling playsuit by Frank Mitchell, Woman's Day, Edgecliff,





1955.

PA192/123-5/72 Photographic print, black & white, Pat Firman modelling suit

by Frank Mitchell, Woman's Day, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, 1955





'Corroboree in Color', 8 Sep 1955 (see 92/123-4/75).


PA192/123-5/73 Photographic print, black & white, June Massey modelling

cotton sundress by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South






'Corroboree in Color', 8 Sep 1955 see 92/123-4/75).


modelling dress by Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1950s

PA192/123-5/75 Photographic proof sheet, black & white, 12 images, June

Massey modelling evening gown by Frank Mitchell, Helmut

Newton & Henry Talbot Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1960

Mitchell entered this gown for the Dress of the Year Award.

PA192/123-5/76 Photographic proof sheet, black & white, 11 images, June

Massey modelling an ensemble by Frank Mitchell, Helmut

Newton & Henry Talbot Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1960

Mitchell entered this ensemble for the Dress of the Year

Award.

PA192/123-5/77 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell's cat Hazel,

Edgecliff, New South Wales, Australia, c.1954

Photograph was taken at Frank Mitchell's studio on New

South Head Road, Edgecliff.

PA192/123-5/78 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell drinking at

a pub, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1954

This photograph was taken as part of a photo-shoot for People

magazine (see 92/123-4/65).

PA192/123-5/79 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell drinking at

a pub, Woolloomooloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1954

This photograph was taken as part of a photo-shoot for People

magazine (see 92/123-4/65).

PA192/123-5/80 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell with

Francis Faye at Chequers nightclub, Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, c.1965

Francis Faye (with whom Mitchell was good friends) was an

American entertainer.


PA192/123-5/81 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell with

Francis Faye at Chequers nightclub, Sydney, New South


Francis Faye (with whom Mitchell was good friends) was an

American entertainer. Faye is wearing a dress designed by

Mitchell.

PA192/123-5/82 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell at a party

wearing an Edwardian style suit, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1969

PA192/123-5/83 Photographic print, colour, seamstress Bernadette with Gwen

Hudson and Louise Hudson trying on a dress by Frank

Mitchell, Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia, c.1974

Photograph taken at Mitchell's boutique My Husband and I,

Queen St, Woollahra.

PA192/123-5/84 Photographic print, colour, model wearing black taffeta

Victorian style dress by Frank Mitchell, Woollahra, New South




PA192/123-5/85 Photographic print, colour, mannequin wearing floral printed

dress by Frank Mitchell, Woollahra, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1974



PA192/123-5/86 Photographic print, black & white, Lucille Ellis posing on

staircase (in costume by Frank Mitchell), Sydney, New South


In 1956 the Katherine Dunham Company toured to Australia.

Lucille Ellis was a member of the Company and Frank

Mitchell designed the outfit she is pictured wearing for her

performance.

PA192/123-5/87 Photographic print, black & white, Lucille Ellis posing on

staircase (in costume by Frank Mitchell), Sydney, New South





performance.


PA192/123-5/88 Photographic print, black & white, Lucille Ellis posing in front

of mirror (in costume by Frank Mitchell), Sydney, New South





performance.

PA192/123-5/89 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell and Donald

Friend standing with a man and woman, Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, 18 March 1975

Frank Mitchell is standing to the left, and Donald Friend is

second from the right. The group are at the opening of the

Donald Friend retrospective exhibition at the Holdsworth

Gallery.


modelling outfit by Frank Mitchell, Tony Cleal, Woolloomooloo,


Alannah Coleman was an artist who lived in the

Woolloomooloo terrace at Dowling St where Mitchell had his

first studio. She modelled his first fashion collection in 1949.

PA192/123-5/91 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell playing

piano, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1978

According to Mitchell, this was probably taken at a one-off

concert held at Sydney Town Hall which was organised by

Martin Sharp.

PA192/123-5/92 Photographic print, black & white, Frank Mitchell playing

piano, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1978

According to Mitchell, this was probably taken at a one-off

concert held at Sydney Town Hall which was organised by

Martin Sharp.

PA192/123-5/93 Colour transparency, medium format, Frank Mitchell seated in

his studio apartment at Dowling St, Woolloomooloo, New

South Wales, Australia, c.1952

Part of photo shoot for Woman magazine article 'Frank

Mitchell dress designer', 18 Aug 1952 (see 92/123-4/18).

PA192/123-5/94 Colour transparency, medium format, Pat Firman modelling

dress by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1953

This photograph was taken in Mitchell's flat in New South

Head Rd, Edgecliff.


PA192/123-5/95 Colour transparency, large format, June Massey modelling

ballgown by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1953


Head Rd, Edgecliff.


cocktail dress by Frank Mitchell, Edgecliff, New South Wales,

Australia, c.1953


Head Rd, Edgecliff.


dress by Frank Mitchell with hat by Margot Macrea, Sydney,


The outfit modelled by Massey was part of the Royal Visit

Fashion Show held at the Trocadero in 1954.

F492/123-5/98 Photographic proof sheet, black & white, 12 images of Frank

Mitchell sitting by a piano, Sydney, Bruce Alexander, New

South Wales, Australia, c.1970-80s

Accompanied by the photographer's business card.




Series Title: Miscellaneous Material


Physical Characteristics: Various kinds of printed material, a matchbox, clothing labels

Description: Miscellaneous material, belonging to Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New

South Wales, Australia, c.1879-1980

This series consists of Victorian era fashion plates, an invitation to

attend a movie screening, an advertisement poster, a promotional

matchbox (with matches inside) from Mitchell's boutique My

Husband and I, a company letterhead, company notepaper, and

Frank Mitchell clothing labels.

Arrangement: Roughly Chronological


Box Number: F1, F5, F6, F7 & F8

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Miscellaneous Materials

ITEM LIST


F892/123-6/1 Fashion Plates, 'Metropolitan Fashions for Fall and Winter,

1879-'80: Published by E. Butterick & Co., 177 Regent Street

London: and 555 Broadway, New York', United States of

America, 1879-80

F892/123-6/2 Fashion Plates, 'The Young Ladies Journal Monthly Panorama

of Fashion', published with the Young Ladies Journal, October

Part, 1880

Illustratration of fifteen ladies and five children dressed in

contemporary fashion of the 1880s.

F192/123-6/3 Invitation, for preview screening of the film 'Colossal Quo

Vadis' at the Liberty Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales,

Australia, 21 Sep 1952

Invitation for Frank Mitchell and friend. Mitchell's fashion

parade at the Quo Vadis Ball of this year was held in

conjunction with the release of this film.

F492/123-6/4 Advertising poster, Image clothing label, Sydney, New South


Frank Mitchell briefly designed for this fashion label.

F592/123-6/5 Matchbox (matches inside), with logo for Frank Mitchell's

boutique My Husband and I, Woollahra, New South Wales,


F192/123-6/6 Letterhead, for Frank Mitchell Pty Ltd, Paddington, New


The address on the letterhead is that of Mitchell's last

boutique which was at 390 Glenmore Road, Paddington, New

South Wales.

F192/123-6/7 Note paper, for Frank Mitchell Pty Ltd, Paddington, New


The address on the letterhead is that of Mitchell's last

boutique which was at 390 Glenmore Road, Paddington, New

South Wales.

F192/123-6/8 Clothing Labels, for Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South

Wales, Australia, no date




Series Title: Cardboard Display Sheets


Physical Characteristics: Cardboard sheets with objects attached

Description: Cardboard display sheets (3), items attached to both sides, made by

Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1957-58

This series consists of three cardboard display sheets made by Frank

Mitchell. Attached to these display sheets is material relating to

productions by Phillip St Theatre for which Mitchell designed the

costumes. This includes programmes, newspaper and magazine

clippings, and telegrams.

Arrangement: Chronological

Dimensions: General m 0.01

Box Number: Flat in plan cabinet drawer

COLLECTED ARCHIVES

Series Title: Cardboard Display Sheets

ITEM LIST


Plan

cabinet

drawer

92/123-7/1 Cardboard display sheet, items attached to both sides, made by

Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1957

The items attached on the cardboard display sheet relate to the

Phillip Street Theatre production 'The Willow Pattern Plate',

for which Frank Mitchell designed the costumes. This includes

the programme for the production, a production pin/badge,

telegrams addressed to Mitchell, and magazine clippings about

the production from Pix magazine.

Plan

cabinet

drawer


Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1957

The items attached to the cardboard display sheet relate to the

Phillip Street Theatre productions 'The Willow Pattern Plate'

and 'Cross Section', for which Frank Mitchell designed the

costumes. The items include magazine clippings from the

Australian Women's Weekly about 'The Willow Pattern Plate',

telegrams addressed to Mitchell, the programme for 'The Cross

Section', and magazine clippings about 'The Cross Section'.

Plan

cabinet

drawer


Frank Mitchell, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia,

c.1957-58

The items attached to the cardboard display sheet relate to

productions put on by Phillip Street Theatre for which Frank

Mitchell was the costume designer. They include newspaper

clippings about the production 'Cross Section', an invitation

addressed to Mitchell to celebrate the Phillip Street Theatre's

4th birthday, programmes for the productions 'Cross Section'

and 'Bats', and telegrams addressed to Mitchell.