The Parramatta Female Factory Friends presents:
Clothing of Australia’s Transported Convicts
The early days of the convict colony were plagued by supply problems; clothing was in short supply for decades, as were skilled tailors and seamstresses. In this talk, Rosemary Rope will give an account of the supply issues and the basic outfits worn by male and female convicts. Reproductions of female clothes will be presented and available for close examination. Rosemary has relied on historical records to identify what was worn, common clothing styles, and fabrics. In her book, Female Convict Threads (2025), Rosemary explains how to make an outfit.
Edward C. Close, ‘The costume of the Australasians’, c. 1817 (Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW)
About the speaker
Rosemary is a researcher and author. She is a descendant of First Fleeters, Anthony Rope and Elizabeth Pulley. Their son Robert picked up his wife, Esther Gamble, at the Parramatta Female Factory in 1812. Rosemary is Chair of the Rope-Pulley Family Heritage Association.
Event Details
When: Friday, 20 February at 1.30 pm.
Where: Parramatta Female Factory, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta.
Bookings: https://bit.ly/australianconvictclothing
Cost: $5 (plus booking surcharge). Places are limited, so please book early.
For more information, visit https://www.parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au or email contact@parramattafemalefactoryfriends.com.au
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