Two Australian Institutions have joined forces with the announcement yesterday of the donation of David Jones’ archive to the Powerhouse Museum.

‘David Jones shares a foundation of innovation and progress with the Powerhouse and a commitment to preserving and celebrating the stories that have helped shape our communities’ cultural fabric,’ says David Jones CEO, Scott Fyfe.

Visitors can see a preview of this impressive archive at David Jones’ new exhibition ‘Like No Other — Celebrating an Australian Icon‘ at The Gallery on Level 8 of David Jones’ Elizabeth Street Flagship.

Guests to the exhibition will be able to admire select pieces from the nationally significant archive and objects from the Powerhouse Collection, which includes an array of preserved artefacts and documents dating back to the early 1800s.

The exhibition also documents and celebrates the innovation and talent of David Jones’ staff over many decades including Carrie ‘Cissie’ Lowry, who spent 40 of her 56 years working at David Jones as a buyer of international fashion, eventually specialising in millinery.

Visitors can also expect to see works from significant figures in Australian arts and design; photographers Max Dupain and Olive Cotton, graphic designer Gordon Andrews, fashion designer Rachel Gilbert and Australian icon Carla Zampatti.

‘Like No Other — Celebrating an Australian Icon‘ will be open until Sunday August 25 at The Gallery on Level 8, Elizabeth Street Flagship.