Worked and used by Mrs Jean AshcroftWhite linen butterfly shaped cloth, folded to form tea cosy cover. Cover is embroidered with eyelet and cut work. Edge is finished with scalloped buttonhole work.nilmanchester, table linen

Made and used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) originally from Galasheils ScotlandSquare hand crocheted doiley. Design of clover leaves in centre.manchester, table linen

Worked and used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad)White linen oblong cloth with cut and button hole work in centre and each cornermanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandFine white linen table runner with drawn threadwork hem and whitework embroidery of flowers, leaves and ribbonnonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandWhite linen square with corner inserts of lace. Hemmed with scalloped hand crocheted bordermanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) probably worked by her. She came from ScotlandFine white linen table runner embroidered in mauve silk flowers and cut work. Crocheted border 8 cm widenonemanchester, table linen

Purchased by Valda Arrowsmith for collectionOval shape embroidered flowers in centre, crochet edge all around tea cosy covernonemanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Beard) Probably worked by her in scotlandLinen centre with drawn thread worked in shape of squares with hand crochet border and scalloped edgingmanchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her as she came from Galasheils ScotlandA round cloth, white with tape lace border attached to scalloped white linen. Lace includes four net inserts also decorated with tape designmanchester, table linen

From the collection of Bette Jones.Tea Cosy, wool embroidery Jacobean design in pinks and greens on beige background.manchester, table linen

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingEcru coloured macrame tea cosyhandcrafts, macrame, manchester, table linen

Circular ecru coloured cotton crochet cloth. Centre has four circles and edges have crochet peaks.domestic items, table setting, manchester, table linen

The cosy was part of a collection of hand made items made by Anne BarryThe cosy was an important item used in entertainment e.g. afternoon tea parties, and everyday serving tea at meals etc. The cosy was used when loose tea was made in teapotsSquare tea cosy made with blue and white cotton material and trimmed with navy blue bow. The blue and white material is smocked and has red, white, yellow and black squares embroidered on it. The cosy is lined with the same navy cotton as the bow on top.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Embroidered pieces donated by Adele Grey from the collection of Jenny Lang who was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Art & Crafts SocietyWhite oval shaped dressing table centrepiece. White embroidered flower design. 6cm crochet lace around edgemanchester, table linen

Embroidered pieces donated by Adele Grey from the collection of Jenny Lang who was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream linen edged in orange silk buttonhole stitch centre embroidered with yellow and orange daisies and green leavesmanchester, table linen

Made for Glory Box in 1920s. Bought at church feteWhite linen tea cosy edge scalloped and embroidered in blue. Blue Willow pottery design embroidered on back and front of cosy.manchester, table linen

Used by Mrs Christiana Cock, mother of Lesley Ricketson.White cotton oblong cover, crochet around white floral embroidery on one side and sauce embroidered on other side. Two slits, probably tied with a ribbon.manchester, table linen, domestic items, food & drink consumption, sewing, table setting

Hand embroiderered tea-cosy cover - white linen with fully crocheted scalloped lace edging and a mid blue embroidered design based on the Willow Pattern story.The cover is single thickness with identical design on both sides.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

Purchased from Loch Collectables.Two pieces. Padded insert. With hand embroidered Richelieu work on fine cream linen. Insert woolen material, cotton on lower edge.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A scalloped edge square mat with lace filled three petalled flowers at corners. Buttonhole stitched edging with satin stitch flowers. All white embroidery and material.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.one oval and two round pieces, coffee coloured, machine made.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A pair of blue linen mats with white embroidery thread on drawn thread work with scalloped edge.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A oval white dressing table doyley edged in lace with cutwork and embroidery in white, large flower design with needle lace centre at each end and a smaller design at each side centrally.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A large square table mat with scalloped machined edging. Decorated with large blue satin stitch roses in diagonal corners with green outline leaves. In the other corners are blue chain stitch daises with yellow centres and green chain stitch leaves all lined with blue stem stitch.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.Square white linen table centre with hem stitching crotchet edging.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.White cotton square table cloth with inserts of hand worked Teneriffe Lace.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, lacemaking

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.White linen autotray cover with 7 cm lace around the edge.manchester, table linen

Purchased by Bruce Reynolds Aunt, Emily Templeman for her glory box in 1917.Cream cotton lace machine made all over pattern medallions, flowers and squares.manchester, table linen

Hand embroidered by Bruce Reynold's Aunt, Emily Templeman.White linen oval table centre, hand embroidered with mauve and purple daisies, crochet edge in shell stitch.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery, crocheting or crochet work