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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Needlecraft Booklet
Booklet containing instructions on 'The Art of Embroidery Shading'. Two peacock feathers on front cover.books, reference, handcrafts, needlework -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Pattern book, Needlecraft Ltd, Needlecraft Practical Journal No. 57 - Canvas Embroidery, Florentine, Braid, & Ivory - Fourth Canvas Series, c1913
A 16 page booklet, printed on paper in dark blue ink, showing patterns for canvas embroidery, with instructions.Written in red ink at top right of front page: "Myrtle Nankervis [Maedon?] - 8/8/13"needlework, canvas embroidery, embroidery, florentine embroidery, myrtle nankervis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Handkerchief, c. 19th century
The handkerchief was on display at Flagstaff Hill reception area from 2008-2105 as an example of fine needlework with a lace pattern typical of the early 1900's. During that era the house mistress would often carry two handkerchiefs, one for blowing her nose and one out on show, perhaps in an apron pocket.This handkerchief is an example of fine handmade needlework. It is also an example of women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.White starched silk handkerchief, square shape, very soft fabric edged with 5cm embroidered net lace. Net was embroidered as a strip then joined at corners. The design is backstitched then the lace has been joined to the fabric using blanket stitch. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, handkerchief, lace handkerchief, woman's handkerchief, women's accessory, silk handkerchief, fine handcraft, needlecraft, ladies' handkerchief, 1900s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Textile - Doily, n.d
Doily, rectangular, white cotton embroidered with blue, yellow, pink and purple hearts and green leaves. Hand crocheted borderdoily, handmade, needlecraft, embroider, sew -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Ladies Skirt, Hand made
This skirt was probably worn of a daytime by a farmer's wife in the Timboon area early in the 20th Century.This long rust brown taffeta circular skirt is faded, worn and torn. It has 13 rows of machine stitching around bottom, 24cms from edge. It has an elastic waist and short zip at back of waist.clothing, women, needlecraft, skirt, early settlement, timboon -
National Wool Museum
Book - Paragon Knitting Book, Book 54, For Men, Paragon Art Needlecraft, c.1950s
Sixteen page black and white pattern book containing black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover features blue, black and white graphics showing a man holding a pipe. The back cover shows a man holding a pipe with graphics of skiers in the background.front: [printed] Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / BOOK / 54 / FOR MEN / “Commander” / PRICE / 1/.fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns -
National Wool Museum
Book - Paragon Knitting Book, Book 67, Paragon Art Needlecraft, c.1950s
Sixteen page black and white pattern book with designs for hats, bags, gloves and blouses. Book contains black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover shows images of women wearing various knitted items. front: [printed] BOOK 67 / HATS, BAGS, GLOVES and BLOUSES / CROCHET AND KNITTED / Paragon / KNITTING BOOK / PRICE 1’3fashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns