Tablecloths were used to protect the table from damage when in use with cutlery, chinaware and general use. More decorative white cloths were used for special occasions and to show general position in society or wealth. The trousseau of a young woman in the 1900's consisted essentially of how many tablecloths she had collected - her dowry in many ways showed the more linen she had the wealthier she was. Included were napkins, bed linens, tea towels and various cloths for every household function and were to sustain the bride and her future family throughout their lifetime together.A white lace rectangular tablecloth with a floral pattern and wide scalloped edge.tablecloths, cloths, table linen, household textiles

Sign reads 'Floral Carpet 1/-'. Hall was built in 1867 and demolished in 1956.alfred hall, windmill, building, vehicles, public

Wooden cigar box, with badge of 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment surrounded by floral patterns carved on lid. Floral patterns also carved at corners of box. Fitted with brass internal hingecigar box, officers' mess, cigar box, officers' mess

This brass goblet has been used by the now-defunct Apex Cub of Warrnambool as a jar to hold the fines money contributed by members at a meeting. It may have been made in India, North Africa or a Middle East country but nothing is known of its origin or provenance.This goblet’s history is sketchy and it may be of use now in displays. The Warrnambool and District Historical Society has other historical material associated with the disbanded Warrnambool Apex Club.This is a brass goblet (a bowl on a pedestal base). It is etched with ornamental patterns and floral shapes. Handwritten on base of object: ‘W’bool Apex Club Fines Jar’. apex club of warrnambool, warrnambool

Vase white opaque, scalloped top, painted gold & blue floral designsflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Charles Partington came to Greensborough with his family in the 1857 to farm along the Plenty River. Members of his family still live in the area.A memory of a Greensborough pioneer, these cards are an example of bereavement cards in the early 20th century3 x black and white bereavement cards (possibly accompanied floral tributes). "Sacred to the memory of Charles Partington who departed this life March 13th 1905. Aged 80 years and was later interred in the Strathallan Cemetery"charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, bereavement cards

Donor, Joe Hermann was a blacksmith, painter, signwriter ,married Elsie Winchester. Hand woven table napkin. White. Damask print. Linen. Print is floral.J Cartledge 18napkin manchester table-linen handcrafts weaving

Small blue and white porcelain plate. Blue and white floral design on border.plate domestic crockery china

This item is an example of early 20th century Staffordshire pottery.Medium sized plate. Decorated in black and white Chinese floral and house design.Back-Indiana Myott Son & Co Englandplate domestic crockery china myott

Chamber pot ceramic cream and red floral decoration. Repaired chip in rim.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamber pot, ceramic chamber pot

Breen challenge cup. A Bright Cricket Club trophy for six clubs competing April 1893.Siver plated inscribed trophy cup, etched with floral design arranged in garlands.Presented by / T & T Breen / Ladies Nomination 1889 / Won by / M Duane / Nominated by Mrs. G.S. Larman / 22.4.89trophy, silver, cup, cricket, breen, duane, larman

Printed poster with green background and floral garland around words. Glued to cardboard

Donated by Steven Spicer, Grandson of prize winner, Mr E.W. Acklom, who lived in 87 Wantirna Road, Ringwood.Gold lettering surrounding coloured photograph of floral arrangement painting by John LextonFIRST PRIZE Awarded to Mr E.W. Acklom Signed by: Mayor R.C. Horman, President of Horticultural Society, (illegible), Town Clerk F P Dwerryhouse. Date 4 March, 1961 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society

Donated by Steven Spicer, Grandson of prize winner, Mr E.W. Acklom, who lived in 87 Wantirna Road, Ringwood.Gold lettering surrounding coloured photograph of floral arrangement painting by John LextonFIRST PRIZE Awarded to Mr E.W. Acklom Signed by: Mayor M. Deuter, Town Clerk F P Dwerryhouse. Date 23 March, 1963 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society

A small metal box with a hinged lid decorated with a floral design . ? snuff boxsilverware, snuff boxes, cheltenham, bentleigh, moorabbin, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers

Small bisque vase with cupid and 2 rabbits, green and gold floral decorations.No 8530ornaments, ceramic, vase

Five octagonal shaped side plates with floral and geometric patterns and gilding on rim.Phoenix Ware Made in England T.F & S.L.Ltddomestic equipment, table setting, plate

From the Margaret Scarlett CollectionGreen & pink floral cotton mattress with five wool buttons on front & back.toys, doll's furniture

- Reticella lace edging on rectangular handkerchief - Probably c 19th century Italian originExample of European 19th century handkerchief- Cream net rectangular handkerchief with applied lace edging - Floral motif throughoutNilitaly, reticella lace

Colour photograph. Polynesian women in hall. Floral garland headress. Grass skirts.entertainment, music, singers

Grace James, the creator of the items in the Grace James collection, designed and created costumes over a 19 year period (1969-1988) for her daughter Ceri. The collection of clothing ranges from evening wear to knitted garments. All the items display exemplary dressmaking skills. The designs are of the period and reflect evolving fashions of the time. Some items are copies of published designs whereas others are original creations. The collection was donated in 2006.While most of the items in the Fashion & Design Collection of the Kew Historical Society are commercially designed items of clothing, there are also items made by home dressmakers. Many of these exhibit outstanding design knowledge and technical skills. A large and important group of these items of women's clothing is contained in the Grace James collection of outfits created for the dressmaker's daughter. The items have additional significance due to information about the purpose of the creation and the date when it was constructed.Long mauve dress of a heavy crepe like fabric incorporating floral embroidery.grace james, women's clothing, dressmakers - surrey hills (vic), fashion -- 1960s, fashion design

Cream silk scarf with embroidered heart and floral decoration, and decorative fringe with tasselsNo visible markingscostume, female, scarf, cream, embroidery, silk, clothes