Use: DomesticNeedle weaving lace round mat

Use: DomesticNeedle weaving lace round mat

Use: Domestic Needle weaving lace round mat

Use: Domestic Needle weaving lace round mat

Use: DomesticNeedle weaving lace table runner

Use: Domestic. Fashion Bobbin and needle lace collar

- 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

19th Century Reticella lace - probably Italian.White cotton Reticella needle lace edging. V-shaped pickets are on one end and along one edge. Centre design has leaf-shaped tallies and circle shapes.Nillace, italy, reticella, handmade

A remnant of pin-tucked cotton and crochet lace fabric, cut from another article, cylindrical in shape with machine stitching joining the edges. There are two bands of crochet lace fabric, the lower one with scalloped edging.favaloro, pin-tucks

Pair of pin-tucked and cotton lace trimmed pillow cases. Cream linen fabric with a 3.5cm deep scalloped cotton lace on opening edge featuring a floral pattern. There is a ribbon insert of same pattern 6.5cm from the edge. There are four and five rows of pin-tucking either side of insert.favaloro, pin-tucks, cotton lace

The embroidered initials may be those of Caterina Lamaro or Caterina Lopez who married Favaloro brothers - hence the change of initials to CF. refer 11408.112a and 112bAn ivory coloured large linen bedspread with an 11cm deep crochet lace scalloped trim and a 9cm wide crochet lace band insert 7cm from bottom edge which expands into a triangular shape 32cms deep in the two corners. The embroidered initials CF are centered above the lace insert and are adorned with floral embroidery.favaloro, crochet lace, embroidery

A pink satin and cream machine lace bedspread made from alternative 13 to 14cm wide strips in a rectangular pattern with central rectangle set at 45 degrees. Three sides are edged with silk chenille bobbles in pink and cream. The central rectangle and the four corners surrounding the central rectangle have a floral cut work pattern in the silk overlaying the lace which has couched cornelli work.. The third satin rectangle from the outside has a looped and wave pattern in couched cornelli work, missing on one corner.favaloro, bedspread, satin, chenile bobble trim

Fine white linen bedspread embroidered at one end, which would fold back over the pillow of a single bed. Top of bedspread has a lace border 10 cm deep on three sides. Embroidery and cut work decorates this fold-back section. Hemmed on remaining sides.linen, bedspread, favaloro collection

Black silk satin vest with centre front opening. Fishnet fabric sides/sleeves. Mandarin collar. The vest is lined with cotton fabric with stiffened interfacing. There are two black lace extensions at centre front. The front and back are covered with intricate embroidery with black and gold beading. There are hook and eye fasteners at the front.vest, beading

Square white linen handkerchief with triangular lace edging on all four corners. Central cloth handkerchiefs, lace

Embroidered white cotton tray cloth. Rectangular floral design reminiscent of black work filled in with red, blue and yellow flowers and green leaves. Crotched lace through punctured holes. tray cloths, household textiles

White cotton octagonal lace edged supper cloth, hand embroidered with white flannel flowers and green leaves. Crotched lace edging into punctured holes. supper cloths, household textiles, table linen

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauWhite cotton rectangular tray cloth embroidered with boronia, wattle, blue flower and two birds.tray cloths, household textiles

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauWhite cotton tray cloth, embroidered with a spray of flowers. Montmellick work? Commercial Broderie Anglais lace applied.tray cloths, household textiles

Rectangular white cotton tray cloth with applied commercial cotton lace tray cloths, household textiles

It was common for ladies to embroider household textiles in the early 20th century. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseau Circular, white cotton doily with applied netted lace and embroidered border. doilys, household textiles

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauSet of three white cotton doilies with crocheted lace borders. household textiles, doilies, crochet

Off-white square embroidered cushion cover with applied meterage lace edging. Basket of flowers, possibly Semco kit. Lace applied before closure so enclosure flap is at top of pillow. household textiles, cushion covers, semco?, embroidery, lace

White linen square cushion cover with crotcheted lace border. Crotched through fabric. Closed with two cloth ties cushion covers, crochet, household textiles, soft furnishings

The Fashion & Textiles collections of Kew Historical Society include a number of art or household textiles manufactured or created in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia. As other cultures opened to Australian travellers in the 20th century, members began collecting and donating textiles produced in a number of other countries.Off-white oval embroidered doily with crotcheted lace edging. Bluebird one end, oval floral garland. Possibly Semco kit.Some of the printed design still visible.doilys, household textiles

The Fashion & Textiles collections of Kew Historical Society include a number of art or household textiles manufactured or created in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia. As other cultures opened to Australian travellers in the 20th century, members began collecting and donating textiles produced in a number of other countries.Off-white embroidered oval doily with crotcheted lace edging. Crotcheted through fabric. Roses and rosebuds. Holes obtained from crochet hook. Possible Semco kit, some of printed design still visibledoilys, household textiles

The Fashion & Textiles collections of Kew Historical Society include a number of art or household textiles manufactured or created in the United Kingdom as well as in Australia. As other cultures opened to Australian travellers in the 20th century, members began collecting and donating textiles produced in a number of other countries.White circular embroidered doily with crocheted lace edging. Three violet pansies with white leaves. Possible Semco kit. Punctured holes. household textiles, doilys

White tray cloth with cut stitch border, edged with applied lace, gathered at corners. household textiles, tray cloths

It was common for ladies to embroider household textiles in the early 20th century. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseau Circular white cotton doily. With applied lace.household textiles, doilys

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauRectangular white cotton tray cloth with worked lace border and cut lace inset tray cloths, household textiles