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

From the collection of Bette JonesCream filet crochet blousette/blouse front, worn under low cut front of dresscostume, female underwear

White nightdress - Two panels pin tucking fine crochet on square neck. Long sleevescostume, female nightwear

Round cream crocheted milk jug cover heavily encrusted with green beads in a triangle pattern.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, domestic items, food storage & preservation

White cotton crocheted milk jug cover with blue trimming and blue beads used as weightshandcrafts, needlework

Large white cotton centrepiece with deep white cotton lace edging. Inset with crochet lace.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Cream silk sleeveless matinee jacket with ribbon ties at neck. Crochet edging at embroidery on front.costume, infants'

White pillow sham with wide crochet border. Centre piece of Mount Mellick embroidery in white.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, manchester, bedding

Used by Giselda Bannister as a child.Small white crochet child's handbag edged with pink and with pink flowers embroidered with pink lining.crochet, handbag, child's accessories, giselda bannister

White cotton short sleeve short top. Button up front with extensive crochet work.No visible markingscostume, female, top, clothing, white, cotton, crochet, lace.

White cotton long women's nightgown with long sleeves. Crochet detail along the collar and front.No visible markingscostume, female, cotton, crochet, clothing, nightgown, sleepwear, white.

Four white rectangular crocheted table runners. Small circular pattern throughout with scalloped edge.table runners

Circular jug net with yellow cotton, crocheted border with brown, orange and yellow beads attached.food covers, vessel covers, milk jugs

Worn from late 1800's to early 1920's.White ankle length petticoat, with beautiful lace skirt. Hand crocheted around the neck and arms.petticoats, underwear

Thirty two page knitting pattern book featuring black and white printed graphics and text. The colour cover shows a man, woman and girl wearing knitted clothing.front: [printed] Vol. 4 / Embassy / Knitting Magazine / Patterns for the family in knitting and crochet. / Embassy / Knitting yarn exclusive to COLESknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, women

Clothing. Cream silk crocheted babies bib (?) or perhaps may have been one side of a crocheted ''ladies bag''. A scalloped edge 2 cm deep, surrounds the edge of the piece, but is either unfinished or damaged, on one side of the neck piece or handle. A central, circular motif is surrounded on three sides by crochet work, while at the top of the motif is the shaped opening for the bag or neckline. As the piece is unfinished, it is difficult to determine its purpose.costume, children's, babies cream crocheted bib?

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two small square crocheted doilies. One has a rooster pattern, the other a square symmetrical pattern.doily handcraft crochet

This child's cot cover was made by Vera Giles and is one of many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by, Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with Warrnambool and the Giles Family history. Items donated by the family have come to be known as the “Giles Collection”. Many items in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were donated by Vera and Aurelin Giles and mostly came from the home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton) who married in 1880 and whose photos are on display in the parlour. Henry was born at Tower Hill in 1858, and was a labourer on the construction of the Warrnambool Breakwater before leaving in 1895 for around seven years to build bridges in NSW. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook and she attended Mailor’s Flat State School and where she eventually was to become a student teacher. After which she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, had once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family consisted of six, some of the children were born at Mailor’s Flat and later some children at Wangoom. They lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, and this is where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940.The Giles family collection is of social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us today a snapshot into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Cot cover, white cotton thread, crochet diamond pattern with tassels on all sides. (Giles Collection)Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, mailor’s flat, wangoom, manchester, linen, cot cover, crochet manchester, 20th century handcraft, vera giles, textile

Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens

Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens

Doily, pair of two (2). Each doily is square, crocheted with an open pattern surrounded by a solid border.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, doily, doiley, doyly, doyley, haberdashery, manchester, linen, decorative napkin

Blunt hook and crochet, fitting one handle. Manufacters stamp, "MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT" cental on handle.obstetric delivery, destructive instrument