Two photos of widows with a handcrafts stall at Flinders Street Station in 1990. Widows met regularly at Legacy House for craft gatherings lessons. Some of the items the Widows produced were entered into an annual craft contest and exhibition. Many items were also donated to the annual Badge Week stall that widows organised. The stall was often outside Legacy House but in these photos from 1990 the stall was set up at Flinders Street Station. The ladies names aren't known.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 1990 by the widows clubs.Colour photo x 2 of widows selling items at Flinders Street Station in 1990.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, widows, craft

Handkerchiefs have been used by men and women for centuries. They could be made of any bit of cloth, but eventually they became a symbol of social status and wealth. As they became a status symbol, they also became more than just scraps of cloth, and were decorated with lace and embroidery. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Hand-embroidered silk dress handkerchief. Flowers embroidered on front. Fabric colour is beige.handcraft silk-handkerchief embroidery

Sample page from "Smocking Simplified", showing a line drawing of two small girls wearing smocked dresses. An example of 1940s advertising through sewing and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for smocking of garments. Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric. An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of sample page from a bookhistoric advertisements, smocking, embroidery, hand sewing, paragon art needlecraft

Framed embroidery, 68 Eglinton Street Kew. Undated. Home of the Bogle family during the First World War. Thomas Bogle Reg No. 479 Church of England, Single, Labourer, Father William Bogle (same address), enlisted 1915 29th Battalion B CompanyNoneSmall framed tapestry of 68 Eglinton Street, a single-fronted weatherboard cottage in Kew.68 EGLINTON STREEThouses - eglinton street - kew (vic), tapestries

See Cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - Khaki colour cotton twill, no buttons. Makers label - inside right front. 2. Work jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill. Possibly Army issue. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazxoned with "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES" , King's Crown and map of Australia. Maker's label - inside right front.1. Maker's label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric " V320 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1942/SIZE" - handwitten on label in blue ink " 170317". 2. Maker's label - black print on cotton fabric " Q150/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ SIZE24/ REGIMENTAL NO................NAME.................". uniform, raaf, ww2

Belonged to donor's aunt or grandmother. She was born in 1888 and lived in Rooks Road, MitchamCream sleeveless round neck shift dress. Pink embroidery, 9 fine pintucks from neck to below hipline. Embroidered scallop flaps overlaid in three tier to scalloped hemline. Hipline has two horizontal darts. Embroidered halfmoon pink shape around waistlinecostume, female

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. Rectangular silk organza chemisette, with inset embroidered net at the front and at the neck. The free-form, multicoloured silk embroidery includes abstract flowers, fruit and leaves, and may be of Chinese origin. The chemisette has five decorative mother-of-pearl buttons at the front and silk organza ties at the waist.lace, women's clothing, australian fashion, undergarments, chemisettes

An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). Bound copy of Weldon's Practical Needlework, retailed by W.C. Wright and Co., Booksellers & c., Broken Hill, New South Wales. The book includes advice for women on Knitting, Crochet, Drawn Thread Work, Netting, Knitted Edgings or Shawls, Mountmellick Embroidery with full working descriptions.Inscribed top right of title page: "E.M. Betteridge, Broken Hill, July 2nd 1891 / E. Weir".edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street -- kew (vic), needlework patterns

Made of white cotton with Mount Mellick embroidery. One corner has interlocking horseshoes with bows and ribbons. The opposite corner has a basket of flowers tied with bows and ribbons - all hand embroidered. Border of draw thread. Machined crochet edging hand sewn onto edge.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, bath linen

Green material Jacket with many enamel and cloth badges attached. Silver braid from right shoulder to top gold button. Ten gold buttons. Rank stripes on both sleeves. Gold and black cloth on right sleeve with horse embroidery. Black name badge cross on front.uniform, jacket

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

Legacy widows selling handcrafts and items, such as second hand books and jigsaws, outside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week in September 2001. For many years widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week launch. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00509, 00511, 00512, 00513). Volunteers that have been identified are Dulcie Cedaro (on left in white) and Glad Fenton (wearing red). Dulcie is a former junior legatee (nee Dulcie Saker).A record of fundraising and that the widows made and contributed things to sell.Colour photo x 4 of widows holding a stall and helping during Badge Week.00514.1 printing on the back "legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Stan Grossman sent this silk embroidery to his cousin Doris Grossman. Private Stanley GROSSMAN 246 from North Wangaratta enlisted on 15/7/1915 aged 19 years. He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse.Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a square pink cloth embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 stanley grossman 246, ww1, 29th battalion

Made for Mr & Mrs William Moore, 7 Pitt Street, Bendigo by the mother of Charlie, one of 3 American Soldiers billeted during WWII.Dark brown wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing. Red top & gold bottom silk background with white woven lace border. Embroidery consists of Union Jack & Australian flags with souvenir of Egypt at top, Commonwealth Forces badge in centre & a floral arrangement under the badge.Embroidered at bottom: "To Lou & Will with love from Charlie"passchendaele barracks trust, embroidery, silk, eygpt, souvenir

This uniform would have been worn by the students of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, School of Nursing. The colour of the uniform was changed at the request of trained staff in white.This apricot princess style dress with a central front zipper and side pockets has a collar and short sleeves. The back has a yoke with side pleats and a half belt between the seams. There is machine embroidery on the collar and sleeves. There is a blue logo printed on the left breast. Original sales tag attaches to sleevePrinted in blue - Ballarat C.A.E. Nursingnursing, university of ballarat, ballarat college of advanced education nursing, nurse uniform, textiles, costume, apron

From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female

Emma Thomas Collection: Items were owned by Emma Courtis, nee Thomas. Family lived in Hamelin St, White Hills. Clothing items possibly handmade by Emma or a local person in White Hills area and used around 1890s. Emma's family include Elizabeth Penrose (mother), Solomon Thomas (father), and Richard Courtis, a blacksmith (her husband).Short sleaved, tailored blouse. Handmade with decorative embroidery and crochetwork around neckline and sleaves. Crochet work is also used on both sides of the vertical central panel which is fastened by 7 cream coloured buttons. Seams are used to make this a fitted garment at the waist. There is a "clip" in the front and back of the blouse. emma thomas, emma courtis, blouse, clothing

The embroidered scarf was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Janet Gibson.The shawl is an outstanding example of North Indian weaving and needlework. North Indian scarf [or girdle], probably made in Delhi, hand-loomed of fine wool and heavily embroidered by needle at the ends and sides with multicoloured silk thread surrounding the central rectangular black field. The highly detailed embroidery includes stylised images of foliage and flowers. There is old damage to parts of the textile. women's clothing, shawls, indian embroidery, scarfs

Red covered pattern book of needlework designs from Briggs of Manchester. Over 130 pages with inserts and advertising specific products in the Briggs range.non-fictionneedlework, tatting, embroidery, transfers, art nouveau

Event, Bendigo Y.M.C.A., Y's Workbox, Sunday, October 26th,1986, at the Y.M.C.A. Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo, 10am - 5pm. Admission: Adults $2.50, Children 50c, Devonshire Teas $1.20. Crafts include; Fantasy Figures, Woodcarving, Bread Dough Jewellery, Various Embroidery Techniques, Sand Pictures, Irish Crochet, Slipcast Ceramics, Herbal Products, Lead Lighting, Tatting, Ribbon Flowers, Porcelain Dolls, Applique, Polished Natural Timbers, Dried Floral Art, Knitted Lace, Natural Material Baskets, Marzipan Fruits, Bobbin Lace, Christmas Novelties, Papermaking, Embroidery Thru the Ages, Childen's Display & Parade, Display of Knitted & Crochet Rugs. C.MarroneC.Marrone.event, exhibition, bendigo y.m.c.a.

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar, waist trim and yoke. There are five buttons and two ties down the front.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, neck trim and waist trim. Drawstring, tie and button closure.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar and waist trim. It has button closures down the front.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

This handmade women’s camisole features hand-worked lace yoke and trim and a drawstring peplum waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's camisole, short sleeves and drawstring peplum waist. Handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked lace sleeve tips, collar and waist trim. Front closure.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, handmade lace, hand-worked lace, camisole, paton family, trefnant, yangery

Textiles, brown linen embroidered double sided peg bag. Cream ribbon draw ties. Pockets at both ends-one 20 cm deep, one 28 cm deep. Geometric patterns on both pockets of blue, black, green and red embroidery plus green and brown fabric paint.textiles, domestic, peg bag

Small square gilt finished pressed metal compact. Top of lid features a plastic covered panel of Petite Point embroidery in a design of curtiares roses and blue flowers. Inside the lid is a square mirror with a spring hinged metal flap over powder compartment, fitted with pink nylon mesh panel.Inner top edge: 'Patented'|Inner lower edge below mirror: 'Made in England'|On inner metal flap initials: 'RC/I/U'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Laundered 30/10/1999Long white Christening robe with Ayrshire embroidery on a vee shaped bodice front coming to a point at the waist with a small opening under the point. If the baby was a boy the point was left showing an if a girl it was tucked into the opening. Tucking across the front panel. Drawstring at neck.lace and pin tucking down front. Drawstring neckcostume, infants'

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

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.Fitted black silk cape or shawl, joined at the neck, and incorporating embroidery of the same colour. The item includes extensive, double-row fringing. On examination of the piece, it would appear that it was constructed from a Manila de Manton (piano shawl). It has been provisionally dated to either the late-Victorian or Edwardian periods.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls