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National Wool Museum
Textile Handcraft, The Afternoon Tea Party: Plate of Sandwiches
The Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc. entered "The Afternoon Tea Party" , designed by Val Ingeme, into the "Five Articles" Section of the Melbourne Sheep and Woolcraft Show c.1992. To qualify, the entry needed to be from a group of five people and be able to demonstrate a number of wool crafts in at least five different items. "The Afternoon Tea Party" was loaned to the NWM for display and was subsequently donated in 2003. This piece was designed by Janette Stonehouse and Val ingeme. the white bread and plate made by Janette Stonehouse and the brown bread by Val Ingeme.agricultural shows textile art handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., felting, embroidery, ingeme, mrs val stonehouse, janette - geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., agricultural shows, textile art, handicrafts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Cloth, 1950
... Mitcham melbourne domestic items sewing handcrafts embroidery ...Beige linen tea cloth with brown drawn thread centre and brown stitched box thread hem.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Sampler, 1989
... Mitcham melbourne handcrafts embroidery Worked by Lorna Vague 1989 ...Framed cream coloured sampler on blue background presented in sections: Section 1: Blue coloured birds Section 2: Alphabet in upper case - Green Section 3: Alphabet in lower case - Blue|Section 4: Numbers 1-0 - Yellow Section 5: Flowers - Yellow, Pink, Blue Section 6: Name of worker and year: Worked by Lorna Vague 1989Worked by Lorna Vague 1989handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Egg Cosy
... ornaments / decorative handcrafts embroidery Small semi circular ...From collection of Bette JonesSmall semi circular shaped cream linen egg cosy with cream crotched edge. A different embroidered flower design on each side. Padded cotton lining (separated)domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron, approx 1940's
... Mitcham melbourne not known costume female working handcrafts ...not knownCalico hand embroidered apron with two patch pockets. Blue bias binding neck loop, ties and edging on apron and pockets. Embroidery - young woman in full length blue gown with red trim at neckline, hem and cuffs of short sleeves. 1940's hair style. Flowers in hair and at waistline. Standing on a flower decorated balcony.costume, female working, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Mat - Hardanger, not known
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Bette Jones handcrafts ...From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat with squared scalloped edges worked in cream and brown in hardanger work.nonehandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Hardanger Mat, not known
... Mitcham melbourne From the collection of Bette Jones handcrafts ...From the collection of Bette JonesA square mat scalloped at edge worked in cream and grey. Hardanger work.handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Antimacassar, not known
From the collection of Bette JonesCream linen antimacassar with mixed needlework - hardanger embroidery, drawn thread. Star pattern main design curved edging with four tassels.handcrafts, needlework -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Embroidered piece, circa end of 19th century
... Mitcham melbourne From the estate of Jenny Lang HANDCRAFTS ...From the estate of Jenny LangOval piece of hand embroidery. Yellow flowers and two sets of leaves on purple silk background. Bound with gold metallic fabric and apricot silk.handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Sampler, 1958
... Mitcham melbourne From Estate of Jenny Lang handcrafts embroidery ...From Estate of Jenny LangSewing sampler. Beige background with blue and red embroidery with different stitches.handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Transfers, not known
... for embroidering household and glory box requirements. handcrafts ...Belonged to donorTransfers were a normal part of a woman's sewing equipment from approx 1920's to 1960's for embroidering household and glory box requirements.Booklet containing ten designs of a set theme. Booklets are numbered as per each theme. Book 15 - Nursery Designs Book 11 - Initials, Book 13 - Baby Book, Book 10 - Sprays, Book 7 - Dolly Varden, Book 8 - Scotty DogsTip Top Transfershandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Knitting Bag, circa 1930
Belonged to Joan Fitzmaurice, mother in law of donor, who got the bag from her mother (Mrs Wharton) in England in the 1940's. Joan was a Knitter not a sewer.A cream linen bag - half circle pleated onto a yoke with a strap handle. Yoke decorated with appliqued crinoline lady in an embroidered cottage garden of hollyhocks. Border and strap in green embroidery. Body of bag decorated in petit - point of vase of flowers.handcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Embroidered Panel, circa 1930
... , Nunawading handcrafts embroidery Beige linen cloth has, across ...From the estate of Jenny Lang, Pearcedale Road, NunawadingBeige linen cloth has, across the centre, a spray of embroidered stylised flowers in pinks,oranges,mauves and yellows and is surrounded by stylised leaves and dots in browns and greens. The style is needle painting in short and long stitchhandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley, circa 1910
... in workplace by her Grandmother in 1910 handcrafts embroidery 17cm ...Given to Pat Richardson by her mother. Used in workplace by her Grandmother in 191017cm diameter linen doyley, crochet edge. Embroidered drawn threadwork in centre with crosses in each cornerhandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley, circa 1910
... , circa 1910 handcrafts embroidery A round lightly scalloped edged ...Grandmother of donor, Martha Edwards' own work, circa 1910A round lightly scalloped edged mat with crocheted edge featuring hollyhocks in yellow, pink, blue and trellis style fence in brownhandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doyley, circa 1910
... and made by Martha Edwards circa 1910 HANDCRAFTS Embroidery 22cm ...Given to Pat Richardson by her mother. Used and made by Martha Edwards circa 191022cm diameter linen doyley. Lace trim embroidered around with fruit and leaf designhandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Child's Tray Cloth, circa 1948
... School in Grade 6 in 1948 handcrafts embroidery domestic items ...Embroidered by donor (Richardson Pat) at Primary School in Grade 6 in 1948A rectangular tray cloth embroidered with a Faun and two Rabbits, Flowers and edged with yellow thread.Meal Mat by Semco No 1handcrafts, embroidery, domestic items, infants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Dressing Table Set, circa 1958
... of a glory box handcrafts embroidery none Three piece dressing table ...Donor embroidered, but not edging. For her glory box in 1958. Significance of Item - An example of the contents of a glory boxThree piece dressing table set - Main mat scalloped rectangular shape and two mats of scalloped squared shape. All embroidered with red/pink, brown flowers.nonehandcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron, not known
Part of collection of handcraft and needle work donated by Anne BarryCross stitch embroidery practiced during the 30's, 40's and 50's; very popular and became an art.Blue and white check, trimmed around hem, sides, waistband and pocket. White Ric Rac braid, blue cross stitch block embroidered on waist band and top of pocket. Red cross stitch with yellow centre flowers across front of apron, divided by blue cross stitch block.costume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Apron
Part of a collection of handcraft and needlework donated by Anne BarryCross stitch embroidery was popular and widely practised during the periods of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's. It became an art formGreen and white gingham apron, cross stitched in black, yellow, red and orange diamond pattern, with a line of cross stitch at border. One pocket of white with ric-rac edgingcostume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Embroidered doiley
... . handcrafts embroidery Fautley's Linen-Weft 5 x 11 No. 1863 Unfinished ...The doiley was worked by Betty Harrison, wife of Don Harrison. It is a sample of cutwork embroidery. The doiley was worked and when finished the pattern was cut out, leaving the centre uncutThe doiley is a part of a handcraft kit sold by Fautleys fancy work shops, and Needlework shops. Needle work such as embroidery was a very popular social activity during that era.Unfinished piece of cutwork in shape of oblong doiley. Brown cotton thread has been worked to shape star-shaped flowers at each end as well as the bordersFautley's Linen-Weft 5 x 11 No. 1863handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy, c1972
... of the Whitehorse Historical Society and resident of Mitcham. The embroidery ...Made by Janet West in the 1970s when she lived in Nunawading. Blanket material left over from making a blanket for her baby in 1972. Janet is the niece of Margaret Skey member of the Whitehorse Historical Society and resident of Mitcham. The embroidery was an examination piece for the Embroiders Guild of Victoria. Janet, now Janet Green, is a tutor at the Embroiders Guild.Tea cosy made of beige blanket material with apricot satin edging and two pink satin bow ties. Lined in blue cotton material with small daisy pattern in pale apricot. Front of tea cosy has a wool embroidered bunch of flowers pink roses and blue/mauve daisies and tied with a silk satin bow. Two sprigs of roses are on the front and 5 sprigs scattered on the back.handcrafts, embroidery, domestic items, food & drink consumption -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Embroidered panel
... Mitcham melbourne Part of Bette Jones collection HANDCRAFTS ...Part of Bette Jones collectionHand embroidered panel, cream coloured with brown cotton band machined onto lower edge. Blue and gold embroidery on brown band.handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Sewing Basket, c1960
Belong to Barbara RogalskiRectangular cane work basket - for sewing, embroidery or needlework etc. Construction of cane interwoven with blue and white plastic strips, with plastic tab and brass twist fastener. A handle attached to lid with brass hinges. Inside of box is lined with pink satin and the lid is padded with 'pearl' buttons - white plastic covered base - underside of box.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, needlework -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Tea-cosy Cover
... Mitcham melbourne HANDCRAFTS Embroidery MANCHESTER Table Linen ...Hand embroiderered tea-cosy cover - white linen with fully crocheted scalloped lace edging and a mid blue embroidered design based on the Willow Pattern story.The cover is single thickness with identical design on both sides.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy
... table linen handcrafts embroidery Two pieces. Padded insert ...Purchased from Loch Collectables.Two pieces. Padded insert. With hand embroidered Richelieu work on fine cream linen. Insert woolen material, cotton on lower edge.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley, c1920
... of the donor. handcrafts embroidery manchester table linen A scalloped ...From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A scalloped edge square mat with lace filled three petalled flowers at corners. Buttonhole stitched edging with satin stitch flowers. All white embroidery and material.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley
... of the donor. handcrafts embroidery manchester table linen A pair ...From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A pair of blue linen mats with white embroidery thread on drawn thread work with scalloped edge.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley
... of the donor. manchester table linen handcrafts embroidery A oval white ...From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A oval white dressing table doyley edged in lace with cutwork and embroidery in white, large flower design with needle lace centre at each end and a smaller design at each side centrally.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table Mat
... of the donor. manchester table linen handcrafts embroidery A large ...From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A large square table mat with scalloped machined edging. Decorated with large blue satin stitch roses in diagonal corners with green outline leaves. In the other corners are blue chain stitch daises with yellow centres and green chain stitch leaves all lined with blue stem stitch.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery