Blue silk dress with exotic symbols embroidered on material. Silver brocade "ribbon' bordering front & hem. No lining. Zippered back.silk dress

Australian flag on a pole with embroidered cloth patch dedicated to the memory of 2Lt Ian Mathers KIA during operation Overlord 1971A Field Battery. Lest We Forgetflag, 2lt ian mathers, a field battery raa

Fourth Class Merit badges tests were designed for MOK Pages aged 8 and 9 years old. Testing requirements for Devotional was attending 20 out of 26 consecutive Sundays at Church or Sunday School; Repeating the Lord's Prayer; repeating two verses from set hymns and the National Anthem and answering questions on The Catechism of the Methodist Church. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook, 1957, pg 32)Four round embroidered 4th Class Devotional Methodist Order of Knights merit badge. The badges are gold with blue embroidery of a church.methodist order of knights

Testing included bicycle riding, developing team spirit, being modest in victory, knotting, personal hygiene. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook, 1957, pg 32)Four round embroidered 4th Class Physical Methodist Order of Knights merit badge. The badges are gold with blue embroidery of an athelete.methodist order of knights

Cushion Cover Very Fine Lawn White. Cotton Lace Trim. Silk (Embroidered Machine) Trefoils. Mrs Trickey Familystawell clothing material

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) probably worked by her. She came from ScotlandFine white linen table runner embroidered in mauve silk flowers and cut work. Crocheted border 8 cm widenonemanchester, table linen

Cream rayon crochet babies bib. Blue, pink and green embroider rosebuds. Cream rayon ribbon threaded through to for ties.costume, children's

Handcrafted by a friend of the donor. The friend also made baby clothes and little girls dresses for Georges Department Store, Melbourne from the 1880s until closing in 1995.Cream Linen Book Mark 19cm x 5cm. Embroidered in colours green and brown with the words 'Little Things Mean a Lot'Little Things Mean a Lothandcrafts, embroidery

Fuji silk cream nightdress. Embroidered blue and pink motif on bodice repeated on shoulder. Crochet work on neckline and sleeve edging.costume, female nightwear

Patchwork quilt consisting of small hexagons, printed and woven cottons with red cotton border. Embroidered with feather stitch. Backed with cottonhandcrafts, needlework, manchester, bedding

White cotton supper cloth with white embroidered with a wide band of drawthread with needle embroidery at corners. Embroidery has raise pattern,handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White cotton piece with stencil for Nightdress back, front and cape sleeves. Embroidery stencil of butterflies and flowers. Partially embroidered in pink.Leedon&Bock 845-851 Sydney Road Brunswick 31 bust 36 inshandcrafts, needlework

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products.Black evening bag with fabric covered metal frame. Flat black strap. Same colour cornelli embroidered exterior decoration.handbags, evening bags, fashion accessories, grace james collection

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. A pelerine is a small cape that covers the shoulders. It was most popular during the mid- to late nineteenth century. Cream net machine embroidered collar with ruffle of chemical lace. Machine constructed post World War 1. Worn in the evening women's clothing, lace, collars, pelerines

A Penn '1' tennis ball. Ball also features an embroidered signature of Jimmy Connors. Materials: Felt, Rubber, Ink, Threadtennis

Photo Frame. Tan Hessian embroidered in olive and pale pink & peach coloured thread. Square frame with circle in centre for photostawell

long abdominal corset - peach colour, embroidered lingerie satin, lycra, hooks, lacing eyes, synthetic boning, elastic panelsModel 3987/10 type g. size 37local history, costume, female

The Falls Creek Race Club was started in the late 60's by Rodney Moss assisted by Bob Howe from Albury Ski Club and Geoff Henke from Moloney's. The club ran races on the summit every weekend and later started the training squad. Its aim is to promote all the skills of skiing and snowboarding and to improve the safety and enjoyment of the sport for all age groups. As an athlete's skills Improve so they can begin to train and race at Children's level races and move on to Junior and Senior levels, possibly aspiring to the Masters Circuit or State and National Teams. Hundreds of children have been involved over the past four decades and the program has produced a number of skiers who have been successful at national and international levels. Falls Creek has produced Olympians Ross and Malcolm Mine, Joanne Henke, Jenny Altermatt, Steven Lee in Alpine skiing. Dick Walpole and Chris Heberle in Cross Country, Britteny Cox, Paul and Adrian Costa in Freestyle Moguls. Many others have represented in National Teams at World Championship events.This item is significant because it represents the Falls Creek Race Club which has nurtured many skiers, some of whom progressed to become representatives in international sporting events.A waterproof jacket with padded sections in the arms. The Falls Creek Race Club logo is embroidered in white on the left top chest area.Falls Creek Race Club logofalls creek race club, race club clothing

Holmes Family Ascot World War One memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard

Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered foliate and flowers, laurel wreath beneath oval union jack and crown. Handwritten message on back.Back: "To Enid From Dad / With best love / from France xxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale

This album is a history of the Probus Club of Greenwood from its foundation in August 1994 to February 1996. Compiled by photographer Jean Watt and the Club's historian Inge Car, this volume includes lists of members, photographs of tours and leaflets collected on these tours, Club newsletters and annual reports. The Club is now known as Greenwood Community Social Club.Volume 1 of 17, depicting the history of this local club.Large photo album containing photographs with captions, itineraries, newsletters and leaflets. Housed in blue cotton bag, embroidered with title of album.Captions throughout.probus club of greenwood inc, greenwood probus club, watsonia, greenwood community social club

This album is a history of the Probus Club of Greenwood in 1996. Compiled by photographer Jean Watt and the Club's historian Inge Car, this volume includes lists of members, photographs of tours and leaflets collected on these tours, Club newsletters and annual reports. The Club is now known as Greenwood Community Social Club.Volume 2 of 17, depicting the history of this local club.Large photo album containing photographs with captions, itineraries, newsletters and leaflets. Housed in blue cotton bag, embroidered with title of album.Captions throughout.probus club of greenwood inc, greenwood probus club, watsonia, greenwood community social club

This album is a history of the Probus Club of Greenwood in 1998. Compiled by photographer Jean Watt and the Club's historian Inge Car, this volume includes lists of members, photographs of tours and leaflets collected on these tours, Club newsletters and annual reports. The Club is now known as Greenwood Community Social Club.Volume 4 of 17, depicting the history of this local club.Large photo album containing photographs with captions, itineraries, newsletters and leaflets. Housed in blue cotton bag, embroidered with title of album.Captions throughout.probus club of greenwood inc, greenwood probus club, watsonia, greenwood community social club

This album is a history of the Probus Club of Greenwood in 1999. Compiled by photographer Jean Watt and the Club's historian Inge Car, this volume includes lists of members, photographs of tours and leaflets collected on these tours, Club newsletters and annual reports. The Club is now known as Greenwood Community Social Club.Volume 5 of 17, depicting the history of this local club.Large photo album containing photographs with captions, itineraries, newsletters and leaflets. Housed in blue cotton bag, embroidered with title of album.Captions throughout.probus club of greenwood inc, greenwood probus club, watsonia, greenwood community social club