Cream Silk Nightgown. Lace trimmed on neck and sleeve. Flowers embroidered on Bodice. Spoke stitch under embroidery and pin tucked below. Owens Family.stawell clothing material

WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Sent to Chiltern resident Mrs. Wm Fuge Cornishtown via Chiltern. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured WW1 Greeting Postcard "To My Dear Sister". Item has an internal card within an attached lace envelope. The card contained within has a number of commonwealth flags around the edges as a border and the card has the wording "Happy Birthday Greetings". Internal lace overlay is made of silk and has embroidery around the edges with small red roses and green stems and a larger embroided pansy flower in the middle of purple and yellow colours, with two small bordering elderflowers of light blue colouring. France October 14th 1917 Card reads as follows: Dear Ethel, your letter to hand 12th August and pleased to hear you are all well. Wishing you and all the compliments of the season I remain your loving brother Bert. Address annotated on the card : Mrs Wm Fuge Cornishtown Via Chiltern Victoria Australia. The wording on the bottom part of the silk envelope is in red embroidery and annotates the following " To my dear sister". ww1, the great war 1914-1918

WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs. William Fuge) from brother Bert WW1 soldier.WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured greeting postcard WW1 with yellow embroidery wording "I'm Thinking of you". Card contains lace overlay envelope which is empty but has flowers embroidered in white, green and pink. Card has yellow embroidered wording " I'm thinking of you ". ww1, the great war 1914-1918, ethel fuge (mrs. william fuge) cornishtown resident via chiltern

Cogan is a textile artist and her work is political in nature. 'War and Peace' is about the Vietnam War and a statement about patriotism in war, of lessons not learnt, of remembrance and never forgetting. This work is an expression of her feelings towards this time and of her husband's experience who fought in this war. The Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' is from the former country of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of United States, Australian, and New Zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam military operations. The medal is issued with a device known as the 1960 Bar. The bar displays the date of 1960 followed by a dash and a blank space. The unusual appearance was caused by the government of the Republic of Vietnam stating that the 1960 bar would show the dates of the Vietnam War from start to finish, with the ending date placed on the 1960 bar after the South Vietnamese had triumphed over North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam). Since South Vietnam fell, and the government ceased to exist, an ending date for the 1960 Bar was never established. The Vietnam Campaign Medal is considered a foreign award by the U.S., Australian, and New Zealand governments. The joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War is the 'Vietnam Medal'. The obverse of this medal shows the crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II, with titles, while the reverse has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam. The RSL poppy (the Flanders poppy) has long been a part of Remembrance Day, the ritual that marks the Armistice of 11 November 1918, and is also increasingly being used as part of Anzac Day observances. During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. In soldiers' folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of their comrades soaking the ground. The poppy soon became widely accepted throughout the allied nations as the flower of remembrance to be worn on Armistice Day. Today the RSL continues to sell poppies for Remembrance Day to raise funds for its welfare work. "War and Peace' is significant as it explores and highlights a period in history (the Vietnam War), which was contentious both socially and politically. Cogan and her family lived locally, in the Shire of Eltham during this time, and her work is a reflection of the experiences and sentiments of a section of the Nillumbik community. Textile piece. 'War": Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto white calico. Tanin dye, poly thread, side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Black machine stiching on shirt and shirt pocket with two vietnam medals. A replica of the 'Vietnam Medal' in muslin is shown reverse and has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam, which is of a male figure standing between two spherical shapes. The ribbon has a vertical central section of bright yellow which has centrally superimposed on it three thin stripes of red, (representing the South Vietnamese flag) flanked by two stripes of red (representing the Army). On the left is a dark blue stripe representing the Navy and on the right, a light blue stripe representing the Air Force. A replica in muslin of the second medal is the Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' of the former country of South Vietnam. The ribbon has green and white strips with a device bearing the inscription ‘1960 – ‘. The medal is traditionally a gold and white enamelled star with a green, red and gold centre motif. Right hand is touching the medals/heart, while left arm is left resting to the left side over a crutch which ends in a rolled up bandage. 'Peace': Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto calico. Black dye, poly thread and RSL poppy. Side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Yellow machine stiching on black shirt and shirt pocket with RSL red poppy on shirt pocket. Right hand is reaching to touch the poppy, while left arm is slightly bent resting on its' left side. Nonetextile, muslin, embroidery, vietnam war, medals, vietnam medal, vietnam campaign medal, rsl poppy, war, peace, armistice, remembrance day, anzac

Made by Godfrey Hirst and hand embroidered by Wendy Hillman. Given to Ron and Sylvia Maidment for Ian Maidment (donor) by Mr and Mrs Buckley, Bordertown, South Australia in April, 1948.Light blue wool baby blanket embroidered with pink and white flowers, a white rabbit and two white mushrooms.An all wool Exclesior baby blanket by Godfrey Hirst Geelong hand embroidered by Wendy Hillman 30" x 40"embroidery, maidment, mr ian maidment, ms sylvia

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

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

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandIvory rectangular tray cloth with a knitted lace edge and drawn thread work and embroidery in ivory of four circles of flowersnonemanchester, table linen

Made by MRS Harris for her daughter Norma (donor) in 1920Baby's Cream silk dress with round neck sleeves, opening down back of bodice with three press studs to waist. Waist band has 18 button holes for ribbon to be threaded through. Herringbone stitch insert 2/3 down skirt. Embroidered flowers on skirt and bodice. All edges finished with crochet edging. All embroidery and crochet in cream silk thread.costume, children's

Made by a Mrs Harris in 19141914 white cotton with short sleeves. Opening down the front with fly front. A short bodice, fuller at the front than the back. Round neck drawn up with pink ribbon. Waist has cotton tape to draw it up. Blue and white button hole embroidery around neck and down front. Blue butterflies embroidered each side of front opening with blue white flowerscostume, female underwear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Piece of embroidery owned by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of VictoriaOne Old Gold personal handkerchief sachet piped in burgundy cotton surrounded by floral braid. Lift up centre piece of red silk, with diamond shaped embroidered flannel flowers in cream and green and citrus leaves.costume accessories, female

Silk piece donated by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream silk square with scalloped edge. Each corner is embroidered with a design of flowers, leaves and butterflies. The scallop edging is embroidery os hand worked with silk thread.costume accessories, female

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

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

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

Made by donor's aunt, Emily Templeman for her glory box in 1917.Doyley case, 28cm in diameter, top and bottom, lined with striped material and covered with yellow cotton material and embroidered with a crinoline lady and flowers. 'Doyles' embroidered on it. Mauve button hole stitch embroidered around edge. Cream ribbon ties.handcrafts, embroidery, containers, domestic

Box containing multiple embroidery cotton threads. Box has bird and leaves and flowers painted on lid.handcrafts, equipment

Valda Arrowsmith purchased this tea cosy and donated it to the society.Cream linen tea cosy with scalloped edge. Both sides are embroidered in different colours and design. One side has a horseshoe in gold silk thread and green leaves entwined in green silk thread. Scallops in green silk thread The other side has a cross, worked in drawn thread. The scallops are worked in gold silk with embroidered flowers in the centre of each. Both sides are hemmed with drawn thread.manchester, table linen, domestic items, food & drink consumption, handcrafts, embroidery

The donor was a collector of evening bags. Her collection has been acquired by the Society. She was a friend of Barbara Rogalski, who donated them to the Society after Jenny's death.Evening Bag with front of bag covered with needlework in gold & silver thread. Coloured embroidery on the tail of a Peacock. Three butterflies on sides and two flowers in corners. The bag is made of black velvet with cotton lining. An embroidered hand strap on the back. Closed by press stud.Made in India.costume accessories, female

The bag was used by the donor as a stocking bagCream cotton bag bound with red tape & embroidered with red embroidery cotton ( a basket with three flowers & flowers under the basket). Two cotton handles for carrying.costume accessories, female

White cotton rectangular doyley edged in blue blanket stitch. Thick embroidery thread is used in flower pattern.manchester, table linen

Small circular white doyley. Scalloped edging with white silk embroidery at two points. Simple flower design in cut out embroidery at four points. Embroidery hand done.manchester, table linen