These white damask serviettes were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These white damask serviettes are examples of the needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 5 White damask linen Serviettes. clothing, haberdashery, damask, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This cotton 1/2 slip with large lace flounce was made by a woman of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and shows the needlework and lace work skills . The Cotton 1/2 petticoat is an example of the dressmaking, and lace work skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Lady's white cotton 1/2 Petticoat cotton lace flounce, elastic waist and 2 bone buttons at side seam clothing, petticoats, underwear, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, dairy farms, fruit orchards

WW1 memento of embroidered doiley. Circa 1917. Sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. A WW1 memento sent to the troops overseas by their loved ones. Circa 1917. Made of coarse white net cotton, with embroided words "Success to the Allies" "Success to the Allies" embroided on the cotton doiley front face. ww1, ww1 1914-1918, memento to loved ones ww1, cotton embroidered doiley.

Placemat made with the in 'wrapping' technique taught by Hucker. Hucker began working with unspun wool and making dyes from the natural sources from her garden and the farm trees around her. From knitting and croceting articles, she progressed to felting and a 'wrapping' technique, always using unspun wool. She was a successful exhibitor at many craft shows and was always willing to pass on her experience and knowledge to others, often travelling widely to help groups requiring a demonstration.Placemat made with the 'wrapping' technique developed by Joyce Hucker.crochet, hucker, mrs joyce

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 form a group 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 and made by Anna Rahoferagricultural shows textile art handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., crochet, embroidery, ingeme, mrs val rahofer, anna - geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., agricultural shows, textile art, handicrafts

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.agricultural shows textile art handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., crochet, felting, ingeme, mrs val, agricultural shows, textile art, handicrafts

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is part of a series and is called "The Lux Book 1937". It contains numerous knitting patterns.The / LUX / BOOK / KNITTING / FOR 1937knitting handicrafts - history crochet, lux, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is a monthly journal of fashion, craft and general interest published by Madame Weigel's Pty Ltd.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVII., No. 682. / DEC. 1, 1936. / 57th. Year of Publication.knitting handicrafts - history crochet fashion, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet, fashion

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is a monthly journal of fashion and patterns produced by Madame Weigel's Pty Ltd in Melbourne.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVII., No. 683. / JAN. 1, 1937. / 57th Year of Publication. /knitting handicrafts - history crochet fashion, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet, fashion

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is a journal of fashion and general interest that was produced monthly by Madame Weigel's Pty Ltd.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVII., No. 684. / FEB. 1, 1937. / Free / Pattern / GIRL'S / Mknitting handicrafts - history crochet fashion, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet, fashion

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is a monthly journal of fashion published by Madame Weigel's Pty Ltd.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVIII., No. 686. / APRIL 1, 1937. / Illustrated at Right:- /knitting handicrafts - history fashion crochet, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, fashion, crochet

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Coats Patons and contains patterns for baby clothes.Book 518 / PATONS / BABY YARNS / 3 & 4 Ply / 85cknitting handicrafts - history crochet, coats patons (australia) limited, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet

The knitter was Vera Neale,1901 - 1990. Married with three children, Vera knitted with one and two ply wool using piano wire or bicycle spokes as needles, entering the garments in agricultural shows. This is one of two quilts used on bunk beds.Quilt knitted by Vera Neale in the 1950s.crochet handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, crochet, handicrafts

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Very fine cricheted doilydoily, crochet, doilie

Engraved Plaque - "Presented to The RSL Memorabilia Room by Rachael Barr"craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Welcome Home From St Peter's Church Opportunity Shopcraft, ballarat rsl, ballarat

1 Square White Linen & Lace Tablecloth With Floral Motifs & Curlicews In All Four Corners.handcrafts, country crafts, tablecloth, https://www.lynxlace.com/pulledthreadgallery.html

Tenerife or Nhanduti Style Lace Doily With Geometric Patterns.manchester, table linen, doily, https://www.lynxlace.com/filetlacistenerife.html

1 Rectangular Needle Lace Table Runner With Daisy Motifs In The Centre. Constructed In Strips.manchester, table linen, lace tablerunner, https://www.lynxlace.com/needlelaceintroduction.html

1 Mesh Grounded Bobbin Style Tape Lace Clothwork Table Cloth or Doily.manchester, table linen, lace tablecloth centrepiece/doily, https://www.lynxlace.com/kindsoflace.html

Embroidered Tea Cosy, Burgundy Fabric With Cream & Black Heraldic Trefoil Design. Green Quilted Inside.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, tea cosy, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/trefoil