This flag was used by Country Women's Association (C.W.A) Kiewa Valley Branch circa 1950's. This was in a period when the C.W.A. was the major women's organisation which had the greatest influence amongst rural women (especially in isolated areas). This was a period when broad based communications were mainly by radio,women orientated magazines and the telephone. The CWA was an organisation that catered exclusively to country(rural) women's needs. The atmosphere was one of "sisterhood" and covered nearly all the needs of rural based women. This one organisation incorporated knowledge and learning targeting women who physically may be isolated but not mentally.The Kiewa Valley Group of the C.W.A. was a focal point for women in this still relatively isolated rural region and the need to have a place of refuge from the heavy domestic demands that family and business exerted. It was place where the need of a time and space to gain all the mental relaxation and group bonding necessary to balance the sometimes harsh environment that rural life presented existed. The C.W.A. motto "Honour our God, Loyalty to the throne, Service to the country, Through country women, For country women, By country women."This flag is made from dark green cloth and has the Country Womens Association of Victoria insignia embroidered on it in gold and white lettering.This insignia is contained in a circular motif."C.W.A." (each letter layered over each other) cwa flag, national cwa victoria, country women's association, jan burnett, mt beauty

This Item is one of four bedroom items hand made in circa 1900 by Amalihe Pierin. Her Son brought the item when he emigrated to Australia and members of the family still reside in the Kiewa Valley. Historically this item represents the requirement by families to manufacture a whole range of bedroom coverings due to the lack of professionally manufactured goods. Isolation from big towns or cities required local seamstress activities and therefore closer social bonding was a necessity. Although this item was transported from Italy to Australia by the son of Amalihine Pierin the significance still remains the sameLinen (white) cut work and embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching attine.embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work

A child's doll used in the 1920s.A celluloid doll - a baby doll, with painted blue eyes and red lips and wearing an embroidered calico dress which is soiled. Its joints are held together by string. doll baby-doll celluloid-doll

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A hand made rectangular shaped white table cloth made of fine linen. it has lace insertions which are flower shaped. The flower stems and leaves are embroidered.table-linen handcraft needlework

This scarf was commissioned by Ben Mountford who was part of the Collaborative Research Centre in Australian History (CRCAH) based at the Federation University SMB Campus (former Ballarat School of Mines). Ben now works at Australian Catholic University, but before that he held a lectureship at Federation University Australia as well as research fellowships at La Trobe University and the Huntington Library, and a lectureship at the University of Buckingham. From 2008-15 he was at Oxford University. Up to eight scarves were made in the Ballarat School of Mines colours for various staff members for the 2016 Australian History Association Conference which was held in Ballarat. This scarf was a gift to John McDonnell and was donated when clearing his office in 2018 after finishing in the position of Dean of Education at Federation University.This acrylic knitted bottle green scarf with gold stripes has green and gold fringing on both ends and the crest of the Ballarat School of Mines embroidered on one end.ballarat school of mines, collaborative research centre in australian history, crcah, scarf, ballarat school of mines crest, ben mountford

This white cotton lady's slip bodice is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin ShireThe Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Fitted, fine white cotton lady's short sleeved slip bodice. Five front buttons. Hand embroidered satin stitch scallops on both sleeves and at neckline.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work, blackburn nance

The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shirea) A white cotton baby's under-singlet, with hand-crocheting around neckline. b) The singlet is topped by a separate, heavily machine-embroidered, white cotton dress-collar .clothing, craftwork, dressmaking, crochetwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, peck family

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a young woman. Dressed in a dark coloured dress, embroidered on the bodice, sleeves and on the skirt part of dress. She has curly hair.Pall Mall Studio, Sandhurst.person, individual, female portrait, photograph. portrait of a young woman. unknown family collection.

Men's Green Jacket with 6 Gold Buttons.There are 56 different badges pinned to Jacket front.Green Men's tie - AVFNM October 92 Embroidered Gun with Hat.Inscription on pocket 'Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberra 3rd October 1992 ' included Vietnam War Badge.jacket with badges

Black one piece ladies bathers with bra inserts and skirt front. Square neckline. White embroidered chain pattern around neckline and on straps over shoulders.Tag on Inside seam, ''Made in England'' '' All Bri Nylon'' Palmers Swimwear''.costume, female, black one piece bathers

Clothing. Pale pink nylon woman;s panties with gussett and straight legs edged with 4cm embroidered nylon fabric with scalloped edge. Elasticized waist band.Tag inside side seam,''KAYSER NYLON LINGERIE 100 % NYLON SW''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties

Cream coloured Bible markers are used on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Cream coloured grosgrain ribbon bible marker with gold fringing at each end. The bible marker has an embroidered Latin cross at one end and "ihs" at the other."ihs"

White Embroidered Muslin Blouse. Open Down front. Long Sleeves. Square Neckline. Trimmed with insertion & Tatting Edging. Glass Buttons. Machined Gold Coloured. stawell clothing material

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Tennis Association consisted of Mulwala, Railway Blue, Railway White, Roseneath, maybe St Andrews and St MarysTypical trophy coupon a stand with two handles. Six plaques attached to base naming winning teams. The base is decorated with fluting and an embroidered edge. Very tarnished.1949 - 1950 to 1955 - 1960

Worked and used by Mrs Jean AshcroftWhite linen butterfly shaped cloth, folded to form tea cosy cover. Cover is embroidered with eyelet and cut work. Edge is finished with scalloped buttonhole work.nilmanchester, table linen

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Road, NunawadingBeige cotton bag, red binding and embroidered with yellow, cream and red, cross stitch panels. Green and cream running stitch leaf pattern surrounds the panels.costume accessories, female

Used by Mrs Christiana Cock, mother of Lesley Ricketson.White cotton oblong cover, crochet around white floral embroidery on one side and sauce embroidered on other side. Two slits, probably tied with a ribbon.manchester, table linen, domestic items, food & drink consumption, sewing, table setting

Dark blue child's dress with white embroidered flowers around hem. Drawstring neck, lined bodice and drawstring waist. One button at back. Puffed sleevescostume, children's

From the Till collectionCream open weave knitting bag. Pleated front, over covered wooden bar, button and loop to close. Embroidered in cream cotton material with inside pocket.costume, female, handcrafts, knitting

Donated by Margaret ScarlettFine cotton cream slip with 'Baby' embroidered with blue cotton and a circle of pink, blue and green flowers. Floral spray on opposite corner. Crocheted scalloped edge.domestic items, infants

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 Nightdress with short sleeves. Blue embroidered edging on neck and sleeves. Blue cutout embroidery on bodice and sleeves. Blue ribbon threaded through eyelets.costume, female nightwear