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

Donated by Heather McNamara on behalf of her mother-in-law Isobel McNamara.Oval doiley with crochet edge and needle worked Australia wild flowers, scalloped edge, beige coloured green leaves, red, pink, gold embroidered flowersneedle work, heather mcnamara

An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.This scarf is part of a 30-piece collection of women’s clothing owned by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), who was born in Clare, South Australia in 1867 and who died in Kew at the age of 81 in 1948. The items of clothing in the collection date from the 1880s to the 1940s and constitute outstanding examples of dressmaker’s skills from each of these decades. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, shoes and undergarments. As the wife of a mining engineer, and later mine manager, Edith Weir’s clothing has historic significance as examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances and at social and civic events. The costumes in the collection represent the periods when Edith Weir lived in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and in Kew, Melbourne. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1940s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the granddaughter of Edith Weir in 2017Very long, doubled chiffon evening scarf with a silk tassle at one end and multicoloured hand embroidered flowers at the other. The scarf was owned by Edith Mary Weir.edith mary (betteridge) weir, 84 princess street -kew, australian fashion, scarfs

The textile is part of a large and significant collection of items donated by Rosemary Vaughan-Smith, past member and office-bearer of the Kew Historical Society. between 2005-12. The collection includes costumes, scrapbooks, autograph books, artworks and objects.Multi-coloured silk embroidery on a deep pink silk backing fabric of vines, flowers and leaves, featuring a central embroidered medallion of pheasants amongst wisteria blossoms. textiles - embroideries, vaughan-smith collection, embroidery -- china

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Fashion (or clothing/costumes) in the collection was largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This short, beaded 'flapper' dress was worn by Mrs Udora Freame to a ball at the Hawthorn Town Hall in the 1920s. Donated by her daughter, the dress is the earliest item of fashion in the collection where provenance can be linked to a local civic event.Sleeveless black chiffon 'flapper' evening dress with v-neck. The dress is embroidered with silver thread using chain stitch and glass beads simulating Parisian jet.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1920s, evening dresses, udora freame, evening wear, flapper dresses, mayoral balls -- hawthorn (vic.)

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.2. Turinville. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the second of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "TURINVILLE. Early country residence overlooking the Yarra River. Recreational activities of the period included picnics." Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), turinville, joy stewart

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.7. Churches. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the seventh of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "CHURCHES. Religion has played an important part in the lives of Kew residents. The churches established schools and caring institutions." Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart

Probably bought from a French villager and sent home to a family member by an Australian soldier serving in the AIF in WWI.Representative of village handcraft produced for sale to Australian soldiers in France during world War 1 (1914-1919)Embroidered cream silk head-rest cushion with red and blue flowers, gold leaves, gold and cream piping, and the words "Souvenir of France." Padded with cotton wadding.souvenir, world war 1 (1914-18), cushion

Brown covered bakelite photo album with an embroidered pattern on the cover, with a metal clasp. Contains a number of photos and an internal oval shape cut out, on each page. L.M.S. 1887photograph albums

Hankerchiefs have been used for centuries as a piece of cloth deemed useful for personal hygiene. They are usually kept in one's pocket but at times through history have been fluttered to attract attention or send a message. In harder times they proved to be a cheap item often used to add interest to an outfit. This item is one of five hankerchiefs which were brought back from France after WW1 by great uncles of Gloria Redman and have been passed down through her grandmother and mother. This item has significance as an item linked to a local family and World War 1 and as such has social, and historical significance. It is well provenanced and can be used to provide interest to the relating of a fairly common story whereby many soldiers brought or sent back small items such as hankerchiefs to their loved ones at home.Cream silk hankerchief embroidered in cream silk white work.The edge is done in blanket stitch on a scalloped edge. The embroidery is patterned around the edge in a wide border.warrnambool,, world war 1 hankerchief, hankerchief, redman hankerchief, embroidered hankerchief

Blazer used at VFTA events, by tour members.Demonstrates a sports VFTA blazer in 1960 and has a close association with the Mr K Bryne. Blazer, medium size made from wool, cotton lined, by David Lack Pty Ltd Melbourne, large embroidered front pocket with VFTA logo, 1960.Made in Australia, with typed name "Mr K Bryne" and number "6256"uniforms, vfta, football, sports

Dark green square cloth with 8 cm reinforced hem around all sides. "CWA Victoria" emblem has been embroidered in lower left corner.country women's association (cwa), textiles

This hat was probably used in both China and Australia during the 1940s as a procession garment. It is linked to the Young Chinese League.This hat is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.A red, purple and blue silk, six paneled hat embroidered with gold braid and adorned with mirrors. Tip of hat has red, silk bobble sewn into place. Each panel is embroidered with gold and orange thread. Among the threads are eight circles of metal around one central, circle. There is a blue band around the bottom and a ribbon tie attached to one panel and it is lined with pale blue cotton fabric.There is a black stamp of a Chinese character on the inside of the hat.young chinese league, processions, melbourne, victoria, china

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

A tan/gold coloured velvet envelope with a birthday card attached inside. The card has a birthday rhyme, a birthday wish and is illustrated with pansies and violets. The envelope is embroidered with flowers.Bottom left on card 618 T.S. Indecipherable handwriting on right side of first card.birthday-card

Black pocket with gold and red embroidered motif with 'Rifle Club Ringwood' within scrolls. Crossed rifles on white square and crown above. +Additional Keywords: Harkin, Gordon

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Two pairs of jungle green coloured slide shoulder boards. Each has an embroidered Queen's Crown indicating the rank of Major. .3) and .4) have cardboard inserts.uniform, shoulder board, major, kevin john herdman

Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Displayed at History House.Brown satin-covered shoes. Embroidered pattern of flowers over surface. Cotton-reel heel. Large oval button on front with decorative pattern of polished faceted metal.Front: (left) 38 (sole of shoe) (right) 94 (sole of shoe) Inside: Made in England for Buckley & Nunn Ltd, Paris. Melbourne London. (gold text on leather sole lining)

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 hand embroidered central floral scene with decorative cut work above, leaf shapes 2cm border with triangular hand stitching tatting embroidery, handcrafts, bedroom linen, trimmings, cut work

Handmade crimson wall pockets for letters, bills etc. Shape of a teardrop with small rope around the outside, with red pom pons, embroidered flowers and felt needlework on front.ornament bill-holder wall-pocket