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National Wool MuseumQuilt, Growth
Quilt entitled "Growth" by Lois Densham, Melbourne, 1987. Depicts the growth of the woollen industry in Victoria. Quilt used in the exhibition "Wool in the Australian Imagination" (Historic Houses Trust of NSW, 1994) where it was stated that the artist likes to tell people about themselves and their world through her work by the use of familiar fabrics such as blankets.Quilt entitled "Growth" by Lois Densham, Melbourne, 1987.handicrafts, quilting, woollen mills history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, label, highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), densham, ms lois, woollen mills - history -
National Wool MuseumQuilt, Commercially made quilt
Commercially made quilt, c.1930s. Maker unknown, found in Ballarat. The Country Women's Association of Victoria had been active during the Depression in promoting the use of wool in domestic items and handcrafts in its "Handcrafts and Home Industries Committee". In 1933 during "Wool Week", a train jointly sponsored by the Wool Board, toured the state demonstrating amongst other crafts, the making of wool quilts and mattresses. Commercially made quilts much like this one marketed as 'Kosy Quilts', were used in these demonstrations.Quilt, plain light blue cotton cover with lambs wool filler. Machine sewn. Evidence of a label can be seen at one corner, however it has been removed.quilting history, textile mills, running stitch group, running stitch collection, ballarat, quilting - history -
National Wool MuseumBlanket, Travel rug
'Retsol' brand travel rug produced by the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, Geelong. Retsol rugs were one of the specialities of the RSS Mill. This one was owned by Mrs A.T. Lucas who gave it to Running Stitch.RETSOLtextile production, textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill running stitch group, retsol rugs, running stitch collection, blankets, lucas, mrs a. t., geelong -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, After all / In our little part of town
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, "Angels of mercy" / "Miss you"
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Come with me, my honey / Rosanna
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Donald the dub / And then he took up golf
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Elena / Kiss the boys goodbye
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Favourites in Rhythm 1 & 2
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Gypsy love song / Poor old rover
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Hey! Little hen! / I've got sixpence
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Hit tunes of the years 1928-1937
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Home on the range / Let's spend the evening at home
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, "I don't want to walk without you" / "Miss you"
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, I left my heart at the stage door canteen / Kiss me - rhumba
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.Gramophone record - "I left my heart at the stage door canteen" and "Kiss me - rhumba".textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, I love you truly / Just a wearyin' for you
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, "I'll come to you - waltz" / "A fool with a dream"
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Diane (I'm in heaven when I see you smile) / Alice blue gown
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, It's love again
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, La paloma / Caro mio ben
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Lets sing a bright song & Don't ever walk in the shadows
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Listen to the mocking bird & Les filles de cadiz
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Love come to my aid & Softly awakes my heart
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Love's last word is spoken & Jealousy
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Manhattan serenade & My devotion
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Marilyn / Saxema
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Mary's a grand old name & Girl of my dreams
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, My British buddy / Katie went to Haiti
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Nevada - quick step & The moonlight waltz
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff -
National Wool MuseumRecord, Gramophone, Oh, the pity of it all & Here you are
Gramophone record used in the mending room of the Foster Valley Mill.textile mills staff, valley worsted mill, gramaphone, record, textile mills - staff
