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Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Cushion Cover
White linen square cushion cover with crotcheted lace border. Crotched through fabric. Closed with two cloth ties cushion covers, crochet, household textiles, soft furnishings -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Table runner with crocheted borders
White linen runner. Crotcheted edge. table runners, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Tea cosy cover
White linen embroidered tea cosy cover. Broderie Anglais. Crotcheted edge.tea cosy covers, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Household Lists & Accounts [Kew et al], 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Two miscellaneous sets of documents. One is an auction catalogue of the contents of Lauriston, 7 Laura Street, Moonee Ponds, by Graham & Harper (1923). The second includes items relating to 60 Normanby Road, owned by Mr Walter Joseph Martin (amongst others), and includes a copy of a Certificate of Title (including owners between 1923-80), insurance papers (1926, 1935-6), MMBW rates (1933, 1934) Council Rate Notices (1933, 1935), and mortgage payments (1928, 1929, 1933).lauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martinlauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martin -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Pair of Embroidered Cotton Table Runners
Off white cotton cross stitched table runner. Crotcheted edge in brown and pink. Rectangular with triangular ends. Cross stitch design in pink and brown with a few blue stitches. table runners, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Embroidered tray cloth
Embroidered tray cloth. Pink and yellow flowers in each corner. tray cloths, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Tray Cloth
White tray cloth with cut stitch border, edged with applied lace, gathered at corners. household textiles, tray cloths -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Table Runner
White cotton runner. Inserted lace and edged with applied lace.household textiles, table runners, lace -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - White cotton tray cloth
In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauRectangular white cotton tray cloth with worked lace border and cut lace inset tray cloths, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Tray Cloth
Rectangular white cotton tray cloth. Cut work with worked edgetray cloths, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Tray Cloth
White embroidered cotton rectangular tray cloth with applied lace edge.tray cloths, household linens, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Household Textile, Bolster Cover
Rectangular white cotton embroidered bolster cover.bolster cover, bed linen, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Household Textile, Pillow Cover, Early 19th Century
Rectangular white cotton cut work pillow cover with applied lacepillow cases, bed linen, household linens, household textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Household Textile, Throw, 1910-1950
Used to protect food from flies when laid out for later consumptionSquare white cotton voile throwhousehold textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Supper Cloth
Square white cotton embroidered supper cloth with pink hollyhocks and grass with blue crosses.supper cloths, houshold textiles -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Bolster Cover
White linen bolster cover, embroidered one end, scalloped, sewn the other. Broderie Anglaise?? bed linens, household textiles, bolster covers -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehild Textile, Hand Towel
White huckaback scalloped rectangular hand towel with hand-crotched edges either end. Punctured holes. household textiles, hand towels, crochet -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Pillow Sham
White linen pillow sham with lace flange Laundry stamp?pillow shams, bed linens, household textiles, lace -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Pillow Sham
Rectangular white damask pillow sham. Crotched lace one end with row of inserted lace household textiles, household linens, pillow shams, crochet -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Tray Cloth
Rectangular embroidered white linen tray cloth. Embroidered flowers either end and simple white flower on either side. Cut work border. tray cloths, household linens, household textiles, embroidery -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Table Runner
White rectangular table runner hand-embroidered with coloured flowers. household textiles, household linens, table runners -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Household Textile, Supper Cloth
Embroidered and lace edged white linen supper cloth. household textiles, table linen, lace -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Supper Cloth
Plain white cotton supper cloth textiles, supper cloth -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Supper Cloth
Square white cotton supper cloth with embroidered inset and border. household linens, supper cloths -
Kew Historical Society IncHousehold Textile, Pillow Slip
Rectangular white cotton embroidered pillow shamhousehold linens, bed linens, pillow cases -
Kew Historical Society IncDomestic object, Wooden Art Deco Letter Rack, 1930s
Open wood container designed to hold letters, probably on a desk. The box has a design of swallows carrying letters on the frontLETTERShousehold item, letter rack -
Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object, Darning Egg, 1950s
This darning egg is a plastic egg-shaped object, designed to be inserted into the toe or heel of the sock to hold it in the proper shape and provide a foundation for repairs.Two-tone moulded plastic darning egg.household equipment, darning eggs -
Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object, Articulated Metal Clothes Hanger, 1945-1955
Folding metal clothes hanger joined by stretch fabrichousehold items, clothes hangers -
Kew Historical Society IncTextile - Household Textile, Lace Jug Cover, 1930s
Covers were used in the early 20th century to protect milk and sugar from flying insectsSquare net cover edged with alternate blue and white beads. A central bow is surrounded with a circular pattern at the edges. Beads inserted in crotched edgehandicrafts, food protection, jug covers, bowl cover -
Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Set of four doilies, 1950-1960
In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseau Set of partially worked doilies. They are comprised of daisy wheels of two sizes. A central circular motif is surrounded by smaller motifsdoilies, household textiles
