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Buninyong Visitor Information CentreBook - Prayer Book, Oxford University Press, The Book of Common Prayer - The Church of England, c.1910
... Dark red cover with gold embossed patterning around the inside edge. Gold embossed emblem on cover. ...Prayer Books Religion Christianity Yendon Robert Challis, Yendon, 31.5.12 Dark red cover with gold embossed patterning around the inside edge. Gold embossed emblem on cover. ...Presented to Robert Challis of Yendon on 31 May, 1912. Dark red cover with gold embossed patterning around the inside edge. Gold embossed emblem on cover. Robert Challis, Yendon, 31.5.12prayer books, religion, christianity, yendon -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreBook - Commemorative Meeting Minutes, Shire of Buninyong Commemorative Meeting 1864-1994. Minutes Tuesday 15th March 1994
... Printed A4 size booklet with grey cover of leaf patterns, with title and shire logo in a grey square....Local Government Shire of Buninyong Buninyong Councils Minutes Shire of Buninyong Logo Printed A4 size booklet with grey cover of leaf patterns, with title and shire logo in a grey square. ...Booklet printed in honour of 130th anniversary of the first meeting of the Shire of Buninyong. Includes the program and contents of the meeting.Printed A4 size booklet with grey cover of leaf patterns, with title and shire logo in a grey square.Shire of Buninyong Logolocal government, shire of buninyong, buninyong, councils, minutes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: HAND KNITTED, LONG SLEEVED BABY'S JACKET, 1950's
... Long sleeved, round neck, lacey patterned baby's jacket. Yoke and sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch, while "skirt" is knitted in a lacey pattern, giving a scalloped effect at the hemline. ...COSTUME Children's hand knitted long sleeved baby's jacket Long sleeved, round neck, lacey patterned baby's jacket. Yoke and sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch, while "skirt" is knitted in a lacey pattern, giving a scalloped effect at the hemline. ...Long sleeved, round neck, lacey patterned baby's jacket. Yoke and sleeves are knitted in stocking stitch, while "skirt" is knitted in a lacey pattern, giving a scalloped effect at the hemline. A 1 cm wide nylon ribbon passes through eyelets in the yoke, and fastens with a bow at the front. Three plastic-pearl buttons fasten the yoke, from the neckline. Pattern at top of raglan sleeves 1 cm wide. Matches baby's dress 11400.660.costume, children's, hand knitted long sleeved baby's jacket -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 572
... One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young men (aged 10 to 18).No. 572 / For BOYS' & YOUTHS - 10 to 18 YEARS - Sizes 30 to 39 / PATONYLE, 4 Ply . BEEHIVE, 4Ply . SKI & SPORTS WOOL . DOUBLE QUICK / HIGHLAND SPORTS . CONFETTI FLECKS . BLUEBELL . TOTEM . NYLETTE . BOUCLON / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 572 / WITH T.V. DESIGNShandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Three Knitted Tea-Cosies
... One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This leaflet was presented with the English magazine "My Home" and contains knitting patterns for three different tea cosies.Presented with / MY HOME / February, 1950 / THREE KNITTED TEA-COSIES / TRIMMED WITH WOOL FLOWERS (3-ply)handicrafts - history knitting, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Weldons Practical Needlework no. 284: Junior Jerseys
... One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book is part of an English series titled "Weldons Practical Needlework" and it contains knitting patterns for childrens jumpers.WELDONS / PRACTICAL / NEEDLEWORK / No. 284 / JUNIOR JERSEYS / BOYS and GIRLS / 6 to 14 years / 9D / 7 / NEW DESIGNS / INSIDEhandicrafts - history knitting, weldons ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratIron Lace Frieze
... This Daisy Pattern iron lace frieze was registered by the Cochrane foundry North Melbourne and exhibited at the Great Exhibition Melbourne in 1880. ...This Daisy Pattern iron lace frieze was registered by the Cochrane foundry North Melbourne and exhibited at the Great Exhibition Melbourne in 1880. ...This Daisy Pattern iron lace frieze was registered by the Cochrane foundry North Melbourne and exhibited at the Great Exhibition Melbourne in 1880. One of the most popular patterns used in Eastern Australia the actual foundry where this was cast is unknown but this example adorns the return verandah of Hymettus cottage in Ballarat. -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - MESS SET, DIXIES, Department of Defence, 1) June 1980. .2) may 1970
... Australian Army Pattern issue Mess tins, one fits inside the other....Australian Army Pattern issue Mess tins, one fits inside the other. ...Australian Army Pattern issue Mess tins, one fits inside the other..1) Small oblong aluminium tray with folding handles. .2) Large oblong aluminium tray with folding handles..1) Stamped on, “7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 - SMP/Y 6/80” .2) Stamped on, “7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 - SMP/Y 5/70”mess tins, dixies -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Banyule City Council, Banyule Heritage Places Study - An Urban History, Volume 1 prepared by Allom Lovell & Associates, 1998 March
... Describes the broad patterns of development across Banyule in the post-European contact period, ...Describes the broad patterns of development across Banyule in the post-European contact period, banyule history greensborough history montmorency history heidelberg history ivanhoe history 92 p, 30 cm Banyule Heritage Places Study - An Urban History, Volume 1 prepared by Allom Lovell & Associates Book Banyule City Council Allom Lovell & Associates ...Describes the broad patterns of development across Banyule in the post-European contact period, 92 p, 30 cmbanyule history, greensborough history, montmorency history, heidelberg history, ivanhoe history -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 539
... This book produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and child's garments....This book produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and child's garments. handicrafts - history knitting patons and baldwins (australia) ltd handicrafts - history knitting No. 539 / PATONS PATYONYLE KNITTING YARN, 3 and 4 Ply / PATONS BEEHIVE FINGERING, 3 and 4 Ply / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 539 / 2'- Patons Knitting Book no. 539 Book, Knitting ...This book produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and child's garments.No. 539 / PATONS PATYONYLE KNITTING YARN, 3 and 4 Ply / PATONS BEEHIVE FINGERING, 3 and 4 Ply / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 539 / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 234
... This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments....This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. handicrafts - history knitting patons and baldwins (australia) ltd handicrafts - history knitting Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 234 / "HOOPLA" / See page 12 / 7d. ...This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 234 / "HOOPLA" / See page 12 / 7d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 315
... This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young boys....This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young boys. handicrafts - history knitting patons and baldwins (australia) ltd handicrafts - history knitting Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 315 / "VERNON" - See page 8 / P&B / WOOLS / 10 1/2d. ...This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young boys.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 315 / "VERNON" - See page 8 / P&B / WOOLS / 10 1/2d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 221
... This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for girls clothes....This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for girls clothes. Knitting Handicrafts - history Patons and Baldwins (Australia) Ltd Knitting Handicrafts - history Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 221 / "ELSIE" / See page 8 / 6d. ...This knitting book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for girls clothes.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 221 / "ELSIE" / See page 8 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 483
... This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments....This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments. Knitting Handicrafts - history Patons and Baldwins (Australia) Ltd Knitting Handicrafts - history No. 483 / Patons / KNITTING / BOOK / No. 483 / PATONS / FUZZY WUZZY / ANGORA / For Girls / from / 4 to 12 years / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6 Patons Knitting Book no. 483 Book, Knitting ...This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young girls garments.No. 483 / Patons / KNITTING / BOOK / No. 483 / PATONS / FUZZY WUZZY / ANGORA / For Girls / from / 4 to 12 years / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool MuseumFolder, sample
... Weaving sample folder: "FANCY WORSTEDS" patterns and 3 blue cloth samples...Weaving sample folder: "FANCY WORSTEDS" patterns and 3 blue cloth samples Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design P. ...Weaving sample folder: "FANCY WORSTEDS" patterns and 3 blue cloth samplesP. ARUSIC-GOLUB 1964 (ink) FANCY WORSTEDS.weaving textile industry textile design, weaving, textile industry, textile design -
National Wool MuseumFolder, sample
... Weaving samples folder: 3 "Fancy Worsted" patterns with dark cloth samples...Weaving samples folder: 3 "Fancy Worsted" patterns with dark cloth samples Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design HUBERT H.C. ...Weaving samples folder: 3 "Fancy Worsted" patterns with dark cloth samplesHUBERT H.C. LEE (ink) RANGE 2 (ink) Fancy Worsted (ink)weaving textile industry textile design, weaving, textile industry, textile design -
National Wool MuseumFolder, sample
... Weaving sample folder: 3 "FANCY WOOLLEN" patterns with 3 cloth samples....Weaving sample folder: 3 "FANCY WOOLLEN" patterns with 3 cloth samples. Textile Production Weaving Textile Production Weaving 5651 (ink/smudge) FANCY WOOLLEN Folder, sample ...Weaving sample folder: 3 "FANCY WOOLLEN" patterns with 3 cloth samples.5651 (ink/smudge) FANCY WOOLLENtextile production weaving, textile production, weaving -
National Wool MuseumFolder, sample
... Weaving samples folder: WOOLLEN RANGE" pattern sheet and 3 cloth samples...Weaving samples folder: WOOLLEN RANGE" pattern sheet and 3 cloth samples Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design Weaving Textile Industry Textile Design K. ...Weaving samples folder: WOOLLEN RANGE" pattern sheet and 3 cloth samplesK. NILA (ink) WOOLLEN RANGE (ink)weaving textile industry textile design, weaving, textile industry, textile design -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 545
... This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments....This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments. Handicrafts - history Knitting Patons and Baldwins (Australia) Ltd Handicrafts - history Knitting PATONS / PATONYLE, 3 and 4 Ply . ...This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments.PATONS / PATONYLE, 3 and 4 Ply . BEEHIVE Fg., 3 and 4 Ply . HIGHLAND SPORTS / BLUEBELL . SWIFTAKNIT . CAIRN . AZALEA . CATKIN . TOTEM . DOUBLE QUICK / No. 545 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 545 / FROM 2 TO 6 YEARS / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 577
... This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and childrens garments....This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and childrens garments. Handicrafts - history Knitting Patons and Baldwins (Australia) Ltd Handicrafts - history Knitting No. 577 Featuring PATONS RIPPLE DOUBLE KNITTING / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 577 / WITH T.V. ...This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for adults and childrens garments.No. 577 Featuring PATONS RIPPLE DOUBLE KNITTING / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 577 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, R. Wilson & A.D. Rose, Geometry A Sequel To, 1950 onwards
... Has a light brown gemonetry pattern on front cover and logo of printer on each corner....Has a light brown gemonetry pattern on front cover and logo of printer on each corner. ...This book follows on from the revised edition of "First Two Years Geometry" and contains all the geometry for the intermediate certificate and trigonmetry included in the syllabus during the mid 20th century. This would have been used by students of the Kiewa Valley.This book show us the type of maths that was taught in Victorian schools in the mid 20th century. Students from Mt Beauty Elementary High School would have used this book. Therfore has historical and research significance. The book has the name G Davies, which is a local family and therefore has social significance. As this is part of our school book collection it has good interptive capacityThe book has a brown cover with light brown striped pattern along the edge of the front cover. Black writing on front for name and light brown writing stating author and publisher. Has a light brown gemonetry pattern on front cover and logo of printer on each corner.Name of G Davies Form 111 in red pen on inside page.book, school, geometry, educational, math, mt-beauty-elementary, wilma davies -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTin Snips - Tool
... Cousin's Regular Pattern. Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin. ...Cousin's Regular Pattern. Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin. ...Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin.Used by Alan Tyers who worked for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Cousin's Regular Pattern. Used by builders and plumbers to cut tin. Regular pattern with straight cutting edge. Best cast steel, black finish, ground blades. 9 inch. When closed blades meet at the point. Handles meet when closed and are curved outwards."J. Cousins & Sons. Sheffield"- Inscribed on handle side of pivot on one side.tinsmith, tin snips, tool, secv, cousin's & sons -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Butter Dish, Unknown
... The brown lid is stamped with a small circular pattern....The brown lid is stamped with a small circular pattern. Functional object Butter Dish ...These containers were used in the home to store butter or later, margarine. Pottery, particularly ceramic and terracotta, were popular choices for butter containers before refrigeration was common because they helped keep butter fresh and spreadable at room temperature. The porous nature of these materials, combined with design features like water-filled bases, created a cool, airtight environment that inhibited spoilage and allowed for easy use. A two toned brown and cream round lidded pottery butter dish with a knob on the top of the lid. It has a glazed dark brown wide band at the top with a tiny pattern surround. The lower section is cream glazed ceramic. The brown lid is stamped with a small circular pattern.On the side of the dish, 'Butter' is printed in black lettering.butter containers, butter dishes, dishes, containers -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 373
... One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. ...One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young children (aged 15 months to 4 years).No. / 373 / Patons KNITTING BOOK / No. / 373 / "ALEX" - See page 2. / P&B / WOOLS / 15 MONTHS TO 4 YEARS / 1'4d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool MuseumBook, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 570
... It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and childrens garments. ...It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and childrens garments. ...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 Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for mens, womens and childrens garments. The knitting patterns are suggested as being suitable for making in front of the television (which dates it to c.1956).No. 570 Featuring PATONS JET TRIPLE KNIT / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 570 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'-knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Bayonet & Scabbard
... The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), was a British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. ...(EFX) on LHS - MB The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), was a British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. ...The Pattern 1907 bayonet, officially called the Sword bayonet, pattern 1907 (Mark I), was a British bayonet designed to be used with the Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE) rifle. The Pattern 1907 bayonet was used by the British and Commonwealth forces throughout both the First and Second World Wars. The Pattern 1907 bayonet consisted of a one-piece steel blade and tang, with a cross guard and pommel made from wrought iron or mild steel, and a grip usually of walnut secured to the tang by two screws. The entire bayonet was 21+3⁄4 inches (550 mm) long and weighed 16+1⁄2 ounces (470 g), although the weight of production models varied from 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 g). The Pattern 1907 bayonet's blade was 17 inches (430 mm) long. A shallow fuller was machined into both sides of the blade, 12 inches (300 mm) long and extending to within 3 inches (76 mm) of the tip, with variations due to the judgement of individual machinists.[2][3] The Pattern 1907 bayonet was supplied with a simple leather scabbard flitted with a steel top-mount and chape, and usually carried from the belt by a simple frog. The Pattern 1907 bayonet attached to the SMLE by a boss located below the barrel on the nose of the rifle and a mortise groove on the pommel of the bayonet.[2][4] The combined length of the SMLE and Pattern 1907 bayonet was 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 GR 1907 6.......'17 Wilkinson Stamped on right side of base of blade with various symbols on the left side. Hand carved on RHS Bakelite part of handle K ? (EFX) on LHS - MB -
St Kilda Historical SocietyBadge - Military badge, Army Rising Sun badge, 1914-1918
... It features a radiating sun pattern with a central crown and the pattern has evolved over time to reflect the era in which it was worn and the changing identity of the Army. ...It features a radiating sun pattern with a central crown and the pattern has evolved over time to reflect the era in which it was worn and the changing identity of the Army. ...This badge belonged to St Kilda resident J Cullen, who served in World War I. The Rising Sun badge is the official emblem of the Australian Army. It was originally introduced in 1902 when a badge was needed for Australian contingents serving in the Boer War and was known as the General Service Badge. It features a radiating sun pattern with a central crown and the pattern has evolved over time to reflect the era in which it was worn and the changing identity of the Army. This item is the third pattern, which was worn throughout both World Wars.Dark bronze coloured badge of 'Rising Sun' design with central crown and the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCESmilitary badges, wwi memorabilia, john dudley cullen, jack cullen -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Reference, M. Franklin Kline, Official Shippers Guide, 1930
... Covers are dark red with gold lettering and embossed pattern. Centre of front cover has an oval image of a red steam ship on a gold sea. ...These types of reference works are keenly collected today. flagstaff hill warrnambool flagstaff hill maritime museum maritime museum shipwreck coast flagstaff hill maritime village great ocean road traveller's guide shippers guide osaka shosen kaishaguide guide to world ports m. franklin kline Covers are dark red with gold lettering and embossed pattern. Centre of front cover has an oval image of a red steam ship on a gold sea. ...This book has information about shipping companies and the world's ports. It was a handy guide for travellers of the time and included how and where to board ships going to various countries in 1930 & 1931. In effect, it was a reference work like a timetable for shippers and travellers alike.The book has maps depicting N.Y.K. shipping lines all over the world, indexes (including advertisers), and is thumb-indexed. This book is an official guide that supplies vast information for ships and shipping lines but also for tourists of the time. These types of reference works are keenly collected today.Official Shippers Guide reference book to the Principal Ports of the World, OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA, 1930 – 1931, Seventeenth Edition, edited, compiled and designed by M. Franklin Kline. Large, hard covered, bound book with margin thumb tabs. Covers are dark red with gold lettering and embossed pattern. Centre of front cover has an oval image of a red steam ship on a gold sea. Above the ship is a white flag with a red emblem.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, traveller's guide, shippers guide, osaka shosen kaishaguide, guide to world ports, m. franklin kline -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCross Cut Saws x3
... Combination Tasmanian Pattern and Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw B. Tasmanian Pattern Cross Cut Saw C. ...Combination Tasmanian Pattern and Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw B. Tasmanian Pattern Cross Cut Saw C. ...Used to cut down trees and to saw the trunks to length. Used to clear the land.Used by the residents of the Kiewa Valley.A. Combination Tasmanian Pattern and Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw B. Tasmanian Pattern Cross Cut Saw C. Peg Tooth Cross Cut Saw A crosscut saw is a saw designed for cutting wood perpendicular to (across) the wood grain. It cuts when pulled in both directions. The two man crosscut saw has wooden handles that fit into a steel socket at each end. The Tasmanian has a different tooth pattern to the Peg Tooth saw.crosscut saws, two man saws -
Orbost & District Historical Societynight gowns, C1920's
... They have square necks, no sleeves and a lace pattern on the bodice and hem. Both are waisted. ...They have square necks, no sleeves and a lace pattern on the bodice and hem. Both are waisted. ...These night gowns were knitted by Mrs Whiteman for Marjorie and were probably worn when she had bronchitis. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from middle-class working church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made all of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women needed in the first half of the 20th century.Two hand-knitted pink woollen night gowns. They have square necks, no sleeves and a lace pattern on the bodice and hem. Both are waisted. They have been knitted but are different size from the same pattern. 2483.11 is smaller and possibly older as it appears to have had more washes.handcraft knitting sleepwear nightgowns burton-marjorie
