Showing 1197 items matching "embroideries"
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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - OVERCOAT - RAN, Unknown
Overcoat issued to "G.F. Turner".Coat and Belt - navy blue colour cotton/polyester twill fabric. 1. Overcoat - single breasted with concealed buttons, collar, two inset side pockets. Lining - fawn colour cotton twill fabric with manufacturers information on black colour cotton label. Buttons - black colour plastic. Belt loops. Owners label - handwritten on coat lining. 2. Belt - with black colour metal slide buckle and belt tapes.1. Handwritten - black ink felt tip pen "G.F. TURNER". Manufacturers information - yellow thread embroidery "M.TX".uniforms, ran, overcoat, g.f. turner -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - COVER, CUSHION, FRAMED, C.WW1
Embroidered cushion cover in wooden frame with blue border & glass front. Embroidery representing Allied flags.“Souvenir from Egypt 1915”manchester-furnishings, handcrafts-embroidery, frame accessories, military history-souvenirs, eygpt -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Doily, c. 1910
This doily is typical of items of household linen in popular use in the 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered and crocheted articles to take to their new home. In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families) This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework. Doily, lozenge shape with floral embroidery and crocheted scalloped edge. From the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collectionflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, doily, embroidery, needlework, crochet, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Tray Cover, Sarah Lees or daughter Ann Dale (nee Lees), ca 1910
This decorative embroidered tray cover or tray cloth is beautifully handmade by either Sarah Lees or her daughter Ann Dale (nee Lees). In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered articles to take to their new home. Many of the items were made by Daisy, a skilled dressmaker. Daisy began her apprenticeship at two shillings and sixpence per week at Miss A. E. Emery's dressmaking establishment at 150-152 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Considered to be the leading house of fashion in Warrnambool, Miss Emery employed about eight young women who worked long hours to sew elaborate gowns for clients, including wives of graziers who would attend the race carnivals and social functions in Warrnambool. (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families) This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is significant for its association with a ‘glory box’ or hope chest’, a tradition of single ladies making and collecting a range of linen and other domestic items in preparation for their future marriage. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework and handmade domestic items.Tray cover, rectangle in shape, white with white floral embroidery. Part of the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, needlework, tray cover, tray cloth, tea service, sarah lees, ann dale (nee lees) -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, pillow-shams, c1900
This pair of white decorative pillow-shams is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA pair of white, decorative pillow-shams with beautiful embroidery and the initials A&G. Possibly made for a ‘Glory Box’A & G embroidered on centre of each piecebrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Handkerchief
Fine white linen ladies handkerchief with embroidery in corner. 15mm hand stiched border on all sides.Nil.handkerchief -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1925
Muslin Blouse Embroidered in White. Elastic Waste. Hook & Eye front. Magyar Sleeves. Cotton Embroidery.stawell clothing material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Textile - Costume and Accessories, 1909
Cream Quilt with embroidery, State school 502 Students names embroidered. Names in squares made of cotton.stawell clothing material education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Table runner, not known
Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft (nee Broad) and probably worked by her. She came from Galashiels ScotlandFine white linen table runner with drawn threadwork hem and whitework embroidery of flowers, leaves and ribbonnonemanchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Needlecraft Box
Box containing multiple embroidery cotton threads. Box has bird and leaves and flowers painted on lid.handcrafts, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley
Round white cotton doyley decorated with cut out embroidery. Scalloped edging in button hole stitch.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley
Square white cotton doyley with centre flower embroidery in white. Scalloped edging in button hole stitch.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Craft - Sampler, C 1943
Worked in Needlework Class - 1943 At high schoolPink sampler - cotton Loose cream insert - other Blanket stich edge Various embroidery stitchesEmbroideredpink needlework sampler, needlework, heather mcnamara & isobel mcnamara -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Pattern book, Needlecraft Ltd, Needlecraft Practical Journal No. 57 - Canvas Embroidery, Florentine, Braid, & Ivory - Fourth Canvas Series, c1913
A 16 page booklet, printed on paper in dark blue ink, showing patterns for canvas embroidery, with instructions.Written in red ink at top right of front page: "Myrtle Nankervis [Maedon?] - 8/8/13"needlework, canvas embroidery, embroidery, florentine embroidery, myrtle nankervis -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - Embroidered Postcard
WWI souvenir postcard.Rectangular postcard with embroidery on front. Embroidered floral detail, white flowers and green leaves, and a Union Jack. Front: "Rally / to / the Flag"souvenir postcard, embroidered postcard, wwi, union jack -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Manila de Manton, 1900-1930
The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl) that incorporates large areas of pink embroidery. table cloths, table covers, manton de manilas - piano shawls -
Brighton Historical Society
Nightgown, circa 1900
This nightgown belonged to Toula Mavrokefalos Black, nee Raftopoulos (1892-1976). Born in Ithaca, Toula's family migrated to Romania when she was only a baby. She learned to sew as a child while growing up in the Romanian village of Brila. She developed her skills making lace and embroidering items for her trousseau. Some of the linen she embroidered had been woven from flax on Ithaca by her own grandmother, Efstathia. In 1914, Toula emigrated to Australia with her husband Constantine Mavrokefalos. During the Depression, when money was scarce, Toula embroidered at home, doing work for a factory in Flinders Lane. Using a cotton reel, a threepence and a sixpence she created and embroidered designs on hundreds of blouses. Her daughter Olga Black spent her preschool days sitting at the table where her mother worked. Toula would involve Olga by allowing her to help choose the colour combinations. Toula lived with Olga in Brighton until her death in 1976. Olga inherited her mother's sewing skills. She re-invented some of Toula’s trousseau nightdresses and skilfully altered other clothing, making dresses which she wore around Brighton for many years. BHS holds a collection of garments and textiles made by the women of Olga's family, spanning four generations.Women's cream cotton sleeveless nightgown. Cutwork embroidery on bodice. Blue stain under one arm.nightgown, toula black, toula mavrokefalos, 1900s -
Mont De Lancey
Doily
Doily - cream linen with a crocheted edge. Embroidery on each side with yellow and orange flowers and green leaves.doilies, table linen -
Mont De Lancey
Textile - Doily, Unknown
A round cream linen doily with khaki coloured floral embroidery, open cut pattern and a scalloped edge.doilies, table linen, furniture accessories, soft furnishings -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Souvenir - French Handkerchief, c. 1914 - 1950
Little to nothing is noted/known regarding the object. Australian nurses were in France during WW1 and WW2, [Though Australian nurses in France during WW2 seems less documented], the fabric suggests being older than younger, however it is hard to date explicitly. Though not explicitly linked to nursing, Australia or which war period it is from, the handkerchief itself is in great condition and could illuminate the roles of Australian nurses in France. Square, white-to-cream, silky, cotton handkerchief with lace trim and purple, green, yellow and mauve embroidery. 'Souvenir de France' france, ww1, wwi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ORANGE NAVY AND GREY WORKSHIRT
Orange, navy and grey workwear cotton shirt. Fluoro orange body with navy tails and two horizontal grey nylon stripes (5cm wide). Long navy sleeves with one grey nylon horizontal stripe (5cm wide), 5.5cm cuffs. Navy collar. Front opening has seven X 12mm navy plastic buttons. Two breast pockets with 5.5cm flaps fastened with navy buttons. Washing instructions and spare button labels stitched inside LHS seam.Label inside back neck, ''Tuffware'' ''S''. Made in China. Hi Vis Safety Garments. Compliance to AS NZS 4602 1999 Upf 50+. Navy embroidery above right breast pocket ''Amanda Gath''. Navy embroidery above left breast pocket ''Northgate Fosterville Gold Mine''.costume, male working, orange, navy grey work shirt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - TABLE CENTRE, 1914-18
Cream cotton table centre. Silk World War 1 embroidered motif in centre. (maybe added later? From old silk postcard) Silk embroidered floral motifs surrounding centre motif. Cotton machine made fringing machine stitched. Motif: British and ?flags. Forget me not. Old Box 85.2 flags - Union Jack and red flag with 'Forget me Not' Union Jack in corner., Blue floral forget-me-not embroidery.manchester, table linen, cotton and silk table runner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM SILK BABY'S JACKET OR BODICE, 1930 - 1940's
Fine cream silk. Round neckline, centre front opening (no fasteners ).All edges are featuring a cut out profile, almost giving a scalloped edge.These are outlined with shaped running - stitch embroidery, forming peaked shapes. Eyelet embroidery around the neckline, suggest there was once a ribbon tie around the neckline. Two interlocking squares on either side fronts are outlined with silk embroidery - one square floral, one square eyelets. Extended sleeves.costume, children's, jacket or bodice -
Federation University Historical Collection
Clothing - Textiles, Ruth McGannon, Needlework, c 1950-70s
These items were made as samplers either at school or most likely college. They are samples of embroidery stitches, seam types and sewing and knitting techniques.Nos 1-16 are group of samplers made from cotton lawn, cotton with sateen weave and flannel and made by Ruth McGannon. No 17 is a pair of gloves made by Margaret Russell. .1) A small square of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows in blue thread and three vertical rows in red thread of running stitch each 3.5 centimeters apart. The edges are frayed to 1.2 centimeters. .2) A larger rectangle of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows 7.8 centimeters apart and three vertical rows 10 centimeters apart of long stitch, stitched in blue thread. The edges are frayed to 2 centimeters. .3) A small square of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows and three vertical rows of blue thread of running stitch, each 1.9 centimeters apart. The edges are frayed to 1.5 centimeters. .4) A larger rectangle of yellow lawn with three horizontal rows 9 centimeters apart and three vertical rows 11.2 centimeters apart of running stitch, stitched in red thread. The edges are hemmed with two rows of long stitch .5 centimeter apart with a loose blue thread of laced running stitch weaving in and out of the red long stitch. .5) A rectangle of hemmed yellow lawn with a pocket formed at each end. Two rows of long stitch in red thread hem the edges with a blue thread stitched between each red stitch. The pockets are formed by turning back the edges and stitching them down in brown thread. R.M. is embroidered in brown chain stitch on the right side. .6) A rectangle of hemmed blue lawn the same as the previous piece but with five rows of back stitch in yellow and orange thread creating a pattern. .7) A rectangle of blue lawn with the top and bottom edges hemmed with two rows of long stitch close together in yellow and orange. The other two edge are frayed to 2.5 centimeters and has four rows of long stitch .7 centimeter apart in yellow and orange thread. .8) A blue lawn bag with two packets was made by hemming a rectangle of fabric on three sides in long stitch with orange thread, then yellow thread between the stitches. The fourth side is hemmed in hemming stitch in yellow thread with blanket stitch in yellow thread along the edge. This edge is folded up by one third to create a pocket. The edges on either side are stitched together. A row of chain stitch in orange thread is stitched down the middle to create two pockets. A tape is stitched to either side at the top and this is folded over the pocket. .9) A cream cotton with sateen weave rectangle is hemmed with a double row of orange thread in long stitch. On both sides is embroidery in orange and yellow thread. .10) A yellow cotton with sateen weave baby's bib is made from a rectangle of fabric with a semi circle cut out of the top. The edges are turned and hemmed with a narrower turning on the neck. A tape is stitched at either side of the neck. On the front is embroidered a train in blue and yellow threads. .11) A yellow lawn embroidery sampler using blue and brown thread shows long stitch, stem stitch, herringbone stitch, chain stitch, fly stitch, lazy daisy stitch, cross stitch and satin stitch. It is hemmed using drawn thread work and the bottom is scalloped and finished in blanket stitch. .12) A pink lawn embroidery sampler with green thread shows herringbone stitch, stem stitch, running stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch, lazy daisy stitch, fly stitch, feather stitch, satin stitch and back stitch. The bottom is scalloped and finished in buttonhole stitched. The other three edges are hemmed using drawn thread work. .13) A small cream flannel square with two smaller squares are stitched together down the middle in decreasing sizes using chain stitch. The largest piece is hemmed using both herringbone and a decorative blanket stitch. It also has a run and fell seam on the opposite side using both running and herringbone stitches. A row of feather stitch is on either side of the seam. The two smaller squares are frayed on the edges. .14) A cream rectangular flannel sampler has two seams along the length. One is a run and fell seam using running and herringbone stitches and the other is an open seam using running stitch and both edges are stitched down with herringbone stitch. The two shorter edges are bound and the longer edges have a tape which is stitched down to neaten the edges. On the right side are two rows of feather stitch. .15) This blue lawn apron has a rectangular gathered skirt which is attached to a waistband and in turn attached to a bib front which goes over the head. The bib and skirt sides are hemmed using decorative blanket stitch in pink and dark blue thread. The skirt hem and both sides of the waistband are stitched in two rows of herringbone in pink and dark blue thread. .16) This pale pink lawn child's shirt has french seam side seams, a waist band to which the shirt is attached using slight gathering. The sleeves have cuffs. There is a front facing and a collar and there is a small pocket in the left hand breast. .17) These yellow knitted gloves are made using plain stitch for the hand and rib for the wrist.Written on paper and stitched on to a couple of items - Ruth McGannon V.3 - 312 Written on paper and stitched to the gloves - Margaret Russell x No2embroidery, sampler, gloves, stitches, sewing, knitting, apron, costume, needlework, dressmaking, textiles -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Christmas card, c.1914-1918
This postcard was hand-embroidered in France and sent to Australia during World War I. A large piece of silk would be hand-embroidered by French women with the same pattern 20 times or so, then the large completed piece would be sent to a factory to be cut up and the individual pieces mounted on card. They had varying themes and patterns, greetings such as happy birthday or thinking of you, featuring butterflies, flowers and sometimes patriotic flags of allied countries involved in the war. They were marketed to troops to send home to female members of the family and girlfriends. It was estimated 10 million silk postcards were produced in Europe between 1915 and 1919. During World War 1 postcards were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts.A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom."I am still going well & strong Love to all Maurie"ww1-correspondence ww1 postcard -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tray cloth, Late 19th century
This item is one of many 19th century items donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the Giles Family, and known as the “Giles Family Collection”. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill, Victoria in 1858 and worked as a labourer on the Warrnambool Breakwater. His wife, Mary Jane, was born in 1860 at Cooramook and worked as a student teacher at Mailor’s Flat Secondary School. The Giles family lived at The Maam, Wangoom in the late 19th century, before moving to New South Wales in 1895, where Henry built bridges. Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane died seven years later. Flagstaff Hill holds a number of objects associated with the Giles family, which were donated by Flagstaff Hill volunteers Vera and Aurelin Giles (Henry and Mary Jane’s daughter and granddaughter respectively). These are predominantly located in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and include: Living room • Cloths (made by Vera Giles) • Portraits of Mary and Henry Giles • 1 x dresser • Covers on dresser • 1 x bellows Baby’s room • 1 x blessing (in the baby’s room) • 1 x picture of boy and girl • 1 x rocking chair • 1 x cushion (made by V Giles) • 1 x chest (belonging to Mary Jane Giles’s mother, Jane Fleming who migrated to Australia from Ireland in 1843) • 1 x chest cover • Bed materials Bedroom • 1 x knitted bedspread and cushion cover (knitted by V Giles) • Pillow shams and covers (Mrs Catherine King) • Pillow cases (Mary Giles) • 1 x wash stand (Mary Giles) • Towels (lace knitted by Aurelin Giles) • 1 x washstand cover • 1 x white ceramic dog • Shaving items • 1 x dressing table mirror • 1 x dressing table cover (made by Aurelin Giles) • 1 x framed motto • 2 x texts • 1 x settee (sofa) • 1x wardrobe (Vera Giles donated the wardrobe in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage to Flagstaff Hill. According to Aurelin Giles, it was originally owned by William Swinton junior and was later given to a friend of the Giles family.) Kitchen • Settee covers (made by V Giles) • 1 x sideboard • 1 x butter churner • 2 x pictures • 1 x white cheese dome • 1 x wash-up tray • 2 x jugs • 1 x vegetable bowl and dish • 1 x willow pattern dinner set • Glass butter and jam dishes. The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established. Tray cloth, white cotton with blue floral embroidery, chrchet edge. Some small tears. (Giles Collection) Tag attached "LHK N7"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, giles family, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century linen, 19th century handcraft, tray cloth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Pillowcase, ca 1910
This embroidered white ruffled pillowcase was handmade. In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered articles to take to their new home. Many of the items were made by Daisy, a skilled dressmaker. Daisy began her apprenticeship at two shillings and sixpence per week at Miss A. E. Emery's dressmaking establishment at 150-152 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Considered to be the leading house of fashion in Warrnambool, Miss Emery employed about eight young women who worked long hours to sew elaborate gowns for clients, including wives of graziers who would attend the race carnivals and social functions in Warrnambool. (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families)This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is significant for its association with a ‘glory box’ or hope chest’, a tradition of single ladies making and collecting a range of linen and other domestic items in preparation for their future Pillowcase, rectangular in shape with a ruffle edge, white with white floral embroidery. Part of the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, needlework, pillowcase -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Merit Badges, 3rd Class Educational Merit badge
Third Class tests were set for Pages 10 and 11 years old. Educational required Pages to: Memorise 12 out of 16 items in Kims Test; Draw the emblems of the Australian States; Write a 100-150 words on "What I like about the MOK"; Tell in their own words how Gareth became a Page. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook pg 24]Four round 3rd Class Educational merit badges. Green background with blue embroidery of an oil lamp. New.methodist order of knights -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Nightdress
Cream cotton large size cut work embroidery scalloped neckline three-quarter sleeves of same pattern.'Marjory dewhurst'costume, female nightwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Doyley
White cotton rectangular doyley edged in blue blanket stitch. Thick embroidery thread is used in flower pattern.manchester, table linen