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sampler, first half 20th century
Embroidery and crochet work was an important pastime of Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. Needlework was commonly taught to girls at school and at home.A small white linen sampler with examples of different stitches, buttonholes, buttons, loops, tapes and hemming.sampler linen handcraft -
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carving, Heather, Clem
A rectangular block of wood with faces of two women carved into it. Faces have been lightly coloured with paint.handcraft carving -
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picture, Lavell, Mrs Fred, early 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the earl 20th century. Crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to homes, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A crocheted picture of bushland in East Gippsland. It is in white wool and framed in an ornate gold frame.handcraft crochet picture -
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cushion cover, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
Handmade by Julia Eaton ( nee Thomas), daughter of George and Granny Thomas, respected Aboriginal couple of Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Square shaped calico cushion cover. It is hand-embroidered with ribbon embroidered leaves and flowers. The edging is flounced. Flowers are pink with yellow stamens and green stems. handcraft needlework thomas-julia -
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box, Richardson, Albert, 1882
The box was made by Albert Richardson from the first Blackwood Tree felled, dried and treated on the Brodribb River by him at the Tabbara Mill in 1882. Albert was the son of Samuel Richardson early Orbost pioneer and builder of The Paddle Steamer Curlip.Small, rectangular hand- carved wooden box made of blackwood. On the top it has a diamond design. It has metal hingesbox handcraft richardson-albert carving -
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shell ornament, c. early to mid 20th Century
Mrs Elma Camm (nee Freeman) was the wife of Herbert Desmond Camm. Des and Elma lived in Orbost from 1971-1980/1. Des died on 9/11/1980 and is buried in Orbost Cemetery. Elma moved away and is presently (2013) in care at Lakes Entrance. Elma's hobby was collecting shells and crafting them into interesting forms. Much of her work is in the Shell Museum in Lakes Entrance. The figurine in Orbost Museum was donated by Elma.This item is an example of the handcraft skills of women in the early to mid 20th century.A small figurine made completely of different shaped shells and set onto a wooden block as its base. The block was originally a Wee William cigar box. The figure is playing a stringed instrument, possibly a guitar, held in front of him/her. The hat is a small shell.shell-art figurine recycled-materials -
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Tapestry - framed, approx. 1850's
This item is an example of the handcrafts which were popular in the education of young girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A hand sewn tapestry on canvas in a wooden frame and glass. The picture is of a bird cage, with birds, in a garden.hobbies needlework handcraft -
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Sampler, Ford, Mrs, late 1890's
This is a Victorian mourning sampler.This handwork is an example of the needlework skills of women in early settler families.Sampler of needlework with "sweet rest in heaven" . Simple geometric design and flowers. Gold and green carved ornate frame with nails.handcraft needlework hobbies -
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Painting, Dawson, (Miss), Orbost Wild Flowers, approx. 1896
Painted about 1896 by Dawson, Miss.This painting has aesthetic significance and shows the skills and craftmanship of women of early settler families.Painting of wildflowers on alabaster with plain wooden frame with nails. Flowers include orchids and grevilleas.Orbost Wildflowers - painted by Miss Dawson about 1896 - donated by Mrs Alice Slatterpainting -handcraft wildflowers -
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Sampler - framed, 1820 (estimated)
A colourful sampler worked in Scotland about 1820 by Ursula Blair, who was only 12 years old. Donated from the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. The Blair connection is from the Munro family -maternal side.This item shows the needlework skills which were being taught to young girls in preparation for their duties as wives.A colourful sampler showing numbers and letters, a house and garden in plain gold/brown frame. Sampler is in a wooden frame with glass front.sampler handcrafts needlework -
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plant holder, early -first half 20th century
This item has aesthetic significance and reflects the handcraft skills used in creating domestic ornaments in the first half of the 20th century.Black ornate raffia plant holder.holder-ornament handcraft raffia -
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linen, late 19th century
Over 150 years old in 1970. Donor,Joe Herman was a blacksmith, painter and signwriter in Orbost. Local footballer. Married Elsie Winchester This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Cloth of fine hand-woven linen. all white with fine hem.linen manchester-table-linen handcrafts weaving -
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handkerchief, Approx 1900
Handkerchiefs have been used by men and women for centuries. They could be made of any bit of cloth, but eventually they became a symbol of social status and wealth. As they became a status symbol, they also became more than just scraps of cloth, and were decorated with lace and embroidery. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Hand-embroidered silk dress handkerchief. Flowers embroidered on front. Fabric colour is beige.handcraft silk-handkerchief embroidery -
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napkin, first half 20th century
Donor, Joe Hermann was a blacksmith, painter, signwriter ,married Elsie Winchester. Hand woven table napkin. White. Damask print. Linen. Print is floral.J Cartledge 18napkin manchester table-linen handcrafts weaving -
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cap, Reynolds, Mrs Clarrie, 1920's
A boudoir cap was popularly worn in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries In its original form, the boudoir cap was worn over undressed hair, It was designed to be worn in the privacy of the boudoir with negligees or nightwear.[andwas often made from lightweightfabrics such as muslin or net and trimmed with silk ribbon and lace. In the 1910s and 1920s, it was used to protect short hairstyles whilst sleeping.This item is an example of a piece of clothing no longer in fashion.Hand crocheted boudoir cap. Light blue thread crochet on top. Fine piece of fabric around centre. Blue and pink border. wire inserted into cap at sides.cap costume-female boudoir-cap handcrafts crochet sleepwear -
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tapestry, approx 1900
This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in early settler families.Hand tapestry pattern for a pair of slippers. on canvas and ready to be cut out. Floral design on crimson background. Light purple canvas.tapestry canvas handcrafts slipper-pattern -
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tea cosy, circa 1900
From the trousseau of Lynn, Sam (Mrs). Samuel Lynn (1865-1949) was a farmer and grazier at Jarrahmond. Bred Clydesdales.This item has aesthetic significance as an example of a hand-made item of the early 20th century.Lace worked tea cosy with thick wadding to help preserve heat. White thread on white linen with silk lining.tea-cosy handcrafts lacemaking trousseau lynn-sam -
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cloth, Untitled et al, first half 20th century
Mrs Eaton was daughter of George and Granny Thomas. Respected Aboriginal couple at Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A canvas runner, unbleached, with two symmetrical designs in thick white thread on front. Fancy borders sewn on edge.cloth handcraft needlework eaton-julia manchester table-linen -
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cloth, early 20th century
The table cloth belonged to Mrs Paul Spidaro and were brought from Italy. They were given to her as a wedding gift in 1920. Paul Spidaro was a bootmaker in Orbost in the 1930's. The donor, Mrs Meevwenoord, was a bowling friend of the Spidaros.This item is aesthetically significant as an example of needlework in the early 20th century.Hand embroidered tablecloth with very large ornate design and scalloped edges.cloth handcraft needlework table-linen manchester -
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sampler, early 20th century
Decorative samplers and needlework were usually made by young women. The completed work was usually framed and hung. Many of them were messages which reflected the values of the family.Hand sewn ornamental sampler on a cardboard canvas and bound in ribbon with small bows at each corner."Lost, somewhere between sunrise & sunset, two golden hours each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward is offered for they are gone forever.' Ribbon and cotton are crimson. needlework handcraft -
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cloth, first half 20th century
This item is hand-made shows the skill and craftmanship of women in the early settler families.Very fine, delicate white point lace supper cloth with very ornate design. Handmade.cloth manchester table-linen handcrafts lacemaking -
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pillow shams, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, One pair of hand embroidered white linen pillow shams. Crocheted edge. Decorated with embroidered flowers in assorted colours.pillow shams bedding manchester handcrafts needlework embroidery -
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pillow shams, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
Julia Thomas was daughter of George and Granny Thomas much respected Aboriginal couple of Newmerella. George was a stockman for Jas Stirling. Julia married Henry Eaton, road construction at Gilbert's Gulch.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two white knitted pillow shams with pink knitted through front. Lace edging.pillow-shams bedding manchester handcrafts knitting lacemaking -
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pin cushion, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Handmade pin cushion with flowered tapestry centre. Tulle covers the whole cushion and has been embroidered. Lace sewn around whole cushion. Backing is satin. Has an assortment of hatpins.pin-cushion tapestry handcrafts needlework hatpins -
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bag, early - mid 20th century
This item is an example of a costume accessory used by women in the early 20th century.Lady's thread and bead black bag with silver beaded fringe at bottom. Drawstrings at top.bag personal-effects money-container beading handcrafts drawstring-bag -
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screen, Untitled, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted bamboo piece of furniture.Small bamboo screen with plain and ribbon embroidery. Handmade.screen-bamboo handcraft furniture -
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plant holder, Wilkinson, Dick
This item was made by Dick Wilkinson as a copy of simuilar article made during the Depression.Handmade ornamental metal pot plant holder made from painted milk tins. Curled metal decorations. Lined with milk tin.FRESH FROZEN PASTEURISED HOMOGENISED MILK. PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA -inside DAIRY FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE LTD.container milk-tin plant-holder handcrafts -
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yoke - carrying
Roughly carved wooden yoke with holes at each end. Rope tied through and metal hooks for carrying.yoke handcrafts carving -
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raffia straw
Used for making new hats.Handmade raffia straw used for hat making. Orange in colour.raffia hat-making handcrafts -
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cloth
Donor was daughter of Alan Richardson who helped build and held ticket for paddle-steamer Curlip.Hand crocheted runner of white thread with picture of a lion on front. Runner has a long fringe.cloth handcraft crochet richardson-alan