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Orbost & District Historical Society
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 -
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cloth, first half 20th century
Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter. Baptism through the ages has held great importance in celebrating a new life for social and religious beliefs and to announce another generation. Christening gowns, dresses or robes became special for these occasions and followed fashion as life changed. this cloth is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A cloth of handmade broderie anglaise on white fine linen with white thread.cloth handcraft needlework -
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serviette ring, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small hand-crocheted serviette ring. White thread with scalloping on outside.serviette-ring manchester table-linen handcrafts crochet -
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shawl, Untitled, late 19th century?
In 1896 Albert Richardsonand his bride, Lettice, came to the mill at Tabbara. Their daughter, Mrs Mary Barclay, was born at Marlo in 1897. Her Scottish great-great grandmother who was born about 1800, kept silk worms. When she was about 12, she collected and spun the silk to later make this shawl.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.A handmade shawl of beige silk. Edge is fringed.shawl costume-female handcraft silk -
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doily, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Small hand-crafted linen doily with embroidered lace-like edging. Flower embroidery and the word "scones" sewn along bottom.Front - "scones"doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
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doilies, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a hand crafted item showing the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Two small square handmade doilies. Tattered centres and crochet edging of bells. On white linen.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
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doily, Woodward, Ruth (daughter of Alan Richardson), first half 20th century
Made by Ruth Richardson who was the daughter of Alan Richardson.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small handmade linen doily with circular designs and plain centre.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery richardson-alan -
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doily, first half 20th century
Handmade by Mary Tomlinson in approx. 1900. Daughter of Arthur James Tomlinson who in 1887 selected at Tabbara.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Handmade square shaped point lace doily with linen centre.doily handcrafts lace-making tomlinson-arthur -
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doily, Ralston, Marion, first half 20th century
Made by Marion Ralston and donated by husband , Mark.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Hand-embroidered doily. Round with scalloped edge. Embroidered with blue, yellow, green and red flowers.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
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doily, Ralston, Marion, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a hand crafted item showing the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Hand embroidered linen doily. Round. Blue, yellow, green and red flowers.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
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cover, Woodward, Ruth (daughter of Alan Richardson), first half 20th century
Ruth Woodward was the daughter of Alan Richardson a sawmiller at Tabbara. Richardson Helped build and held ticket for paddle steamer "Curlip". Crochet covers for milk jugs, teacups and bowls were produced to repel the dreaded Australian blow fly. They were typically decorated with Australian flora and fauna and commemorative motifs and sometimes edged with beads, shells and other three dimensional forms, not only for appearance, but also to weigh down the crochet so it would stay safely in place on the jug. The three dimensional parts were stiffened with sugar syrup, or sometimes starch, paraffin or gelatine. The main sources for crochet cover and other needlework designs available to women were in journals, magazines and pattern books. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Small handmade star-shaped milk cover with a white tulle centre and beading coming down to points off the centre. Beads are clear and black.milk-cover handcrafts needlework beading richardson -
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doily, late 19th -early 20th century
This doily was handmade by Penuel Cameron (nee Hossack). The Hossack family farmed land on the Marlo Road. Like the Camerons they were staunch Presbyterians. Robert Cameron was one of earliest settlers on Orbost flats and ran the paddlesteamer "Cheviot". He served many years on shire council and built the first Presbyterian. church in Orbost.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Hand tatted medium sized doily. Small round linen piece in centre and large tatted border.doily handcrafts needlework linen lace cameron-robert -
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doily, Woodward, Ruth (daughter of Alan Richardson), 1910-1930
Doily was hand made by Riuth Woodward who was the daughter of Alan Richardson, a sawmiller at Tabbara. He held ticket for the paddlesteamer Curlip.This item represents an important pastime of Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. 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, decorating or protecting furniture, floors and walls, and keeping off flies and insects from food.Small square needlepoint doily with kangaroo pattern and beaded triangular fringe. Centre is white with pink clear beading.doily handcrafts needlework beading richardson-alan -
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ornament, early 19th century
This item is an example of a hand crafted item made to personalise and add aesthetic value to a homes.Hand painted glass picture showing roses and blue bells on a light green background. On a wooden board with stand.ornament painting glass-painting handcraft -
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boudoir cap, c. 19th, early 20th century
This beautiful cap has been passed down through the McKeown family. It was donated by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford). Womens art / handcrafts.A boudoir cap made from cream silk, sections are crochet silk thread with an insertion of silk brocade. Small pieces of bone have been inserted into the sides of the cap giving a stiffening effect over the ears of the wearer. boudoir-cap sleep-apparel female-costume -
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cushion cover, c. early 20th century
Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) was an excellent needlewoman and has made this cushion cover.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 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 cushion cover made of black fabric, embroidered with large roses on stems and hand painted over the roses. cushion-cover womens-needlecraft handcrafts -
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petticoat, Cowell, Alice, 1914
Handmade by Alice Cowell as an entry for the annual Bombala (southern New South Wales) Show.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A white machine-made petticoat with hand embroidery and pink ribbon threaded around middle. It has broderie anglaise along scalloped edge and comes with a blue certificate for First prize at the Bombala Annual Show.petticoat costume female-underwear handcrafts dress-making -
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ornament, Ah Chow, Catherine, 1900's
This item reflects the artistic and creative skills of women in the first half of the 20th century. The Ah Chow family was prominent in early Orbost.A hand-made spray of flowers made of different shells with a coral stem. They are in yellow cellophane with a bow at the front .ornament handcraft shell ah-chow -
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bottle holder
A hand made wooden chip carved bottle holder ( a style of carving in which knives or chisels are used to remove small chips of the material from a flat surface in a single piece). It is an intricate design and has a tall handle with two wide holes on each side.bottle-holder domestic table-setting handcraft carving