Yellow silk satin, silk embroidery in bright blues, greens, mauve, orange and pinks.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, late 19th century, flowers, garden, bird

Ivory satin with coloured satin stitch embroidery depicting a landscape scene of figures, flowers and trees.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, landscape, garden, figures

Cream satin, silk embroidery in Pekin knot stitch. Fine couched cord. Rural setting with figures, trees and pagoda.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, china, garden, figures, lanscape

Hanger was purchased to accompany wedding dressC 1991 - Cream satin with cream & pink floral lace trim - hanger hook bound in satin to resemble swan - Spray of 'orange blossom' at base of hangerNilclothing accessories, handmade

Photograph of Mrs Oates and Archbishop Dann in Archives.The mitre was made for the consecration of the Anglican Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. Robert Dann. The front, embroidered by Morna Sturrock represents the resurrection. The back, embroidered by Mrs Oates, represents the cave, crucifixion and burial. The mitre is meant to be worn at Easter. The background fabric for the embroidery is a gold silk colour, the lining is blue. The mitre was considered very avant-garde for it's time.embroidery, mitre, australia, gold work, metal thread

Country of origin unknown - possibly Middle Eastern.Loom made beadwork belt in mainly pink and blue beads in a mixture of geometric patterns. There is a fringe made of strips of beads on each end. Each strip has a piece of silk attached.embroidery, beadwork, belts, middle east

Red tobacco tin 'State Express ready rubbed Virginia tobacco Ardath Fine Cut.' 1 oz. Net weight when packed. Tin manufactured by W.D. and H.O. Wills Australia Ltd. Sydney. This tin contains small paper clippings from 1940's and 1950's pertaining to Councilor G. A. Pethard. Articles from 'The Bendigo Advertiser.person, individual, mr. george pethard, lydia chancellor, collection, tin, metal, pethard family, mr. george pethard, male, individual, bendigo, smoking accessories, bendigo mayor, person, personal effects

Costume jewelry necklace of white pearls with tear droplets.costume accessories, jewellery, necklace

Small card in bag "GULLU BACI" may be the design name, or the place it originally came from.Cream linen, pattern darned in striped designs in colours of aqua, red, brown, yellow and blue and mauve, front only. 10cm fringe of cream macrame. One bead (to ward off the evil eye?) is attached to fringe. Handmade shoulder strap and attached tassels in coloured wools.embroidery, darning, bags, 1960-80, turkey

used by Iranian women to hold makeup such as Kohl sticksDeep pink embroidered in gold with coloured sequins. Bag is a folded square. Lined in red cotton and a woven pine cone motif fabric, gold background.embroidery, beading, bags, 1960-80, middle east

Pale blue silk with hem stitched edge. Surface stitchery designs all around a small square peeping hole in one corner. Used by the women when in Chador (local dress) to look through to see and not be seen.embroidery, handkerchief, 1960-80, middle east, surface stitchery

Said to be a requirement of the nomadic Persian family groups. Sugar made in thick blocks and rasped down when required, it was hung in these bags to keep it away from insects and animals. Part of the Iranian collection selected by Lady Amies when on a trip in 1976.Cherry silk embroidered in gold and coloured sequins in the classic pine cone motif. Chartreuse border edged on both sides with gold braid. Cord and tassels threaded through rod loops for hanging. Red cotton lining. Small sample of Coats Filosheen mending cottonembroidery, beading, 1960-80, middle east

Used by peasant women when in Chador (local dress), the decorative corner is used as a viewing corner through which to view the passers-by without their own faces being seen.Pale blue linen (local) with hem stitched edge and self coloured surface embroidery. A band of drawn thread work with a lighted blue incorporated in the design, with one corner having a large area of the open work embroidery.embroidery, handkerchiefs, 1960-80, middle east, surface stitchery

These belonged to the donor's mother - Amy Milne Little nee Andrews born 1902, died 1985 and were found among her things when she died.Pair of beige kid dolls shoes with a silk rosette in front and a pair of silk handknitted socks."2" on sole of each shoedolls, dolls clothes, 1900-20

Bag for string. White cotton fabric with a circular floral pattern in variegated blue soft cotton. The background is entirely filled in with blue and white French knots.embroidery, surface stitchery, bags, 1920-40, australia

Made for the 'Ruby Challenge' which celebrated the Guild's 40th anniversary at the 2000 exhibition '40 years on'.Small bag in the form of a camellia flower in shades of pink and red. Draw strings finish in a bud.embroidery, bags, australia, 2000-2020, surface stitchery, machine embroidery

Cornelli embroidery (or Cornely work) is a refined, decorative embroidery technique characterized by its lace-like, intricate, and raised texture. It involves applying a cord, braid, or ribbon to fabric in a continuous, flowing, and often swirling pattern.Beige linen pouch bag decorated with cornelly cord work in a grey/beige colour.embroidery, bags, 1920-40, cornelli work

Probably Middle Eastern. The set consists of 2 cuffs, a front and a neckband, probably for a garment like a caftan, worked on pale grey fabric. The fabric is completely covered with metallic thread in an abstract design. The pieces are mounted on a board.embroidery, garments, middle east, metal thread

Large collar of net with intricate flowers of braid, cord, beads in ivory, green and pink.beading, collars, braids

The item from a collection from the former Larnook Teachers' Collect. Collected in the 1960's. Passed onto Rusden (now Burwood campus).Petit point purse with floral design on one side.embroidery, bags, canvas work, petit point, australia?, purse

The item is from a collection from the former Larnook Teacher's College. It was collected in the 1960's. On the College's closure it was passed onto Rusden, then to the Burwood Campus.Small white muslin sachet with inner yellow cushion. Drawn thread and surface stitches design (rose in centre). Buttoned back opening.embroidery, sachets, switzerland, drawn thread

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Small piece in natural wool or wool blend ground. Geometric motifs in brown silk and red and orange wool. Straight, stem, cross, Algerian edge and satin stitches.embroidery, surface embroidery, greece, fragment

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Handwoven scarf, probably cotton or linen, ecru ground. Woven ends in red, cream, purple, orange, silver and black in geometric diamond pattern and zig zag.weaving, stoles, middle european, yugoslavia, peshkir

Made by Donor's great grandmother.White collar, drawn thread, possible grape motif, crochet edging.embroidery, drawn thread, collars, late 19th century, australia

Small purse of traditional Chinese design - surface embroidery in polychromatic silk thread. Design with citron, melon, bird and flower - black silk lined with blue.embroidery, surface stitchery, purses, bags, china

Cream silk square set on the diamond with a wide border of Maltese lace in a typically traditional design.lace, handkerchief

Letter on Donor's family on Archive file.Dark cream tape lace collar. It is made of fine tape with very fine needle lace designs in silk joining the tape loops. The collar is almost a full circle and is 270 mms deep.embroidery, collar, tape lace, lace, needle lace

White linen centre with a wide border of tape lace motifs.embroidery, handkerchief, lace

Given to the donor by the daughter of the Rajah of Punal, when she was 9 years old.Small drawstring bag in large cross stitch in bright colours (Card and two photos inside bag).embroidery, bag, cross stitch

Purchased by donor at Craft Link, Hanoi in 2003Bronze coloured silk handbag with pale blue silk interior and padded handles. A square embroidered central motif and small cross embellishments.Craft Link, Made in VIetnam