Large rectangular fabric flag/banner with flag pole attachment hooks at two corners. VCAH and green motive printed into cream fabric with green "Burnley" appliqued below. Specifically a 1901 Designers Australian Flag - by Evan Evans Flags 680 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Original plastic bag.VCAH on green motif, BURNLEY appliqued belowbanner, vcah burnley, artifact

This quilt was made to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Donvale Christian College. Mrs Anne Suk was one of the few women who held a place on the Board of the School in its early years. She was a member of one of the founding families. This is one of very few items to survive from the early years of the school. It was specifically created to celebrate the 25th anniversary.Machine pieced pale blue Quilt with navy and olive green borders and navy binding. School logo and swag of flowers have been machine pieced and appliqued on the quilt. The quilt has then been hand quilted with navy thread.On the back there is a label with "J.H.E. Suk" machine stitched on it. On a circle appliqued in the centre of the back are embroidered the numbers "1975" and "2000".school, material, quilt, dutch reform, mrs anne suk, donvale christian college, hand quilt

Given to donor by a Colombian woman.Pink leather zipped purse, front has Mola applique.applique, leather, colombia

An Hawaiian quilt is a distinctive quilting style of the Hawaiian Islands that uses large radially symmetric applique patterns. Motifs often work stylized botanical designs in bold colours on a white background. Hawaiian quilt appliqué is made from a single cut on folded fabric. Quilting stitches normally follow the contours of the appliqué design. Hawaiian quilting derives from the kapa moe, an indigenous bed cover textile. Kapa was constructed from the inner bark of local trees. Traditional kapa was beaten and felted, then dyed in geometric patterns. Quilting may have begun in the Hawaiian islands with the arrival of missionaries and Western fabrics in the 1820s. The climate of Hawaii is unsuitable for cotton cultivation and kapa is unsuitable for quilting so all Hawaiian quilts are constructed from imported material. The earliest written reference comes from Isabella Bird who visited Hawaii in 1870 and wrote a travelogue Six Months in the Sandwich Islands.Worked by Mrs Brent Clark and daughter. An American design of the 19th century, worked and adapted from a photograph by the donor. Mrs Brent Clark was an early pupil of the Victorian Institute for the Advancement of Plain Needlework (Melbourne) and Foundation member of the EGV.Background of fine white cotton, quilted in running stitch. Appliqued design known as 'Friendship Plume" is in pink cotton, with a 3 cms scalloped border, also in pink.embroidery, applique, quilts, mid 20th century, australia, hawaiian

Valuable old lace was often salvaged to be used again. Here motifs have been reclaimed from an earlier 18th Century lace (probably damaged) and appliqued onto machine made cotton net probably early in the 19th Century. The original motifs are either Flemish or Honiton. Use: as a costume trimmingBobbin lace motifs appliqued onto a machine made net. Edging.

Folk art style hanging "khayamiya", souvenir of Egypt probably early 20th C. Touristic khayamiya were made from the 1890s through to the present day, and were notably popular after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. These are often smaller, and are figurative appliques, usually featuring motifs from ancient Egypt or what were then contemporary scenes of Egyptian life, especially folkloric scenes. They were generally purchased by international travelers to Egypt as popular Egyptian souvenirs.Egyptian applique hanging, possibly folk art Egyptian Khayamiya. Brightly dyed fabrics appliqued depicting standing figure, hieroglyphic inscriptions and various other symbols.

Fashion Item. Bonnet veils were very fashionable during the 19th century. At this time old lace was highly valued - in this case old Argentan needle lace motifs (mid 18th century) have been reclaimed and appliqued onto machine made cotton net to form this 19th century bonnet veil. Probably home-made.Mid 18th century Argentan needle lace motifs appliqued onto machine-made cotton net.lace veil, bonnet veil.

The Mola or Molas is a hand-made textile that forms part of the traditional women's clothing of the indigenous Guna people from Panama. Their clothing includes a patterned wrapped skirt (saburet), a red and yellow headscarf (musue), arm and leg beads (wini), a gold nose ring (olasu) and earrings in addition to the mola blouse (dulemor). Two groups, Choco and Guna lived side by side without intermarriage and without adopting a similar culture.In Dulegaya, the Guna's native language, "mola" means "shirt" or "clothing". The mola originated with the tradition of Guna women painting their bodies with geometric designs, using available natural colors; at a certain point, after the arrival of the Spanish, these same designs were woven in cotton, and later still, sewn using cloth "acquired by trade from the ships that came to barter for coconuts during the 19th century". Red cotton background with black reverse applique mounted on grey cotton. Design includes the serpent symbol.applique, mola - reverse applique, south america, panels

Given to donor by a Colombian woman.Small zipped purse with Mola applique in pink, orange, yellow, green, black, white and a few lines of chain stitch in various colours.applique, leather, colombia

Bought by Mrs Oates from London 1962. Edith M. John. Well known English embroiderer.Modern applique embroidery depicting pomegranates in green, brown and orange with detail worked in cords and threads.E.M. John, Pomegranates 1962embroidery, panels, applique, 1940-60, england

Purchased from a Dr. Toole, working in a Laotian refugee camp Ban-nam-yao in the north east of Thailand near Chieng Mae. Under his direction he is encouraging the refugees to make these panels for selling.Applique in many colours with the addition of a series of borders of varying widths with a small amount of surface stitchery.embroidery, applique, surface stitchery, 1960-80, laos

Helen BURGESS (c.1927 - 08.03.2018) Born Sydney, New South Wales Helen Burgess gained a Diploma of Design and Craft, and instructed Craft in the Occupational Therapy Departments of Repatriation and Rehabilitation. In 1957 she came to Victoria, gaining a Technical teachers Certificate from the Bendigo School of Mines. Soon after moving to Ballarat in 1973 she joined the newly formed Ballarat Embroiders Guidance Group (later Embroiders Guild). She lectured in Craft at the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education from around 1974. She retired from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1982. Helen Burgess was also an office bearer with the Ballarat Field Naturalists Club. Helen retired from BCAE in 1982 as Lecturer in Art and Craft, having commenced at BIAE approx. 1974. This work was possibly exhibited at the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria - Ballarat Branch. In 2015 Helen Burgess was considered one of the guild's longest members, at it was thought she was a foundation member of the Ballarat Branch.Textile landscape featuring applique, and hand and machine embroidery.Signed verso 'H. Burgess'.artwork, artist, helen burgess, textiles, embroidery, applique, landscape, ballarat field naturalists club, embroiderers guild

The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor Institution of Federation University Australia.Hand appliqued crest of the Ballarat School of Mines on dark green background and gold fringe. ballarat school of mines, crest, heraldic device, ingenio effodere opes, d'angri, val d'angri, val lawn, applique

Lorna Law (EGV) mounted pieces onto the backing fabric after children made the pieces in class. Inspired by hangings made by New Zealand embroiderers to hang in the new Globe Theatre in London. On the way to London they were hung in the Great Hall of the National Gallery in Melbourne.Brown cotton, edged in a shiny green cord. Birds, animals, fish etc. in a multitude of bright colours. Appliqued pieces sewn by children.embroidery, applique, children, class sampler, hanging

'Earth Blanket' is a quilt made by Pamela Farmer of Shoreham, Victoria in 2000. It is made from a wool blanket with merino and alpaca felt. The techniques used to make it include: felting, applique, quilting, machine and hand embroidery and it has been dyed with eucalyptus leaves. This quilt was an entrant in "Expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize"; an acquisitive exhibition held by the National Wool Museum from 16 Sept. 2000 to 3 Dec. 2000 (extended until 2 Feb. 2001) for contemporary art quilts, with the first prize winning $2000. 'Earth Blanket' was selected as the winner of this exhibition and was purchased for $2000. It was catalogue entry no. 5.Quilt, woollen felt with appliqued, quilted, dyed and embroidered surface. This quilt is mostly in brown and brown tones.P.F.quilting handicrafts, masters of technique: creators on cloth - exhibition (15/06/2001 - 22/07/2001) expressions 2000: the wool quilt prize - exhibition (16/09/2000 - 04/02/2001) highlights of the national wool museum: from waggas to the wool quilt prize - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), farmer, ms pamela, quilting, handicrafts

Acquired by Guild from 2017 ExhibitionApplique on gold coloured fabric, picture of a shell collector, face and body are white fabric, trousers striped black and beige. He has a woven basket made of old Kimono fabric and tiny mother of pearl shells. Framed in black and a black mount.applique, embroidery

These shoes were worn by Emily Cock (nee Smith), the daughter of wealthy early settler John Matthew Smith. From 1856 until 1931 the Smiths lived at 'Castlefield', a mansion on a vast estate that at one time stretched along South Road from Bluff Road to Hampton Street. The land was gradually subdivided, and the house is now a part of Haileybury College.Pair of flat black kid leather indoor shoes decorated with pale blue silk, cut-away applique and embroidery.shoes, embroidery, applique, castlefield, emily smith, brighton

Purchased from George's about 1962White heavy linen with organdie applique of blue flower pot and flowers and white leaf. Dark blue buttholed shaped edge top and bottom. Hand hemmed sides.embroidery, hand towel, applique, georges

Applique in two shades of organdie. On one side only a central motif of a horse and rider in shades of blue, white, grey and red embroidery. Variety of stitches including buttonhole edging.embroidery, tea cosies, 1980-2000, applique

The Japanese occupied present day Indonesis from 7-12-1941 to 15-8-1945. Indonesia was a Dutch colony at the time and Dutch Indonesians were imprisoned, starved and otherwise treated with great cruelty.This tile is of importance as a reminder of the War in the Pacific and the suffering of Dutch colonials during the Japanese occupation.A small, simply coloured ceramic tile commemorating the liberation of the Dutch East Indies on August 15, 1945. An illustrated paper applique has been stuck on the top surface.The following words and phrases are recorded on the paper applique: 15 augustus 1945; NED. INDIE VRIJ; nooit vergeten (never forget). The dates 7-12-1941and 15-8-1945 record the time of Japanese occupation. The tile is further illustrated with a map of the (now) Indonesian islands; two cut lines of barbed wire and two triumphant lions.

Small bag, multi-coloured with reverse applique design front (black on white), back and edged with orange cord and hot pink tassels. Top of back is fold over envelope type.embroidery, applique, reverse applique, bag

Hand appliqued crest of the Ballarat School of Mines on dark green background and gold fringe. ballarat school of mines, crest, heraldic device, ingenio effodere opes, d'angri, val d'angri, val lawn, applique, banner, coat of arms

This handmade women’s pair of bloomers, or drawers, features hand-worked Broderie Anglaise and applique trim and a drawstring rear closure at the waist. It is one of seven handmade items of white cotton underwear, all made with beautiful needlework and embroidery skill. The lingerie once belonged to the donor’s great-grandmother’s family, the Paton family of ‘Trefnant’, Yangery, in southwest Victoria. The collection of women’s late-19th-century undergarments is an example of clothing that women would include in their wardrobes. The garments add to the study of the evolution of women's fashions and practicality for the early Australian settlers. The fine linen fabric and the careful needlework in these handmade garments and hand-worked lace trims reflect the maker’s dedication to making even serviceable garments beautiful to look at and wear. Women's bloomers or drawers, handmade from white cotton fabric, with hand-worked Broderie-Anglaise trim around the bottom of legs with applique motifs. Bloomers have a drawstring, back of waist closure.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, southwest victoria, victorian era, women’s underwear, ladies’ underwear, undergarment, under-structure, 1900s undergarments, 19th-century undergarment, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, lingerie, 19th century, handmade clothing, broderie anglaise, hand-made broderie anglaise, paton family, trefnant, yangery, bloomers, drawers, underpants

Made by refugees in their camps in Northern Thailand. Traditional designs and embroidery used.Reverse applique of concentric circles. Embroidery in red and green small triangles and white running stitches in circles. Backing of natural cotton.embroidery, applique, surface stitchery, mats, 1960-80, thailand, reverse applique

White and blue reverse applique on red ground in geometric design. The fabric includes some synthetic, and is embroidered in yellow, pink and green rayon threads, and a silver thread.embroidery, quilting, reverse applique, applique, south america, 1970's

Purchased from a Dr. Toole, working in a Laotian refugee camp Ban-Nan-Yao in north eastern Thailand, near Chieng Mae. Under his direction the refugees are making these panels for funds for the camp.Central square of dark blue with white applique in a geometric design. Borders of yellow green, red, yellow, green and red. Inner band of red has a wide herringbone in navy tied with tiny white stitches.embroidery, applique, surface stitchery, 1960-80, laos

Designed and worked by Mrs E.M. Johns, a well known English embroideress. Purchased for 20 pound each, some by members of Western Australian Guild. Arrived at the Victoria Guild via Mrs Morna Sturrock, member. Edith John was a highly influential 20th-century UK embroidery artist, teacher, and author. Born in Doncaster, she trained at the Doncaster School of Art in the 1930s and later became a full-time instructor specializing in experimental embroidery, history, and design. Her work has been exhibited globally and in major UK landmarks like York Minster and St Paul's Cathedral. She authored several widely respected books on needlecraft for Batsford of London, most notably Experimental Embroidery (1976). She designed and led the massive community stitching project for the famous Doncaster Tapestry, which is kept at the City of Doncaster Archives.All designs based on the rose and worked on orange slightly textured fabric. The applique is made from a variety of gold kid and the embroidery is in black threads of different thicknesses. Panel A Windblown Rose.Each panel has the name of the rose as above and E.M. John and 1980 in black thread.embroidery, applique, panels, 1980-2000, creative, england

Designed and worked by Mrs E.M. Johns, a well known English embroideress. Purchased for 20 pound each, some by members of Western Australian Guild. Arrived at the Victoria Guild via Mrs Morna Sturrock, member.All designs based on the rose and worked on orange slightly textured fabric. The applique is made from a variety of gold kid and the embroidery is in black threads of different thicknesses. C Black rose.Each panel has the name of the rose as above and E.M. John and 1980 in black thread.embroidery, applique, panels, 1980-2000, creative, england

Designed and worked by Mrs E.M. Johns, a well known English embroideress. Purchased for 20 pound each, some by members of Western Australian Guild. Arrived at the Victoria Guild via Mrs Morna Sturrock, member.All designs based on the rose and worked on orange slightly textured fabric. The applique is made from a variety of gold kid and the embroidery is in black threads of different thicknesses.Panel D Golden rose.Each panel has the name of the rose as above and E.M. John and 1980 in black thread.embroidery, applique, panels, 1980-2000, creative, england

Purchased in Panama by Betty Colman, Seattle, and later given to Edna Wark.Red cotton background, with applique and reverse applique, and embroidery in bright coloursembroidery, mola - reverse applique, patchwork, central america, mid 1900's