This work was completed by Mrs A Wilson of Elwood. This unfinished work was given to Mrs T Williams , who was not a Guild member, by her husband's Aunt, the wife of the late Dr. William Aitken. Dr. Aitken practised medicine at Stawell and later lived at "Toybay" Toorak and practised in that suburb. Mrs Williams was told that the work was over 100 years old when it was given to her 30 years ago. ( c. 1842) Members of the Aitken family were still living in Victoria. (per letter of 1972)Canvas work and bead work stool cover. Floral design on a blue background. Star shaped beading design on ends surround floral motifs and beaded scalloped edges around central designs. Beads are black, white, silver and grey.embroidery, furnishings, canvas, bead work, 19th century

Belonged to Mrs John Barrett (Amelia) who came to Australia with her husband and family about 1854. Lived in the Goldfields around Bendigo and finally settled at Albany, WA. The cape collar was given to me by Miss Betty Williamson. She and I are great granddaughters of Amelia. Edna Wark.Edwardian collar, with beadwork and jet in classical style with high neckband and V-shaped front and beaded shoulder drapes. Worked on fine net, the lining has been replaced and some beads replaced and added in February 1986. beading, bead work, garments, 1900-20, collars

Embroidered panel for tea cosy. Double thread canvas with a design of teapot, jug and sugar laid on a tray. Background of brown cotton. Beaded border in a scroll design.beadwork, beading, tea cosies, late 19th century

Typically used for high-end fashion and accessory construction.Heavily beaded panel with yellow beads on yellow fabric. Possibly for handbag or evening bag. Structured rows of micro seed beads and bugle beads into raised floral of pentagonal motifs.bead work, bags

An embellishment often used to create statement collar necklaces.Beaded collar attached by clasp, with geometric pattern of bugle and seed beads. Flared front trim of bugle and seed beads.bead work, collar, art deco

An embellishment often used to create statement collar necklaces.Beaded collar to be attached by clasp, with a pattern of straight lines in bugle and seed beads. Triangular trim of bugle and seed beads along the edge. Two central large flowers of white seed beads with a yellow bead centre.bead work, collar, art deco

This piece was an entrant in the Challenge section of the "Jubilation" exhibition in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Guild and acquired by the Collection . Small sculptured lady's head, embroidered all over and covered as hair with beaded flowers (50) and leaves in pink,mauve, blue and green. Neck is wrapped with purple scarf. Soft Sculpture Head Bead Flowersbead work, embroidery, beading, soft sculpture, australia

Estate of Kenneth Lay Antique Dealer - no ProvenanceCoat of Arms of England- Lion and Unicorn Dieu et Mon Droit Cross Stitch with Bead highlights Wooden tray with feet and glass top No 5 on reversebead work, tray insert, 19th century

Unknown - possibly USADoll embroidered in coloured glass beads, padded and reversible. Embellished with tassels and paillettes.doll, bead work

Bag belonged to Mrs Margaret Don Wark, who came to Australia in 1885 with her 2 sons. The bag was re-made in the 1930's. Owner of the bag was the grandmother of donor (Edna Wark) husband William John.Black velvet base, surrounded by ruched black silk, and black velvet ribbon handle. Bag has flaps at top on both sides and flaps and body of bag are heavily beaded front and back in a floral design in red, gold, blue, green, beige and white beads.embroidery, bags, bead work, 1880-1900

Purchased by Miss Sebaly's grandmother in Paris. Classic bag of the period.Small beaded bag, ivory satin, silver bugle and white and silver seed beads. Squared geometric pattern, silver coloured metal frame. Pearl clasp. embroidery, bead work, tambour work, bags, 1920-40, france

Large pin cushion (probably for hat pins) amethyst velvet with floral beadwork design. Beads are crystal, white and pearls. Edged with beaded fringe.embroidery, bead work, pin cushions, late 19th century

Made by donor's grandmother in 1860, a Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham.Large tea cosy in four sections joined and edged in red and yellow cord with loops on top. Panels are in deep red cross stitch background, with beaded designs in gold, grey and blue/green.embroidery, tea cosies, bead work, canvas, australia, 1860-80

Combined exhibition with Johnston Collection - Diamond and Pearl Exhibition 2020.Christmas Decorations made for EGV 60th Jubilee year combined with Diamond and Pearl Exhibition. Red diamond (3D) silk and goldwork, beaded, couched with chipping and gold metal tail.embroidery, goldwork, bead work

Combined exhibition 60th Anniversary EGV with Johnston Collection - Diamond and Pearl Exhibition 2020.Christmas Decorations made for EGV 60th Jubilee year combined with Diamond and pearl exhibition Gold heart, white beads lace and sequins.embroidery, goldwork, bead work

Cream fabric embellished with ornate lily design in mauve bullions, copper coloured beads and coloured silk. Originally the front, underarm and back of the top of a garment. Side seam under the arm and hooks on the reverse of the right hand side.bead work, clothing

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century prior to the mass production of clothing and textiles, needlework, alongside motherhood, was the defining work of women. Hand sewing and embroidery was central in the everyday lives and domestic roles of women.This item is unique, handmade and has a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history and women’s history.Bronze and gold embroidery and bead work on black mesh.needlework, beading, sewing, sew, hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, handmade, domestic, women, women's history

Victorian beaded bracelets - belonged to Mrs Toller of Kettering (founder of Toller Chapel) from Grace Barlow (nee Grace Whitehorse). Two bracelets were given but were damaged and one used to restore the other. Restored by Mrs T. Wilson (member)Made of brown velvet with a gilt clasp and flower heads and leaves in coloured bead work.embroidery, accessories, 19th century, beadwork

A sample of beaded workA strip of lace made of beads made of dotted stripe along each edge with design resembling bee hives and plants with palm shapped leaves. - Bronze seed beads - Some silver/bronze beads - Some pearl beads - On beige nylon netting beaded lace border, bronze neads, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennigs

Double thread canvas with three faces in petit point surrounded by a floral spray of coloured bead work. No background has been worked.embroidery, beadwork, slippers, late 19th century

Draw string bag in coloured bead work. Crystal and blue with purple and green for the flowers and leaves. Decorative beaded tassel at the base with blue crochet top and variegated blue draw string.embroidery, bags, late 19th century, england, beadwork

The smoker's cap belonged to Mr John Bennett one of the pioneer settlers of Dooboobetic and Yeungroon. Round smoker's cap, Material are blue fabric outer with bead work in yellow beading. Pattern of the beading is a flower and vine pattern around the brim. A yellow tassel is on top. The lining is a golden silk with quilting pattern on crown.bennett, dooboobetic, yeungroon, charlton, clothing

Hexagonal box crafted by Mim Egan, made with bits and pieces painted with gold sprayed in part with black under. Box holds a hat, also made by Mim Egan. Mauve coloured material with stitched threads across top of hat. A bunched decoration of rouleau loops with bead work. Beads around the rim of the underside of the hat.boxes, hats

The piece belonged to the donor's mother-in-law Constance Simson. A note pinned to the piece says "Bead work over 150 years old. North Ireland. Late 18th century".A piece of canvas work on red canvas - background in dark red cross stitch in wool. A floral design in white beads.embroidery, beading, canvas work, cross sttich

Textiles. Rectangular shaped tapestry piece dipping to V shape at lower edge. Piece is covered with bead work in floral pattern of white, grey, gold and green. Bright green lining piece of shantung fabric has been pinned to the tapestry piece. Work is unfinished.textiles, domestic, tapestry piece.

The cloth was made by Miss Annie Meyer, Trawool, Victoria an aunt of the donor.Dark tan/gold satin cotton ground with an applied, heavily embroidered border from an earlier cloth of printed fabric. Bold embroidery in chenille and pearl cottons in gold, mauve, beige and blues. Some bead work. Backing of gold/tan heavy ribbed cotton.embroidery, table cloths, late 19th century, australia, surface stitchery

Made by donor's grandmother in 1860 (Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham)Canvas and bead work. Background in gros point wool in two tones of maroon red. A bold design worked in large beads of black, dark grey, white and crystals with highlights of gold. Back made from red woollen fabric, the edge decorated with a multi-coloured silk cord.embroidery, cushion, mid 19th century, australia, canvas work, beadwork

From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female