Piece originally belonged to donor's mother-in-law, Constance Simson. Note attached "Beadwork over 150 years old North Ireland, Late 18th century"Canvas work piece on red canvas. Background is worked in red silk with beautiful floral beadwork in shades of grey, black, white, bronze.embroidery, canvas, beadwork, ireland, 18th century

Single lenses were used to assist reading for many centuries before spectacles were widely available. This magnifying lens may be even older than its case. The simple, large glass lens is held in a hand-worked horn or bone rim. The leather case decorated with floral beadwork is typical of northern European styles c1850.This lens is significant for the collection as it is the earliest mounted single lens in the Kett Museum.Large, round, horn-rimmed reading glass, or magnifier lens, incorporating ring-shaped handle. Glass lens in horn or bone rim. Leather slip-in case with floral beadwork.lens, magnifier, reading lens, horn rim, beadwork

Victorian beadwork on a Berlin work design. A large spray of flowers in black, white, grey, blue and green beads. Background is also beaded in deep rose pink.embroidery, beadwork, panel, mid 19th century, england

Came from husband's family in Brussels. Reference from donor's late mother-in-law - the belt was apparently from her Swiss-Belgian grandmother. She also suggested the belt was possibly Greek or Turkish. 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

Sample of seed beading.- Sample of decorative beadwork - seed beads - floral & leaf motifNilcraft, sample, floral glass beading

This article was handmade by Amelia Frances Selwyn probably in England after she married Lance Mallett in London. Amelia was the mother of Brenda Murray, dedicated community worker and local government councillor. Brenda was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community. Amelia Mallett was an early Croajingalong resident and she and Lance are buried in the Orbost Cemetery.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in thefirst half of the 20th century.A handmade black lacy bolero. It has beadwork along the edges and fastens with an ornate black clasp.bolero costume-women handcraft clothing

Black net panel with turquoise, black and silver beads and sequins. Mount for the front of a dress. Tamboured beadwork.beading, garments, fragments, 1900-20

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

Oval bag in pink grosgrain with a floral beaded oval centre back and front, and a beaded handle. Inside is fitted with a mirror and pockets.beadwork, bags, beadwork, 1920-40

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

Bracelet made from cantaloupe melon seeds (pips). The bracelet is believed to have been made by Adele Bahlmann, wife of Julius (Jules) Ziebell, who was known within the family for her skilled beadwork and decorative craftwork.

Piece came to the Guild with a bag of canvas pieces from a deceased estate for disposal to members.Oval panel - design is of roses with a geometric border in mauve, grey, black, gold and brown beads on mauve Penelope canvas. Intended as an inset for a tray.beadwork, late 19th century

Donated by Mrs Margaret Mackie in memory of her mother, Mrs Williamina Henderson.Dark brown velvet with bronze and black beads. It was probably the front of a dress, possibly late Victorian or Edwardian.beading, beadwork

This is a case to hold bodkins. A Bodkin is shaped like an oversized sewing needle with a blunt point and large eye and is used to pull a drawstring through a fabric casing- an essential to clothes fastenings for centuries. Beaded cases were popular from late 18th century through to Victorian timesWhen most clothes were laced, bodkins were essential tool for dressing. This is a luxury item in which to store bodkins. Complex beadwork completely covers a bone frame.Cylindrical ivory bodkin case decorated with blue, white and red seed beads in diamond design on an opalescent seed bead background with blue beads banding join. Blue Beads top and bottombodkin case, beadwork

A Bodkin is shaped like an oversized sewing needle with a blunt point and large eye and is used to pull a drawstring through a fabric casing- an essential to clothes fastenings When most clothes were laced, bodkins were essential tool for dressing - pulling cords or threads to gather clothing together Steel Bodkin with large eye and rounded endbodkin case, beadwork

The Bermali Maki (also known simply as the Maki stitch) is a distinctive, geometric hand embroidery stitch widely used in the vibrant tribal art of the Lambani (Banjara) nomadic people in India. It is traditionally combined with appliqué, mirrors, and beadwork to create elaborate, textured patterns.Turquoise linen with white cotton embroidery including shisha mirrors, chain stitch, herringbone and bermali maki stitch. Very similar to E1160 - a shisha work cape from Pakistan.fragments, pakistan, shisha work

Bag belonged to grandmother of donor.Bag of cream satin with a design of flowers and leaves in white and opalescent beads. Location: C1 D1 BS7 1049beadwork, bags, mid 19th century

Made by donor's grandmother.Square bag, black jet beads with looped fringe at base. Drawstring closure and scalloped, beaded edge. Black cotton lining.beadwork, jet, fringe

1920 style bag, surface heavily beaded in floral design in red and geometric design in blue. Beaded handle heavily carved bag frame of roses and leaves. The beading technique is interesting as each colour is worked separately.beadwork, bags, 1920-40

Cushion cover made of deep blue silk velvet with a circle of beaded flowers, clear beads laid in strings over white underlay. Leaves in greens, golds and browns are embroidered in silk. Each corner has an elaborate tassel, and cover is edged with blue braid cord.embroidery, beadwork, 1900-20, england?

Part of a collection of pieces which belonged to the donor's grand parents.Black satin afternoon tea apron decorated with jet beads in a stylised pattern. Lined with black cotton satin. Half apron with ties. Hand beaded, machine stitched constructionbeadwork, beading, aprons, 1900-20

Circular evening bag, machine embroidered on ecru silk in matching colour. Embellished with embroidered long arm french knots (pistil stitch) sequins and beading on the front and beaded and sequined flowers on the back. loop and button closure with long shoulder strap.bags, beading, beadwork, quilting

Worked upper for slippers in red wool background in half cross on Penelope canvas. Green, yellows and brown leaf pattern and beaded flowers.embroidery, canvas work, beadwork, mid 19th century

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

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

Close fitting cap with crystal and pearl beads, 1920's style. Beads stitched on net.beading, beadwork, caps, 1920-40

1920's style close fitting cap with crystal, pearl and turquoise beads.embroidery, beadwork, 1920-40, caps

Partly finished lambrequin. Design in beads is complete but background of deep red half cross stitch in floss is not finished. Probably sold as a kit.embroidery, furnishings, late 19th century, beadwork

Donor note - label attached "Bag given to Grandma Williamson by an old sweetheart - date about 1840"Small brown velvet drawstring bag, with a paisley style design and fringe in steel beads. beadwork, bags, mid 19th century, england

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