Thought to have been embroidered by the grandmother of the donor.Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing.canvas work, samplers, mid 19th century, australia

Fine canvas work. Central spray of flowers in tent stitch using coloured wool, silk and cotton. Background stitch is worked on the diagonal in a fine black cotton thread. Only partly embroidered.embroidery, late 19th century, england, canvas work

Canvas work replica of Turkish Bergana rug in miniature. Rug is in a geometric design in red, gold, cream, white and blue in petit point stitch in stranded cotton on pale pink mono canvas with fringing.embroidery, canvas work, rug, mat

Strip of canvas work, probably late 19th century. Design is pseudo Elizabethan of flowers and surrounds executed in wool and silk in soft pinks, blues, greens and yellows with a brown background on loosely woven fabric/canvas. Piece was brought into Guild by a gentleman who left no information.embroidery, canvas work

Artist, Joan Lander, worked at the Royal School, London.Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97Joan Lander 1963embroidery, panel, canvas work, samplers, 1940-60, england

Purchased 17/7/1960Berlin wool work cushion front, double canvas, mixture of silk and wool threads. Reds, browns, beige, green, grey and blue. Geometric design, variety of stitches.embroidery, cushion cover, canvas work, berlin work, england, late 19th century

Worked by the donor at a Guild class on canvas stitchery.A great variety of canvas stitches used on single canvas in many coloured wools.Letters H.B.A. 1961embroidery, canvas work, sampler, australia, 1960-80

Fine canvas embroidery in silk twisted threads in blue, green, rust and beige. May be a Persian textile. Part of an embroidered waistcoat said to have been the property of a relative of the donor (who was a Captain of the East India Company) used for his official dress in the late 19th century. This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. embroidery, canvas work, england

A cotton material with an even weave has been covered with an intricate repeating pattern outlined with a dark brown or black wool thread. The enclosed areas are filled with tent stitch in coloured wools and silk threads of red, blue, grey and beiges.embroidery, late 19th century, canvas work

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

Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery.embroidery, canvas work, felt, australia, 2000-2020, panels

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

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

Embroidered by H. M. Heuff-Bloem, Wassenaar, Netherlands. Embroiderers date of birth 4/9/1905, died 29/4/1995This piece is a Berlin wool sampler in very bright colours on Penelope canvas. It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs.embroidery, samplers, 1900-20, holland, canvas work, netherlands

Double canvas worked in beige tufted stitch in a rectangular design, interspersed with rows of blue tent stitch. Back of cushion and corded edge are of corded velvet.embroidery, canvas work, cushion, 1940-60, australia

Canvas work possibly early Berlin wool work - gros point used with a cream background for a very large flower spray in a great variety of colours.embroidery, furnishings, late 19th century, canvas work

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

Canvas work in tent stitch and petit point (splitting the ground). Central bird motif. Dark blue background. Lined - pale mushroom with pocket, mirror and small purse - fixed.embroidery, canvas work, bags, 1900-20

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

Floral spray worked in petit point possibly worked through canvas and black velvet.Label on reverse - Petit point in silk, worked in silk velvet. Donated by the late Miss C. Sargoodpetit point, embroidery, picture, 1900-20, canvas work

Sailmaker's twine is usually stored on a reel. It is wax coated and ready to use. The twine is made from strands of fibres that are plied together. The wax waterproofs the twine and smooths out the fine hairs of the fibres, making it easier to work with. The waxed twine helps prevent the ends of the rope work from fraying. Sailmakers use twine and needles to sew sails and many other canvas items such as bags and covers. Special tools, equipment, benches and seats are needed to work with the large heavy and thick pieces of canvas. Sometimes the sailmaker with have special-purpose tools made for his unique work. The place of work on shore is often called a sailmaker's loft. However, sailmakers also work on the job, on sailing ships and boats. This twine is an example imperative equipment for sailmakers. Sailmaking was an essential trade in the shipping industry of the 17th to 19th and early 20th centuries. Sailmakers were often part of a ship's crew, making repairs as needed and using their skills for other work such as net making.Twine; reel of brown waxed sailmaker's twine.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, twine, waxed twine, sailmaker's twine, sailmaker's equipment, sailmaking, canvas work

Picture belonged to Edna's eldest daughter Jennifer, and was given to the donor when Jennifer died.Picture of Cambridge on cream even weave wool. The tops of trees are of silk or wool tops. Buildings are in beiges and brown. Grass, trees, sky are in various greens, beige and a touch of orange. Buildings are named along base of framed picture, Great St. Mary's, St. John's Bridge, Emmanual Chapel, Senate House, Trinity Foundation, Kings Chapel, Honour Gate CAUS.embroidery, picture, canvas work, wool, cambridge

Traditional Dutch sampler of the era M. Breur, 1868Berlin wool work. Traditional Dutch sampler of the era (1868) in Berlin wool on mono canvas comprising different alphabets, and a number of spot motifs, including a wreath with the maker's name and date.M. Breur, 1868embroidery, canvas work, holland, late 19th century, 19th century

Probably the design was worked professionally and the background worked by an amateur.Uppers for a pair of slippers, one not finished. The design of roses in variegated pinks and blues in surface stitchery in silk and wool threads. The background is half cross stitch and continental stitch in dark blue wool. Fabric, Penelope canvas.embroidery, canvas work, surface stitchery, late 19th century, slippers

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

Oval case bound in black satin. Very fine canvas, petit point stitching in coloured threads. Top held on with cord. Bottom decorated with two tassels. Two pink wooden beads, Chinese design.Chinese caligraphyembroidery, canvas work, small articles, 1900-20, china

A registration seal of the Custom and Excise No. 41 is on the back of the piece. Designed and worked by Mrs E. John, made at Doncast School of Arts, England.A rug canvas is used with a variety of threads which include 'Thrums' wool. The design of fruit and vegetables has a great variety of canvas stitches.embroidery, panels, 1940-60, england, canvas work

Embroidered for Sir Alan Newton a Melbourne surgeon. Sir Hibbert (Alan) Stephen Newton was an acclaimed thyroid surgeon and dynamic teacher dedicated to raising the standards of surgery and surgical education. He was a foundation Fellow in 1927, Secretary and Treasurer from 1929-1933, Censor in Chief, from 1933-1943 and ultimately President from 1943-1945. A dainty spray of flowers worked in tent stitch (petit point) on a very fine silk canvas with one thread of silk. No background has been embroidered.On reverse - This (petit point) was worked for Alan by a patient (Austrian) On reverse top - Lady Newton Label on reverse - T. S ?? & Co Pty Ltd, Gallery of Art, Picture Frame Manufacturers, Union House, 284-6 Little Collins Street Melbournepetit point, embroidery, panel, 1900-20, england, canvas work

Canvas embroidery on both sides of the case in silk thread of blue, green, gold, beige and mauve. Handle shows the finish and decoration that the Chinese use when a handle is required. Probably made for the tourist market 'the China Run". Handle purple with green bead each end.embroidery, small articles, late 19th century, china, canvas work

This example was purchased at the sale of old stock in the Royal School of Needlework shop.Fine canvas (20 threads to 2 cms) with oriental design in petit point using multi coloured filloselle silk. These canvas bags were made and sold for embroidering at the Royal School of Needlework, London.embroidery, canvas work, petit point, 1900-20, england, bags