Crochet by the donor'smother, Mrs Ethel Webb in 1910-1930. Photo and biography in the archives. Please notify donor if the piece goes on display.Runner for sideboard with a crocheted border. Border is of filet crochet depicting bunches of grapes.embroidery, runner, crochet, filet crochet

Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue book Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns. Picture of filet crochet piece with house & tree and spray of leaves on left side. Underneath is written 'Original Designs by Australian Women' price Two Schillings. Across bottom is written ' The Whole of the Contents of this book are protect4ed by Federal Copyright Act 1912. 46 pagesbooks, handcrafts

Filet crocheted camisole with threaded pink ribbon trim. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, camisole, undergarment, ladies underwear, lingerie, filet crochet

Worked by donor's mother Annie Gordon before 1920. (Chart was published in 1918) Beautifully worked. Very good condition. Designer & creator both known, and both Australian.Square of cream linen. Corners and border of Filet Crochet (Mary Card WARATAH design) in fine cream cotton thread. filet crochet, mary card

This mat is decorated with drawn thread embroidery with a filet crochet border.embroidery, drawn thread, crochet

From the collection of Bette JonesCream filet crochet blousette/blouse front, worn under low cut front of dresscostume, female underwear

From Barbara Ballantyne's own personal collection. White Doily made of five wedge-shaped pieces worked separately then joined together to form a circular doily, with five gentle points beneath which are Primrose flowers. mary card, filet crochet

Duplicate from the Collection of Pat McGenniskin. Donated via Barbara Ballantyne.White circular Doily with Evening Primrose flower as the centre and outer border. Central flower surrounded by four butterflies. filet crochet, mary card

From Barbara Ballantyne's own personal Collection.White Placement with Japanese scene. Similar to that seen on Willow Pattern china. mary card, filet crochet

Found within the Embroiderers' Guild Victoria's Historical Research Library. Origin unknown. One repeat of edging design and unfinished corner section of Mary Card's Oak and Squirrel Tea Cloth edging design. Worked in fine cream cotton crochet thread. mary card, filet crochet

Chart used by donor's mother, Annie Gordon, to make Waratah Tea Cloth (L0084) before 1920.Decent condition considering its age and that it was used. Direct connection to Lace Collection piece. Australian designer.Paper chart glued to white fabric. Includes b/w photos, working charts & instruction.Mrs Betty Whiting, 1 Kalimna Drive, Mildura, 3500. Made by her mother, Annie Gordon. Cloth - Patternmary card, filet crochet chart

From Barbara Ballantyne's personal collection Circle of off-white linen with long narrow strip crocheted lace joined to make a circular wreath on the bias with a few rows of crochet around the inner border. The seven points each have a curved, horizontal bar joined to the vertical bar, with a rarely-seen lacet filling. mary card, filet crochet

The cloth has the four corners decorated in drawn thread work and embroidery. The border is in filet crochet which echoes the design of the embroidery, some foxing, especially in drawn thread work.embroidery, whitework, drawn thread, crochet

A white Cotton Petticoat With generous Crochet trim. The yolk with square neckline and short sleeves all filet crochet. A shaped body with opening at back. Long very full skirt. Bands of crochet and pin tucked. Lined with a cotton material under skirt.stawell clothing material

BHS CollectionCamisole. Cotton crochet yoke front and back, extending into short sleeves. Filet crochet, edged at neckline and sleeve edges with crochet in a shell like pattern. Front bodice has two rows of three pintucks either side of a cross-over front. Three pintucks either side of back. A lower hem has a drawstring tape to close the cross-over front.costume, female, underwear

Filet crochet, bib front, waistband extends to tie at the wearer's back. Gathered skirt, edged at the hemline with a 3.5 cms crocheted frill. Bib has a floral design, and shell shaped edging around three sides. Neck strap and waistband/tie are treble crochet. Skirt has the floral design repeated and a border of block and open crochet. The lower frill is edged with a floral shell shaped design. neckband is shaped and curved.costume, children's, child's crochet apron

Event, Bendigo Y.M.C.A., Y's Workbox, Display & Demonstration of Hand Crafts, at The Y.M.C.A. Stadium, Mundy Street, Bendigo, Sunday October 27, 1985, 10am - 5pm. Admission: Adults $2.00 , Children 50c, Devonshire Teas $1.20. Crafts include: Plate Decorations, Wood Carving, Tatting, Bonsai, Filet Crochet, Patchwork, Jigsaws, Model Ships in Bottles, Knitting from Fleece, Soft Toys, Silversmithing, Christmas Decorations, Floral Art, Wood Turning, Pickled People, Padded Baskets, Machine Embroidery, Applique, Knitting, Overlocking, Latchhook Rugs, Make-Up (TV & Films), Bobbin Lace, Printing, Golden North Centre.event, exhibition, bendigo y.m.c.a.

Long raglan sleeves, round neck with a scalloped edge at the neckline and cuffs. A 1 cm wide nylon ribbon passes through eyelets at the underarm, and ties with a bow at the front opening. Above this, the yoke has three plastic pearl buttons to fasten. The treble pattern of the crochet gives a shell-like effect, to the sleeves, and lower section of the garment, while the yoke, and cuffs have a treble filet pattern.costume, children's, white crochet baby's jacket

This is a beautiful mat with exquisite drawn thread work, embroidery and a filet lace edge.embroidery, white work, mats, drawn thread

Unfinished, crocheted corner for lace tablecloth, original owner Betty McPheeFilet lace, corner piece for tablecloth, unfinished. Colour ecru. Inside edge finished straight; outside edge alternating large and small scallops. Pattern, grapevine with hanging flowershandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work