Showing 306 items matching " small articles"
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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Boudoir Set, Miss Nancy Guscott, 1935
... ... Small Articles...(Cup No. 907) Embroidery Surface stitchery Small Articles 1920-40 Australia Shoe trees coathanger powder puff and rouge cover Peach crepe-de-chine night gown with three fine cutwork inserts, one at chest and two at the hem. ...These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)Peach crepe-de-chine night gown with three fine cutwork inserts, one at chest and two at the hem. Fine buttonhole edging and embroidery.embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Creative Embroidery Caterpillar on Leaf, Alice Gove, 2005
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Stumpwork Small Articles Australia 2005 Caterpillar walking on a leaf, made from "Lots of bullions" Textile Creative Embroidery Caterpillar on Leaf Alice Gove ...This piece was made by Alice Gove (Mildura Branch) and was an entry in the Challenge "Beasties, Bugs & Butterflies" for the EGV 2005 Exhibition, "The Embroidered Garden". Caterpillar walking on a leaf, made from "Lots of bullions"embroidery, stumpwork, small articles, australia, 2005 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Spectacle Case, Early 20th Century
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Canvas work Small Articles 1900-20 China Chinese caligraphy Oval case bound in black satin. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Fan case, Late 19th century
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Small Articles Late 19th century China Canvas work Canvas embroidery on both sides of the case in silk thread of blue, green, gold, beige and mauve. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Sewing Aids x 3, Mrs Judy Esdaile, 1954
... ... Small Articles...Textiles Small Articles Patchwork Australia 1980-2000 Set comprises round needlecase, made of hexagons. ...Set comprises round needlecase, made of hexagons. Pincushion and emery cushion, also of hexagons, in a blue and white floral fabric and plain blue fabric. Pincushion is edged in blue velvet ribbon finished with a bow and a loop. textiles, small articles, patchwork, australia, 1980-2000 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Pincushions (4) & Needlecase, Mrs Win Saunders, 1984
... ... Small Articles...Wool Embroidery Embroidery Canvas work Small Articles Australia 1980-2000 A.. Large pincushion - design of stitched flowers random or wild daisy B. ...Mrs Win Saunders (member) designed and made by her.A.. Large pincushion - design of stitched flowers random or wild daisy B. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery C. Pincushion - design based on knot gardens wool embroidery D. Needlecase - design based on knot gardens and coptic cross, wool embroidery E. Walnut shell pincushion (half shell), tatted edge, wool embroidery F. Sea shell - pink and green French knots. wool embroidery, embroidery, canvas work, small articles, australia, 1980-2000 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Embroidered Card Case, 1890
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Silk Embroidery Small Articles Late 19th century Case is made of leather with a metal frame. ...Case is made of leather with a metal frame. There is a pocket inside with a spray of flowers embroidered in silk.embroidery, silk embroidery, small articles, late 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Paper weight, Mrs Alison West, 1987
... ... Small Articles...Commissioned in 1987 Embroidery Australia Creative Small Articles 1980-2000 3D miniature in woven webs, buttonhole rings and French knots in ecru. ...Commissioned in 19873D miniature in woven webs, buttonhole rings and French knots in ecru.embroidery, australia, creative, small articles, 1980-2000 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Boudoir Set, Miss Nancy Guscott, 1935
... ... Small Articles...(Cup No. 907) Embroidery Surface stitchery Small Articles 1920-40 Australia Shoe trees coathanger powder puff and rouge cover B. ...These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)B. Peach crepe-de-chine, frilled and embroidered shoe inserts.embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Boudoir Set, Miss Nancy Guscott, 1935
... ... Small Articles...(Cup No. 907) Embroidery Surface stitchery Small Articles 1920-40 Australia Shoe trees coathanger powder puff and rouge cover C. ...These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)C. Coat hanger and cover attached with ribbons, 3 designs of ladies in a diamond shape, scalloped edge.embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Boudoir Set, Miss Nancy Guscott, 1935
... ... Small Articles...(Cup No. 907) Embroidery Surface stitchery Small Articles 1920-40 Australia Shoe trees coathanger powder puff and rouge cover D. ...These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)D. Circular powder puff cover. Blue lady centre, scalloped edge.embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Boudoir Set, Miss Nancy Guscott, 1935
... ... Small Articles...(Cup No. 907) Embroidery Surface stitchery Small Articles 1920-40 Australia Shoe trees coathanger powder puff and rouge cover E. ...These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)E. Blue crepe-de-chine, square, design of buttonholed flowers and buttonhole loop edge.embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTool - Stamp Holder, c. 1900
... ... Small Articles...19th century Embroidery Small Articles Counted thread Australia Side 1, In Melbourne letters Side 2, To guard her head from Find no grace Dust and damps Unless they bear This case provides for Victoria's face Postage stamps Perforated paper with silk embroidery sewing together with decorative stitching. ...Perforated paper with silk embroidery sewing together with decorative stitching. Side 1, In Melbourne letters Side 2, To guard her head from Find no grace Dust and damps Unless they bear This case provides for Victoria's face Postage stamps19th century, embroidery, small articles, counted thread, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Chatelaine, Miss Kath Wilson, Thelma Crawford Design, 1970
... ... Small Articles...Aeroplane linen was used on aeroplanes before and during the war. Embroidery Small Articles 1960-80 Australia Surface stitchery The embroidery is done on "Aeroplane Linen" i.e. fine linen. ...The designs were adapted from Thelma Crawfords Australian wildflower designs and pieces were made for a Guild exhibition at George's in the early 1970's. Aeroplane linen was used on aeroplanes before and during the war.The embroidery is done on "Aeroplane Linen" i.e. fine linen. (Actually used on aeroplanes). Motifs are executed with one strand of stranded cotton A) Needlecase, spray of deep pink flowering gum (12 x 8 cms) B) Pincushion, spray of Boronia, gum blossom, flannel flower, billy buttons and running postman (11 x 8 cms) C) Scissors case, spray of correa (12 cms) D) Pin holder flannel flower (6cm diameter) embroidery, small articles, 1960-80, australia, surface stitchery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Pink Organza Shadow Work Small Cushion, Mrs Ethel Oates, early 1970's
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Shadow work Small Articles Australia 1960-80 Pale pink organza with pink and blue shadow work in the centre panel, with side panels of lace insertion. ...Embroidered by Mrs Ethel Oates and given to the donor.Pale pink organza with pink and blue shadow work in the centre panel, with side panels of lace insertion. Threaded with blue ribbon.embroidery, shadow work, small articles, australia, 1960-80 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Needlecase, Miss Shirley Dawson, 1992
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Hardanger Small Articles 1980-2000 Australia Square needlecase in cream linen. ...Shirley took classes in making needle cases at the Guild in 1991.Square needlecase in cream linen. Hardanger design in centre in fine ecru thread. Piece is closed with needle woven button. embroidery, hardanger, small articles, 1980-2000, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Egg Cosy Cover, Miss J.S. Dunn, 1972
... ... Small Articles...Dunn (member) for the 1972 Guild Fair and purchased by the Guild for the collection. Embroidery Small Articles 1960-80 Australia Cross stitch Classical Danish embroidery in coloured cross stitch on a fine even weave linen. ...Embroidered by Miss J.S. Dunn (member) for the 1972 Guild Fair and purchased by the Guild for the collection.Classical Danish embroidery in coloured cross stitch on a fine even weave linen. A fine narrow piping in green cotton edges the cosy and some padding used insideembroidery, small articles, 1960-80, australia, cross stitch -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Book cover, Late 19th century
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Late 19th century Australia Surface stitchery Small Articles Very small white book cover of cotton on linen with delicate oval design in white and mauve. ...Very small white book cover of cotton on linen with delicate oval design in white and mauve. The edging is in mauve buttonhole stitch in a small scallop.embroidery, late 19th century, australia, surface stitchery, small articles -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Egg cosy, 1900
... ... Small Articles...Beading Beadwork Small Articles Late 19th century England Beaded egg cosy (possibly beaded on to canvas) with a design of flowers and paisley motifs. ...Beaded egg cosy (possibly beaded on to canvas) with a design of flowers and paisley motifs. The top has a small green silk tassel.beading, beadwork, small articles, late 19th century, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaFunctional Object - Stumpwork Paperweight Jane Nicholas, Jane Nicholas, Stumpwork Paperweight "Thistles and Acorns", 1993
... ... Small Articles...Embroidery Stumpwork Small Articles 1980-2000 Australia Paperweight J.N. 93 Glass paper weight, wooden base. ...Jane Nicholas - designer/maker. Teacher of stumpwork embroidery.Glass paper weight, wooden base. Raised embroidery on heavy cream satin, mainly stranded cotton, depicting thistles, acorns, a snail and a bee.J.N. 93embroidery, stumpwork, small articles, 1980-2000, australia, paperweight -
Moorabbin Air MuseumAssorted drawings and articles on small experimental aircraft - Description for details Keith Meggs Collection
... Assorted drawings and articles on small experimental aircraft - Description for details Keith Meggs Collection...Various drawings articles and notes including the following: Newton Emu Stinson Thorp Sky Skooter Transavia PL12 Airtruk Air Tug Ford 4-AT Kreider Reisner XC-31 Fairchild Avro Anson Avro York Curtiss Commando Austaircar Frost fan experiment - correspondence DCA-1B Light Bomber Reconnaissance Monoplane Dept Civil Aviation Patent Papers for Aircraft for Supersonic Flight 1947 Russell Robinson Correspondence with De Haviland GA200C Mahiondra C-NM5 The Rover Sea Rover Woomera Post war aircraft drawings for DCA Zenith Luton Minor Teenie Two Yeoman YA-1 Dart Kitten Bell Brolga Pellarini PL1 PL.9 Sleep Rotary Wing Glider 1947 Victa Aircruiser Wicko Windsor Airvan Tremayne ECT3 Assorted drawings and articles on small experimental aircraft - Description for details Keith Meggs Collection ... -
Clunes Museum
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, VICTORIAN HISTORICAL JOURNAL, Nov-95
... A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA....A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA. ...A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA. local history document book history victorian historical journal A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA. ...A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA.A SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA. VOL 66 NO 2 NOVEMBER 1995non-fictionA SMALL BOOK CONTAINING ARTICLES & REVIEWS ON THE HISTORY OF ENTERTAINMENT IN VICTORIA.local history, document, book, history, victorian historical journal -
Orbost & District Historical Societysewing machine, C 1920's
... The machine could have been used to make small articles. There is no bobbin....The machine could have been used to make small articles. There is no bobbin. sewing machine ...This machine was given to Ada Healey as a child. Ada Healey was for 20 years a volunteer and organizer at the Orbost Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre). She was known for her craft skills and was a particularly fine knitter. Ada was the only child of Tom & Queenie Warne, born in Bombala/Delrgate. She was married to Keith Healey. The Healey family were early settlers in Marlo.This is an example of a toy given as a "teaching" toy. It was used by its owner to practise sewing before graduating to an adult type machine.A small hand-operated sewing machine. The body of the sewing machine is painted black. The top arm appears to have been painted in a white/cream colour. The machine could have been used to make small articles. There is no bobbin.On the stand- A.L.L.sewing handcraft toy toy-sewing-machine -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Western Suburbs General
... Small collection of articles relating to the Western Suburbs...West Gate Bridge Spotswood 2334.01 - Newspaper Article The Advocate 17 October 1979 The West Deprived Certainly say the statistics|2334.02 - Newspaper Article The Age 31 October 1992 The world behind the petro curtain|2334.03 - Newspaper Article The Mail 13 February 1980 Bridge is a gateway to history|2334.04 - Newspaper Article Local govt seminar in Sunshine|2334.05 - Newspaper Article Festival by the aged March 7 Small collection of articles relating to the Western Suburbs Archive Western Suburbs General ...2334.01 - Newspaper Article The Advocate 17 October 1979 The West Deprived Certainly say the statistics|2334.02 - Newspaper Article The Age 31 October 1992 The world behind the petro curtain|2334.03 - Newspaper Article The Mail 13 February 1980 Bridge is a gateway to history|2334.04 - Newspaper Article Local govt seminar in Sunshine|2334.05 - Newspaper Article Festival by the aged March 7west gate bridge, spotswood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - "Winged Words", December 2009
... It includes a number of small articles about the life of the club leading up to Christmas. ...It includes a number of small articles about the life of the club leading up to Christmas. ...The Bendigo Y Service Club-Women Inc produced a regular newsletter promoting the activities of the Club and the meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the YMCA in Strathdale.The December 2009 newsletter produced by the Kangaroo Flat Y Service Club. It includes a number of small articles about the life of the club leading up to Christmas. The major article on the front page is about the purchase of Christmas trees from the Stadium in Mundy Street y service clubs -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Silver Container, Early to mid 20th century
... This container is one of high quality and would have been found either in a bedroom containing small articles belonging to a woman or in an office or parlour containing small items used by the householder. ...This container is one of high quality and would have been found either in a bedroom containing small articles belonging to a woman or in an office or parlour containing small items used by the householder. ...This container is one of high quality and would have been found either in a bedroom containing small articles belonging to a woman or in an office or parlour containing small items used by the householder. The container would have been a relatively expensive item to purchase. This container has no known local provenance but it is a very attractive item from times past and one not common even when first purchased. It will be useful for displayThis is a round silver container with a plain base and the sides heavily-impressed with patterns of flowers, fronds and tendrils. There is an oval blank space on one side to insert a name or inscription. The lid is a detached one that fits over the top of the container. The lid has a curved top with the same impressed floral patterns. The name of the maker is on the base but it is difficult to decipher.‘quadruple plate’ Torun (?) …Company household items, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - THE ARGUS 18/9/1915
... Contains advertisements, War news and two photos of the Alexandra Club, a movement which despatched a tin billy packed with small articles of Christmas cheer to each fighting Australian soldier at the Dardanelles. ...Contains advertisements, War news and two photos of the Alexandra Club, a movement which despatched a tin billy packed with small articles of Christmas cheer to each fighting Australian soldier at the Dardanelles. ...pages 3, 4, 5, & 6 of The Argus dated 18/9/1915. Contains advertisements, War news and two photos of the Alexandra Club, a movement which despatched a tin billy packed with small articles of Christmas cheer to each fighting Australian soldier at the Dardanelles. Billies were not available in the trenches.newspaper, argus, news items, the argus 18/9/1915, the alexandra club -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Leisure object - Toys, child's sewing machine, Circa 1940
... The manufacture is such that the machine could actually be used for sewing small articles. ...The manufacture is such that the machine could actually be used for sewing small articles. Leisure object Toys, child's sewing machine Muller or Cassiege ...The family of Mrs Nancy Maggs were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireCirca 1940/1950. Child's small tin-plate toy sewing machine. The body of the sewing machine is painted black with red and gold floral decoration - some loss of paintwork. The flywheel is cast, with a wooden handle. Some workings are made of steel. The manufacture is such that the machine could actually be used for sewing small articles. toys, sewing machines, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, market gardeners, maggs nancy, maggs geoff, f -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER 1934, The Bendigo Advertiser, 13.11.1934
... Reverse: Page 7 Article re Armistice Day in England; Page 8 Editorial, small articles & advertising. Black ink on sepia paper, illustrated, numerous photos....Reverse: Page 7 Article re Armistice Day in England; Page 8 Editorial, small articles & advertising. Black ink on sepia paper, illustrated, numerous photos. ...Item relates to the collection of R T PHILLIPS VX113093, refer Cat No 3239P for his service details.Published in The Bendigo Advertiser, Tue 13.11.1934, pages 9 & 10. Newspaper article titled Duke Visits Bendigo, Historic Loyal Demonstration. Reverse: Page 7 Article re Armistice Day in England; Page 8 Editorial, small articles & advertising. Black ink on sepia paper, illustrated, numerous photos.documents - newspapers, military history, advertiser, 1934 -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Cheatle sterilisation forceps used by Dr Lorna Lloyd-Green, Allen & Hanburys, England
... They were mainly used to remove smaller articles from gas and, later, steam sterilisers. ...They were mainly used to remove smaller articles from gas and, later, steam sterilisers. ...These forceps are most commonly used for placing and removing instruments within a sterilization container. They were mainly used to remove smaller articles from gas and, later, steam sterilisers. Larger items, such as dressing trays, large bowls, and jugs, were removed with the larger Harrison's forceps. Cheatle forceps are also sometimes used as a type of dental forcep, to remove hot sterile instruments from the autoclave and place them into sterile pouches.Set of stainless steel forceps with screw joint. The upper blade has a curved 'beak' point, and the lower blade has a square tip. Inner aspect of upper blade is inscribed 'Allen & Hanburys Ltd England 99'Allen & Hanburys Ltd England 99forceps
