From the deceased estate of Margaret Howie, former EGV memberBrown felt bag with wool surface embroidery in muted tones Synthetic brown clasp Red felt interior 20th century, hungary, felt bag, wool surface embroidery, embroidery

This lady's jacket would have been worn for special occasions by an early settler of the Moorabbin Shire c1900. Bombasine material was usually black and worn during the mourning time. It has a dull, twilled surface with a silk warp and worsted wool weftA lady's shiny black Bombasine dress jacket with embroidery at buttonsclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, sewing, dendy henry, early settlers, craftwork, jackets

Red and black surface stitchery on natural linen, with wool thread.embroidery, surface stitchery, cushion, 1940-60, southern europe

Repeating geometric all over design in blocks on a black cotton background fabric. Embroidered with wool and cotton threads in brown, red, yellow and white.embroidery, braids, surface stitchery

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

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Small piece in natural wool or wool blend ground. Geometric motifs in brown silk and red and orange wool. Straight, stem, cross, Algerian edge and satin stitches.embroidery, surface embroidery, greece, fragment

Purchased by donor for his wife who was a Guild member, now deceased.Cream wool, fine twill weave. Deep embroidered border pattern 320 mms both ends. Floral scrolling design. Silk embroidery in brown silk, Bokhara stitch. Outlined in black wool, cross stitch all around in brown and red silk and black wool blanket stitch.embroidery, surface stitchery, stole, 1960-80, kashmir

Purchased by donor in Kashmir for his wife who was a Guild member, now deceased.Cream silk embroidery on fine cream wool. Satin stitch ? Palmette design included.embroidery, surface stitchery, stole, 1960-80, kashmir-srinagar

Purchased by donor in Kashmir for his wife who was a member, now deceased.Cream fine wool twill. Border pattern both ends. Aqua and pink silk embroidery, outlined in fine brown wool. Motifs - floral and boteh in lozenge shapes. Hemstitched and tied fringe both ends. End border patterns approx. 230 mms deep. Cross stitched all around in blue silk with pink seeding stitch.embroidery, surface stitchery, stole, 1960-80, kashmir

Lambrequin, meant for a shelf or mantelpiece, in fine black wool embroidered in silk. Design is of sprays of flowers with a scalloped buttonhole edge in cream and pink.embroidery, furnishings, surface stitchery, 1900-20, lambrequins

Unusual design wool flannel wrap, blanket stitch edging. Floral design embroidery in stem and satin stitch. Embroidery in cream silk.embroidery, 1900-20, australia, surface stitchery, garments - childs

Kashmiri embroidery has a distinct characteristic to it – both in technique and appearance. Kashida is the traditional name of Kashmiri embroidery, which came with the Persians, just as the motifs and style suggest much of Persian influence. The work is very colorful and derives its designs from elements in the scenic beauty of the land. This craft, mostly done by men, is said to have descended from royal patronage. “It is essentially a child of landscape and bountiful nature and is, therefore, as varied in it’s richness, as superb in its beauty”. The floral motifs with their inexhaustible display of colours, variegated birds, luscious fruits, majestic mountains, shimmering lakes – all find a place in Kashmir embroidery’ ~ Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Source: India CraftFine dark beige wool with all over embroidery in fine wool thread. Colours are red, orange, pinks, blue, green and brown. Borders on collar, front and bottom of the coat are edged with a red line couched in yellow thread. Design flowers and birds.embroidery, surface stitchery, garments, 1940-60, india

Fine red wool with surface stitchery in cream floss silk thread.embroidery, india, surface stitchery, fragment

By courtesy of Lady Hamilton-Fairley to the Victoria Guild from Embroiderers in the U.K.Designed and embroidered by Jan Beaney. A collage in complex design of net in layers and surface stitchery with some needle-weaving. Shades of blue, green, purple and pink wools and silk are used.embroidery, 1940-60, england, creative, panels, jan beaney

Lady Amies (embroiderer), designer, Isle RsempkePre-painted canvas fabric. Design of three doves and abstract pattern couched over with cream, black, brown and grey wool.embroidery, panel, 1960-80, denmark, surface stitchery

Pink cotton (?) background, flower head embroidered in pink, white, mauve and orange wools. Orange fabric under cut outs at base of panel. A little metallic thread and a few beads. Framed.embroidery, panels, surface stitchery, 1940-60, australia

Parents of donor lived in Scandinavia for a time. Piwece is believed to be from Sweden or Finland.2 pieces of fine red wool fabric. Designed to be made into slippers, fine wool pieces in grey and cream are appliqued. Two fine braids have been couched, surface embroidery in satin stitch, chain, detached chain, and knots in gold and green thread probably silk complete the design.embroidery, surface stitchery, applique, slippers, 20th century, scandinavia

Photograph in "Design in Embroidery" by Kathleen Whyte. Given to Jessie Dunne in 1987.Simple line stitches worked on linen scrim - cotton, linen, silk, sisal, wool etc. threads. Mounted on brown suede cloth.embroidery, surface embroidery, samplers, scotland, creative, 1960-80, panels

Inspiration from a photograph of the gardens on the Isle of Gigha in the Scottish Western Isles.A spring garden in greens, pinks, mauves. Mounted on dark green wool.embroidery, picture, creative, surface stitchery, 1980-2000, australia

Gift of the late Mrs Lily Louch via her daughter Mrs D. Anderson.Persian design covered with wool embroidery. Dull orange, peacock blues, pink. Gold metal thread outlining design. Small clusters of tiny red beads. Red velvet edge and red fabric backing. Five tabs for hanging on a rod.embroidery, wall hangings, late 19th century, surface stitchery