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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Cot Cover, mid 20th century
... 20th century handcraft... manchester linen cot cover crochet manchester 20th century handcraft ...This child's cot cover was made by Vera Giles and is one of many 19th century items of furniture, linen and crockery donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by, Vera and Aurelin Giles. The items are associated with Warrnambool and the Giles Family history. Items donated by the family have come to be known as the “Giles Collection”. Many items in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were donated by Vera and Aurelin Giles and mostly came from the home of Vera’s parents-in-law, Henry Giles and his wife Mary Jane (nee Freckleton) who married in 1880 and whose photos are on display in the parlour. Henry was born at Tower Hill in 1858, and was a labourer on the construction of the Warrnambool Breakwater before leaving in 1895 for around seven years to build bridges in NSW. Mary Jane was born in 1860 at Cooramook and she attended Mailor’s Flat State School and where she eventually was to become a student teacher. After which she became a governess at “Injemiara” where her grandfather, Francis Freckleton, had once owned land. Henry and Mary’s family consisted of six, some of the children were born at Mailor’s Flat and later some children at Wangoom. They lived with their parents at Wangoom and Purnim west, and this is where Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane in 1940.The Giles family collection is of social significance at a local level, because it not only illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill during it’s establishment. But the Giles collection also gives us today a snapshot into what domestic life was like in early colonial times prior to Federation.Cot cover, white cotton thread, crochet diamond pattern with tassels on all sides. (Giles Collection)Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, giles collection, henry giles, tower hill, cooramook, mailor’s flat, wangoom, manchester, linen, cot cover, crochet manchester, 20th century handcraft, vera giles, textile -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Ship model in a bottle, c. early 20th century
... 20th century handcraft... 20th century handcraft hobby ship model Hobbyist Made "Pamir ...The handmade model in a bottle is the work of a hobbyist, in about the mid-20th century. The word 'Cork" may indicate the location of the maker. The Pamir was a four-masted barque built for the German shipping company F. Laeisz. One of their famous Flying P-Liners, she was the last commercial sailing ship to round Cape Horn, in 1949. By 1957, she had been outmoded by modern bulk carriers and could not operate at a profit. Her shipping consortium's inability to finance much-needed repairs or to recruit sufficient sail-trained officers caused severe technical difficulties. On 21 September 1957, she was caught in Hurricane Carrie and sank off the Azores, with only six survivors rescued after an extensive search.The model represents the work of an individual as a hobby project in the early to mid-20th century.Ship in bottle. The "Pamir", a 4-masted ship, and avsmall motorized vessel the "Theodore Storm" set against a European background inside large bottle. Mounted on varnished wooden stand. "Pamir" "Theodore Storm" "Cork"pamir vessel, flagstaff hill museum, four masted vessel, ship in bottle, theodore storm, ship model, cork, handmade, 20th century handcraft, hobby ship model, hobbyist made -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Childs Dress
The fabric of this child's dress includes 'Broderie Anglaise, a form of needlework involving patterns of holes that are each stitched to form a finish that will not fray. The dress features a homemade button.. This handcraft dates back to the 1500s. It became popular in the 1800s and early 1900s, particularly for women's nightwear and underclothing.This child's dress has handcraft and needlework skills that were popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The dress also features a homemade button.Child's dress, white fabric, with short sleeves, gathered waist and scalloped hemline. The bodice and shirt have Broderie Anglaise embroidery inserts, with the holes formed into a star pattern. The bodice insert is a 'V' shape. The back has a ribbon tie and is finished with a homemade button.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, child's dress, clothing, embroidery, broderie anglaise, handmade button, handmade dress, child's fashion, dressmaker, handcraft, needlework, lacework -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, first half 20th century
... the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century ...From the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref Mary Gilbert) This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small round hand-crocheted doily of white thread.doily handcraft knitted cook-elsie -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doilies, first half 20th century
... of women in the first half of the 20th century. doily handcraft ...This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two small square crocheted doilies. One has a rooster pattern, the other a square symmetrical pattern.doily handcraft crochet -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cover, 1911
Crochet covers for milk jugs, teacups and bowls were produced to repel the dreaded Australian blow fly. They were typically decorated with Australian flora and fauna and commemorative motifs and sometimes edged with beads, shells and other three dimensional forms, not only for appearance, but also to weigh down the crochet so it would stay safely in place on the jug. The three dimensional parts were stiffened with sugar syrup, or sometimes starch, paraffin or gelatine. The main sources for crochet cover and other needlework designs available to women were in journals, magazines and pattern books. In the first half of the 20th century women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, decorating or protecting furniture, floors and walls, and keeping off flies and insects from food. Small square milk jug cover that has been hand crocheted with crown, flag and date patterned into centre. It has a red, white and blue beaded fringe.cover milk-jug-cover handcraft tableware -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, first half 20th century
... in the first half of the 20th century. handcrafts doily linen lacework ...This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A large round hand-sewn linen doily with damask centre and lacework border. White linen. handcrafts doily linen lacework -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, first half 20th century
... the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century ...This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small square-shaped hand crocheted doily. White with linen centre and large crocheted border in diamond patterns.doily handcraft crochet linen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
food cover, approx. 1940's
This handmade item represents an important pastime of Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. Women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, decorating or protecting furniture, floors and walls, and keeping off flies and insects from food.Small square cream coloured hand crocheted sugar bowl cover. Word "sugar" is patterned into it. The beaded fringing is blue and white.food-cover handcrafts crochet -
Orbost & District Historical Society
apron, first half 20th century
... of women in the first half of the 20th century. apron costume ...This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A large hand-embroidered calico apron. Picture on front is of a lady picking flowers. Has a pocket on the right hand side. There is a green crocheted border.apron costume-accessories handcrafts needlework -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sampler, first half 20th century
Embroidery and crochet work was an important pastime of Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. Needlework was commonly taught to girls at school and at home.A small white linen sampler with examples of different stitches, buttonholes, buttons, loops, tapes and hemming.sampler linen handcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
picture, Lavell, Mrs Fred, early 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the earl 20th century. Crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to homes, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A crocheted picture of bushland in East Gippsland. It is in white wool and framed in an ornate gold frame.handcraft crochet picture -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cushion cover, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
... of the 20th century. handcraft needlework thomas-julia Eaton, Julia ...Handmade by Julia Eaton ( nee Thomas), daughter of George and Granny Thomas, respected Aboriginal couple of Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Square shaped calico cushion cover. It is hand-embroidered with ribbon embroidered leaves and flowers. The edging is flounced. Flowers are pink with yellow stamens and green stems. handcraft needlework thomas-julia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
shell ornament, c. early to mid 20th Century
Mrs Elma Camm (nee Freeman) was the wife of Herbert Desmond Camm. Des and Elma lived in Orbost from 1971-1980/1. Des died on 9/11/1980 and is buried in Orbost Cemetery. Elma moved away and is presently (2013) in care at Lakes Entrance. Elma's hobby was collecting shells and crafting them into interesting forms. Much of her work is in the Shell Museum in Lakes Entrance. The figurine in Orbost Museum was donated by Elma.This item is an example of the handcraft skills of women in the early to mid 20th century.A small figurine made completely of different shaped shells and set onto a wooden block as its base. The block was originally a Wee William cigar box. The figure is playing a stringed instrument, possibly a guitar, held in front of him/her. The hat is a small shell.shell-art figurine recycled-materials -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Tapestry - framed, approx. 1850's
... 20th centuries. hobbies needlework handcraft ...This item is an example of the handcrafts which were popular in the education of young girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.A hand sewn tapestry on canvas in a wooden frame and glass. The picture is of a bird cage, with birds, in a garden.hobbies needlework handcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plant holder, early -first half 20th century
... of the 20th century. holder-ornament handcraft raffia ...This item has aesthetic significance and reflects the handcraft skills used in creating domestic ornaments in the first half of the 20th century.Black ornate raffia plant holder.holder-ornament handcraft raffia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tea cosy, circa 1900
... century. tea-cosy handcrafts lacemaking trousseau lynn-sam ...From the trousseau of Lynn, Sam (Mrs). Samuel Lynn (1865-1949) was a farmer and grazier at Jarrahmond. Bred Clydesdales.This item has aesthetic significance as an example of a hand-made item of the early 20th century.Lace worked tea cosy with thick wadding to help preserve heat. White thread on white linen with silk lining.tea-cosy handcrafts lacemaking trousseau lynn-sam -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth, Untitled et al, first half 20th century
Mrs Eaton was daughter of George and Granny Thomas. Respected Aboriginal couple at Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A canvas runner, unbleached, with two symmetrical designs in thick white thread on front. Fancy borders sewn on edge.cloth handcraft needlework eaton-julia manchester table-linen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth, early 20th century
... of needlework in the early 20th century. cloth handcraft needlework ...The table cloth belonged to Mrs Paul Spidaro and were brought from Italy. They were given to her as a wedding gift in 1920. Paul Spidaro was a bootmaker in Orbost in the 1930's. The donor, Mrs Meevwenoord, was a bowling friend of the Spidaros.This item is aesthetically significant as an example of needlework in the early 20th century.Hand embroidered tablecloth with very large ornate design and scalloped edges.cloth handcraft needlework table-linen manchester -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pillow shams, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, One pair of hand embroidered white linen pillow shams. Crocheted edge. Decorated with embroidered flowers in assorted colours.pillow shams bedding manchester handcrafts needlework embroidery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pillow shams, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
Julia Thomas was daughter of George and Granny Thomas much respected Aboriginal couple of Newmerella. George was a stockman for Jas Stirling. Julia married Henry Eaton, road construction at Gilbert's Gulch.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two white knitted pillow shams with pink knitted through front. Lace edging.pillow-shams bedding manchester handcrafts knitting lacemaking -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bag, early - mid 20th century
This item is an example of a costume accessory used by women in the early 20th century.Lady's thread and bead black bag with silver beaded fringe at bottom. Drawstrings at top.bag personal-effects money-container beading handcrafts drawstring-bag -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth, first half 20th century
... of women in the early 20th century. cloth handcraft needlework ...Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter. Baptism through the ages has held great importance in celebrating a new life for social and religious beliefs and to announce another generation. Christening gowns, dresses or robes became special for these occasions and followed fashion as life changed. this cloth is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A cloth of handmade broderie anglaise on white fine linen with white thread.cloth handcraft needlework -
Orbost & District Historical Society
serviette ring, first half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small hand-crocheted serviette ring. White thread with scalloping on outside.serviette-ring manchester table-linen handcrafts crochet -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, first half 20th century
... 20th century. doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery ...This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Small hand-crafted linen doily with embroidered lace-like edging. Flower embroidery and the word "scones" sewn along bottom.Front - "scones"doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doilies, first half 20th century
... of women in the early 20th century. doily handcrafts needlework ...This item is an example of a hand crafted item showing the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Two small square handmade doilies. Tattered centres and crochet edging of bells. On white linen.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, Woodward, Ruth (daughter of Alan Richardson), first half 20th century
... of the 20th century. doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery ...Made by Ruth Richardson who was the daughter of Alan Richardson.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small handmade linen doily with circular designs and plain centre.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery richardson-alan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, first half 20th century
... of women in the first half of the 20th century. doily handcrafts ...Handmade by Mary Tomlinson in approx. 1900. Daughter of Arthur James Tomlinson who in 1887 selected at Tabbara.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Handmade square shaped point lace doily with linen centre.doily handcrafts lace-making tomlinson-arthur -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, Ralston, Marion, first half 20th century
... in the first half of the 20th century. doily handcrafts needlework ...Made by Marion Ralston and donated by husband , Mark.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Hand-embroidered doily. Round with scalloped edge. Embroidered with blue, yellow, green and red flowers.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doily, Ralston, Marion, first half 20th century
... century. doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery Ralston ...This item is an example of a hand crafted item showing the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.Hand embroidered linen doily. Round. Blue, yellow, green and red flowers.doily handcrafts needlework linen embroidery