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

Belonged to Mrs John Barrett (Amelia) who came to Australia with her husband and family about 1854. Lived in the Goldfields around Bendigo and finally settled at Albany, WA. The cape collar was given to me by Miss Betty Williamson. She and I are great granddaughters of Amelia. Edna Wark.Edwardian collar, with beadwork and jet in classical style with high neckband and V-shaped front and beaded shoulder drapes. Worked on fine net, the lining has been replaced and some beads replaced and added in February 1986. beading, bead work, garments, 1900-20, collars

Typically used for high-end fashion and accessory construction.Heavily beaded panel with yellow beads on yellow fabric. Possibly for handbag or evening bag. Structured rows of micro seed beads and bugle beads into raised floral of pentagonal motifs.bead work, bags

Unknown - possibly USADoll embroidered in coloured glass beads, padded and reversible. Embellished with tassels and paillettes.doll, bead work

Purchased by Miss Sebaly's grandmother in Paris. Classic bag of the period.Small beaded bag, ivory satin, silver bugle and white and silver seed beads. Squared geometric pattern, silver coloured metal frame. Pearl clasp. embroidery, bead work, tambour work, bags, 1920-40, france

Estate of Kenneth Lay Antique Dealer - no ProvenanceCoat of Arms of England- Lion and Unicorn Dieu et Mon Droit Cross Stitch with Bead highlights Wooden tray with feet and glass top No 5 on reversebead work, tray insert, 19th century

Combined exhibition with Johnston Collection - Diamond and Pearl Exhibition 2020.Christmas Decorations made for EGV 60th Jubilee year combined with Diamond and pearl exhibition A: Red diamond (3D) silk and goldwork, beaded, couched chipping and gold metal tail.embroidery, goldwork, bead work

Combined exhibition with Johnston Collection - Diamond and Pearl Exhibition 2020.Christmas Decorations made for EGV 60th Jubilee year combined with Diamond and pearl exhibition B: Gold heart, whitebeads lace and sequins.embroidery, goldwork, bead work

Large pin cushion (probably for hat pins) amethyst velvet with floral beadwork design. Beads are crystal, white and pearls. Edged with beaded fringe.embroidery, bead work, pin cushions, late 19th century

Bag belonged to Mrs Margaret Don Wark, who came to Australia in 1885 with her 2 sons. The bag was re-made in the 1930's. Owner of the bag was the grandmother of donor (Edna Wark) husband William John.Black velvet base, surrounded by ruched black silk, and black velvet ribbon handle. Bag has flaps at top on both sides and flaps and body of bag are heavily beaded front and back in a floral design in red, gold, blue, green, beige and white beads.embroidery, bags, bead work, 1880-1900

This piece was an entrant in the Challenge section of the "Jubilation" exhibition in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Guild and acquired by the Collection . Small sculptured lady's head, embroidered all over and covered as hair with beaded flowers (50) and leaves in pink,mauve, blue and green. Neck is wrapped with purple scarf. Soft Sculpture Head Bead Flowersbead work, embroidery, beading, soft sculpture, australia

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century prior to the mass production of clothing and textiles, needlework, alongside motherhood, was the defining work of women. Hand sewing and embroidery was central in the everyday lives and domestic roles of women.This item is unique, handmade and has a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history and women’s history.Bronze and gold embroidery and bead work on black mesh.needlework, beading, sewing, sew, hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, handmade, domestic, women, women's history

Victorian beaded bracelets - belonged to Mrs Toller of Kettering (founder of Toller Chapel) from Grace Barlow (nee Grace Whitehorse). Two bracelets were given but were damaged and one used to restore the other. Restored by Mrs T. Wilson (member)Made of brown velvet with a gilt clasp and flower heads and leaves in coloured bead work.embroidery, accessories, 19th century, beadwork

A sample of beaded workA strip of lace made of beads made of dotted stripe along each edge with design resembling bee hives and plants with palm shapped leaves. - Bronze seed beads - Some silver/bronze beads - Some pearl beads - On beige nylon netting beaded lace border, bronze neads, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennigs

Double thread canvas with 3 faces in petit point surrounded by a floral spray of coloured bead work. No background has been worked.embroidery, beadwork, slippers, late 19th century

Draw string bag in coloured bead work. Crystal and blue with purple and green for the flowers and leaves. Decorative beaded tassel at the base with blue crochet top and variegated blue draw string.embroidery, bags, late 19th century, england, beadwork

The smoker's cap belonged to Mr John Bennett one of the pioneer settlers of Dooboobetic and Yeungroon. Round smoker's cap, Material are blue fabric outer with bead work in yellow beading. Pattern of the beading is a flower and vine pattern around the brim. A yellow tassel is on top. The lining is a golden silk with quilting pattern on crown.bennett, dooboobetic, yeungroon, charlton, clothing

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

Textiles. Rectangular shaped tapestry piece dipping to V shape at lower edge. Piece is covered with bead work in floral pattern of white, grey, gold and green. Bright green lining piece of shantung fabric has been pinned to the tapestry piece. Work is unfinished.textiles, domestic, tapestry piece.

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

From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female

This wedding dress and headpiece were worn by Emily Elizabeth (Betty) Cock (1907-2001) when she married Euston Murray Nutchey at St Andrew's Church, Brighton, on 28 April 1938. The bride's great-grandmother, Emily Cock (nee Smith), was married in the same church 69 years earlier; Emily's dress is also in the Brighton Historical Society collection. The dress was made by Melbourne dressmaker Beatrice Cook, with distinctive blue beaded panels worked by Betty's younger sister Margaret (1915-2006) to match the wedding's blue-and-pink colour scheme. The dress was accessorised with a pale blue tulle veil and a bouquet of blue hydrangeas, delphiniums and pale pink roses.Satin dress cut on the bias, originally ice-blue, now faded to cream. The dress features a long train and broad v-neck. The bodice and waist are softly ruched and gathered on either side of a finely beaded centre panel running from the neckline to the hem. The beadwork features a design of small cream-coloured leaves winding between large stylised blue flowers and leaves, all bordered with silver beads. Full-length sleeves are slightly puffed at the shoulder, narrowing to a close fit, with beaded cuffs matching the centre panel. The dress is accompanied by a matching blue, cream and silver beaded coronet or headpiece; this was originally worn with a pale blue tulle bridal veil.Label, woven mauve on beige silk, centre back: Beatrice Cookbetty cock, betty nutchey, emily elizabeth cock, emily elizabeth nutchey, euston murray nutchey, beatrice cook, wedding dress, st andrew's church brighton, 1930s, frances margaret cock, frances margaret ward

Oval black silk velvet table mat, red cotton crochet edge. Embroidered with floral design with fish scales, yellow, blue, red, green, mauve. Some flowers have bead centres, some turkey work stitch.fish scales, embroidery, velvet, mats

Document. Greeting Cards. White card with indented rectangle containing gold scroll work with green coloured parts. Some white, pink & blue embossed beads among the scroll work. In the centre is a basketweave pattern with pink roses and small blue flowers. In the centre of the basketweave is printed in gold: With All Good Wishes.Castellperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Worn by Jessie Allan for her marriage to William Thomas Kenny on 13 May 1945 at St Stephens Church, Richmond. They lived in 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn from 1965. Jessie deceased 1.4.2010. Funeral at St Alfred's Anglican Church, Blackburn South.1945 Cream satin wedding dress with a rouched bodice to a centre panel, high neckline and pointed collar. Bead work on centre panel and edge of bodice, long sleeves to a pointed wrist and beading. Thirty covered buttons down centre back. Skirt cut on cross and three metre train at back.|.2|Champagne coloured Wedding Veil - (approx 6ft in length) - complete with orange blossom 3 1/4' headdress. Headdress is handmade, attached to a wire frame|.3|Cream satin slipper. Machine stitched half in rows. Bow with satin loop and spray of wax orange blossom attached.|.4|Horse shoe shaped wedding item to hang over bride's arm. Rouched satin with ornamental - artificial (wax) orange blossom and buds with 2 mm ribbon to hang over arm. Cream coloured to match wedding dress.|.5|Satin horse shoe, rouched, with satin ribbon handle.|.6|Cream braided horse shoe with gilded wishbone and wax orange spray attached. A bow with long loop to hang on the arm.|.7|Satin Horseshoe Good Luck charm with 'petal' flowers surrounding it, made of cut material - ribbon bow with pearls in centre.|.8|Doll in taxi - Rosy-cheeked, dark hair, blue eyes, dressed in bridal dress with veil, with pearls and 'flowers' decorating the doll. The doll stood across the back seat, under the window. Lavender in base of stand.|.9|Bridal Ring Box - 'Good Luck' horseshoe charm box - in the shape of a prayer book. Cream box with silver motifs printed on.|.10|Groom's Buttonhole of spray of wax orange blossom - 4 flowers and 3 leaves. Cream flowers with yellow stamens - green leaves. 10 Items in total..7 'Wishing you all The Best' 'Good Luckcostume, female ceremonial

The SS Casino was a coastal trader of 450 tons gross, 160.4 feet in length, built at Dundee for the Newcastle and Hunter Steam Navigation Company. It had saloon accommodation for 35 people, fore-cabin 25 and carried 300 tons (425 tonnes) of cargo.The Casino called at Warrnambool on 30th May 1882 while on her delivery voyage and narrowly escaped being dragged ashore by gale force winds. While the ship was in Warrnambool the directors of the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company bought the ship. It was used as a coastal steamer solely on the west coast of Victoria run from 1882. On the morning of 10th July 1932 an attempt was made to berth the ship at Apollo Bay in heavy seas. Captain Middleton decided to take the ship out into the bay and wait until the seas abated, not realising that the anchor used to steady the ship as she was being manoeuvred had pierced her hull. The ship was put about and headed to the beach, but sank. The captain and four crew members were swept off the deck, and though one crew member was rescued, four drowned. The beaded picture was made by Mary Wickham, the grandmother of the donor. This item has significance linking a piece of handcraft and a local ship from the late 19th century.It has significant artistic value. Hand worked embroidery of black, white, maroon, gold & clear glass beads on a background of white polished cotton. The embroidery is in a black painted wooden frame. It is backed by a sheet of "War Cry" 26th April 1896. "Casino" in gold beading on bow of ship.the casino ship, warrnambool casino, warrnambool shipwrecks

People on the home front provided art work on items to represent the era of the war and to show their patriotism. This item was originally found in an opportunity shop so its 'true date and origin is unknown.White cotton Doiley with year "1914"and Union Jack Flag embroidered into it. Edged with 94 small beads that are alternatively blue, red and white, (Union Jack colours). Beads about 4 mm in diameter and are threaded though loops on the four edges of Doiley.Embroidered in Union Jack Flag and year "1914". souvenir, doiley

This dress was typical of those worn on 'after 5' special occasions to: dinner dances, weddings, balls. There were many such functions at Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley eg. the Hospital Ball.This dress was worn (and possibly made) by Margaret Mc Kendrick (nee Vyner) who lived in Tawonga when growing up. She married Ian Mc Kendrick and they lived in Mt Beauty. She worked as a nurse at the Tawonga & District hospital. Ian worked at the Mt Beauty Post Office. They had 3 children.Aqua silk long (full length) sleeveless dress. Sequined with beads individually hand sewn. Princess line. Zip full length at the back. A couple of pleats at the front and back. 'A' line skirt. Accompanied by a guipure lace short jacket with three quarter sleeves, lined with the same silk as the dress. Scalloped at the bottom of the jacket. Covered button at the top of the back with a loop.'after 5' dress; margaret mckendrick; tawonga; ladies' clothing