This 'Bridal Heart' was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and form part of a large and varied body of work by or about Beryl which is held by the Museum.The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.Bridal keepsake - white fabric heart shape with embroidery on the front and zipped pocket on the back and a loop of white ribbon.No inscriptionberyl collett, kallista victoria australia, bridal heart, bridal keepsake

Bridal good luck charms made by family and friends to be worn by Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY at her wedding. See 4007 for full detail.Seven bridal good luck charms with ribbon loops, to be worn on bride's wrist. Heart shaped charm, white satin over card, with white wax flowers, white bow and braided trim. Handwritten message on back in pencelebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, costume, handcrafts, weddings, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, robert (bob) gardiner