Showing 208 items matching "canvas work"
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Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Victorian Canvas Work (unfinished), Late 19th century
... Victorian Canvas Work (unfinished)...... Canvas work...Fine canvas work. Central spray of flowers in tent stitch using coloured wool, silk and cotton. ...Embroidery Late 19th century England Canvas work Fine canvas work. Central spray of flowers in tent stitch using coloured wool, silk and cotton. ...Fine canvas work. Central spray of flowers in tent stitch using coloured wool, silk and cotton. Background stitch is worked on the diagonal in a fine black cotton thread. Only partly embroidered.embroidery, late 19th century, england, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Miniature Canvas Work Turkish Carpet, Lorna Rice, c. 2000
... Miniature Canvas Work Turkish Carpet...... Canvas work...Canvas work replica of Turkish Bergana rug in miniature. ...Embroidery Canvas work Rug Mat Canvas work replica of Turkish Bergana rug in miniature. ...Canvas work replica of Turkish Bergana rug in miniature. Rug is in a geometric design in red, gold, cream, white and blue in petit point stitch in stranded cotton on pale pink mono canvas with fringing.embroidery, canvas work, rug, mat -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Strip of Canvas Work
... Strip of Canvas Work...... Canvas work...Strip of canvas work, probably late 19th century. Design is pseudo Elizabethan of flowers and surrounds executed in wool and silk in soft pinks, blues, greens and yellows with a brown background on loosely woven fabric/canvas. ...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Canvas work Strip of canvas work, probably late 19th century. ...Strip of canvas work, probably late 19th century. Design is pseudo Elizabethan of flowers and surrounds executed in wool and silk in soft pinks, blues, greens and yellows with a brown background on loosely woven fabric/canvas. Piece was brought into Guild by a gentleman who left no information.embroidery, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Sampler, Joan Lander, RSN Canvas Work Sampler, Mid 20th Century
... RSN Canvas Work Sampler...... Canvas work...Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97...Embroidery Panel Canvas work Samplers 1940-60 England Joan Lander 1963 Teaching sampler of the Royal School. ...Artist, Joan Lander, worked at the Royal School, London.Teaching sampler of the Royal School. Crewel work on linen canvas. Location: C7 Top Shelf 97Joan Lander 1963embroidery, panel, canvas work, samplers, 1940-60, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Persian Canvas Work Fragment, Late 19th century
... Persian Canvas Work Fragment...... Canvas work...Embroidery Canvas work England Fine canvas embroidery in silk twisted threads in blue, green, rust and beige. ...Fine canvas embroidery in silk twisted threads in blue, green, rust and beige. May be a Persian textile. Part of an embroidered waistcoat said to have been the property of a relative of the donor (who was a Captain of the East India Company) used for his official dress in the late 19th century. This could possibly be a piece of 16th century Persian tapestry. embroidery, canvas work, england -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Canvas work (piece), Late 19th century
... Canvas work (piece)...... Canvas work...Embroidery Late 19th century Canvas work A cotton material with an even weave has been covered with an intricate repeating pattern outlined with a dark brown or black wool thread. ...A cotton material with an even weave has been covered with an intricate repeating pattern outlined with a dark brown or black wool thread. The enclosed areas are filled with tent stitch in coloured wools and silk threads of red, blue, grey and beiges. embroidery, late 19th century, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Contemporary Felt and Embroidered Panel, Amanda (Mandy) Ginsberg, 2000
... ... Canvas work...Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery....Embroidery Canvas work Felt Australia 2000-2020 Panels Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery. ...Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery.embroidery, canvas work, felt, australia, 2000-2020, panels -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Late 18th C Canvas and Beadwork, 18 th C
... ...Canvas work...A piece of canvas work on red canvas - background in dark red cross stitch in wool. ...Embroidery Beading Canvas work Cross sttich A piece of canvas work on red canvas - background in dark red cross stitch in wool. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Dutch Berlin Work Sampler, H.M. Heuffbloem (4/9/1905-29/4/1995), 1900-20
... ... Canvas work...It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs....It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs. Textile Dutch Berlin Work Sampler H.M. ...Embroidered by H. M. Heuff-Bloem, Wassenaar, Netherlands. Embroiderers date of birth 4/9/1905, died 29/4/1995This piece is a Berlin wool sampler in very bright colours on Penelope canvas. It shows a selection of geometric canvas work designs.embroidery, samplers, 1900-20, holland, canvas work, netherlands -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Sampler, Mid 19th century
... Canvas work...Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing....Thought to have been embroidered by the grandmother of the donor. Canvas work Samplers Mid 19th Century Australia Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing. ...Thought to have been embroidered by the grandmother of the donor.Three canvas work samples on different weights of evenweave linen canvas, different patterns sewn onto a cotton fabric backing.canvas work, samplers, mid 19th century, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Cushion, Mid 20th century
... ... Canvas work...Double canvas worked in beige tufted stitch in a rectangular design, interspersed with rows of blue tent stitch. ...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Canvas work Cushion 1940-60 Australia Double canvas worked in beige tufted stitch in a rectangular design, interspersed with rows of blue tent stitch. ...Double canvas worked in beige tufted stitch in a rectangular design, interspersed with rows of blue tent stitch. Back of cushion and corded edge are of corded velvet.embroidery, canvas work, cushion, 1940-60, australia -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Chair seat cover, circa 1900
... ... Canvas work...Canvas work possibly early Berlin wool work - gros point used with a cream background for a very large flower spray in a great variety of colours....Embroidery Furnishings Late 19th century Canvas work Canvas work possibly early Berlin wool work - gros point used with a cream background for a very large flower spray in a great variety of colours. ...Canvas work possibly early Berlin wool work - gros point used with a cream background for a very large flower spray in a great variety of colours.embroidery, furnishings, late 19th century, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Evening bag, c. 1900
... ... Canvas work...Canvas work in tent stitch and petit point (splitting the ground). ...Embroidery Canvas work Bags 1900-20 Canvas work in tent stitch and petit point (splitting the ground). ...Canvas work in tent stitch and petit point (splitting the ground). Central bird motif. Dark blue background. Lined - pale mushroom with pocket, mirror and small purse - fixed.embroidery, canvas work, bags, 1900-20 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Fender Stool Cover, Victorian
... Canvas... Bead work...Canvas work and bead work stool cover. Floral design on a blue background. ... Bead work 19th century Canvas work and bead work stool cover. Floral design on a blue background. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaArtwork, other - Picture, framed, Early 20th century
... ... Canvas work...Floral spray worked in petit point possible worked through canvas and black velvet....Petit point Embroidery Picture 1900-20 Canvas work Label on reverse - Petit point in silk, worked in silk velvet. ...Floral spray worked in petit point possible worked through canvas and black velvet.Label on reverse - Petit point in silk, worked in silk velvet. Donated by the late Miss C. Sargoodpetit point, embroidery, picture, 1900-20, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Cushion, 1860
... ... Canvas work...Canvas and bead work. Background in gros point wool in two tones of maroon red. ...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Made by donor's grandmother in 1860 (Mrs Henry Atkinson-Blackham) Embroidery Cushion Mid 19th Century Australia Canvas work Beadwork Canvas and bead work. Background in gros point wool in two tones of maroon red. ...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 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageTextile - Twine, 20th century
... ...canvas work...work from fraying. Sailmakers use twine and needles to sew sails and many other canvas items such as bags and covers. ...Warrnambool Shipwreck Coast Flagstaff Hill Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village twine waxed twine sailmaker's twine sailmaker's equipment sailmaking canvas work Twine; reel of brown waxed sailmaker's twine. ...Sailmaker's twine is usually stored on a reel. It is wax coated and ready to use. The twine is made from strands of fibres that are plied together. The wax waterproofs the twine and smooths out the fine hairs of the fibres, making it easier to work with. The waxed twine helps prevent the ends of the rope work from fraying. Sailmakers use twine and needles to sew sails and many other canvas items such as bags and covers. Special tools, equipment, benches and seats are needed to work with the large heavy and thick pieces of canvas. Sometimes the sailmaker with have special-purpose tools made for his unique work. The place of work on shore is often called a sailmaker's loft. However, sailmakers also work on the job, on sailing ships and boats. This twine is an example imperative equipment for sailmakers. Sailmaking was an essential trade in the shipping industry of the 17th to 19th and early 20th centuries. Sailmakers were often part of a ship's crew, making repairs as needed and using their skills for other work such as net making.Twine; reel of brown waxed sailmaker's twine.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, twine, waxed twine, sailmaker's twine, sailmaker's equipment, sailmaking, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Lampshade, Baroness Viola, c. 1900
... ... Canvas work...Embroidery Furnishings Canvas work Lamp cover Mid European bird floral flowers Gold silk fabric with matching ribbon ties, trimmed with gilt handmade lace from the village of Tazovitz. ...Belonged to the Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tazvitz. The embroidery was worked by her sister, the Baroness Viola.Gold silk fabric with matching ribbon ties, trimmed with gilt handmade lace from the village of Tazovitz. Oval canvas, motif in petit point at the front. Lining is bright yellow cotton.embroidery, furnishings, canvas work, lamp cover, mid european, bird, floral, flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered Pair of Slipper Tops, Late 19th century
... ... Canvas work...Probably the design was worked professionally and the background worked by an amateur. Embroidery Canvas work Surface stitchery Late 19th century Slippers Uppers for a pair of slippers, one not finished. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Dutch Berlin Work Sampler, Miss Margaretha Breur, 1868
... ... Canvas work...work. Traditional Dutch sampler of the era (1868) in Berlin wool on mono canvas comprising different alphabets, and a number of spot motifs, including a wreath with the maker's name and date....Breur, 1868 Embroidery Canvas work Holland Late 19th century 19th century M. ...Traditional Dutch sampler of the era M. Breur, 1868Berlin wool work. Traditional Dutch sampler of the era (1868) in Berlin wool on mono canvas comprising different alphabets, and a number of spot motifs, including a wreath with the maker's name and date.M. Breur, 1868embroidery, canvas work, holland, late 19th century, 19th century -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Petit Point Purse, 1960-80?
... ... Canvas work...Embroidery Bags Canvas work Petit point Australia? Purse Petit point purse with floral design on one side. ...The item from a collection from the former Larnook Teachers' Collect. Collected in the 1960's. Passed onto Rusden (now Burwood campus).Petit point purse with floral design on one side.embroidery, bags, canvas work, petit point, australia?, purse -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaArtwork, other - Cambridge Landmarks Picture, Mrs Edna Wark, 1970
... ... Canvas work...Embroidery Picture Canvas work Wool Cambridge Picture of Cambridge on cream even weave wool. ...Picture belonged to Edna's eldest daughter Jennifer, and was given to the donor when Jennifer died.Picture of Cambridge on cream even weave wool. The tops of trees are of silk or wool tops. Buildings are in beiges and brown. Grass, trees, sky are in various greens, beige and a touch of orange. Buildings are named along base of framed picture, Great St. Mary's, St. John's Bridge, Emmanual Chapel, Senate House, Trinity Foundation, Kings Chapel, Honour Gate CAUS.embroidery, picture, canvas work, wool, cambridge -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Wall Hanging, Win. Saunders, 1986
... ... Canvas work...Canvas wall hanging made up of 63 panels commemorating Victoria's 150th anniversary in 1985. Included are the symbols for this anniversary, the Guild and the Guild house. Lower right corner has the initials W.S. (Win. Saunders) who co-ordinated the project, having members (listed on the reverse of wall hanging). Work...Embroidery Wall hangings 1980-2000 Australia Canvas work 1986 in pen on reverse, and list of names of embroiderers. ...Embroidered for the 150th anniversary of Victoria. Presented to the Collection by the participants in February 1987. Makers listed on reverse of hanging.Canvas wall hanging made up of 63 panels commemorating Victoria's 150th anniversary in 1985. Included are the symbols for this anniversary, the Guild and the Guild house. Lower right corner has the initials W.S. (Win. Saunders) who co-ordinated the project, having members (listed on the reverse of wall hanging). Work 15 cms. squares. Lined with purple cotton, 10 loops across top through which a brass rod is passed.1986 in pen on reverse, and list of names of embroiderers.embroidery, wall hangings, 1980-2000, australia, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Shelf decoration, Mid 19th century
... ... Canvas work...Later married Ferdinand Rosan and settled at Torrumburry. Beading Canvas work Furnishings Mid 19th Century Scotland Decorative edging for a shelf. ...Possibly brought from Scotland by donor's grandmother Ellen Richardson who had a school at Taradale, Victoria. Later married Ferdinand Rosan and settled at Torrumburry.Decorative edging for a shelf. Blue tent stitch background with design in black, grey, white and silver beads in a floral design.beading, canvas work, furnishings, mid 19th century, scotland -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Bag, C. 1930
... ... Canvas work...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Bags Canvas work 1920-40 Small petit point bag. Black tent stitch with a trellis design of pink and blue flowers and green leaves. ...Small petit point bag. Black tent stitch with a trellis design of pink and blue flowers and green leaves. Gold frame and chain handle. Black lining.embroidery, bags, canvas work, 1920-40 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Fan case, Late 19th century
... ... Canvas work...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne 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, VictoriaDomestic Object - Spectacle Case, Early 20th Century
... ... Canvas work...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne 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, VictoriaTextile - Bookmarks (2), Mid 19th century
... ... Canvas work...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Bookmarks Ecclesiastical Late 19th century England Canvas work Perforated paper Embroidery on perforated cardboard or bristol board (1.) ...Embroidery on perforated cardboard or bristol board (1.) Religious text partly worked, mounted on a blue silk ribbon for protection "God is Love" (2.) Partly worked cross on a decorative card mounted on a green silk ribbon for protection 'Faith" Heb 1.1.embroidery, bookmarks, ecclesiastical, late 19th century, england, canvas work, perforated paper -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel, Edith M. John, 1964
... ... Canvas work...Embroidery Panels 1940-60 England Canvas work A rug canvas is used with a variety of threads which include 'Thrums' wool. ...A registration seal of the Custom and Excise No. 41 is on the back of the piece. Designed and worked by Mrs E. John, made at Doncast School of Arts, England.A rug canvas is used with a variety of threads which include 'Thrums' wool. The design of fruit and vegetables has a great variety of canvas stitches.embroidery, panels, 1940-60, england, canvas work -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaAccessory - Evening Bag, 1920
... ... Canvas work...Embroidery Bags 1920-40 France Canvas work Canvas embroidery on fine cotton evenweave. ...Came from an opportunity shop.Canvas embroidery on fine cotton evenweave. Raffia threads are used in green for the background and one large spray of flowers in pink form the central motif. A decorative metal frame used and a cream figures dilk material for the lining and small mirror cover.embroidery, bags, 1920-40, france, canvas work
