Orbost & District Historical Society
table cloth, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
... cloth tablewear domestic linen... in the early to middle 20th century. cloth tablewear domestic linen ...
Julia Eaton was the daughter of George Thomas who lived with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local Aboriginal family.This item is an example of a common domestic item hand made by an Orbost local. It reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to middle 20th century. White/cream coloured soft thread macrame cloth with tassels around the edge.cloth tablewear domestic linen
