Piece won second prize at Royal Melbourne Show in 1955Circular beige mat with natural Roman cutwork or Richelieu design of flowers.embroidery, cutwork, 1940-60, australia

This fitted cotton blouse with cutwork was made and worn by Mrs Gladys Reed c 1950 whilst a resident of the City of Moorabbin c 1950Mrs Gladys Reed, a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950 and was an accomplished dressmaker and craftworker. Theatrical Societies were part of the community recreation for settlers in post World War 11 City of Moorabbin A white cotton fitted lady's blouse with short sleeves, cutwork bodice and flared waist.clothing, dressmaking, cutwork, needlework, ormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates, knitting, crochetwork,

Given to donor's parents as a wedding gift in 1937.Six serviettes of ecru linen with cutwork motif in the corner.embroidery, tablecloths, richelieu, cutwork, serviettes

Exhibited April 1996 Archival Exhibition. Exhibited Old Treasury February 1997.Whitework on muslin. Cutwork design of leaves and flowers.embroidery, garments, whitework, cutwork, garments, 1900-20

The doiley was worked by Betty Harrison, wife of Don Harrison. It is a sample of cutwork embroidery. The doiley was worked and when finished the pattern was cut out, leaving the centre uncutThe doiley is a part of a handcraft kit sold by Fautleys fancy work shops, and Needlework shops. Needle work such as embroidery was a very popular social activity during that era. T & A Fautley & Sons operated from Brunswick around 1920's - 1950's.Unfinished piece of cutwork in shape of oblong doiley. Brown cotton thread has been worked to shape star-shaped flowers at each end as well as the bordersFautley's Linen-Weft 5 x 11 No. 1863handcrafts, embroidery

Two white linen pillow shams with cutwork embroidery and a heavy fancy buttonhole edge.pillow slips, pillow shams, cutwork, surface stitchery

Given to donor's parents as a wedding gift in 1937.Ecru linen cloth heavily embroidered with richelieu cutwork in a bold floral design.embroidery, tablecloths, richelieu, cutwork, serviettes

White linen pillow shams with delicate white cutwork embroidery. They are edged with a wide band of bobbin lace.pillow slips, pillow shams, cutwork, surface stitchery

White cotton cutwork child's dress, hand stitched. Back opening with drawstring neck and waist.children's clothing, embroidery, cutwork, 19th century, lace

Biography and photo with Museum sheet. Piece embroidered by the Donor's mother Miss Ethel Webb in the 1910's-1930's.A long runner, probably meant for a sideboard in white renaissance cutwork in a floral design and a crocheted edge.embroidery, cutwork, runner, renaissance, whitework

Probably embroidered by Mrs McHenryBrian McHenry Design Table Mat -rectangular linen mat, ecru brown and green. Cutwork floral edge.embroidery, cutwork, mats, 1920-40, australia

White linen with cutwork pattern of large flowers and buds, back and front. Edges are scalloped and finished in buttonhole stitch.embroidery, tea cosies, 1920-40, australia, cutwork

Belonged originally to a Miss Doris Tye.Small cream linen mat decorated with 8 leaves in autumn tones in long and short stitch and cutwork.embroidery, mats, cutwork, surface stitchery, australia, 1900-20

Cream linen, large pink flower in centre surrounded by green leaves. Cutwork and long and short stitch. Crochet edge.mats, surface stitchery, australia, cutwork, 1900-20

Unusual cream linen, oval doyley with a wide border of cutwork with flowers and scrolls in orange and brown. The edge is finished with a fine, looped buttonhole stitch.embroidery, cutwork, mats, australia, 1920-40

White linen with cutwork pattern of scrolls and daisies back and front. Edges are scalloped and finished in buttonhole stitch. Tied with small ribbons on each side.embroidery, tea cosies, 1920-40, australia, cutwork

Circular mat, linen, star-shaped, with daffodil in centre, and four daffodils and green leaves around edge. Cutwork, buttonhole and long and short stitch.mats, surface stitchery, australia, cutwork, 1900-20

Photo and biography with Museum sheet. Piece embroidered by the Donor's mother Mrs Ethel Webb in the 1910's-1930's.Renaissance cutwork in a design of flowers and fruit. The cutwork is of a very high quality.embroidery, renaissance cutwork, cloth

Blouse belonged to donor's mother, Mrs Billie Allen who probably bought it in Hong Kong in the 1970'sCream silk Chinese blouse with a high chinese collar and is decorated with self coloured floral embroidery with cutwork, eyelets and punchwork. It is fastened with 'frogs' made of the same fabric.embroidery, garments, 1960-80, china, cutwork, drawn fabric, punch work

Square supper cloth, with cutwork bands, one of which is quite elaborate with flowers and scrolls. Of main interest is one edge with an unusual version of buttonhole stitch (raised edge buttonhole stitch as per Jacqueline Einthoven book).embroidery, cutwork, tablecloths, australian(?), late 19th century

Use: Domestic. Household trimmingCutwork lace edging

White linen fabric with cutwork embroidery in an Art Deco style with two designs in opposite corners. A stylistic flower in an oval and a Greek lady with her flute in similar setting which is classical of the period. The edge has decorative padded buttonhole stitchery.embroidery, 1900-20, australia, cutwork, cloths

One large semi-circular mat, embroidered in brown, orange, red, yellow, cream and green silks. Motifs of pansies and leaves. Techniques of Roman cutwork and surface stitchery (long and short stitch). Brown needle lace edging.embroidery, cutwork, surface stitchery, mats, australia, 1900-20

This doily is typical of items of household linen in popular use in the 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered and crocheted articles to take to their new home. In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families) This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework.Doily, square white cotton with floral cutwork pattern, embroidery and scalloped edges. From the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, doily, embroidery, needlework, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, cutwork

19th century Irish linen Christening gown and matching petticoat donated by Ruth Starkey. The Christening gown and petticoat have been in the family for around 170 years, passed to generations. They were sewn by Eliza Lynon in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The following history has been provided by Ruth Starkey: • Town of origin is Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, sewn by Eliza Lynon. • The gown came to Australia with Eliza Lynon on the Red Jacket in 1855. • Eliza married Joseph Dobbyn (who was a member of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Regiment) at Christ Church Geelong. • They built a home at 150 McKillop St, Geelong. Melrose was the name of the home. • Family name Dobbyn - Joseph Wilson Dobbyn b. 07/04/1844 - d 12/10/1892 and Elizabeth (Eliza b 12/03/1847 d 26/08/1934) and passed to Eliza Jane, Jessie Victoria Mary and Lucy Ellen Dobbyn (sisters). • Lucy Ellen nee Dobbyn, married Herbert Blunt, Boatbuilder Geelong at Christ Church Geelong • All lived at 150 McKillop St Geelong over the years • Passed to Marjorie May Fearn born nee Blunt who was baptized at Christ Church Geelong 29/5/1915 • Passed to Ann Rosemary Starkey nee Fearn • Passed to Ruth Norelle Starkey (me) I was baptized at Christ Church Geelong. • I am the great- great granddaughter of Joseph and Eliza and the great granddaughter of Herbert and Lucy.Irish linen Christening gown with cutwork anglais. Cutwork along hem is scalloped with a central motif going down the centre front of the body. Bodice is embroidered in a v shape at the front and has cutwork embroidered sleeves. Skirt is attached to the bodice with cartridge pleats.irish linen, christening, religion, children's clothing, ceremonial, church, geelong, red jacket ship, enniskillen, christ church geelong, northern ireland

White linen and white cutwork and surface embroidery tea cosy cover. Design of grape leaves and fruit and circles buttonholed, scalloped edging. Four pale blue satin ribbon tied sides. No inner pad which was usually part this style of cosy. Front and back the same. Trapezoid shape.embroidery, cutwork, renaissance, tea cosy, 1920-40, australia

Cream linen supper cloth square, with cutwork eyelets and surface stitching. (missing).. 8 matching square serviettes with cutwork (applique') pattern in one corner and scalloped edgestable linen, serviettes

These white linen serviettes were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society. These linen serviettes are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c190012 Linen serviettes with cutwork in one corner and crochet edging clothing, haberdashery, serviettes, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork , bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This girl's white cotton dress is typical of the craftsmanship of the home dressmakers among the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shirec 1900The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and the women made most of the clothing for their families.c1900 girl's dress is made of cotton and is all hand-worked, with cutworkclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers

May have been part of a duchess set or handkerchief sachet.Find white linen with cutwork, satin stitch and drawn thread in butterflies.embroidery, mats, whitework, 1900-20