Embroidered cloths like this were sent home as souvenirs. Individual names were embroidered on the cloth.This is a square yellow silk cloth with pink fringing. It has an embroidered blue rising sun, under which are the words Australian Imperial Forces. On the lower edge of the cloth are the embroidered words ‘From Sergeant Frank McDonald’ It is also embellished with embroidered flowers.embroidered cloth, sergeant frank mcdonald

A related souvenir from the Second Word War is the colourful 'Souvenir of Palestine'. Like the First World War Egyptian embroideries, they used cotton sateen in a range of bright colours (although sometimes velveteen was used instead) and bear the words 'Souvenir of Palestine', a year date, and sometimes a personal message, as well as images of specific mosques or landmarks, camels, goats and date palms. The Palestinian souvenirs were often seen displayed for sale outside houses in country villages These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message. Brown timber frame containing dark green square silk cloth edged with gold fringe, embroidered with two flap poles either side of rising sun crest/badge above two red heartsSouvenir Of Palestine 1941 Australia Commonwealth Military Forcespalestine, 1941, souvenir, embroidered cloth

This embroidered tray cloth is a souvenir of Warrnambool and may have been made to remember a holiday or as a gift. Embroidered silk postcards sent by soldiers in WW1 to their families back home, were an early example of embroidered souvenirs. In peacetime, tourists would buy embroidered teatowels, badges, scarves or hankies etc as souvenirs of their trip or to give to friends or family. These items often featured local land marks, flora or fauna, maps or emblems of a particular region. This example appears to be handmade using a plain tray cloth with a punctured border ready for the maker to add her own embroidered design and crocheted edge - rather than using a mass produced prestamped design.This item is a significant example of an Australian handmade embroidered souvenir designed and made as a remembrance of Warrnambool. It is also a significant example of Australian Women's domestic handcraft.Rectangular cotton tray cloth with the words "Greetings from Warrnambool" embroidered in lazy daisy stitch using an orange variegated cotton. A simple stem and leaf design in green stem stitch runs through the letters and the gently curved edge is finished with a white cotton crocheted border.GREETINGS / FROM / WARRNAMBOOLflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, embroidery, embroidered tray cloth, souvenir, embroidered souvenir, tray cloth

Square multi coloured embroidered cloth, flowers, stems, leaves on cream silk. Cotton lace border on all sides. Centre has embroidered letter in Jade coloured silk thread with a five point star in centre."Souvenir d' Ypres"silk, souvenir, d'ypres, ww2

This is an example of a typical souvenir bought home from the middle-east by Australian troops. These items were made by local women and sold as souvenirs to the allies. Tpr C L Worcester served in Egypt with 4th Light Horse 1916.Framed silk- cloth embroidered with flags and flowers.Embroidered onto fabric is: "To Mother with Love from Tpr C L Worcester" and 1916 , 4th Light Horseww1 souvenir, light horse

This embroidery was sent home to Irena Mede Baulch who was the younger sister of William John Baulch. William (born Nerranda Vic, enlisted Melbourne) No 2566 on 2.8.1915 age 36 years 2 months in the 6th Reinforcements 23rd Bn AIF, embarked for Eygpt 27.10.1915, transferred to the 58th Bn 23.2 1916, embarked for France 17.6.1916, Reported KIA 30.11.1916 then listed as wounded and admitted to the 1st Anzac Main Dressing Station GSW to the head on 1.12.1916, DOW's 1.12.1916. The embroidery has "1918" in the centre. The item was handed down through the family to Irena’s Grandson Noel Ridge. It is unclear how the item came to Irena as there is no other Military connection in the family.CENTRAL white silk square surrounding a small panel of embroidery featuring flags of various nations in the shape of 1918. Cotton lace inserts between 4 silk panels embroidered with pale pink & white flowers & trailing green foliage. Pale pink ribbon bows at each corner < the whole silk panel edged with wide, scalloped edge lace with mitered corners."1918 Souvenir de France"military history-souvenirs, flags - national, manchester - fabric

The embroideries were machine chained onto colourful cotton sateen (often mistakenly thought to be silk) and usually bear the words 'Souvenir of Egypt' and a year date. Most have a distinctly Egyptian flavour and show the pyramids, camels or date palms. Others show images associated with different armies (such as the Australian Rising Sun Badge, New Zealand General Service Badge or British unit badges) or nations (such as the Australian coat of arms). However, during WW2 they were usually embroidered on black velveteen and the variety of images was not as great as had been available during the First World War. These types of souvenirs were very popular with Australian troops; they were easy to send home and were colourful. The vendors would have a number of designs for sale already machine embroidered, from which the soldier could select and then personalise with a date or message.Black and gold timber frame containing rectangular black cloth edged in light blue fringe. Machine embroidered on the cloth is image of rising sun badge with a camel and pyramids either side. Souvenir of Egypt 1941 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces1941, ww2, embroidered souvenir, egypt

Unknown - found in destash donation.White cotton embroidered cloth with drawn thread work, depicting four dragons in central panel and floral motifs in side panels.dragon, flowers

VX48425 Richard H Bromilow served in the AMF during WW2 with 1st Independent Coy as a Transport Driver. His records show as of 01 July 1942 he is missing and presumed dead.It is presumed that this Supper Cloth has been Embroidered in remembrance of VX 48425 Richard H Bromilow.This is a Linen Embroidered Supper Cloth with lace edging. Embroidered in the centre of the cloth is the Rising Sun Badge above the Badge is 1st Independent Coy below the badge VX48425. In the four corners of the cloth are the colour patches of 1st Independent Coyamf ww2 supper cloth vx48425 richard h bromilow

Circular cloth of beige colour with fringe all around. Embroidered with orange and blue flowers with green leaves, a Royal Crown in orange and blue, Blue 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces' encased in blue and yellow and 'Palestine 1940' embroidered in yellow.AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES Palestine 1940

Handmade in Latvia for Mrs Elizabeth Radzuck, a distant cousin of the donor's mother.White linen tablecloth handmade in Latvia, probably 80-100 years ago. Central design of ribbon and knots created by the background having threads cut and drawn, and remaining threads wrapped to create grid. Double fabric inner border, then 180 mm border of handmade bobbin lace (Russian Drawn ground work) .embroidery, drawn thread, latvia, table cloth, bobbin lace, russian drawn ground work

Possibly a sample pocket from 1958 - 1983 Found in Quad classroom 2018Unused black wool cloth blazer pocket with college logo embroidered (backing of cotton) in white and green. (Note a mistake in the colour of the H is grey)HORTICULTURAL COLLEGE * BURNLEY *uniform, burnley college, blazer, student uniform, artifact

Owned by Wilma Harris nee. Bowering resident of Merino Victoria.Small linen hand embroidered tablecloth bordered in decorative crocheted lacework. Details include, black decorative lanterns, blue flying swallow birds and daisy chain swirls in colours dark and light pink and green.womens history, ros harris, merino, sewing, embroidery

Women trained by American missionaries in the Sudan.Cream linen even weave, multicoloured cross stitch design around four sides. Hemstitched border with mitred corners.embroidery, cross stitch

Photo and biography in the archives. Embroidered by the donor's mother, Mrs Ethel Webb. Please notify the donor if/when the piece is displayed.Tablecloth of yellow linen embroidered in black and orange satin stitch with a buttonhole edge in a pattern of stylised birds and flowers.embroidery

Table cloth in cream even weave linen. Cloth has a traditional Assisi pattern of birds in blue and black. Hem stitched edge and traditional triple tassels on the corners.italy, embroidery, assisi, cloth, napkins

Cotton or linen doily or tray cloth with cotton hand embroidery. Stitched to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of Melbourne 1834-1934. Possibly embroidered by Jean Stirling.White cotton doily or tray cloth with hand embroidery and crochet edging.Embroidered text: "Centenary. Melbourne Vic. 1834-1934"doilies, tray cloths, melbourne

This photograph is of a rectangular white damask tablecloth, which was owned by Mrs Murrell (Lily Murrell, née Young, wife of William Murrell). The Murrell family ran the Linton newsagency during the 1930s and 1940s. Mrs Murrell asked people who came into the newsagency to sign and date the cloth, and later she embroidered the names and dates in various coloured thread. Traditionally such ‘signature cloths’ were used as a fundraiser for charity purposes and date back to the 1890s at least. They were at their height of popularity during World War I and the inter-war period, often embroidered in red or blue. The Linton tablecloth has a number of signatures and dates, some not embroidered, the dates ranging from 1931 to 1945. It is a delightful example of the genre and a wonderful visual record of people who lived in or visited Linton over a period of 15 years.Colour photograph of a cream cotton tablecloth that has signatures embroidered on it.

This item is part of the collection of Ecclesiastical Linen once used by St. Andrews Anglican Church on the corner of the Esplanade and 14 Drummond St, Dennington, Victoria. The first Anglican service was conducted on December 22nd, 1907. The church was decommissioned in January 2003. This item is part of the Ecclesiastical Linen collection, which is significant for its examples of handworked embroidery and drawn-thread work from the early 20th century. The items are also examples of a collection used for religious services during this period. The Ecclesiastical Linen is also significant for its association with the early development of the local township of Dennington and the importance the the community of setting aside land in the 1850's for the purpose of religious worship. The Ecclesiastical Linen is also significant for its connection to St Andrews Anglican Church, Dennington. The church was funded and attended by the local community in the early 1900's and is now listed on the Victorian Heritage Database (VHD 118083) as a building of historical and social significance. Maniple, part of a set of Ecclesiastical Linen once used in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Dennington, Victoria, between the years 1907 and 2003. Handmade Eucharist serving cloth, white fabric with white embroidery on one end, symbolising rope entwined around an anchor. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, st andrews anglican church dennington, dennington church, warrnambool church 1907, ecclesiastical linen, communion linen, maniple, eucharist, embroidered linen, hand worked linen, j.a. coe, rope and anchor emblem, religious service, religious ceremony, ceremonial linen, embroidered cloth

This item is part of the collection of Ecclesiastical Linen once used by St. Andrews Anglican Church on the corner of the Esplanade and 14 Drummond St, Dennington, Victoria. The first Anglican service was conducted on December 22nd, 1907. The church was decommissioned in January 2003. This item is part of the Ecclesiastical Linen collection, which is significant for its examples of handworked embroidery and drawn-thread work from the early 20th century. The items are also examples of a collection used for religious services during this period. The Ecclesiastical Linen is also significant for its association with the early development of the local township of Dennington and the importance the the community of setting aside land in the 1850's for the purpose of religious worship. The Ecclesiastical Linen is also significant for its connection to St Andrews Anglican Church, Dennington. The church was funded and attended by the local community in the early 1900's and is now listed on the Victorian Heritage Database (VHD 118083) as a building of historical and social significance. Maniple, part of a set of Ecclesiastical Linen once used in St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Dennington, Victoria, between the years 1907 and 2003. Handmade Eucharist serving cloth, white fabric with white embroidery on one end, symbolising rope entwined around an anchor. Embroidered symbol [cross]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, st andrews anglican church dennington, dennington church, warrnambool church 1907, ecclesiastical linen, communion linen, maniple, eucharist, embroidered linen, hand worked linen, j.a. coe, rope and anchor emblem, religious service, religious ceremony, ceremonial linen, embroidered cloth

Dark green silk/rayon cloth edged with fringed gold braid and embroidered heavily in chain stitch with flowers, scrolls and flags. Message in gold along top "A merry Christmas and a happy new year" In centre "Souvenir of Egypt 1915"souvenir, eygpt, christmas, 1915

An embroidered cloth Legacy badge patch that was given to Junior Legatees to add to their tunics. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics, elocution and eurythmics. Boys classes also included basketball, judo, swimming and boxing. Boys classes were generally held in the suburbs and girls classes were held at Legacy House, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. Uniforms were provided free of charge. The patch was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a photo and a silver metal trophy.A record of the equipment given to junior legatees for their classes.Green cloth embroidered patch to be added to uniforms.junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes, jlc

Major's embroidered cloth crownbadge/buttons, army

Shoulder Uniform Flashes issued to Doug Blackney, RSL Representative Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, who was a Queen's Car Attendant for the Visits in 1954.Two embroidered cloth patches (.1) & (.2)Handwritten on back of .2: From DOUGLAS BLACKNEY / (MAJ RETD.)royal visits

This object relates to Jessie Agnes (Pat) CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS). She was born on 15/11/1910 in Harrietville, VIC. Jessie Agnes (Pat) served in the Army (VFX121963) enlisting on, 17/02/1943 in Hawthorn, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 106 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 04/07/1944. Jessie Agnes (Pat) CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS) was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is A CARDWELL.Cloth initiated by Pat CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS) with signatures from servicewomen - 106 AGH Ballarat. Not completedsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This decorative embroidered tray cover or tray cloth is beautifully handmade by either Sarah Lees or her daughter Ann Dale (nee Lees). 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.” It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered articles to take to their new home. Many of the items were made by Daisy, a skilled dressmaker. Daisy began her apprenticeship at two shillings and sixpence per week at Miss A. E. Emery's dressmaking establishment at 150-152 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Considered to be the leading house of fashion in Warrnambool, Miss Emery employed about eight young women who worked long hours to sew elaborate gowns for clients, including wives of graziers who would attend the race carnivals and social functions in Warrnambool. (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 significant for its association with a ‘glory box’ or hope chest’, a tradition of single ladies making and collecting a range of linen and other domestic items in preparation for their future marriage. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework and handmade domestic items.Tray Cover, white embroidered cloth, elliptical shape with a scalloped, crocheted edge, Part of 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, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, needlework, crochet, tray cover, tray cloth, tea service, embroidered, sarah lees, ann dale (nee lees)