The fringed tablecloth is an example of a domestic item brought to Australia by early settlers in the Western District of Victoria as a home comfort.The fringed tablecloth helps tell the story of the arrival of European settlers and the small, light home comforts they brought with them to maintain a meaningful connection to home.Fringed and lined square tablecloth. The front is hand embroidered on brown loose weave fabric, the back a pale yellow polished cotton fabric. The edges on the back have been turned and machine-stitched. Hand-stitching has been used to join the top to the back and to add the fringe around the edges. The embroidery uses tapestry wool in cream, yellow, brown and green tones. The style is possibly an example of European folk-style hardanger embroidery technique. An inscription on a pink ribbon is sewn onto the reverse.“S F . 31303 OLIVER YEA - - [undecipherable]”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, tablecloth, fringed tablecloth, embroidered tablecloth, european embroidery, hand sewing, domestic object, handmade, textile, silk thread, geometric design, vintage, long-stitch, zigzag design, decorative, home décor, domestic linen, table linen, hardanger embroidery, hardanger

The waist coat belonged to a relative of the Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tzouitz, Czechoslovakia. It was purchased in London early in the 19th century.Black corded silk material embroidered with tiny sprigs of two styalised flowers in horizontal rows with embroidered spots in between. The lapels and pocket tops have a linear floral design. Colours used are greens, pinks, yellow and a purple/red. Lined with a rust coloured twill cotton. Front part only of a man's waist coat. Seven black silk covered buttons.embroidery, surface stitchery, garments, early 19th century, european, silk embroidery

Purchased for Guild by Miss Teague in Greece 1961. From the Bukovina District - The territory is split today, with northern Bukovina forming the Chernivtsi Oblast in Ukraine and southern Bukovina forming Suceava County in Romania.Geometric pattern in bright coloured threads and beads and gold thread on natural linen background. Late 19th century saw the introduction of metal threads and beads to the embroidery.garments, late 19th century, mid european, beadwork, embroidery

Stand was damaged and repaired in 1979Rosewood stand with Ormolu decoration. A Louis XIV style oval panel has shaded coloured flowers in silk threads worked on a cream satin background. A green velvet backing to the panel.embroidery, silk embroidery, european

Handmade material woven and embroidered by donor when at the Windermere School of Embroidery, England.Hand woven yellow cotton warp and a blue silk weft thread. The embroidered apple blossom is worked in laid stitch with a heavy twisted thread. Also sprays of blue based flowers with green stamens.embroidery, panel, 1900-20, england, silk embroidery, european

English map sampler worked by a child of 10 years. Conserved and remounted.Oval map of Britain, excluding Scotland, naming all the counties. Silk material over linen and probably worked in silk.Margaret Margaret Hoetherington ? School August 20thembroidery, samplers, 18th century, england, silk embroidery, european

Donor was given this set (see 691 - christening gown) by Mrs Lilly Louch and was shown at the Paris Exhibition of 1880.Fine cream coloured lawn trimmed with needle-run net in a very simple style. A circular floral disk has been added to the crown.embroidery, lace, bonnets, late 19th century, france?, silk embroidery, european

Maroon velvet with a twisted silk thread for the floral embroidery, pink, blues and greens decorate the side and crown of the cap. A green and pink tassel is fixed to the crown with a very decorative button. Quilted blue silk lining.embroidery, caps, late 19th century, silk embroidery, european

Found in antique shop in Brighton, Mounted on an old screen and very dirty.Very open weave linen, covered in silk embroidery using blue, green, brown and beige silk. Framed in gold and mounted on bright blue raw silk.embroidery, panels, italy, 17th century, silk embroidery, european

Pink silk fabric with a fine stripe, embroidered in a design of festoons and flowers using silk thread and fine tape lace in cream. It is edged with thick cream cord and backing is cream watered silk.embroidery, silk embroidery, european, 1900-20

These handkerchiefs were brought back as souvenirs by soldiers in the First World War.Cream silk handkerchief with embroidered corner with gun and flag - lettered "Souvenir de France" 1914-1916"Souvenir de France 1914-1916"embroidery, silk embroidery, european, handkerchiefs, 1900-20

Fragment collected by Dr. Sweet when in Greece. Previously part of the Collection of Dr. Georgina Sweet, the first Lady Veterinarian in Victoria.Fragment of cloth, probably part of a skirt. Possibly Greek. White/Ecru cotton ground. Silk threads in reds, brown, green, rust, orange and cream. Half cross and straight stitches.embroidery, surface embroidery, fragment, greece, silk embroidery, european

Red cloth large hardcover book. Title is written on the front cover and on spine in gold. Small gold circle pattern on front cover. The book contains 100 coloured plates, 32 b/w plates with images of peasant handicraft. The book includes table of content, index, bibliography and a library due date card inside back cover, it was borrowed by Donald Ferguson(an art lecturer)on 13 May 1957. Page numbers written in roman numerals. embroidery, europe, ceramics, ornaments, peasant art, h th bossert, folk art, embroideries, handicraft, decorative arts, textile fabrics

In the 17th century young girls were taught embroidery as a necessary skill for marriage, this also helped them make very beautiful handbags. By the late 18th century, fashions in Europe were moving towards a slender shape and women wanted purses that would not be bulky or untidy in appearance, so reticules were designed. Reticules were made of fine fabrics like silk and velvet, with wrist strapA lady's beige, beaded, silk lined, evening bag with press stud fastenerevening wear, purses, personal effects, handbags, fashion, needlework, craftwork, dressmaking, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham

In the 17th century young girls were taught embroidery as a necessary skill for marriage, this also helped them make very beautiful handbags. By the late 18th century, fashions in Europe were moving towards a slender shape and women wanted purses that would not be bulky or untidy in appearance, so reticules were designed. Reticules were made of fine fabrics like silk and velvet, with wrist strap often decorated with pearls, sequins, beads and embroidery. A lady's black velvet, silk lined, evening bag with draw-string and hand made tassels. The bag is decorated with beads in a floral designmoorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham, craft work, dressmaking

This postcard was hand-embroidered in France and sent to Australia during World War I. A large piece of silk would be hand-embroidered by French women with the same pattern 20 times or so, then the large completed piece would be sent to a factory to be cut up and the individual pieces mounted on card. They had varying themes and patterns, greetings such as happy birthday or thinking of you, featuring butterflies, flowers and sometimes patriotic flags of allied countries involved in the war. They were marketed to troops to send home to female members of the family and girlfriends. It was estimated 10 million silk postcards were produced in Europe between 1915 and 1919. During World War 1 postcards were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts.A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom."I am still going well & strong Love to all Maurie"ww1-correspondence ww1 postcard

Postcards from France with silk embroidery pictures sent home from the front in Europe during WW1.White Postcards with silk embroidery made in France, 1. Picture of a cottage surrounded by flowers with "Home Sweet Home" at bottom and ornate border. 2. Picture of flowers on front in silk embroidery and "Far from you but thinking of you". 3. Picture in silk of various Allied flags and flowers and words "1914 Right and Liberty 1917".1. Embroidered "Home Sweet Home" On front and letter to "Linda" on back. 2. Embroidered "Far from Home but Thinking of You" on front and letter dated 3/9/17 - To Linda on back. 3. Embroidered "1914 Right & Liberty 1917"and letter to Linda on back.passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1

Original photo of elderly owner wearing the apron E0761.embroidery, aprons, silk embroidery, late 19th century, european

Braces said to belong to donor's grandfather.The braces appear to have been embroidered for a child and could be European in origin. The straps are decorated with sprays of flowers in beading, half cross stitch and cross stitch. The straps are finished with white kid tabs.embroidery, embroidery, braces, beading, cross stitch

From a collection fromthe former Larnook Teachers' College. They were collected in the 1960's and used as teaching aids. They were passed on to Rusden (finally at Burwood campus).Brightly coloured design of bird and flowers in perle thread on natural linen.hungary, embroidery, bags, middle europe, surface stitchery, bird, flowers

Waistcoat was never made up. The donor says it belonged to a great uncle in the early 1800's. The waistcoat was cut apart to make a firescreen for her mother, and these pieces were left over.Heavy cream ribbon silk with garlands of flowers embroidered in coloured silks. a. part of front b. pocket flap c. straight strip d. scrap with 3 circles (buttons) e. scrap with 9 button circles "A" has transfer feather design on one edge.embroidery, garments, silk embroidery, early 1800's, european

Drawn thread work on white linen in a geometric design. Stitchery is in context with work from Northern Europe and Russia.embroidery, drawn thread, mats, russia

Probably made for European market. Typical of technique from the Sind area or Kashmir. See notesFine black net, embroidered in rich ruby floss silk, 50 cm ends, and small flowers scattered in centre. Both sides alike. Hand knotted silk fringe.embroidery, surface stitchery, garments, india, late 19th century

Lady Amies had a distinguished medical career. Born on 26 August 1906 at Delft, Holland, she was educated in Europe, and in Edinburgh where she qualified L.D.S.R.C.S. (1928); L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (1938). Prior to her marriage she had practised dentistry in Scotland and in Harley Street, London. After she came to Melbourne she established a medical practice and in 1946 became honorary medical officer in charge of the diabetic clinic at the (Royal) Children's Hospital. She died on 13 November 1982. Born Geraldine Christein Wilhelmina Collee.Cream linen embroidered in red. Alphabet is worked with alternate squares in a variety of patterns.GCA 1963embroidery, cross stitch, 1960-80, australia

Writing case made of fine fawn linen with silk embroidered design of flowers, leaves and grapes. Back is green/gold velvet.embroidery, silk embroidery, late 19th century, italy, european

Purchased in Colombo, (Ceylon) Sri Lanka in 1930 . Said to be of Indian origin by Chinese from Canton. These shawls were made for the European market.Off white silk, the entire area embroidered in self coloured twisted silk thread. All over flower design includes some birds. The edge is decorated with a 42 cms deep fringe of knotted silk.embroidery, surface stitchery, china, 19th century, oriental, silk embroidery, india, shawl

This type of shawl said to have been made by Chinese for the European market. Provenance : Colombo? India? China?Ivory Canton crepe with a deep fringe. Cream coloured embroidery over a large area. Satin stitch floral design. Knotted fringe.embroidery, surface stitchery, 19th century, china, silk embroidery, oriental, shawl

Traditionally worked using white thread onto a fine white muslin, Ayrshire embroidery is recognisable by stylised floral motifs with areas of filled in cutwork. Developed from Dresden embroidery (a form of pulled work) and tambour embroidery, it uses a range of stitches, including satin stitch, chain stitch, eyelets and buttonhole edging as well as a range of lace filling stitches. The technique became popular in the early nineteenth century, when the previous fashion of elaborate gowns with hooped skirts was replaced by looser, simpler white cotton muslin garments. Although the elegant simplicity was favoured, women also desired some decoration. However, looms of the time could not create complex designs, so women turned to hand stitching.Using cotton muslin woven in Ayrshire, local women and girls would complete the intricate whitework to help supplement their family income. Mainly produced at home, Ayrshire whitework garments would be initially completed by one person. However, as the technique became more popular and the industry developed, to ensure high quality work, a piece would be passed around so that each embroiderer could focus on completing the stitches they specialised in.It is believed that the designs and motifs used in Ayrshire whitework were inspired by lace filling stitches found within an inset in a French Christening robe that was bought to Scotland by Lady Mary Montgomery, who then lent it to Mrs Jamieson of Ayr. She copied the stitches used within the robe and taught them to her outworkers, and she also produced plain muslin that was stamped with a water-soluble blue ink design that made embroidering the designs neater and more efficient. Ayrshire work became popular quite quickly, and it was incorporated into collars, cuffs and caps as well as children’s clothes and bonnets. Pieces were exported across Europe and the British Empire. As the decades progressed, technology advanced, resulting in looms that could incorporate decoration into the weave of the cloth, reducing the need for hand embroidered Ayrshire whitework.A triple frill of Buckingham lace, followed by two bands of fine embroidery - eyelets and satin stitch, and tucking, with small circle at crown.embroidery, whitework, bonnets, mid 19th century, scotland, garments

Belonged to Baroness Felicitas Wiedersperger of Tzouitz, Czechoslovakia and embroidered by her sister Baroness Viola.Natural coloured fine cotton with cream, brown and yellow embroidery in fine filling stitches and satin stitch. 1. Has large rose design in a square 2. Similar but with floral border Fringed edge with button hole stitch around. embroidery, surface stitchery, mid european, 1900-20, floral, flowers

Black satin, lace edged (60 mms) with sprays of flowers and leaves around edges and a bodice and pocket. Larger spray at base of skirt. Red satin ribbon bows trim the top of the heard shaped bib. Original photo of elderly owner wearing the apron.embroidery, aprons, silk embroidery, late 19th century, european