Showing 57 items matching "european embroidery"
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Tablecloth
... ...European embroidery...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. ...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. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Waist Coat (front only), Early 19th century
... European... Silk Embroidery...Embroidery Surface stitchery Garments Early 19th century European Silk Embroidery Black corded silk material embroidered with tiny sprigs of two styalised flowers in horizontal rows with embroidered spots in between. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Greek Sleeve Shoulder Piece, Late 19th century
... European... Beadwork... Embroidery...Garments Late 19th century Mid European Beadwork Embroidery Geometric pattern in bright coloured threads and beads and gold thread on natural background. ...Purchased for Guild by Miss Teague in Greece 1961.Geometric pattern in bright coloured threads and beads and gold thread on natural background.garments, late 19th century, mid european, beadwork, embroidery -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Rose Wood Pole Screen, Late 18th Century
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Stand was damaged and repaired in 1979 Embroidery Silk Embroidery European Rosewood stand with Ormolu decoration. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Fragment of Embroidered Greek Skirt
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroidery Surface Embroidery Fragment Greece Silk Embroidery European Fragment of cloth, probably part of a skirt. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Baby's Bonnet, 1880
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroidery Lace Bonnets Late 19th century France? Silk Embroidery European Fine cream coloured lawn trimmed with needle-run net in a very simple style. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Cushion cover, 1900-20
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 170 Wattletree Road Malvern melbourne Embroidery Silk Embroidery European 1900-20 Pink silk fabric with a fine stripe, embroidered in a design of festoons and flowers using silk thread and fine tape lace in cream. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Art Nouveau Panel, 1900-20
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroidery Panel 1900-20 England Silk Embroidery European Hand woven yellow cotton warp and a blue silk weft thread. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Map Sampler 1758, Margaret Hoetherington, 1758
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroidery Samplers 18th Century England Silk Embroidery European Margaret Margaret Hoetherington ? ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - 17 th C Silk Embroidery Fragment, 17th century
... ... Silk Embroidery... European...Embroidery Panels Italy 17th century Silk Embroidery European Very open weave linen, covered in silk embroidery using blue, green, brown and beige silk. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS, EMBROIDERED
... Postcards from France with silk embroidery pictures sent home from the front in Europe during WW1....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Postcards from France with silk embroidery pictures sent home from the front in Europe during WW1. Passchendaele Barracks Trust Postcards WW1 1. ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyChristmas card, c.1914-1918
... 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. ww1-correspondence ww1 postcard "I am still going well & strong Love to all Maurie" A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom. ...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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Accessory - Personal Effects, Evening bag, c1900
... 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. ...City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne 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. ...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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Personal Effects, evening bag, c1900
... 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. ...City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne 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. ...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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, H. Th. Bossert, Peasant Art in Europe, 1927 (exact)
... embroidery...europe...It contains about 2100 examples of European folk-arts, such as ornaments, ceramics, embroideries, wickerwork and basketwork, fabrics, wood, handicraft, glass and metalwork....It contains about 2100 examples of European folk-arts, such as ornaments, ceramics, embroideries, wickerwork and basketwork, fabrics, wood, handicraft, glass and metalwork. embroidery europe ceramics ornaments peasant art h th bossert folk art embroideries handicraft decorative arts textile fabrics Inside front cover there is a plate titled "Ballarat Technical Art School Library no. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Cushion cover, Mid 20th Century
... Embroidery... Surface stitchery... Cushion... 1940-60... Southern Europe...Embroidery Surface stitchery Cushion 1940-60 Southern Europe Red and black surface stitchery on natural linen, with wool thread. ...Red and black surface stitchery on natural linen, with wool thread.embroidery, surface stitchery, cushion, 1940-60, southern europe -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Southern European Mat, Early 1900
... Embroidery... Furnishings... Surface stitchery... Southern Europe...Embroidery Furnishings Surface stitchery Southern Europe 1900-20 Handwoven natural linen with deep bright blue embroidery in bands in a classical style. ...Handwoven natural linen with deep bright blue embroidery in bands in a classical style. Edged with blanket stitch.embroidery, furnishings, surface stitchery, southern europe, 1900-20 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDomestic Object - Towel, Mid 20th Century
... Embroidery Towel Cross Stitch 1940-60 Mid European lions flowers heraldic Label on reverse - Hungarian old design, made in Budapest, work rooms by Save the Children Fund children. ...Purchased in Greece 1961. From the Save the Children Fund in Budapest, worked by a child.Traditional design, in bright deep blue cross stitch on handwoven linen.Label on reverse - Hungarian old design, made in Budapest, work rooms by Save the Children Fund children.embroidery, towel, cross stitch, 1940-60, mid european, lions, flowers, heraldic -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat, Baroness Viola, Early 20th century
... Czechoslovakia Embroidery Tambour work Mid European 1900-20 floral flower Fine brown cotton fabric covered with dark brown and gold silk tambour embroidery. ...Made by Viola, sister of the Baroness Felicitas Weidersperger of Tazovitz.Fine brown cotton fabric covered with dark brown and gold silk tambour embroidery. The edge is fringed. Design is of a rose surrounded by a scrolled border. czechoslovakia, embroidery, tambour work, mid european, 1900-20, floral, flower -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaClothing - Pair of Child's Embroidered Braces, c. 1900?
... Embroidery Embroidery Braces Beading Cross stitch The braces appear to have been embroidered for a child and could be European in origin. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Lampshade, Baroness Viola, c. 1900
... 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 - Georgian Gentleman's Waistcoat Pieces, c. 1800
... Embroidery Garments Silk Embroidery Early 1800's European 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. ...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 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Georgian Embroidered Picture, c. 1800
... Embroidery... Early 1800's... Europe...Embroidery Pictures Silk Embroidery Early 1800's Europe Sticker on reverse showing it was framed in Melbourne at the Leighton Gallery of Art in Collins St. ...Embroidered picture in gold oval frame. Cream silk with a central oval panel depicting a shepherdess under a tree, 3 sheep and a dog. House in background. Embroidered in silk and chenille threads. The wide border surrounding the central oval is of flowers, leaves, garlands, with a bow and loop at the top. The face of shepherdess is painted.Sticker on reverse showing it was framed in Melbourne at the Leighton Gallery of Art in Collins St.embroidery, pictures, silk embroidery, early 1800's, europe -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Southern European Embroidered Cap
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Cross stitch Caps Southern European Cream cotton muslin with stylised pattern in terracotta, blue, green and black cross stitch. ...Donated by Mrs M.E. Bowley, from the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Cream cotton muslin with stylised pattern in terracotta, blue, green and black cross stitch. It is edged in a triangular, Armenian needle lace pattern and has a draw-cord to shape the cap.embroidery, cross stitch, caps, southern european -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Middle European Table Cloth, Early 20th century?
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Cross stitch Middle European Yugoslavia Table cloths Natural linen ground, cross stitched traditional patterns in red and black thread. ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Natural linen ground, cross stitched traditional patterns in red and black thread.embroidery, cross stitch, middle european, yugoslavia, table cloths -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Strip of Chinese Embroidered Silk
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Surface stitchery China Silk Embroidery Oriental Fragment Green silk, embroidered silks in blues and golds. ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Green silk, embroidered silks in blues and golds. Dragon with some metal threads. Fragile.embroidery, surface stitchery, china, silk embroidery, oriental, fragment -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Hungarian Embroidery Cushion Cover, Early 20th century?
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Surface stitchery Hungary 1900-20 Cushion covers heart flowers Szeged Natural ground, multi-coloured embroidery, peasant style motifs in satin, straight and chain stitches. ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Natural ground, multi-coloured embroidery, peasant style motifs in satin, straight and chain stitches.Szegedembroidery, surface stitchery, hungary, 1900-20, cushion covers, heart, flowers -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mid European Embroidered Cushion Cover, Early 20th century?
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Surface stitchery Middle European Cushion covers 1900-20 Dull red cotton ground fabric with gold, green and blue embroidery in Bokhara couching. ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Dull red cotton ground fabric with gold, green and blue embroidery in Bokhara couching. Design is an abstract floral.embroidery, surface stitchery, middle european, cushion covers, 1900-20 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaHeadwear - Eastern European Embroidered Cap, Late 19th/early 20th century
... Two areas of embroidery, one on back of cap, other as a band over top and sides. Headwear Eastern European Embroidered Cap ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Red, green, pink, blue, gold and black thread (cotton?) on open weave cotton. Mounted on close-woven cotton. Motifs worked in straight stitch. Two areas of embroidery, one on back of cap, other as a band over top and sides.embroidery, surface stitchery, middle east, croatia, caps -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Eastern European Embroidered Cuff
... Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century. Embroidery Needle weaving Surface Embroidery Czechoslovakia Hungary Garment Probably a cuff band. ...From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.Probably a cuff band. Silk embroidery thread in black and gold with touches of blue, red and turquoise. Needlewoven one edge in black and gold. Centre start, flower and other motif in stitched ground, other edge black and gold triangle patterns. Worked on a natural linen or cotton fabricembroidery, needle weaving, surface embroidery, czechoslovakia, hungary, garment
