This evening bag belonged to Flora Ryberg (nee Warner), an Australian born woman of English parentage who married a Swedish seaman, Frits Ryberg. the couple lived in Emerald. Their son, Gus Ryberg (1911 - 2000) was a tireless promoter of local history and was pivotal in the establishment of the Nobelius Heritage Park and of the Emerald Museum. This bag has been donated by Flora's daughter.This bag was owned by the mother of Emerald's outstanding community worker and local history promoter, Gus Ryberg. It is also an interesting example of early 20th century ladies' fashion.Silver chainmail mesh evening bag. No lining. May have had chain handle. Decorative clutch handle with four missing stones - possibly moonstones.Inside clutch handle at four places: 'PATENT'flora ryberg, flora warner, gus ryberg

This small hessian bag was made and embroidered by Flora Ryberg (nee Warner), an Australian born woman of English parentage who married a Swedish seaman, Frits Ryberg. the couple lived in Emerald. Their son, Gus Ryberg (1911 - 2000) was a tireless promoter of local history and was pivotal in the establishment of the Nobelius Heritage Park and of the Emerald Museum. This bag has been donated by Flora's daughter.This bag was made by the mother of Emerald's outstanding community worker and local history promoter, Gus Ryberg. It is also an example of early settlers using spare materials at their disposal to make something useful.Small hessian bag with flap. A length of hessian has been embroidered. One third has then been folded over and sewn at the edges to create an overlapping bag.On front of bag when flap is lifted is an embroidered letter: 'N'flora ryberg, flora warner, gus ryberg