This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the earl 20th century. Crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to homes, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A crocheted picture of bushland in East Gippsland. It is in white wool and framed in an ornate gold frame.handcraft crochet picture

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.A large hand-embroidered calico apron. Picture on front is of a lady picking flowers. Has a pocket on the right hand side. There is a green crocheted border.apron costume-accessories handcrafts needlework

Donor was daughter of Alan Richardson who helped build and held ticket for paddle-steamer Curlip.Hand crocheted runner of white thread with picture of a lion on front. Runner has a long fringe.cloth handcraft crochet richardson-alan

Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue book Australian Filet Crochet - Weekly Times Book of Patterns. Picture of filet crochet piece with house & tree and spray of leaves on left side. Underneath is written 'Original Designs by Australian Women' price Two Schillings. Across bottom is written ' The Whole of the Contents of this book are protect4ed by Federal Copyright Act 1912. 46 pagesbooks, handcrafts

Crochet books used by donor's mother, Molly Myers who lived in Blackburn.1 Coates Mercer- crochet design leaflet 741 No. 29 . Mostly black cover with top yellow band with picture of 7 designs. Patterns inside 15c recommended price. .2 Paragon No 103 crochet edgings book, price 35c. Mostly black cover with blue corner with Paragon No 103 on. Black has the designs shown. Full working instructions inside. Patterns inside. Back page has Needlecraft Productions other booklets and publish details. .3 34 Semco crochet edges box 22. Mostly gold with black bands of designs. Back cover gold with lace pattern.As above detailshandcrafts, crocheting or crochet work