Handmade hostess apron, made as an engagement gift by Joan Chambers, the donor's Ranger Guide leader, on the occasion of the donor's engagement in 1970, aged 22. The donor described the item as a 'hostess apron' as it was decorative and not for real kitchen duties.Blue hostess apron. Hand-made. Scalloped edges, with appliquéd and embroidered female dancers. aprons, hostess aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion 1970s

9093.1 Black apron with embroidery and lace edging 9093.2 Unfinished black apron with embroidery

Belonged to a Mrs Bowman of Bendigo, born 1840, died 1925Black satin hostess apron with a bib with colourful silk embroidery of flowers and a parrot. Wide black machine lace edging.embroidery, surface stitchery, late 19th century, australia, aprons

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black hostess apron created from a black silk southeast asian textile featuring a stylised woven band of red, black and gold silk. The fabric is gathered at the waist. The strap includes a black silk tassel. clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black silk hostess apron embroidered with sprays of flowers using multi-coloured silk thread. The apron is bordered by black commercial lace. Based on an examination of the embroidery, it has been deemed to be a commercially produced item made in India.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1960s

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Black hostess apron embroidered with sprays of leaves using orange and yellow silk thread. The apron is bordered by commercial guipure lace. The apron is backed by the same black fabric. While the leaves are embroidered on the upper layer only, the pocket is embroidered on/through both layers.clothing - women's, aprons, protective wear, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s

Worn by donor's grandmother at Bethley Bridge near Maryborough, unique style of embroidery,Apron, Hostess, Laced edged and embroidered with wool (Tambour Style), cream cotton.costume, female working

Worn by Donor's grandmother at Bethley Ridge near Maryborough. Unique style of embroideryApron - Brown Hostess - Lace Edged. Embroidered in fine woolcostume, female working

Part of a collection of pieces which belonged to the donor's grand parents.Black satin afternoon tea apron decorated with jet beads in a stylised pattern. Lined with black cotton satin. Half apron with ties. Hand beaded, machine stitched constructionbeadwork, beading, aprons, 1900-20

1983 on loan from Mrs E Billing, Burwood. Returned 1998 and returned to Guild 2010Satin fabric apron with silk floral spray in bright colours on black sateen in silk and chenille thread. One apron tie only.19th century, silk embroidery, apron

Black grosgrain with a border of roses around edge. Thread is twisted silk in shades of red/pinks and yellows.embroidery, aprons, silk embroidery, mid 19th century, england

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

Donated by Mrs Carmel Sanders.Small black satin apron with pink and green silk embroidery in floral design. It has wide black torchon lace edging. embroidery, apron