19 th C Chinese embroidery.Strip of vibrant blue silk with couched metal threads with red and green silk thread. Depicts branches of flowers and leaves.

Bought by the donor at David Wang's shop 30 years ago.Silk and gold metal thread embroidery on green silk, showing a large bird (crane) centrally among pine trees. Mounted on a dark green board with a lighter mount board, and framed in a light brown frame. embroidery, chinese, silk, metal threads, birds

Made by Chinese in Australia, probably Sydney (Other examples in the Power House Museum.Unofficial Australian Coat of Arms. Central rectangular shield, quartered with a sheep, a ship, wheat sheaf and tools in the quarters. Kangaroo and emu on each side of shield. Two Australian flags, one orange, one purple on each side. Rising sun in the centre above the shield. Silver, metal thread scroll at the bottom with "Advance Australia" inscription. Wide cedar frame. Glass with gold fillet."Advance Australia" in silver metal thread ribbon scroll.embroidery, ceremonial, 1900, australia, metal thread

Indian Zardosi style embroidery using metal threads and sequins.Gold metal thread embroidered panel from India depicting a bird and flowers on red cotton surrounded by gold paillettes.floral, birds

19th century Japanese screen (partial) embroidered in silver metal threads on brown silk in a wooden frameEmbroidered screen depicting two cranes and one small bird amongst lily pads and flowers. Worked in silver metal thread couched with coloured silks. In original wooden frame.birds, flowers, crane, tsuru, lily pads

The dress was made by Miss Mary Ryan, a pupil at Lilydale Convent (now Mt Lilydale College) in 1902. It was worn to the Annual Empire Day Celebrations in Lilydale. Accompanying photo shows dress worn by Monica Ryan (no. 5089). The outfit also includes two hand made pockets for handkerchiefs and ties (nos. 735 & 736) Empire Day Dress; Cream silk, cotton lined, embroidered with kangaroos and emu holding shield, with Southern Cross stars above rising sun emblem. Banner below reads 'Advance Australia', embriodered with silk and cotton thread; also gold metalic braiding. Bodice of dress decorated with embroidered Australian and British flags, wattle branches and eucalyptus leaves, cotton, leather leaves(?); centre of dress and sleeve cuffs decorated with red, blue and white ribbons. Thin gold braiding around neckline. back of dress closes with hook and eye fasteners. 'Advance Australia' in gold metalic thread, bottom of dress. costume - childrens, costume - female ceremonial, lilydale

St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF.Square multi coloured embroidered cloth. Flower, flower buds, leaves, stems on cream silk. Cotton lace border on all sides. Blue nylon ribbon bows attached at each corner. Centre - black lead sketch of St Omer Church. The item is framed in a dark wooden frame and has a dark green mounting board behind the silk." St Omer" embroidered in metal thread under the picture of the church.souvenir, embroidery, textile, ww1

Item sent home to "Dorrie" Elizabeth Dorothy Irene wood by her father, Private John Edward Wood 5239, 6th Battalion. Embarked 1/4/1916, killed in action 20/9/1917. No known grave. Name on the Menin Gate Panel 7, AWM Panel 49, Bendigo RSL Museum Roll of Honour. Headstone Eaglehawk Cemetery erected by his wife Ethel Irene Wood.Gold and green embroidered flowers on a blue silk fabric. Silk rope binding around its edges with knot on each corner. Cream silk on back and item is padded."Souvenir from France" embroidered in black/gold metal thread.souvenir, craft, textile, handkerchief holder

Gold metal thread woven piece.weaving, brocade

a. RAAF Drum Major's insignia (1954 to present 1995) on winter ceremonial band uniform stitched onto lower left and right sleeves.R.A.A.F. Drum Major's Insignia. Metal thread.embroidery, metal thread, badges, late 20th century, australia

One of a number of samplers (see 1205, 1207 and 1208) embroidered by the donors aunt, Miss Elizabeth Lewis while studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery throughout England.Goldwork sampler. Typical Royal School of Needlework metal thread sampler showing different techniques of metal thread and laid silk work on natural linen.goldwork, embroidery, silk embroidery, england, 1920-40

Strip of purple ribbon with gold coloured metal thread edging.ribbon, silk, metal thread

A brimless short rounded cap worn by men in Africa, Middle East and South Asia. Although associated with many Islamic cultures, in the United States it is also worn with people of West African heritage, whether Christian, Islamic or a traditional African religion.Brimless cap hand embroidered with couched gold coloured metal thread.caps, metal thread embroidery

Small Octavo book with silk and gold metal embroidered covers and binding with all edges gilt.fictionSmall book of the poetry of Tennyson with hand embroidered covers.fine binding, embroidery, silk, poetry

Exhibited and purchased from the 2010 "Jubilation" exhibition at The Embroiderers Guild Victoria, celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Guild.An abstract metal thread embroidery depicting a landscape, on a striped background in a white frame.picture, embroidery, metal thread, australia

Mid green silk embroidered with a variety of coloured silk threads and some metal thread.embroidery, garments, china, mid 19th century, figures, fish, turtle, sea

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

Red felt (handmade), canvas work, gold and metal threads, beading, and machine embroidery.embroidery, canvas work, felt, australia, 2000-2020, panels

Heavily embroidered cope with baroque design in gold metal thread over cloth-of-gold.

Gold Work fragment - metal thread worked over card, creating floral bouquet.

Pair of Bayside women's cream tennis boots. Materials: Canvas/Cotton, Rubber, Metal, Threadtennis

Embroidered by Lesley Uren for an exhibition at The Meat Market Craft Centre in 1998The Princess Theatre was built in 1854 and rebuilt in 1886 to a design by noted Melbourne architect William Pitt. The Princess Theatre is the oldest surviving entertainment venue on mainland Australia. The theatre is built in an elaborate Second Empire style, reflecting the opulence of the "Marvellous Melbourne" boom period. Lesley Uren is an important exponent of metal thread embroidery (Goldwork) and a founding member of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria and was awarded an OAM in 2013. Lesley is a prolific embroiderer with many of her works hanging in exhibitions, museums, schools and churches across Australia.Embroidered picture of the front of The Princess Theatre, Melbourne: worked in gold metal threads on grey silk fabric.Princess Theatrearchitecture, building, melbourne

A brimless short rounded cap worn by men in Africa, Middle East and South Asia. Although associated with many Islamic cultures, in the United States it is also worn with people of West African heritage, whether Christian, Islamic or a traditional African religion.Brimless cap hand embroidered with couched gold coloured metal thread with pink and maroon coloured highlights.caps, metal thread embroidery

Small blue crochet cotton purse with pink silk lining , press stud & embroidered with flowers of metalic thread.costume accessories, female

Purchased by donor's son, when working in India.Indian cap embroidered with silver metal thread and added coloured threads. Stitches: eyelets, chain stitch, herringbone.indian, hats

Edna Wark made the silver brolga while on holiday and Winifred Clayton suggested she repeat the design in different techniques.Six panels, each are a brolga in different stitches. Pulled thread, metal thread, petit point, blackwork and quilting.embroidery, folder, metal, quilting, black work, petit point, birds

Estate of Kenneth Lay Antique Dealer High St Armadale - no provenancePainted Rural Scene of woodcutter and daughter with cottage in background Hand embellished silk surface embroidery with metal thread highlights 18th century, woodcutter, rural idyll, georgian silk embroidery

The Ballarat Hibernian Society was a friendly society formed at Ballarat in 1868. In 1871 the group amalgamated with a similar group in Melbourne to form the HACBS. Due to legislative changes the insurance interests of the society were absorbed into those of the IOOF in the late twentieth century . These collars were worn at official functions and meetings of the society. They vary in elaboration from heavily embroidered to very simple silk collars and many are embroidered with motifs such as kangaroos, emus, shamrocks and Irish harps.Large velvet ceremonial collar with gold metal braid trim and PP for Past President embroidered in gold metal thread.hibernian, hacbs, textile, ceremonial collar, friendly society.

The Embroiderers Guild Victoria celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020. Members across the state embroidered diamonds that were hung in the main gallery at Embroidery House, Malvern.Nine embroidered diamonds in a variety of techniques - beading, hand embroidery, machine embroidery, metal thread, on a variety of background fabrics.60, 1960-2020diamond, aniversary