Orbost & District Historical Society
pillow shams, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
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Julia Thomas was daughter of George and Granny Thomas much respected Aboriginal couple of Newmerella. George was a stockman for Jas Stirling. Julia married Henry Eaton, road construction at Gilbert's Gulch.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two white knitted pillow shams with pink knitted through front. Lace edging.pillow-shams bedding manchester handcrafts knitting lacemaking