Showing 39 items matching "supper cloths"
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Kew Historical Society IncDecorative object - Hand Towel, 1950s
... ...supper cloths...Most of the collection derives from the 1950s. lisa sylvan household linen supper cloths fancy work Cream linen hand towel, bordered at each end with bands of mustrad yellow linen. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of clothing and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, often using commercial or patterns using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically the examples, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen hand towel and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Cream linen hand towel, bordered at each end with bands of mustrad yellow linen. The towel is embroidered with a picture of a woman in period dress collecting flowers from a garden.lisa sylvan, household linen, supper cloths, fancy work -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchEmbroidered Supper Cloth relating to Richard H Bromilow, No makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... Embroidered Supper Cloth relating to Richard H Bromilow...amf ww2 supper cloth vx48425 richard h bromilow...This is a Linen Embroidered Supper Cloth with lace edging. ...In the four corners of the cloth are the colour patches of 1st Independent Coy This is a Linen Embroidered Supper Cloth with lace edging. Embroidered Supper Cloth relating to Richard H Bromilow No makers mark ...VX48425 Richard H Bromilow served in the AMF during WW2 with 1st Independent Coy as a Transport Driver. His records show as of 01 July 1942 he is missing and presumed dead.It is presumed that this Supper Cloth has been Embroidered in remembrance of VX 48425 Richard H Bromilow.This is a Linen Embroidered Supper Cloth with lace edging. Embroidered in the centre of the cloth is the Rising Sun Badge above the Badge is 1st Independent Coy below the badge VX48425. In the four corners of the cloth are the colour patches of 1st Independent Coyamf ww2 supper cloth vx48425 richard h bromilow -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Supper Cloth
... Supper Cloth...White supper cloth hand worked crochet pieces in each corner....Textile Supper Cloth ...White supper cloth hand worked crochet pieces in each corner.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Orbost & District Historical Societycloth, first half 20th century
... Very fine, delicate white point lace supper cloth with very ornate design. Handmade....Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This item is hand-made shows the skill and craftmanship of women in the early settler families. cloth manchester table-linen handcrafts lacemaking Very fine, delicate white point lace supper cloth with very ornate design. Handmade. cloth ...This item is hand-made shows the skill and craftmanship of women in the early settler families.Very fine, delicate white point lace supper cloth with very ornate design. Handmade.cloth manchester table-linen handcrafts lacemaking -
Stawell Historical Society IncTextile - Costume and Accessories, c1940
... Small Supper Cloth with Lace Edging –Hand Oil Painted flowers and Butterflies. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Clothing Material Small Supper Cloth with Lace Edging –Hand Oil Painted flowers and Butterflies. ...Small Supper Cloth with Lace Edging –Hand Oil Painted flowers and Butterflies. Mrs Liz Driscollstawell clothing material -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Supper cloth, not known
... Supper cloth...Cream linen supper cloth with wide border of machine made lace. ...From collection of Bette Jones. Textile Supper cloth ...not knownCream linen supper cloth with wide border of machine made lace. From collection of Bette Jones.domestic items, table setting, handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Supper cloth
... Supper cloth...White supper cloth with draw thread work at each corner. ...Drawn thread inner border in a different pattern. Textile Supper cloth ...White supper cloth with draw thread work at each corner. Drawn thread inner border in a different pattern.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Supper cloth
... Supper cloth...White cotton supper cloth with white embroidered with a wide band of drawthread with needle embroidery at corners. ...Embroidery has raise pattern, Textile Supper cloth ...White cotton supper cloth with white embroidered with a wide band of drawthread with needle embroidery at corners. Embroidery has raise pattern,handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Mont De LanceySupper cloth
... Supper cloth...Square, white linen supper cloth with a basket of flowers, hand embroidered in satin stitch in each corner of the cloth and green ecru edging....Supper cloth ...Square, white linen supper cloth with a basket of flowers, hand embroidered in satin stitch in each corner of the cloth and green ecru edging.table linen., table ware -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDomestic object - Supper Cloth
... Supper Cloth......supper cloth...Supper cloth crotched by Mrs Susannah Leckie for her daughter Jean's 21st birthday 1937...Supper cloth crotched by Mrs Susannah Leckie for her daughter Jean's 21st birthday 1937 Leckie crochet supper cloth 1937 Crocheted cream linen cloth with crocheted insert and edging Domestic object Supper Cloth ...Supper cloth crotched by Mrs Susannah Leckie for her daughter Jean's 21st birthday 1937Crocheted cream linen cloth with crocheted insert and edgingleckie, crochet, supper cloth, 1937 -
Mont De LanceyTablecloth
... White, silk supper cloth with a shadow embroidered, white floral pattern around the centre of the cloth, which is then surrounded by embroidery stitching, creating a hem....Burgi. tableware White, silk supper cloth with a shadow embroidered, white floral pattern around the centre of the cloth, which is then surrounded by embroidery stitching, creating a hem. ...Tablecloth worked by Miss Charlotte Mc Kinstoy, from the home of Miss M. Burgi.White, silk supper cloth with a shadow embroidered, white floral pattern around the centre of the cloth, which is then surrounded by embroidery stitching, creating a hem.tableware -
Mont De LanceySupper cloth and serviettes
... Supper cloth and serviettes....Square, cream point lace supper cloth (floral pattern). Six matching linen serviettes with point lace edging. ...Refer 1107 and 1109. Supper cloth and serviettes. ...Square, cream point lace supper cloth (floral pattern). Six matching linen serviettes with point lace edging. Refer 1107 and 1109.tableware., table linen. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Tray Cloth
... White linen supper cloth with deep edging of fine cotton crochet lace. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne MANCHESTER Table Linen HANDCRAFTS Needlework White linen supper cloth with deep edging of fine cotton crochet lace. ...White linen supper cloth with deep edging of fine cotton crochet lace. White mount mellick embroidery in flower and leaf pattern with lover's knot pattern in corner.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework -
Mont De LanceySupper cloth and serviettes
... Supper cloth and serviettes...Cream linen supper cloth square, with cutwork eyelets and surface stitching. ...(missing).. 8 matching square serviettes with cutwork (applique') pattern in one corner and scalloped edges Supper cloth and serviettes ...Cream linen supper cloth square, with cutwork eyelets and surface stitching. (missing).. 8 matching square serviettes with cutwork (applique') pattern in one corner and scalloped edgestable linen, serviettes -
Mont De LanceySupper cloth and serviettes
... Supper cloth and serviettes....Square, cream point lace supper cloth (floral pattern). Five cream linen serviettes with point lace flower in one corner and embroidered edging. ...Refer 1107 and 1108. Supper cloth and serviettes. ...Square, cream point lace supper cloth (floral pattern). Five cream linen serviettes with point lace flower in one corner and embroidered edging. Refer 1107 and 1108.table ware., table linen. -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Organdie Applique Cloth
... Cream organza supper cloth and 4 matching serviettes. Cloth has a hand appliqued design of waterlilies in salmon pinks and greens in each corner. ...Embroidery Tablecloths Napkins China Applique Label: Made in China Cream organza supper cloth and 4 matching serviettes. Cloth has a hand appliqued design of waterlilies in salmon pinks and greens in each corner. ...Cream organza supper cloth and 4 matching serviettes. Cloth has a hand appliqued design of waterlilies in salmon pinks and greens in each corner. The serviettes have a small waterlily in one corner, and a rolled buttonholed edge.Label: Made in Chinaembroidery, tablecloths, napkins, china, applique -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Cutwork Supper Cloth, Late 19th century
... Cutwork Supper Cloth...Square supper cloth, with cutwork bands, one of which is quite elaborate with flowers and scrolls. ...Textile Cutwork Supper Cloth ...Square supper cloth, with cutwork bands, one of which is quite elaborate with flowers and scrolls. Of main interest is one edge with an unusual version of buttonhole stitch (raised edge buttonhole stitch as per Jacqueline Einthoven book).embroidery, cutwork, tablecloths, australian(?), late 19th century -
Myrtleford and District Historical SocietySupper Cloth, Belgian Supper Cloth, 1915
... Supper Cloth...Belgian Supper Cloth, 1915...Belgian Supper Cloth World War 1...The supper cloth was brought to Australia and presented to the Shields family. ...The tribute takes the form of an ANZAC soldier and words in the English language. Belgian Supper Cloth, 1915 Supper Cloth ...The supper cloth was brought to Australia and presented to the Shields family. Mary Ann Stebbing (nee Shields) then handed it on to her daughter Nancy Jean, who married Alfred Marshall in 1937. On Nancy's death, the cloth came into the possession of her daughter, Nolene Menz (nee Marshall).This large cloth with its noteworthy hand stitching is an example of the range of textile memorabilia generated during World War 1. It links a local Buffalo River family to the 1914-18 conflict.Framed embroidered white linen cloth depicting a tribute to ANZAC soldiers by the women of Belgium, dated 1915. The tribute takes the form of an ANZAC soldier and words in the English language.Accompanying the ANZAC soldier presenting arms are the centred words: "ANZAC 1915" "OUR HERO, WE'RE PROUD OF HIM". Around the border of the cloth it reads: "WE ARE PROUD OF AUSTRALIAN BRAVE SOLDIERS WHO NOBLY DID RESPOND TO THE FIGHT FOR KING AND COUNTRY. HONOUR ON US ALL AND TO AVENGE BRAVE BELGIANS WRONGS. GOD PROTECT THEM."belgian supper cloth world war 1 -
Mont De LanceySupper cloth and serviettes, 1960
... Supper cloth and serviettes...Square, cream linen supper cloth with a multi-coloured, floral embroidery, cross stitch and drawn thread pattern stretching across the entire cloth. ...There are 6 matching serviettes each with a floral, embroidered pattern in one corner and drawn thread and embroidered edging all around. Supper cloth and serviettes ...1960Square, cream linen supper cloth with a multi-coloured, floral embroidery, cross stitch and drawn thread pattern stretching across the entire cloth. It has drawn thread and embroidered edging all around the cloth. There are 6 matching serviettes each with a floral, embroidered pattern in one corner and drawn thread and embroidered edging all around.table linen., household textiles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Textile - Supper Cloth
... Supper Cloth...Fine Cotton Supper Cloth 98 cm sq.Drawn threadwork, and white embroidery. ...Drawn threadwork rectangular shape in centre has round needlework medallions in corners. Textile Supper Cloth ...Donated by donor and belonged to late husband's grandmotherFine Cotton Supper Cloth 98 cm sq.Drawn threadwork, and white embroidery. Flower design of three petal flowers, long leaves in four corners, and 10cm crochet lace border around the edge. Design is of diamond shaped lozenges with zig-zag edge. Drawn threadwork squared in corners intersect embroidered stems. Drawn threadwork rectangular shape in centre has round needlework medallions in corners.MM in black inkmanchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery, crocheting or crochet work -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Apron, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Pleated pink and white striped cotton apron interspersed with bands of a separate blue and white fabric.aprons, protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Apron, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Multicoloured cotton apron using a fabric design employing floral emblems and figurative detail. The apron is hemmed with a pleated fabric of a different colouraprons, protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Apron, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Simple blue and white apron embroidered with a border in cross stitch, the same stitch used to create a repeated pattern of dogs and balls in profile.aprons, protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Apron, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Handmade apron created out of a blue and white dress fabric that has a pattern of leaves. The apron is highlighted with red braid.aprons, protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1950s, fashion 1950s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Apron, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Pink and white cotton apron highted with blue braid.aprons, protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1950s, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Pinafore, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Olive green and white pinafore decorated on the bodice with yellow braid. protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, pinafores, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1950s, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Pinafore, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Pinafore using a fabric coverd with an abstract design in bue, pink and yellow. A plain pink cotton fabric is used to decorate the pocket and the shoulders.Label: "Admiration / All Cotton"protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, pinafores, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1950s, fashion -- 1950s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Pinafore, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Brigtly coloured pinfaore using a representative 1950s fabric with a design of kitchen items in different coloursprotective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, pinafores, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1950s, fashion 1950s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Pinafore, 1950s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.Navy blue and white pinafore picked out with sections of plain blue fabric on the pocket, waist and bodice.Label: "Taniwha / Quality Will Tell"protective clothing, handmade clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, pinafores, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1960s, fashion -- 1960s -
Kew Historical Society IncClothing - Protective Wear, Pinafore, 1960s
... The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. ...One of a collection of fourteen items of protective wear and household textiles donated by Lisa Sylvan, a long-term resident of Kew, Five of the items are homemade aprons made and worn by her mother. Of the seven pinafores, three identical but differently sized pinafores were made in her parents' factory, while the other three are handmade. The handmade aprons and pinafores are representative samples of women's work, possibly from published patterns, using fabrics originally deigned for dresses. Typically, contrasting fabrics and colours were selected to provide visual interest. The donation also includes a hand embroidered linen supper cloth and a commercially produced 'birds of Australia' printed table cloth. Most of the collection derives from the 1950s.Although not uncommon, hand-made protective clothing in the form of aprons and pinafores often represents samples and styles of 'women's work' using remnant fabrics often designed for other purposes. While generally utilitarian, women found means of gracing these items by the use brightly coloured fabric or patterns, the positioning of pockets and the use of contrasting fabrics to provide visual interest.One of three single piece commercialy produced pinafores, each in a different size.protective clothing, costume accessories, lisa sylvan, pinafores, fashion design, women's clothing -- 1960s, fashion -- 1960s
