This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A hand made rectangular shaped white table cloth made of fine linen. it has lace insertions which are flower shaped. The flower stems and leaves are embroidered.table-linen handcraft needlework

Over 150 years old in 1970. Donor,Joe Herman was a blacksmith, painter and signwriter in Orbost. Local footballer. Married Elsie Winchester This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Cloth of fine hand-woven linen. all white with fine hem.linen manchester-table-linen handcrafts weaving

Mrs Eaton was daughter of George and Granny Thomas. Respected Aboriginal couple at Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A canvas runner, unbleached, with two symmetrical designs in thick white thread on front. Fancy borders sewn on edge.cloth handcraft needlework eaton-julia manchester table-linen

The table cloth belonged to Mrs Paul Spidaro and were brought from Italy. They were given to her as a wedding gift in 1920. Paul Spidaro was a bootmaker in Orbost in the 1930's. The donor, Mrs Meevwenoord, was a bowling friend of the Spidaros.This item is aesthetically significant as an example of needlework in the early 20th century.Hand embroidered tablecloth with very large ornate design and scalloped edges.cloth handcraft needlework table-linen manchester

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Small hand-crocheted serviette ring. White thread with scalloping on outside.serviette-ring manchester table-linen handcrafts crochet

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes,A white / cream coloured linen tablecloth, edged with crochet. It has scalloped edges and is embroidered with orange stylised water lilies which have green leaves.needlework table-linen handcrafts

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, A cream linen circular doily with scalloped edges. It is hand embroidered with a kookaburra and wattle design. It has some lace edging. doily needlework handcraft table-linen

These doilies reflect the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two hand made doilies with crocheted edgings. Both are cream linen with embroidery. 1592.1 has brown stems with green leaves and orange/pink flowers, 1592.2 has a green vase with an orange lily and buds with green leaves.doilies needlework embroidery table-linen handcraft

The cosy was part of a collection of hand made items made by Anne BarryThe cosy was an important item used in entertainment e.g. afternoon tea parties, and everyday serving tea at meals etc. The cosy was used when loose tea was made in teapotsSquare tea cosy made with blue and white cotton material and trimmed with navy blue bow. The blue and white material is smocked and has red, white, yellow and black squares embroidered on it. The cosy is lined with the same navy cotton as the bow on top.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

White linen tray cloth with 6cm hem done in Italian Hemstitching. 5cm border worked in needle point lace then another row of Italian Hemstitching.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

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

Donated by niece of Betty McPheeCream linen tea cosy cover. Embroidery & drawn threadwork. Also known as 'Tenerife Lace', complete with yellow cotton interliningmanchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Large white cotton centrepiece with deep white cotton lace edging. Inset with crochet lace.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Round white cotton doyley with deep crocheted border.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Tea pot would have been covered with a thick tea cosy and this cover placed over the top as decoration.White teapot cover- semi-circle in shape and doubled. Hand made tatting edging and drawthread. Cut out embroidery of flowers in a basket on one side and diamond cutout pattern on the other.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Tea pot would have had a thick tea cosy and this piece over the top as decoration.White tea pot cover - semi-circle in shape. hand made tatting and drawthread edging. Three cut out embroidery patterns with leaves embroidered around them on one side and one example of the sam pattern enlarged on the other side.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White cotton cloth - a semi-circle with 9 patterns of embroidered butterflies around edge. Butterfly wings are made of mesh- possibly machine made, but embroidered edging around wings is hand made. It is likely that piece is one side of the tea pot cover.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

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

White cotton tea cover with pulled thread embroidered surrounded by button hole embroidery. Two semi-circle pieces joined together with blue ribbon.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White supper cloth hand worked crochet pieces in each corner.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White supper cloth with draw thread work at each corner. Drawn thread inner border in a different pattern.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White tray cloth with white embroidery and draw thread inner border.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

White cotton doyley with drawn thread needlework consisting of thirteen medallions around the edge and centre pattern of sixteen squares.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Oval shaped white cotton doyley embroidered in white. Scalloped edging in button hole stitch.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Round white cotton doyley decorated with cut out embroidery. Scalloped edging in button hole stitch.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Square white doyley with wide inner border of drawn thread embroiderymanchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Square white cotton doyley with centre flower embroidery in white. Scalloped edging in button hole stitch.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Small white doyley with four points. Drawn thread embroidery.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

Square white cotton doyley with white embroidery and drawn thread work. Drawn thread border.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Oval white cotton doyley with crochet edging.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen