Cotton or linen doily or tray cloth with cotton hand embroidery. Stitched to celebrate the centenary of the foundation of Melbourne 1834-1934. Possibly embroidered by Jean Stirling.White cotton doily or tray cloth with hand embroidery and crochet edging.Embroidered text: "Centenary. Melbourne Vic. 1834-1934"doilies, tray cloths, melbourne

Embroidered tray cloth. Pink and yellow flowers in each corner. tray cloths, household textiles

Rectangular white cotton tray cloth with applied commercial cotton lace tray cloths, household textiles

Rectangular white cotton tray cloth. Cut work with worked edgetray cloths, household textiles

White embroidered cotton rectangular tray cloth with applied lace edge.tray cloths, household linens, household textiles

White oval large linen tray cloth, with embroidered flowers and scalloped edge.table linen, tableware, tray cloths

White tray cloth with cut stitch border, edged with applied lace, gathered at corners. household textiles, tray cloths

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauRectangular white cotton tray cloth with worked lace border and cut lace inset tray cloths, household textiles

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauWhite cotton rectangular tray cloth embroidered with boronia, wattle, blue flower and two birds.tray cloths, household textiles

In the early 20th century it was common for ladies to work doilies in lace or embroidered cloth. They were used to decorate sideboards or dressing tables and also on trays underneath crockery and on plates under food. These could be made from purchased kits or pattern books. They may form part of a trousseauWhite cotton tray cloth, embroidered with a spray of flowers. Montmellick work? Commercial Broderie Anglais lace applied.tray cloths, household textiles

White, rectangular tray cloth with 1 inch stitched border and blue, japanese style, embroidered scenes at both ends.table linen, tray cloths

White linen, rectangular tray cloth with crocheted, scallopped edge and 4 embroidered flower patterns, one on each sidehousehold textiles, table linen., tray cloths

Rectangular embroidered white linen tray cloth. Embroidered flowers either end and simple white flower on either side. Cut work border. tray cloths, household linens, household textiles, embroidery

White cotton rectangular embroidered tray cloth. Has two blue embroidered bluebirds in floral circles. Finished with a scalloped crocheted edge in white and blue.table linen, tray cloths

White cotton rectangular embroidered tray cloth. Blue embroidered "Teas here". Blue teacup and saucer embroidered in opposite corner. Blue crocheted scalloped border.table linen, tray cloths

Embroidered white cotton tray cloth. Rectangular floral design reminiscent of black work filled in with red, blue and yellow flowers and green leaves. Crotched lace through punctured holes. tray cloths, household textiles

Prize awarded for "Tray Cloth" to Miss Newton.Rectangular, cerise-coloured cardboard certificate, second prize at Linton Horticultural Society autumn show, Thursday and Friday December 3rd and 4th, 1914.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / Autumn SHOW, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, / DECEMBER 3rd & 4th, 1914 / SECOND PRIZE / For Tray Cloth / Awarded to Miss Newton.linton horticultural society, events, awards, miss newton, handicrafts

Tray cloth was purchased in Assissi, Italy in August (approximately) 1958, outside a Church.Pale green tray cloth with white hand embroidery around edges and in each corner. Corner design features small birds outlined in black, within white cross stitch triangles. Triangles are outlined in black. tray cloth, embroidery

This decorative embroidered tray cover or tray cloth is beautifully handmade by either Sarah Lees or her daughter Ann Dale (nee Lees). In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered articles to take to their new home. Many of the items were made by Daisy, a skilled dressmaker. Daisy began her apprenticeship at two shillings and sixpence per week at Miss A. E. Emery's dressmaking establishment at 150-152 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. Considered to be the leading house of fashion in Warrnambool, Miss Emery employed about eight young women who worked long hours to sew elaborate gowns for clients, including wives of graziers who would attend the race carnivals and social functions in Warrnambool. (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families)This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is significant for its association with a ‘glory box’ or hope chest’, a tradition of single ladies making and collecting a range of linen and other domestic items in preparation for their future marriage. The item is a fine example of early 20th-century needlework and handmade domestic items.Tray Cover or tray cloth, rectangle in shape, white with white floral embroidery and wide hem. Part of the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, needlework, crochet, tray cover, tray cloth, tea service, sarah lees, ann dale (nee lees)

Plain white cotton tray cloth.manchester, table linen

White cotton tray cloth with crocheted lace border and embroidered garlands handcrafts, lacemaking, manchester, table linen

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

Cream cotton machined crochet tray cloth with one edge missingmanchester, table linen

White linen tray cloth with large flower design embroidered in white.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

This item is one of many 19th century items donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the Giles Family, and known as the “Giles Family Collection”. Henry Giles was born at Tower Hill, Victoria in 1858 and worked as a labourer on the Warrnambool Breakwater. His wife, Mary Jane, was born in 1860 at Cooramook and worked as a student teacher at Mailor’s Flat Secondary School. The Giles family lived at The Maam, Wangoom in the late 19th century, before moving to New South Wales in 1895, where Henry built bridges. Henry died in 1933 and Mary Jane died seven years later. Flagstaff Hill holds a number of objects associated with the Giles family, which were donated by Flagstaff Hill volunteers Vera and Aurelin Giles (Henry and Mary Jane’s daughter and granddaughter respectively). These are predominantly located in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and include: Living room • Cloths (made by Vera Giles) • Portraits of Mary and Henry Giles • 1 x dresser • Covers on dresser • 1 x bellows Baby’s room • 1 x blessing (in the baby’s room) • 1 x picture of boy and girl • 1 x rocking chair • 1 x cushion (made by V Giles) • 1 x chest (belonging to Mary Jane Giles’s mother, Jane Fleming who migrated to Australia from Ireland in 1843) • 1 x chest cover • Bed materials Bedroom • 1 x knitted bedspread and cushion cover (knitted by V Giles) • Pillow shams and covers (Mrs Catherine King) • Pillow cases (Mary Giles) • 1 x wash stand (Mary Giles) • Towels (lace knitted by Aurelin Giles) • 1 x washstand cover • 1 x white ceramic dog • Shaving items • 1 x dressing table mirror • 1 x dressing table cover (made by Aurelin Giles) • 1 x framed motto • 2 x texts • 1 x settee (sofa) • 1x wardrobe (Vera Giles donated the wardrobe in the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage to Flagstaff Hill. According to Aurelin Giles, it was originally owned by William Swinton junior and was later given to a friend of the Giles family.) Kitchen • Settee covers (made by V Giles) • 1 x sideboard • 1 x butter churner • 2 x pictures • 1 x white cheese dome • 1 x wash-up tray • 2 x jugs • 1 x vegetable bowl and dish • 1 x willow pattern dinner set • Glass butter and jam dishes. The Giles family collection has social significance at a local level, because it illustrates the level of material support the Warrnambool community gave to Flagstaff Hill when the Museum was established.Tray cloth, white linen, geometric pulled thread design. (Giles Collection) Tag attached "LHK n6" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, giles family, tower hill, cooramook, warrnambool breakwater, mailor’s flat, wangoom, 19th century linen, 19th century handcraft

Ecru coloured linen tray cloth with cream machined cotton lace edging.manchester, table linen

A cream coloured square silk tray cloth with a 3.5cm machine hemmed border.favaloro, silk tray cloth