White work on off white linen, satin stitched leaves, eyelets and stem stitch. Buttonhole scalloped edge of front flap. Gusseted pocket with shamrocks at bottom left and right sides. Machine constructed with French seams.H.K.E.S. in satin stitch.embroidery, sachets, 1900-20, ireland, whitework

White cotton piece with two mirror image panels which were probably meant to be made into a blouse. Design is a floral spray with a rectangle of drawn thread work. White on white.Design markings visible.embroidery, drawn thread

Fine white linen in envelope shape with a decoration of three dainty flower circles in a garland of floral sprays. Fine padded satin stitch. Hem stitched edge.embroidery, whitework, sachet, 1900-20, flowers

This sachet may be French in origin. A Guild member has a similar one purchased in France about the same period.Envelope style sachet, white embroidery of spreading floral spray in satin stitch. Edge is a shaped band of applied linen, secured with pin stitch.embroidery, sachet, whitework, 1900-20, france, flower, floral

This mat belonged to Lady Amies who gave it to Miss Phyllis Godfrey.White linen with white embroidery in an Art Deco design of roses. Mainly satin stitch with eyelet holes.embroidery, surface stitchery, mats, 1920-40

Large oval white linen with a small border in floral design worked in satin stitch and eyelet holes. At each end is a single rose embroidered in padded satin stitch and drawn thread work. The mat has a scalloped buttonhole edge.embroidery, mats, 1910-1920, madeira work, whitework

Bought by Mrs E. Oates for the Guild when in England 1964. Designed and worked by Mrs Olive Smith. From Doncaster School of Art.White work on fine handkerchief lawn. White thread, silk? Subject - plantain.embroidery, white work, panel, england, 1940-60

The cape belonged to Eleanor Graham, born 1891, who came to Australia as a young married woman. She lieved in Croydon until her death, aged 85, in 1976. She was Donors adopted aunt.Carrying cape in machine made white work. Cape is double and each layer edged with a frill. Collar also has a frill.embroidery, garments, white work, machine, england, 1900

Made by three ladies, one of whom was Miss Beamish. Mountmellick embroidery is a traditional, heavy white-on-white (whitework) hand embroidery style that originated around 1825 in the town of Mountmellick in County Laois, Ireland. Developed by Johanna Carter, the craft is celebrated for its deeply textured, sculptural appearance and all-Irish origins. Strictly monochrome white-on-white (white thread on white fabric). Traditionally worked on heavy, firm cotton satin jean, providing a sturdy, durable base for household items like bedspreads, tablecloths, and doilies. Uses thick, matte, twistless or heavy cotton threads that do not divide, contrasting with the sheen of the cotton jean fabric. Inspired by the local Irish flora, including blackberries, brambles, oak leaves, dog roses, ivy, ferns, and shamrocks, as well as later cultivated garden plants. • Stitches: Features heavily padded and knotted stitches, such as satin stitch, French knots, stem stitch, buttonhole stitch, and the signature Mountmellick stitch (which creates a triangle-like, spiked outline effect)Each cover is made of nine squares with designs embroidered in Mountmellick work. Worked in a variety of designs and stitches, including some open work fillings. The covers are joined and edged with lace.embroidery, white work, late 19th century, australia

Found in cupboard in collection room, nil identification other than label saying "this handwork is very old"Fine cotton muslin fabric embroidered with fine chain stitch tambour embroidered garlands, bows and tassels, with pulled thread work centres in various patterns, scattered motifs across ground. Looks like it was gathered across the top so may have been part of a skirt or petticoat or veil. white work, white lawn, drawn fabric, pulled thread, tambour work, tambour, garment, veil, 18th century, 19th century, petticoats

This chemise is an example of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families This lady’s white cotton chemise has short sleeves, and drawstring waist . The neckline has cut work and needlework flowers and the cuffs have lace edging. is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C clothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards

Donor believes it is Hungarian and over 100 years old (1872) worked by peasants.Small square of linen cloth with stylized motfis on a drawn thread ground. The technique resembles Sicilian drawn thread work.embroidery, sicily, drawn thread, white work, hungary

Donor believes it is Hungarian and over 100 years old (1872) worked by peasants.Square cloth with drawn ground and a design of stylized animals, finished with a crocheted edge echoing the main pattern. Technique resembles Sicilian drawn thread work.embroidery, table cloth, white work, drawn thread, sicily, hungary

Semi circular tea cosy with surround frill in delicate drawn thread work on fine white linen. Also a pale yellow inner pad.embroidery, drawn thread, white work, tea cosy

Cloth embroidered by donor's paternal grandmother Caroline Ada Louisa Baird (nee Swindells ).White linen cloth with heavy white embroidery in satin stitch.T.P. Church (Laundry mark)embroidery, ecclesiastical, 1900-20, australia, white work

One of a number of samplers embroidered by the donor's aunt, while she was studying at the Royal School of Needlework. She taught and judged embroidery throughout England.Cream sampler with counted thread work, probably in stranded cotton or fine linen (52 threads to the inch). The sampler is divided into rectangles and each rectangle has a different counted thread pattern. It is mounted on board.embroidery, samplers, 1940-60, england, white work

White embroidery on white muslin - flower and leaf sprays worked in punch work and satin stitch. The edge is scalloped buttonhole and punch work.embroidery, garment, drawn fabric, punch work, white work, 19th century, collars

Muslin. Decorative scalloped edge with 36 leaf shapes in embroidered net attached with fine satin stitch. Buttonhole stitch round edge. Small flower pattern.embroidery, early 19th century, white work

Donated by Mrs. J MouldsSheer linen with front band embroidered in a floral design of flowers. Satin stitch, needlepoint fillings and tiny eyelets. Scatterings of flowers on body drawn into a circle also embroidered.embroidery, 19th century, france, white work, bonnets

Said to have belonged to French King Louis 14th (1643-1713) or Louis 15th (1713-1774)Fine lawn with 3 corners embroidered with purchased heraldic eagle affronte. The fourth corner has a monogram in satin stitch. H in a G and an interesting L. Narrow hem stitched edged.HGLembroidery, white work, france

Fine white lawn in two layers. The lower layer has a box pattern of small eyelet holes. The top layer is embroidered with small floral motifs.embroidery, white work, early 20th century

Very fine white linen with wide hem stitched edge. One cover has a large floral monogram (Jessie) set in an oval inside a square.Jessieembroidery, white work, handkerchief, scotland, 1900-20

Fine silk voile. Floral design in each corner connected by narrow lines of open work. Fine scalloped edge with button hole stitch.embroidery, drawn fabric, white work, handkerchief, late 19th century

This is a beautiful mat with exquisite drawn thread work, embroidery and a filet crochet lace edge.embroidery, white work, mats, drawn thread

Made for, and worn by Sarah Gibb, Birchip, Victoria in 1882, on a picnic arranged to celebrate the arrival in Victoria of the two Princes Albert and George, Dukes of Clarence and York. They were serving in the Royal Navy, on the ship Baccaute. Sarah would have been about 18 years old, and lived to 99. Prince George became King George V.White cotton trimmed with four frills of pin tucks and lace. Two frills are missing. There is a 160 mm. neck frill, and wide ties.lace, heirloom, white work, bonnets, australia, 1880-1900

Muslin embroidery in white in a small leaf design. Buttonholed edge.embroidery, white work, garments, mid 19th century

Lawn, with a beautiful border of floral embroidery in chain and buttonhole stitches and a great variety of drawn fabric filling stitches, outlined with very fine chain stitch.embroidery, dresden work, white work, holland, mid 19th century

White embroidery on white muslin in a floral design. Opening down front is edged with fine buttonhole stitch.embroidery, garments, white work, late 19th century

White cotton combinations, decorated with hand sewn white embroidery around neck, arm holes and legs of the panties. There are eyelets at the neck to enable ribbon to be threaded through. It has buttons down the front and pin-tucks at the waist to drawn it in.embroidery, garments, 1900-20, white work

Biography and photo with Museum sheet. Piece embroidered by the Donor's mother Miss Ethel Webb in the 1910's-1930's.Whitework mat embroidered mat is very lacy, comprising tape lace with inserts of cutwork and hedebo.embroidery, table runner, white work, tape lace, hedebo