cloth, early 20th century

Historical information

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.

Significance

This item is aesthetically significant as an example of needlework in the early 20th century.

Physical description

Hand embroidered tablecloth with very large ornate design and scalloped edges.

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