picture, Lavell, Mrs Fred, early 20th century

Significance

This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the earl 20th century. Crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to homes, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes,

Physical description

A crocheted picture of bushland in East Gippsland. It is in white wool and framed in an ornate gold frame.

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