woman's lace collar, c. 1900

Historical information

Mrs John Draffin was the wife of a Shire President of Orbost Shire Council. She is reported to have made this lace herself. The design might have been copied from a book of laces.

Significance

Associated with the wife of an early resident of Orbost who was Shire President.

Physical description

A large white cotton lace collar, roughly rectangular in shape, made from tape lace and with decorative infills. This collar is very pretty and beautifully made.

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