Historical information
Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford) was an excellent needlewoman and has made this cushion cover.
Significance
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.
Physical description
A cushion cover made of black fabric, embroidered with large roses on stems and hand painted over the roses.
