Historical information

Early settler women in Moorabbin Shire c1900, were skilled in crochet and made these doilies to cover milk jugs, and other food containers, to protect the contents from flies and other insects while on the kitchen table.

Significance

The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900, were very skilled with craftwork, crochet, knitting, sewing, needlework.

Physical description

A crocheted cotton doily with raised decoration of a cup and saucer. Coloured beads anchor the points to add weight to keep the doily in place when protecting contents of a cup or jug