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table linen, Bird, Mrs Jean W, early 20th century

table cloth

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tray cloth

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marriage of Hilda Bird April 1940

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Historical information

These cloths were embroidered by Mrs J.W. Bird of Orbost for her daughter's trousseau. Hilda Bird, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April 1940.
Jane Annie (Jean) Herbert married John Whitney Bird on December 18 1902. she was a long-time member of the St James Church of England choir and a very keen tennis player. she died in 1953. (ref, Mary Gilbert - "Personalities and Stories of The Early Orbost District")

Significance

This item has aesthetic significance and shows the needlework skill of the women of the early settler families.

Physical description

Two white linen cloths with drawn thread work and embroidery in white. 1582.2 has a fringed edge. 1582.1 has a crocheted edge.

Identifier

1582

Date made

early 20th century

Place made

Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia

Materials

linen thread

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/588028aed0cdf9215492ed98

Accessed 23 December 2024

This record was last updated 7 years ago

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