Historical information

Anne Pedretti was born at Elevated Plains on 15 September 1875, the daughter of Martino Pedretti and Sarah Ind. She married George Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek, and died at Dayesford on 13 August 1957. Annie Gervasoni was known for her crochet ability, and according to folklore could crochet the Lords Prayer without a pattern.

Physical description

Crocheted doily by Anne Gervasoni (Pedretti) of Daylesford. The words "1944 Welcome Duke and Duchess of Gloucester" has been crocheted into the design.