Domestic object - Doily, Anne Gervasoni (Pedretti), Olympic Games Doily, c1956

Historical information

Anne Pedretti was born at Elevated Plains, Victoria, 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 milk jug cover by Anne Gervasoni (Pedretti) of Daylesford. The words "Olympic Games 1956" has been crocheted into the design.

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