Historical information

These white table cloths were made by women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and show their needlework skills . Although living conditions were basic families still held onto their traditional English and European customs and took pride in presenting elements of refined society.

Significance

These table cloths are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900

Physical description

2 small white table cloths a) linen with wide crochet edge b) cotton with coloured needlework flowers and crochet edge