Historical information
These Table Runners 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 runners are examples of the dressmaking, crochet and needlework skills of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900
Physical description
2 Table Runners c1900 a) cream fine cotton with bands of cut-work and needlework border b) white linen with crochet squirrels at one end
