Doyley Cover, Pokerwork Doyley Cover, circa 1930s

Historical information

Pokerwork was a popular home craft in the 1930s. This small domestic piece using plywood is typical of objects made at home or school in that period.

Physical description

One of two matching circular pieces of ply, Incised, painted and lacquered with holes top and bottom for ties with image of Kookaburra and leaves. Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.

Inscriptions & markings

painted and lacquered with image of Kookaburra and leaves and Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.

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