Textile - Framed Tapestry, Irene Cook, "Tram at Emerald Hill", 12/1990

Historical information

Features a Melbourne W2 class tram in Clarendon St Melbourne with terraced shops behind and flowers in the foreground. Has a lable in the bottom left hand corner - Irene Cook Niddrie in 12/1990 and titled "Tram at Emerald Hill" - Clarendon St Sth Melbourne.

Significance

Demonstrates a tapestry made to illustrate Melbourne W2 class trams.

Physical description

Hand made woollen tapestry on a white tapestry backing, stapled to board, placed in a metal frame with a circular cut out off white card. Has four spring clips in each corner on the rear to secure the item.

Inscriptions & markings

Has a label in the bottom left hand corner - see image 3

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