Historical information

Embroidered for Sir Alan Newton a Melbourne surgeon.
Sir Hibbert (Alan) Stephen Newton was an acclaimed thyroid surgeon and dynamic teacher dedicated to raising the standards of surgery and surgical education. He was a
foundation Fellow in 1927, Secretary and Treasurer from 1929-1933, Censor in Chief, from 1933-1943 and ultimately President from 1943-1945.

Physical description

A dainty spray of flowers worked in tent stitch (petit point) on a very fine silk canvas with one thread of silk. No background has been embroidered.

Inscriptions & markings

On reverse - This (petit point) was worked for Alan by a patient (Austrian)
On reverse top - Lady Newton
Label on reverse - T. S ?? & Co Pty Ltd, Gallery of Art, Picture Frame Manufacturers, Union House, 284-6 Little Collins Street Melbourne