Historical information
This piece belonged to Miss Doris Tye, donated to the Guild by Miss M. Harris (member)
Physical description
Bright, multicoloured (red, green, blue, yellow, brown, pink and cream) Irish crochet style. Australian flower motifs (waratah, wattle, flowering gum, flannel flower, nuts) in a wide border around a brown linen map of Australia with the States (less Tasmania) A.C.T. stitched on.
Inscriptions & markings
Initials of the States, Vic, N.S.W., Qld, S.A. N.T. and W.A.
References
- The Gentle Arts: 200 Years of Australian Women's Domestic & Decorative Arts ISBN/ISSN: 0701819758 By Jennifer Isaacs Lansdowne Press, 1987.
- Hooked: Contemporary Crochet from Australia & New Zealand ISBN/ISSN: 0646373668 Brisbane: Bronwin Bourke, 1999.
