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These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)
B. Peach crepe-de-chine, frilled and embroidered shoe inserts.
These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)
Peach crepe-de-chine night gown with three fine cutwork inserts, one at chest and two at the hem. Fine buttonhole edging and embroidery.
embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover
These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)
C. Coat hanger and cover attached with ribbons, 3 designs of ladies in a diamond shape, scalloped edge.
embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover
These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)
D. Circular powder puff cover. Blue lady centre, scalloped edge.
embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover
These articles were made during the Depression because Miss Guscott was unable to find employment. She learned to sew and embroider at school, and these pieces are her own design. The scalloped buttonholed edges were made using a threepenny piece as a template. Miss Guscott won a Silver Cup at the Wagga Show in 1936 for this work. (Cup No. 907)
E. Blue crepe-de-chine, square, design of buttonholed flowers and buttonhole loop edge.
embroidery, surface stitchery, small articles, 1920-40, australia, shoe trees, coathanger, powder puff and rouge cover
