Historical information

Embroidered in late 1800's by Mrs Ball in Boisdale or Briagalong NSW. Gifted to donors grandmother Catherine Forbes (nee Landy). Embroidery was originally much larger but cut down by donors mother Enid Clota to fit on her wall.

Significance

Berlin wool work became popular in the 19th century due to the development of hand-painted charts in Berlin, Germany. Amateur embroiderers could use these charts to stitch the design in a soft wool embroidery thread. The first chart was produced in 1804, and by 1840 more than 14,000 different designs were published. By the mid 1800's they were the most popular embroidery patterns in England and the United States.

Physical description

Framed embroidery depicting a young girl with a dog and three puppies. Stitched in wool using gros and petit point stitches.