Textile - Sewing Samplers c 1905, Mrs Brent-Clark, 1905-1908

Historical information

These pieces were part of the certificate course. 1972 a Book of Plain Needlework Samplers was added along with the examination certificates. Made by Mrs Brent-Clark when aged 10.

Significance

Mrs Elsie Brent-Clark (nee Naples), a foundation member of The Embroiderers Guild Vic, at the Melbourne Institute of Plain Needlework from 1905-1908

Physical description

Plain sewing sampler, embroidery in yellows and green on open weave fabric.

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