Historical information

Souvenir ware production in England grew in conjunction with the industrial revolution, rising middle class and world development. Mauchline ware manufacturers produced many sewing items, this is one of those. Gold rush and growth of Australian colonies saw Australian scenes being used on the Scottish made souvenir ware. This shows a view of Melbourne c 1870's, looking west along Bourke Street from Spring Street.
This was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by descendants of the Leviny family of Castlemaine. Ernest Leviny was a significant goldsmith and jeweller in the young colony, his single daughters lived in the family home "Buda' and were very creative artists in many art forms.

Significance

Mauchline ware souvenirs represent the growth of transport, travel and in this image, a view of Melbourne,Victoria c 1870's

Physical description

Needle book with mauchline ware sycamore wood covers showing transfer ware images of Weymouth. Purple velvet hinge, purple silk lining with pockets inside the covers for needle packets. Ochre coloured flannel leaves with pinked edges with a yellow metal safety pin and a packet of 19 crewel needles.

Inscriptions & markings

The Bay, Cliffs and Pier, Weymouth