Historical information

This Christmas angel ornament was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and forms part of a large and varied body of work by Beryl which is held by the Museum.

Significance

The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of this work was created by Beryl following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.

Physical description

An angel ornament which is a Christmas decoration probably to hang from a tree. The angel has a soft body, is dressed in a white cotton dress which is hand-embroidered at the sleeves and the hem with gold thread. Satin wings. Hand embroidered eyebrows using a wool. Cotton lace at the neck.
The angel is accompanied by printed notes labelled 'Instruction Workshop' which provides a step-by-step process for making the angel.
Made by Beryl Collett.

Inscriptions & markings

None