Historical information

This trophy was awarded to Beryl Collett in 1993 by the Victorian CWA for 'One Woman's Work Handicraft'.It forms part of a large and varied body of work by or about Beryl Collett (1925-2018) 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

Trophy - brass plaque mounted on polished wood.

Inscriptions & markings

'DANDENONG RANGES GROUP / ONE WOMAN'S WORK / HANDICRAFT / MISS B. COLLETT 1993'
Above the inscription is the Victorian CWA logo.