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Measurements

85cm x 61cm

Place of Origin

South Australia

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)

Registration Number

2011-007

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

French Knot,Long and Short Stitch,Needlepainting,Padded Satin Stitch,Satin Stitch,Stem Stitch,

Objects

Aprons,Costume - Women,

Physical Description

Calico apron with a design of a Rosella Parrot and stems of pink flowering eucalypt in single thread needlepainting, long and short stitch with the flower stems stitched in fine padded satin stitch, the flower centres in French knots and the branches in close lines of stem stitch. The tail feathers are stitched in satin stitch and padded satin stitch.