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Measurements

72cm x 64cm

Place of Origin

South Australia

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)

Registration Number

2011-008

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Chain Stitch,French Knot,Long and Short Stitch,Needlepainting,Satin Stitch,

Objects

Aprons,Costume - Women,

Physical Description

Calico apron edged with pale brown bias binding, with one pocket on the left side edged with the same bias binding. A design of a young lady in a green dress seated on a tasselled cushion holding a bunch of purple grapes up to a galah. There is a basket of fruit next to the seated figure and a bunch of grapes on the pocket. The design is worked in needlepainting with French knots, satin stitch and chain stitch, all worked in single silk threads.