Explore the CollectionSignature Cloth

Measurements
86cm x 90cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)
Registration Number
2019-005
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Bullion Embroidery,Buttonhole Stitch,Drawn Thread Work,Needle Lace,Satin Stitch,Whitework,
Objects
Commemorative Objects,Household Textiles,Signature Cloths,Tablecloths,

Physical Description

Commemorative cream cotton signature cloth made up of nine joined cream 21cm x 21cm blocks. The 8cm edge all round which is slightly gathered at each outside corner is bobbin lace as are the 6cm bands which intersect the blocks. Whitework and drawn thread work has been used to decorate the blocks. "Peggy" is stitched in satin stitch and there is a bullion stitch bow.

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