Explore the CollectionTable Mat

Measurements
43.5cm x 31cm (not including fringe)
Place of Origin
Palestine
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)
Registration Number
1991-014
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Chain Stitch Embroidery,
Objects
Commemorative Objects,Household Textiles,Table Mats,

Physical Description

World War II souvenir mat. Chain stitch with surface stitchery. Two applied motifs - one of crossed flags, the other butterfly and flowers within a chain stitch border inscribed 'Australian Engineers'. Purple satin ground fabric with coloured silk embroidery and white silk fringe.

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