Explore the CollectionTable Linen

Measurements

(a) 58cm x 19cm: (b) 14cm x 14cm: 17cm x 17cm: (d-g) 33cm x 33cm: (h-k) 28cm x 44cm

Place of Origin

South Australia

Historical Period/Date

20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)/1930s

Registration Number

1998-013

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Appliqué,Hemstitch,

Objects

Household Textiles,Table Linen,

Physical Description

A set of table linen consisting of a table runner (a), two square mats (b & c), four serviettes (d, e, f & g), and four placemats (h, I, j & k). Worked in yellow linen in floral appliquéd designs in citrus colours edged in black hemstitching. The runner has one motif at each end. The square mats and serviettes have a small floral motif in one corner. The placemats have a green tree with flowers on one side and small floral motif in the opposite corner. The style of work is known as 'Sabrina Work'.