Explore the CollectionSignature Cloth

Measurements
147cm x 197cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Registration Number
2022-115
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Running Stitch,Stem Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Cloths,Signature Cloths,

Physical Description

A rectangular ecru cotton cloth with the outline of the main title "MEMORABILIA" in capital letters in different colours in stem stitch. "FAMILY" in green stem stitch and "FRIENDS" in orange stem stitch, also for the outlines below the main title. The left half with "ERRINGTON" left of centre is embroidered and embellished with the interests and family of Rosalie Errington’s husband. The right side with "OSBORNE" is also embroidered with stem stitch and features Rosalie’s interests. The large cloth has embroidered signatures and names. The outlines of an Emmanuel school shirt, a golliwog, a school blazer, golf bag, a cactus, map of Australia, slouch hat, boot and a flower. There are also a great number of applied and attached buttons (around the edge). Badges, both cloth and metal including Royal Show Steward and Judges, small toy dog, doiley, school army, clubs, boy scouts, Pigs SA etc.

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