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SHAWL: CHILDRENS, SILK WITH LACE TRIM
Subcollections
Overview
Small children's shawl made of creamy white silk fabric, with a split front design ties at the front with two long silk strands and rounded panels that drape over the shoulder and tie at the underarm with short white ribbons. The whole garment is lined with an intricate lace or tatting trim.
Shawl is handmade.
Historical information
Supplementary information provided states that donor Margaret Maslen is the daughter of Elaine Nelson (born 11/10/1916) who was the daughter of Eliza and Alf Nelson, of 181 Park Street Subiaco from at least 1921 and formerly of Boulder (from 1904). The Nelsons brought up their family at their home in Park Street. See more details in attached files. No date has been provided.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-43-2026.242
Item type
Textiles
Material
Lace
Silk
Width
545 mm
Height or length
294 mm
Last modified
Tuesday, 20 October, 2026
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