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Antimacassar

Margaret Jones
2019
Overview

Consists of an old doiley embroidered onto cotton with lace edgings and embroidered text.

Historical information

This antimacassar is one of 16 made by Margaret Jones in 2019/20 for this museum incorporating old doilies and common sayings.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB3033
Item type
Embroidery
Themes
Art and Design
Material
Cotton
Width
440 mm
Height or length
600 mm
Depth
4 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"A picture is worth a thousand words."

Contextual information

This antimacassar is an example of traditional skills being used to create a contemporary artwork.

Keywords
Antimacassar
Place made
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Year
2019
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Well provenanced
Last modified
Sunday, 13 July, 2025
Completeness
100
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Antimacassar made by Margaret Jones
Antimacassar made by Margaret Jones

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