LACED CROCHETED CURTAIN
c. 1955Rectangle hand crocheted curtain. Top edge is straight with a white mesh lining across the top. Across the middle is a leaf decoration repeated across the length of the curtain. Bottom edge has a scalloped edging
This lace crocheted curtain was hand made by Mrs Anje Visser in her >>>> home in the mid 1950s. It was then hung across the top of one of the windows in the house. Dutch migrants to the City of Armdale would often decorate their home with these hand made crotched curtains as it was a tradition from the Netherlands. The purpose of the curtains was that it contributed to the atmosphere of 'gezelligheid' (cosy/friendly) in the family home which was important to the Dutch families. An easy way to pick a home of a Dutch family was to look for the short curtain across the top of the window.
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This collection of objects is associated with the experiences of families and individuals who migrated to Australia in the 1900s and settled in the City of Armadale. The collection represents the challenges they faced in starting a new home in the City, reasons why they chose to come to Australia and the successes they achieved. The collection also tells the story of the important impact migrant families and individuals have had on the cultural, economic and social history of the City of Armadale and how they and their descendants became an important part of the local community.
City of Armadale - History House
City of Armadale - History House
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KEROSENE COOKER - BASE
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KEROSENE COOKER - BODY
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KEROSENE COOKER - BURNER
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KEROSENE COOKER - GRATE
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TAILCOAT SUIT JACKET - BLACK
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WAISTCOAT - BLACK
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TROUSERS - PINSTRIPE BLACK TO GREY
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BOW TIE - BLACK
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HAT TRILBY - AKUBRA
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OVERCOAT - GREEN
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RATION CARD - HENDERITUS LAMMERT HUIZENGA
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IDENTITY CARD - LAMMECHIENA ZUIDENGA
