Embroiderers' Guild of WA > Records
WHITEWORK, TEA CLOTH
Overview
This whitework fine linen teacloth worked with a fine abroder cotton thread, displays a range of stitches and a torchon bobbin lace edging.
Embroidered table linen displayed the skills of the lady of the house and were an important household accessory when afternoon teas were part of a lady’s social calendar in the first half of 20th century in Australia.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-78-1999.4
Width
500 mm
Height or length
750 mm
Embroiderers' Guild of WA
Embroiderers' Guild of WA
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