Summary
Alternative Name(s): Potholder, Embrodiered Panel, Schoolwork
Embroidered sampler, made (according to inscription on back) by Jack Haysom at Hawksburn State School, Melbourne, in 1912. It may have been made as a school project.
Physical Description
Small rectangular sewing sampler. Simple cross and embroidery stitches. Back of sampler sewn with (treadle) machine stitches. Red and white stitches on white open weave background. Pink cotton backing.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Childhood, Clothing & Textiles, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 1988
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Maker
Mr J.W. Haysom, Hawksburn, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1912
Previous information records that it was made by 'Mr J.W. Haysom'. -
Place Used
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Inscriptions
Written in ink/texta on backing: '1912 / JACK HAYSOM / AGE 5 [crossed out] 5 / HAWKSBURN S.S. VIC'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10.7 cm (Length), 10.7 cm (Height)
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