Summary
Alternative Name(s): Tea Cosy
Crocheted tea cosy with koala motif. The date it was made is unknown, but its appearance suggests 1920 to 1960.
Physical Description
Cream-coloured cotton crochet tea cosy. The edges are crocheted lace. The front and back are identical patterns. The front has a wide holed border on the bottom. In the centre is a round border in closely stitched crotchet. Inside is a closely-stitched pattern of a koala bear in a tree. The same pattern is on the other side.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs I. Jennings, 07 Dec 1993
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Date Made
Australia, 1920-1960
Date unknown, but likely to be early- to mi-20th century. -
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
35 cm (Length), 25.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Handcrafts, Crocheting, Food & Drink Consumption, Koalas, Australiana