Summary
Patriotic milk jug cover made by during World War I by Mrs Jenny Pederson of Kew, who died around 1970.
Handwork with patriotic themes like this was commonly made during World War I.
Physical Description
Oblong jug cover, crocheted in white cotton in filet crochet, with pattern on four corners, and motto crocheted in the centre. The cover is weighted down with green glass buttons on all four sides - two of these are missing.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Pat Duke, 05 Oct 1992
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Maker
Mrs Jenny Pederson, Kew, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1914-1918
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Text, crocheted: 'GOD / BLESS OUR / KHAKI / BOYS'.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
170 mm (Width), 140 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Domestic Equipment, Domestic Work, Food & Drink Consumption, Handcrafts, Housework, Patriotism, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918