Summary
Supplement to "The Australian Women's Weekly" magazine entitled Needlework Pattern Book. It was printed at "Needlecraft", Manchester School of Embroidery, Cannon Street, Manchester, circa 1940-1949 and used in Healesville, Victoria.
The book contains instructions for making various manchester items, kitchen linen and some clothing items. The designs pictured are made with patterns obtainable by order from the Women's Weekly Pattern Department.
Physical Description
Needlework pattern book features a black and white stylised illustration of a woman sewing.
More Information
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Collection Names
Craft Collection, South Melbourne Oral History Project Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Violet (Vi) Morgan, 14 Dec 1989
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Manufacturer
Needlecraft, Manchester School of Embroidery, Manchester, England, Great Britain, 1940-1949
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Printed text: NEEDLEWORK / ALL DESIGNS IN THIS BOOK ARE EXCLUSIVE / TO THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22.5 cm (Length), 29.7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Clothing, Domestic Work, Handcrafts, Housework, Sewing Patterns