Jug Cover
Production date
1960-1969
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Off-white synthetic netting, coloured applique and beaded embroidery with butterflies, mounted onto padded satin base.
Classification
TEXTILES Table Linen jug cover
HANDCRAFTS Needlework embroidery
HANDCRAFTS Needlework embroidery
Maker
Production date
1960-1969
Production place
Measurements
D195
Media/Materials description
Other Synthetic Fibre (Textiles)
Other Synthetic Fibre (Textiles) Satin
Other Synthetic Fibre (Textiles) Satin
History and use
This jug cover was made by Queensland embroidery champion Mary Dwyer (1894-1993). Mary Elizabeth Dwyer nee Hogan was born into a farming family on the Darling Downs, Queensland, where she was taught the rudiments of needlework. This began a lifelong interest in embroidery, which resulted in her winning numerous prizes at country and city shows across eastern Australia from the 1930s to the 1960s. For Mrs Dwyer, embroidery was not just a hobby; she used her prize money to educate her three sons.
Registration number
H26840
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