Embroidered placemat with koala motif
Object No. 91/1260
Placemat, koala motif, embroidered linen / cotton, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940
Loading...
Summary
Physical Description
Placemat, koala motif, embroidered linen / cotton, maker unknown, Australia, 1920-1940 Hand embroidered white linen and cotton placemat with scalloped edges. Two koala motifs perched on flowering gum trees in red, green, brown, yellow and black thread have been worked into opposite corners using stem and satin stitches. A narrow brown stem stitch border repeats the shape of the mat. A ecru linen crocheted scalloped border has been added to the edges.
DIMENSIONS
Width
485 mm
Depth
330 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Used in a variety of domestic contexts. From a larger collection accumulated over several years by the donor, Ian Ramsay.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Ian Rumsey under the Tax Incentive for the Arts Scheme, 1991
Acquisition Date
29 October 1991
Copyright for the above image is held by the Powerhouse and may be subject to third-party copyright restrictions. Please submit an Image Licensing Enquiry for information regarding reproduction, copyright and fees. Text is released under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivative licence.
Image Licensing Enquiry
Object Enquiry