APRON, Child's Embroidered

Pale green taffeta child's apron with green ribbon ties and neck halter. Outer edges are worked in pale green blanket stitch with an inner row of stitching in olive brown. Has small 'U' shaped pocket on right side. Cluster of pale yellow and mauve tulips embroidered on pocket and at upper edge of apron. On lower section there is a windmill worked with tan sails and a green roof in the background and, in the foreground, a youth with a green hat presents tulips to a young woman. The woman is appliqued and stitched. The apron was exhibited at 69 different localities during its 22 years of competing and won a total of 46 first, 17 second and one third prize. It was highly commended at Perth Royal Show in 1970 and won a first and formed part of the aggregate award for the embroiderer at the Brunswick Junction (W.A.) show in 1956. Certificates accessioned under H89.0994. For information about Mrs Wilson and her work and details about shows see H89.0695. Embroidery done by Mrs Wilson is accessioned between H89.695 to H89.700 and H89.734 to H89.738.

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