Edging Fabric. Crochet

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Edging Fabric. Crochet

Entry/Object ID

1975.J.223

Description

Three pieces of crochet edging. each crocheted in white crochet cotton and having one straight edge which could be applied (sewn) to fabric and the other lengthwise edge with a shaped border of some sort. Used to decorate linen from household e. g. pillowslips. A. Edging approximately 6cm. deep and circular with a circumference of 110 cm. Damaged on straight edge - with chain stitching coming undone and fraying. B. Edging approx. 4.5 cm. deep and circular with 118 cm. circumference. Flat edge which was attached to fabric and with a saw-tooth edge on the other side. Excellent condition (as new). C. Edging approx. 5 cm. deep and 108 cm. long. Flat.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-75 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Lace

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Trim, Textile

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Notion

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

fabric, edging fabric

Class

Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Textileworking T&E - Needleworking Equipment

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

January 2, 1996

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

March 24, 2026