Fly Screen

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Fly Screen

Entry/Object ID

1975.J.007

Description

Fly screen of fabric with chain crochet edging and glass beads on edge. Used to put over milk jug or small bowl containing food to keep the insects out. Circular with net fabric center, and chain crochet which radiates outward in diamond shapes ending with green translucent glass beads (41) which act as a weight to hold the cloth in place. Fabric off white colour.

Acquisition

Accession

1975.J

Source (if not Accessioned)

John, May & Joseph

Notes

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

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Screen

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Furniture

Nomenclature Class

Furniture

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

fly screen

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

December 19, 1995

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 26, 2025