Patriotic crocheted cloth

Accession Number REL26329.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Cotton
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1915-1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Small white rectangular cotton filet crocheted cloth bearing the message 'SUCCESS TO THE ALLIES'.

History / Summary

Patterns for patriotic crochet items were published in women's magazines and newspaper supplements. Australian women could use them to make a variety of household items, such as bedspreads, tray cloths, table cloths or tea cosies.

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