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Sunday's Child

Bendigo Art Gallery

HEIRLOOMS FROM THE EMBROIDERERS GUILD
29 May - 18 July

Organised to coincide with the Victorian Embroiderers’ Guild’s 50th Jubilee celebrations, this exhibition features a selection of christening gowns, infants’ dresses and bonnets from the 1850s to the 1950s. Drawn from the Guild’s rich collection, Sunday's Child highlights the diversity of embroidery techniques, including drawn-thread work, broderie anglaise and satin stitch.

Unknown maker, Christening Gown detail, 19th century, Collection: Embroiderer's Guild, Victoria