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: Na37

: Applied Art

: pattern, needlework

: Printed design in colours on squared paper for Berlin woolwork; large parrot looking over shoulder, perched on branch with leaves and yellow oval berries. Right-hand page only of a double page, therefore half of text missing; inscribed across top: '.HE YOUNG LADIES' JOURNAL PART 97, JANUARY 1ST.1872 ', across bottom: ' ..R BANNER SCREENS, IN BERLIN WOOL WORK.' // ..the above designs, either as a Banner or Pole Screen, with wool for grounding, for 3/10; the lightest shade in Silk, 1/- extra; // ..5/11; or Brass Tripod Pole Screen for 27/6; also with handsome Silk Fringe, Cord and Tassels for making up same, for 6/9. ' Also view of brass tripod stand.

: 1872

: Given by Mrs Penn, 1980.