TitleCream Lace ShawlObject TypeClothingDateC 1910DescriptionCram lace shawl, symmetrical pattern with a verity of embordered floral shapes, scalloped edges.Provenance and SignifcanceThis lace shawl belonged to Sophia Thomas, oldest child of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).
Sophia was born at Marshall Mount 7 April 1877.
After her marriage to Frank Riley, the couple moved to Mortdale until their retirement in 1950.
Sophia and Frank had two children Mavis 1915 and Colin 1918.
Sophia died in 1961, aged 84 years.DonorFoulger, Carol
