Quilt number:

377MR

Owner:

Mary and Max Robertson

Location:

NSW Riverina

Maker:

Max Robertson

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

AUSTRALIA NSW

Date:

1941 - 1970

Description:

Traditional Wagga rug made from 3 wheat bags joined along the long side by sewing with bag needle and twine. Machined twill cover was put on later in the 1960s. Originally no padding but now the bags are the padding. One of a pair (identical). 1790 x 1160mm

General Pattern:

Wholecloth, Utilitarian, Typically Australian, Traditional Wagga

Quilt History:

The original traditional Wagga rug was made by Max Robertson. Later it was covered with the patterned twill material by Mary Robertson. It is not used now but remains in the family, is valued and is stored in Coolamon.

Story of Quilt:

Max and Mary liked camping with their 3 children and used the Wagga rugs on the camp stretchers in the tent.