Quilt number:

976NGA

Owner:

National Gallery of Australia

Location:

ACT

Maker:

Isabella Cooke

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

AUSTRALIA NSW

Date:

1921 - 1940

Description:

"This unusual quilt is comprised of bands of horticultural show ribbons machined onto a blue lining. The ribbons are royal blue in colour and printed in gold/bronze with two inscriptions. KYOGLE P.A & H SOCIETY and TWEED RIVER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY The quilt has been formed so the two inscriptions alternate down the face of the quilt. The ribbons appear to be of rayon. White cotton machine thread was used in the construction. Accompanying the quilt is a carry bag; a rectangular bag made of the same show ribbons as the quilt with a single drawstring at the top." [NGA] The quilt is not padded. 1833 x 1410mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Strip, Typically Australian, Motifs or Names

Quilt History:

"Mrs Isabella Cooke (Australia 1860-1942) made this quilt around 1930. Gift of Pearl Cooke, the artist's granddaughter, to the National Gallery of Australia, 1992.