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[ 15CHM ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Repeat Block, Log Cabin, Pieced Random
Owner: Coffs Harbour Historical Society & Museum Inc  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA NSW -  Date: 1921 - 1940
Quilt History: "The museum label reads: "A patchwork quilt made by Mrs Joshua in 1923. Mrs Joshua was at that time over 80 years old. She was living in the small village of Bodangora, about 7 or 8 miles from Wellington. The village was at one..."

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[ 326DW ] Quilt Style: Wholecloth, Quilting as major design element
Owner: Dulcie Williams  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA QLD -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "The quilt was originally two quilts, made as a baby welcoming gift for twins. As the children grew up the two quilts were joined together and so had an extended life. The Little family were a pioneer family in the Miles district..."

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[ 389AC ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Mosaic, Hexagon
Owner: Ann Cuthbert  -  Country/Place Created: USA -  Date: 1881 - 1900
Story of Quilt: "There is a history of handwork in the family. The quilt has rarely been used as it was too fragile but Ann Cuthbert recalls it being on her bed as a teenager. Ann came to Australia when she was 10 years old. It is thought that..."

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[ 397MB ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Repeat Block
Owner: Marlene Boutwell  -  Country/Place Created: USA -  Date: Unknown
Story of Quilt: "This quilt was bought in New Hampshire in 1961 as a surprise engagement present for Marlene McIntosh (Australian) and Earle Boutwell (Canadian)."

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[ 415MC ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Repeat Block
Owner: Margery Creek  -  Country/Place Created: USA -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "The quilt was made to fit two single beds pushed together."

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[ 463JB ] Quilt Style: Wholecloth, Utilitarian, Typically Australian, Re-used clothing or blanket
Owner: June Brown  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA VIC -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "The material was originally purchased to make curtains but was used to make this functional cot quilt instead. Heather McClounan said of her mother: "My mother was a very thrifty person, as there were five children in our..."

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[ 469NI ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Mosaic, Hexagon
Owner: Norma Irvin  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA VIC -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "Miss Joyce Cook, deceased, was a teacher at the High School in Swan Hill. She taught typing and shorthand and, when needed, also needlework. Around 1947 she was appointed senior mistress at the high school. The quilt was put on a..."

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[ 474GW ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Random, Typically Australian, Tailors' samples
Owner: Glenda Wilkinson  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA VIC -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "Miss Olive Budden, maker of this quilt, had access to offcuts from a coat factory. She made scores of quilts from these and took great pleasure in giving them to her friends and acquaintances. This was given to me for my children to..."

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[ 475GW ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Pieced Random, Typically Australian, Tailors' samples
Owner: Glenda Wilkinson  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA VIC -  Date: 1941 - 1970
Story of Quilt: "Miss Olive Budden, maker of this quilt, had access to offcuts from a coat factory. She made scores of quilts from these and took great pleasure in giving them to her friends and acquaintances. This was given to me for my children to..."

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[ 476JEC ] Quilt Style: Patchwork, Mosaic, Hexagon
Owner: Janine and Eva Chick  -  Country/Place Created: AUSTRALIA VIC -  Date: 1921 - 1940
Story of Quilt: "This quilt is a replica of quilts made each year by the Ladies Guild at Holy Trinity Cathedral Wangaratta. Each member sewing together by hand a block 8 inches wide. Each separate piece hand sewn, and tacked, and hemmed over a six..."

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