Quilt No.204MW - Margaret Wright

Margaret Wright
Owner: 
Margaret Wright
Location: 
VIC South West
Maker
Maker: 
Minnie Margaret Susan Thomas
Made in
AUSTRALIA VIC
Patterms
Patchwork, Pieced Random, Crazy
Date: 
1881 - 1900
Description: 
Crazy patchqork quilt, handsewn, composed of six large squares of patches in brocade, velvet and silk in random shapes and sizes. Patches are stitched to others by blanket stitch in yellow thread. Some patches have surface embroidery, e.g. a dragonfly, flowers, music notes, and names, 'Minnie', 'Loyetta' (house in Ballarat), 'Diana'. There are also five small cream bobbles. Colours are red, gold, brown, pinks, greens and blues. Padding is flannel, and quilt is backed and edged with maroon or burgundy ribbed silk.
1461mm x 687mm
History: 

Made by Minnie Margaret Susan Glover (later Thomas), in Ballarat (VIC). Started prior to her marriage in 1898. Owned by Minnie Thomas, then by her daughter-in-law Evelyn Thomas, then by Margaret Wright (born Thomas), grand-daughter.

Story: 

"Minnie Margaret Susan Glover was born at Sulky Gully, near Ballarat on 25/8/1868, the eldest of seven children of William and Jane Glover. The children were educated at home by a governess. In 1885 the family moved to 'Loyetta', 606 Drummond St South, Ballarat (house still standing). Minnie married William Emlyn Thomas in 1898 & lived above the Ballarat Banking [Company], Lydiard St North, Ballarat for much of her married life (Bank no longer standing). The quilt was exhibited in Stawell, Vic. in 1933 or 34, my parents were living there at the time."

"The quilt was used extensively during my childhood, mid 1930s - 1940s, particularly during childhood illnesses."

Minnie Glover July 28 1892, 23 yrs
Minnie Glover July 28 1892, 23 yrs

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