Quilt No.329CH - Allan & Cecily Hamilton

Owner: 
Allan & Cecily Hamilton
Location: 
QLD South West
Maker
Maker: 
Alice and Mary Hamilton
Made in
AUSTRALIA QLD t
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
Patchwork cot quilt made from hexagon patches in cotton, linen, silk and wool. Checks, stripes, spots, florals and plain are used, in a mix of bright and pastel colours. Backing is of dark brown cotton with an edge of hexagon patches on each long side. No padding. Hand sewn.
1296 x 839mm
History: 

Made by Alice and Mary Hamilton, of 'Wonga', Jandowae (Qld) for Allan Hamilton, born 1949 at Jandowae. Owned by Allan and Cecily Hamilton, of 'Callitris North', Condamine Qld, and used when a grandchild arrives.

Story: 

"Alice & Mary Hamilton, spinster women, lived at Maroochydoe at the coast - retired from the land 'Wonga', Jandowae - Alice was wheelchair bound and enjoyed making/doing things with her hands."
[Cecily Hamilton]

Cecily Hamilton with Allan's quilt
Cecily Hamilton with Allan's quilt

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