Quilt No.527DT - Di Tement
Owner:
Di Tement
Location:
TAS Hobart
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA TAS
Patterms
Date:
1881 - 1900
Description:
Quilt consisting of log cabin blocks with a centre piece, 520 x 460mm, of crazy patchwork. Each log cabin block is individually done and each 'log' is stuffed with a mixture of fur (angora?) and wool. The crazy patchwork centre is heavily embroidered and embellished with shells, beads and sequins. 'Devonport' and '1895' are embroidered on separate patches. There is no backing.
960 x 1270mm
960 x 1270mm
History:
This quilt is known as 'The Devonport Quilt' and is part of the 'Adam Tement Collection'. Adam Tement 1962-1990 lived in Launceston and was a serious collector of Australian pottery of which he had a very fine national collection. He later "fell in love with quilts" [Di Tement]. Adam died of cystic fibrosis and the quilts are now owned by his mother Di.
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