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Shire of Toodyay > Records

PATCHWORK QUILT

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c. 1935

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Costume & textiles

Overview

Patchwork quilt: kapok filled, a large amount of different colours and fabrics are incorporated, patchwork to both sides.

Historical information

Belonged to Lucy McCluney of Pinecroft at Dewers Pool in the Shire of Toodyay. In use in Lucy's room on a single bed, until Lucy's death in 1962.
Made by Mary and Lucy McCluney.
Joan O'Donnell recalls two of the fabrics that were incorporated; one came from a dress worn by Eva McCluney (Lucy's sister in law) of 103 Stirling Tce, Toodyay.

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Registration number

cwa-org-37-2004.9

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Material

Width

1040 mm

Height or length

940 mm

Place made

Toodyay
Western Australia
Australia

Year

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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