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Crochet Tablecloth - handmade by Jessie Thirlwell

Jessie Thirlwell
1911
Overview

handmade white crochet tablecloth - rectangular shape
approx. 62inches x 53inches

Historical information

This handstitched tablecloth was made in commemoration of King George V coronation on 22 June 1911 - he reigned for 26 years (1910-1936).
(The coronation of George V and his wife, Mary, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Thursday 22 June 1911.)

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2025.261
Item type
Drapery
Household Items
Manchester
Themes
Art and Design
People
Social History
Material
Cotton
Width
1574.8000 mm
Height or length
1346.2000 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"G R "
"1911"

Contextual information

The owner of this tablecloth was Eileen West; and the maker of the tablecloth was Jessie Thirlwell (Eileen's grandmother).

Note: The black and white family portrait of mother (Jessie), father (George) and son (William) was provided by courtesy of Eileen West.

Keywords
Tablecloth
hand stitching
Place made
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
Year
1911
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Friday, 3 July, 2026
Completeness
100
Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

tablecloth
Crocheted by Jessie Thirlwell
closeup detail of tablecloth
Thirlwell Family
L-R: George, Jessie & William THIRLWELL

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