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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Crochet Tablecloth - handmade by Jessie Thirlwell

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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

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

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Friday, 3 July, 2026

Completeness

100

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Thirlwell Family

L-R: George, Jessie & William THIRLWELL

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