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Owner:
National Wool Museum Collection -
Location:
Geelong, Victoria -
Maker:
Ms Jan Ross-Manley -
Pattern:
Patchwork -
Pattern:
Re-used clothing or blanket -
Pattern:
Motifs or Names -
Dimensions:
Height: 201
Width: 203
History
This quilt is titled "Dressage Quilt" and was made by Jan Ross-Manley in Melbourne in 1985. Jan Ross-Manley was part of the Running Stitch group of quilters.
The quilt was part of a touring exhibition called "Wool Quilts Old and New" presented by Running Stitch, 31 Jan. 1986 to Feb. 1987. This quilt was catalogue entry no. 7. The artist's statement reads: "I have been collecting pennants and sashes for some time now, intending to collate a series of pieces on Australian country life and people. This is a woman's quilt, made entirely from 'horse' sashes won at competition. The central diamond is divided into quarters, one for each lady who won the ribbons. 'Hurdles' are set into the inner borders. The piece is about dedication, strength, exertion and achievement. The all pervading yellow letters cast a tawdriness over the otherwise clean colour scheme. I like that."
This quilt was later part of an identically titled exhibition held at the National Wool Museum in 1989.
Description
Quilt consisting of wool felt and actual felt agricultural sashes. Dyeing and dye reduction, strip pieced. Cotton back with polyester fill.
Acknowledgements
National Wool Museum Collection
