Quilts 1700–1945
‘Quilts 1700–1945’ explores more
than 200 years of British patchwork
and quilt-making. The exhibition
resonates with historical references,
revealing the social and cultural
significance of what has often been
simply perceived as ‘women’s work’.
Every quilt has a hidden history —
an unspoken story concealed within
its layers.
Exclusive to Brisbane, this exhibition
will comprise objects drawn from the
extraordinary textile collection of
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum
(V&A), with additions from some of
the UK’s finest regional museums
and private collections. The exhibition
also includes one of the world’s most
important textiles,
The Rajah quilt
1841, from the National Gallery of
Australia collection, sewn by convict
women during transportation to Van
Diemen’s Land.
15 JUNE – 22 SEPTEmbER 2013
QAG
Cover or hanging | Maker unknown |
Britain | 1875–85 | wool | 161.3 x 118cm |
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
V&A: T.200–1969 Given by R. Wood
// READy
/ REVIEW 2012
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Exhibition organised by the
Victoria and Albert museum, london
