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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Bill Roberts' cotton / synthetic textile / ink / plastic / paper / wood, made by family with professional help, Australia, about 1996 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation.The…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Bill Roberts' cotton / synthetic textile / ink / plastic / paper / wood, made by family with professional help, Australia, about 1996 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation.The white background is bordered by padded patchwork printed fabric with a wider strip at the top. A rectangular piece of fabric containing the name 'BILL ROBERTS' is appliqued on this wide strip; the dates '18.5.1955 - 5.2.1996' are hand embroidered in green cotton on a white fabric rectangle underneath. Various coloured fabric photographs of Bill during his childhood, student days and adult life are appliqued over the panel. Also included are stories, drawings, sheet music and fabric photographs of various places. Part of his Western Australia school tie and blazer pocket are attached to the top right hand corner. Various items are attached to the panel including a small teddy with a tiny note written by Bill; a small daffodil; a golf tee; a magpie badge and 4 wooden toggles.
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