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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'JOHN PRATLEY', leather / satin / cotton / metal studs / braid, made in Perth, Western Australia, 1990 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. Grey background with a black borde…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'JOHN PRATLEY', leather / satin / cotton / metal studs / braid, made in Perth, Western Australia, 1990 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation. Grey background with a black border. A small Panda bear is sitting in a jeans pocket in the centre of the panel surrounded by a large pink braid triangle. This triangle connects a black leather swan and kangaroo paw which is appliquéd in the lower left hand corner. In the top centre of panel is a leather appliquéd Golden Gate Bridge. In the lower right hand corner is a leather appliquéd Sydney Harbour bridge. 'JOHN PRIESTLY' is appliquéd in black leather with metal studs at the lower centre of the panel. The quilt was made in memory of John Pratley (b.19.7.1939 d. 21.11.1989 ) John was a proud participant in the first Gay Games in San Francisco, in 1982 and winner of one bronze and two gold medals in the 1986 games.. He also was an accomplished tennis player and a member of the San Francisco Gay Tennis Federation. He was a model in 'Drummer' magazine, a Mr San Francisco Eagle and a Mr International Leather Competition participant.
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Visit the page Andrew Pusey - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Andrew Pusey, 'Andrew', cotton / satin / paint, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1989 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation with a large sailing craft appliqued in the centre. The craft is on a blue sea of small turquoise flags, each bearing an inscription: "Bon Voyage Mate. Love Alan"; "Thanks for your friendship, love Tom"; "Will always miss you. Goodbye, Boss. Love Kevin"; "Thanks for all the laughter and the fun times! Luv Pete"; "My dear Andrew, One of my much loved & admired Ankali group members. I miss your laugh & enthusiasm. With love, Lilly"; "Dear Andrew, Your laughter is what I remember, and will always miss. Jenny"; "I only know that summer sang in me a little while, that in me sings no more. Love always, Clive"; "Darling Andrew, always in my thoughts. Love Julie"; "Mushy Mushy, from one skier to another, fondest memories, Sam"; "Andrew, Thanks for your friendship, Eilif. R. I. P."; "Love always, Clive"; "Andrew, you taught me a great deal about being breazy (sic) and buoyant. I Miss You. Lissa"; "Andrew, yes, those objectives do become goals, and eventually do become realities. We learnt never to accept No as the answer. Love Bella"; "To Andrew with love, Harry"; "You are very special Andrew. I'll always remember & care. Peter"; "Dear Andrew, Always remembered our adventures together, Lynn & Max"; "Keep riding the corner Andrew! Maegan Carole"; "Love from Colin & Annie XX OO"; "Much love, Kerry + Clive"; "Love Barry, Mark, David, Colin"; "Andrew, Glad to have known you. Robert"; "Andrew, in God's care, at rest. Stuart"; "God bless Andrew, Roy"; "Twas always fun being with you. L. Ross"; "Big Love Up, Kiss & Hug, Andrew, from Chanelle XXX". There are three small seagulls in sky. 'ANDREW' is appliquéd in large red letters at the top of the panel. "AP / 49-89" is appliqued in red on the apex of the sail. -
Visit the page Bill Hargreaves - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Bill Hargreaves 'Xmas for Bill', cotton / paint, made by Pip Bowden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1989 Rectangular quilt panel landscape orientation on a pink background with a geometric coloured border painted in pink, yellow, green and red. 'Xmas for Bill' is printed in large letters on the left hand side with a Christmas tree and an open fireplace. In between is a small window and string of Christmas lights. There are also small painted sprigs of holly and a rocking horse. 'Bill Hargreaves' is printed in large mauve block letters on a green background and the dates, 19-12-5 _5-10-89, in black below. The quilt was made by Pip Bowden a friend of Bill in 1989. It was made in Sydney, Australia. Pip Bowden was a clinical psychologist in the AIDS unit at Westmead Hospital and at the Parramatta Sexual Health Clinic. She began work in the AIDS Unit in 1987. The support group she was part of made about seven or eight quilts. They all have a distinctive zigzag patterned border. Of the quilts Pip says 'It's a ceremony in a way, a sending-off ceremony for people. I always think of the Viking ship, pushing somebody's boat off, the Viking warrior who was cremated with his ship. I think its' similar when people have a quilt made for them. I guess a bit softer, but also nice. I think the Quilt introduces a human element to AIDS. I think that's one of the most important things, that each one is an individual whio means something to someone, who had a life' This quilt was made with a Christmas theme becase Bill 'had really wanted to see Christmas. He was determined to make Christmas and he didn't. So the theme of the quilt we made for him was 'Christmas for Bill'. It had all the Christmas things that he would have loved.' Reference: 'Unfolding: The Story of the Australian and New Zealand AIDS Quilt Projects' by Ainslie Yardley, Kim Langley, photographs by Ponch Hawkes, McPhee Gribble Publishers, Victoria, 1994, pp 62-63) -
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Visit the page John Christopher Davies - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'John Christopher Davies 1945-1989', cotton / leather / metal, made in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, about 1990 Quilt panel, rectangular, landscape orientation. Black leather jacket and faded blue denim jeans laid across a red background. A black, metal-studded belt and red and white handkerchief are on the jeans. An inscription and date are in black leather letters and numbers. -
Visit the page Laurence Howard - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Laurence Howard', cotton / paint, made by Pip Bowden, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1989 Rectangular quilt panel, landscape orientation with a geometric colour border. The panel consists of a painted New Zealand mountain landscape scene with a setting sun.'Laurence Howard 13-01-55_31-08-89 NZ' is painted in a small rectangular section on the lower right hand corner of the panel between a kiwi bird and yellow flowers. The quilt was made by Pip Bowden Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in1989. Pip Bowden was a clinical psychologist in the AIDS unit at Westmead Hospital and at the Parramatta Sexual Health Clinic. She began work in the AIDS Unit in 1987. The support group she was part of made about seven or eight quilts. They all have a distinctive zigzag patterned border. Of the quilts Pip says 'It's a ceremony in a way, a sending-off ceremony for people. I always think of the Viking ship, pushing somebody's boat off, the Viking warrior who was cremated with his ship. I think its' similar when people have a quilt made for them. I guess a bit softer, but also nice. I think the Quilt introduces a human element to AIDS. I think that's one of the most important things, that each one is an individual whio means something to someone, who had a life' -
Visit the page Perry Standerwick - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of Perry Austin Standerwick, 'Perry', cotton, maker unknown, Australia, about 1990 Rectangular ecru cotton quilt panel, portrait orientation. A rainbow flag is painted across the lower half of the panel.There is a laminated portrait photograph of Perry in the top right hand corner and a black taffeta piece with striped cut-out dates '17-6-61 - 10-2-90' and the name 'Perry' on the left embroidered with green cotton. Below the photograph is a small cotton label machine embroidered with the name 'Perry'. The quilt was made in memory of Perry Austin Standerwick (b.17-6-61 - d.10-2-90) He served on the Management Committee of the Maitraya Day Care Centre, Sydney and also co-ordinated their entry in the 1989 Mardi Gras Parade. Perry was heavily involved with the Quilt Project and other volunteer organisations. The Maitraya Foundation was part of the Sydney PLWA Day Care Centre, Woolloomooloo, a support group for People Living with AIDS (PLWA). This organisation was renamed Positive Life NSW in 2008. This nonprofit community organization represented the interests of people living with HIV in New South Wales. They worked to promote a positive image of people affected by HIV with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigmatization and discrimination. Incorporated on 21st July 1989, it is partially funded by the government and is dependent on donations. -
Visit the page Perry Standerwick - Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt panel Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Perry Standerwick', cotton, maker unknown, Australia, c 1990 Rectangular checked cotton quilt panel, landscape orientation. Blue denim jeans laid across the panel, with black elastic braces attached to jeans by leather tabs and metal buttons. A 25mm round Snugglepot and Cuddlepie badge is pinned to braces. In the lower left is a pink cotton inverted triangle, machine-appliquéd, with navy blue machined dates - '17-6-61', '10-2-90' , and a plastic covered 60mm round badge with a design and the word 'Perry' painted in gold on fabric. The quilt was made in memory of Perry Standerwick (b.17-6-61 d.10-2-90) He served on the Management Committee of the Maitraya Day Care Centre, Sydney, also co-ordinated their entry in the 1989 Mardi Gras Parade. Perry was heavily involved with the Quilt Project and other volunteer organisations. The Maitraya Foundation was part of the Sydney PLWA Day Care Centre, Woolloomooloo, a support group for People Living with AIDS (PLWA). This organisation was renamed Positive Life NSW in 2008. This nonprofit community organization represented the interests of people living with HIV in New South Wales. They worked to promote a positive image of people affected by HIV with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigmatization and discrimination. Incorporated on 21st July 1989, it is partially funded by the government and is dependent on donations.