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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Mike Callander', cotton / paint, maker unknown Rectangular, portrait orientation, backed, plain cream background. The name MIKE CALLANDER, the dates 31-12-59 / 4-7-91 and the words FRO…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Mike Callander', cotton / paint, maker unknown Rectangular, portrait orientation, backed, plain cream background. The name MIKE CALLANDER, the dates 31-12-59 / 4-7-91 and the words FROM : MGC are screen printed in dark blue from left to right of the panel. In the top right hand corner is a rainbow AIDS flag made up of separate ribbon stripes.
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