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Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Rea', cotton / satin / metal / paint / plastic / wool, made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, satin background. The quilt consists…
Quilt panel, part of Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt, in memory of 'Rea', cotton / satin / metal / paint / plastic / wool, made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1992 Rectangular quilt panel, portrait orientation, satin background. The quilt consists of nine panels, each representing a member of the family. The first one (starting from the top) is a thin, horizontal strip of colourful pattern. Below on the left is a patterned knitted square representing his jumper in Arran knitting, surrounded by broderie anglaise. To the right of this panel is a rectangular patch with the words 'DEAREST/ REA / LOVING / MEMORIES' embroidered in red, blue and mauve. On either side of the words are embroidered shamrocks and roses which represent love from Rea's mother. Centred under the writing is a white cross with the words 'At peace, aged 34' written on it. Either side of the cross are embroidered flowers. Underneath this panel on the left is a panel of printed roses. Next to this is a square with the initials 'TRH' with a border of quilted ducks. In the lower left hand corner of this panel is a badge with the words 'Anything goes'. This badge is from the family's stage show. Next to this panel is another printed, colourful, floral square. The next square on the lower left hand side is a painted square depicting Scrabo Tower in Ireland where Thomas's ashes now lie. The next square on the right is embroidered with 'BRIEF IS LIFE / BUT LOVE / IS LONG' and two embroidered flowers. The last square at the bottom of the panel is white satin with the name 'Rea' in gold sequins. In the top right hand corner of this a gold shooting star made out of beads and four ribbons pinned with safety pins, two are rainbow and two red. There is a large green ribbon with a pearl brooch. Down the left and right hand side is a small strip of Rea's neck scarf symbolising keeping the family all together.
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