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Black and white photograph of a wholecloth quilt made and designed by Irene Morgan (nee Davies) at a class held in Aberdare Technical College, about 1928-9. The class was organised by the Rural Industries Bureau (RIB).
Irene Morgan, born in 1905, learned to quilt at Aberdare Technical College in 1928. The class was organized by the Rural Industries Bureau as part of a scheme to bring employment and to revive craft skills in the coalmining areas of south Wales. Quilting classes were set up in Aberdare, Porth, Merthyr Tydfil, Abertridwr, Splott in Cardiff, and Blaina.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F02.20.27
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 1928 - 1929
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Location
In store
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