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Black and white photograph of various quilted bed jackets, underskirts and cushions. The display included work made and designed by Irene Morgan (nee Davies) of Porthcawl (originally from Aberdare). The photograph was taken in 1953 by Gordon R. Thomas, Porthcawl. Exact date and location of exhibtion/display unknown.
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
F02.20.38
Creation/Production
Thomas, Gordon R.
Date: 1953
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Location
In store
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