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Colour photograph of Irene Morgan (nee Davies) on the occasion of her 90th birthday, 21 July 1995.
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
F02.20.48
Acquisition
Donation
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Location
In store
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