Quilts. The Fabric of War 1760-1900

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Thu 15 Feb 2024 - Sat 18 May 2024

The Annette Gero Collection of Quilts made from Military Fabrics

A new exhibition of rare and unseen quilts of artistic significance.

Credit: England, Flag quilt of the 38th Regiment of Foot, c.1815, wool, silk embroidery, hand-pieced, embroidered, 225.0 x 185.0 cm; The Annette Gero Collection.


Historical quilts with striking geometric patterns, exotic animals, biblical stories, and even the Venetian state galley are but a few of the extraordinary images you will see displayed in this exhibition from the renowned quilt collection of Annette Gero. Using brightly coloured military fabrics from eighteenth and nineteenth century uniforms these rare patchwork quilts were made by men. Some during military service and others sewn after the tailors or soldiers returned home. Through their fabrics even though the maker’s name has been lost to time they reveal service in the Prussian, Napoleonic and Crimean wars, as well as British India.

Credit: India or England, Soldiers patchwork quilt, c.1855 (pre-1881), coloured felted wools from uniforms, beadwork, textural appliqué border, 208.0 x 216.0 cm; The Annette Gero Collection.


Including quilts acquired in Australia and internationally this exhibition reveals new and unseen treasures from the private collection of Annette Gero. An Adelaide-exclusive exhibition not to be missed. Accompanied by a new and extensive exhibition catalogue available for purchase.

Credit: India, made by British soldiers, Colonial soldiers’ postage stamp quilt, c.1890, uniform material, hand-sewn, embellished with metallic thread and sequins, 241.0 x 197.0 cm; The Annette Gero Collection.

DETAILS:
Quilts. The Fabric of War 1760-1900
The Annette Gero Collection of Quilts made from Military Fabrics

15 February - 18 May 2024
Tuesday to Saturday 10AM – 4PM. Closed public holidays.

The David Roche Foundation House Museum
241 Melbourne Street
North Adelaide SA 5006
T: 08 8267 3677
E: [email protected]
W: rochefoundation.com.au

Tickets
Adult: $12. Concession: $10. TDRF Member: $9.
Children under 12: Free.

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