Tray Cloth, Exodus of Templers to Australia, 1942

Historical information

Calico brought from Palestine and embroidered in camp 3 by 14 year old Anne Marie Treftz (now Mrs Anne Marie Reugg)

Physical description

Calico tray cloth, embroidered in many colours, around the 4 edges with scenes depicting the progressive exodus of the Templers from Palestine to Australia by bus, train, camel, and super liner the Queen Elizabeth. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Army personnel and unique Australian fauna. In the centre is an embroidered map of Australia. Around the map are the words: Tatura Camp 3 1942 Victoria

Inscriptions & markings

Around the Map of Australia- words Tatura- Camp 3- 1942- Victoria

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