Stanley Couzens, a Gunditjmara man and long-time Geelong resident, painted the story 'Ceremonial Hunting Grounds in the You Yangs' upon commission from the Geelong Wool Combing Company. It depicts hunting in the You Yangs, today referred to as its original Wadawurrung name Wurdi Youang, the distinctive granite peaks that overlook the region. In 1993, Couzens’ painting was translated into a pattern by textile designer Jenny McMahon. It was then turned into a jumper using wool sourced entirely from the region. It was fully processed, from fleece to fabric, in Geelong. The jumper was given to attendees at the opening of the Geelong Wool Combing company on 10 December 1993. Among the many guests, was the Prime Minister Paul Keating.

Mens knitted jumper depicting an image of the You Yangs and Corio Bay on the front of the jumper in colours including brown, green, cream, black, with white and gold stitching. The central motif extends to the back of the jumper. A cardboard tag attached to the label explains the provenance of the design and manufacture of the jumper.

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Stanley Couzens, a Gunditjmara man and long-time Geelong resident, painted the story 'Ceremonial Hunting Grounds, in the You Yangs' upon commission from the Geelong Wool Combing Company. It depicts hunting in the You Yangs, today referred to as its original Wadawurrung name Wurdi Youang, the distinctive granite peaks that overlook the region. In 1993, Couzens’ painting was translated into a pattern by textile designer Jenny McMahon. It was then turned into a jumper using wool sourced entirely from the region. It was fully processed, from fleece to fabric, in Geelong. The jumper was given to attendees at the opening of the Geelong Wool Combing company packaged in these miniature wool bales, on 10 December 1993. Among the many guests, was the Prime Minister Paul Keating.

Synthetic miniature wool bale packaging, with miniature bale hooks, previously containing a jumper. Miniature wool bale features two stenciled designs in black ink.

Features two stenciled design with black ink. First stencil on front reads "A Gift From/ GWC/ Geelong Wool Combing ". Second stencil on back reads "Pure/ Australian/ Wool" with Woolmark logo above. Small tag on bottom right corner reads "XL".

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Stanley Couzens, a Gunditjmara man and long-time Geelong resident, painted this story upon commission from the Geelong Wool Combing Company. It depicts hunting in the You Yangs, the distinctive granite peaks that overlook the region. In 1993, Couzens’ painting was translated into a pattern by textile designer Jenny McMahon. It was then turned into a jumper using wool sourced entirely from the region. It was fully processed, from fleece to fabric, in Geelong. The jumper was given to attendees at the opening of the Geelong Wool Combing company on 10 December 1993. Among the many guests, was the Prime Minister Paul Keating. The painting was acquired with the permission of the Couzens family.

Framed acrylic painting on board, showcasing the You Yangs mountain range, people, and local flora and fauna in warm earth tones. The painting is signed 'S. Couzens 93' in the bottom right hand corner. The painting is framed in a dark wooden frame.

Bottom right corner - 'S. Couzens 93'

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