Craft - Knitted Toys, Dawn Bennetts, Willie and Wilma, 1984

Historical information

'Willie & Wilma' two hand knitted toy bears, made for sale during the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games. The inspiration for these toys was the mascot for the Games - "Matilda" - a 13 meter tall mechanical kangaroo. These toys knitted by Dawn Bennetts for sale at Dorcas Cottage Crafts in Montmorency 1984-1986.

Physical description

2 hand knitted woolen toys, grey bodies with yellow and green knitted clothing.

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