Historical information

Lady Amies had a distinguished medical career. Born on 26 August 1906 at Delft, Holland, she was educated in Europe, and in Edinburgh where she qualified L.D.S.R.C.S. (1928); L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S. (1938). Prior to her marriage she had practised dentistry in Scotland and in Harley Street, London. After she came to Melbourne she established a medical practice and in 1946 became honorary medical officer in charge of the diabetic clinic at the (Royal) Children's Hospital. She died on 13 November 1982.
Born Geraldine Christein Wilhelmina Collee.

Physical description

Cream linen embroidered in red. Alphabet is worked with alternate squares in a variety of patterns.

Inscriptions & markings

GCA 1963