Historical information

Refer Registration No. 1095. Mary Meads - sister of Emma Meads, donor's great grandmother. Mary married and came to Australia on one of the early sailing ships. Emma was raised by her grandmother as she had measles and couldn't come out to Australia.

Physical description

Natural coloured linen - rose bud border in green and pinks. Religious verse, alphabet and various spot motifs in counted thread.

Inscriptions & markings

Tis Religion that must give
Sweetest pleasure while we live
Tis religion must supply
Solid comfort when we die
After death it's Joy shall be
Lasting as eternity.
Mary Meads