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Textile - 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging, Catherine O'Leary, 1991-2

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging

    2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging

    2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

    2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

    2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

    2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging
  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging
  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors
  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors
  • 2001 Federation Challenge Annual Exhibition Wall Hanging Contributors

Historical information

Textile artist Catherine O'Leary was commissioned to make the hanging. It took approx. 50 hours to complete. The squares were made by Guild members, a list of whom are in the Media section.

Physical description

Wall hanging made from entries in the 2001 Federation Challenge at Annual Exhibition. The challenge was to depict various aspects of Australia to commemorate Federation. Pieces are arranged on a background of handmade felt. The squares are linked by hand stitching and beading.

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