Historical information

This wall hanging was created by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018). Beryl learnt handicraft skills as a young person from her mother Hettie Collett (Thorn) who was a skilled milliner. Beryl created many textile objects following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980. She often won prizes in handicraft competitions, and she was generous in sharing her skills with others. This wall hanging was entered in a competition, possibly in the 1990s. The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. That much of Beryl's own handiwork was created following her retirement epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.

Significance

This wall hanging is an exhibition of the maker's patchwork skills.

Physical description

Decorative patchwork quilt attached to a wooden dowel at the top so that it can be hung for display. Blue background. Green squares at each corner. A star pattern comprised of multiple small squares in the centre.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on paper attached to the top right front corner: 'Sunshine and Shadow'
Handwritten on small white tag on bottom right front corner: 'B Collett'