Historical information

This patchworked hanging heart was made by Kallista woman, Beryl Collett (1925-2018) and form part of a large and varied range of objects relating to Beryl which is held by the Museum.

Significance

The Dandenongs have been the chosen home of many creative people who, like Beryl, have found inspiration in the natural beauty of the area. Much of Beryl's work was created by her following her retirement from her accountancy job in 1980 and so epitomises the potential of the retirement phase of people's lives.

Physical description

One small 'hanging heart' with patchwork front and leather back and a loop of thin maroon ribbon for hanging.
Patchworked with green, pink and floral fabrics with gold-stitched star pattern on purple background in the centre.
Hand-made by Beryl Collett.

Inscriptions & markings

No markings