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The Ryde Bicentenary quilt, 1992: indigenous motifs
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PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS
Creator/PhotographerAngela Phippen
Date Taken2024DescriptionThe Ryde Bicentenary Quilt measures 3m x 2m and was hand sewn by 65 community volunteers in 1992 as part of Ryde's Bicentenary, commemorating 200 years since the first land grants.
It depicts the past, present and future of Ryde.
This is one of two panels that show the birds and animals of the region, the advent of Aboriginal culture of the Wallumede clan. The designs were based on Aboriginal rock carvings of the type found in the region.
Date Taken2024DescriptionThe Ryde Bicentenary Quilt measures 3m x 2m and was hand sewn by 65 community volunteers in 1992 as part of Ryde's Bicentenary, commemorating 200 years since the first land grants.It depicts the past, present and future of Ryde.
This is one of two panels that show the birds and animals of the region, the advent of Aboriginal culture of the Wallumede clan. The designs were based on Aboriginal rock carvings of the type found in the region.
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SuburbRyde
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NotesAs at 2024, the quilt is located on the western wall of the Council Chambers Level 1A, 1 Pope Street, Ryde
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Usage statementPlease acknowledge the photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries
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The Ryde Bicentenary quilt, 1992: indigenous motifs. Ryde History Hub, accessed 25/05/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/2577