Signature Quilt

To celebrate the achievements of Australian women over the last 100 years, the Women's Museum of Australia created two identical Signature Quilts. One is displayed at the Museum in Alice Springs while the other was raffled.

Each quilt is made up of calico squares, all signed by Australian women who have recorded firsts or those who have made significant achievements within their field, with alternate patches of patterned fabric, appropriate to the signatory’s field.

CAWLEY, Evonne Goolagong

Also known as: née Goolagong

Born: 31/07/1951

Aboriginal or Torrest Stait Islander: Yes

Special Achievements:

First Aboriginal Australian to win the prestigious Wimbledon tennis singles title (1971)

Additional Information:

Tennis - Australian Open - won 4 times. French Open - won 1.
Wimbledon - won 1971 & 1980
Won a total of 92 Professional tournaments

Awarded A.O. And M.B.E.

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