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.

STRICKLAND, Shirley

Also known as: Shirley Strickland De La Hunty

Born: 1925

Died: 2004

Special Achievements:

1948 - First Australian woman to win an Olympic Medal in Athletics
1956 - First Mother to win Olympic Gold in 80m Hurdles and as a member of the 4 x 100 relay team
MBE

Additional Information:

Track and field Olympian. Olympic and Commonwealth Games

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