Deb Robertson's Blog 25/08/2011: A trio of vintage sheet quilts...

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An entry from Deb Robertson's blog for 25 August 2011 entitled, "A trio of vintage sheet quilts...".

Souvenir Tea Towel: Stronger City by Gertrude Ryder Bennett

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One white linen tea towel with the poem ‘Stronger City’ by Gertrude Ryder Bennett, 1931, printed in black. This tea towel was produced by Lyttelton retailer 'God Save the Queen' in response to the 22 February earthquake. Rebecca Lovell-Smith owned and operated the vintage shop ‘God Save the Queen’ in Lyttelton. She lost both her home and the sh...