1850-1875

2 Patch Hexagon S...

Date Made: 1850-1875

2 Patch Hexagon Strip

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 7 cm x 260 cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Glazed, Checked, Geometric, Print, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; No 7 Castle Hill Museum

Donated to the Museum by Mrs. Vigne.

31-27-332

KID: 31-27-332

2000-2025

A Fistful of Free...

Fox, Kathryn Harmer...

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Fistful of Freedom

Creator: Fox, Kathryn Harmer

Location Made: East London, Eastern Cape South Africa

Contruction: Fabric and fibre embedments using scribble stitch, free motion machine embroidery quilting and wrapped and twisted cord making.

Quilt Size: 29 3/4" x 29 1/2"

Fabrics: Various fabrics, sewing threads and wools, used tea bags, hand-made paper.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-6663

KID: 12-8-6663

2000-2025

A Journey Through...

Van der Walt, Elmin...

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Journey Through Roots of Love, Faith, and Hope

Creator: Van der Walt, Elmine

Location Made: Potchefstroom, North West South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Painting

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project

31-27-395

KID: 31-27-395

2000-2025

A Khata Cloth for...

Mason, Tamar

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Khata Cloth for Leah and Desmond Tutu

Creator: Mason, Tamar

Location Made: White River, Mpumalanga South Africa

Contruction: Hand embroidery

Fabrics: Wool, Black worsted fabric, embroidery thread. Czech glass beads, handmade ostrich shell beads

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

31-27-409

KID: 31-27-409

2000-2025

A long walk to fr...

McMaster, Annette

Date Made: 2000-2025

A long walk to freedom: A tribute to the life of Nelson Mandela

Creator: McMaster, Annette

Location Made: Pietermaritizburg, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa

Quilt Size: 30" x 29 1/2"

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Annette has a wide range of interests in the arts :Beadwork: She was a mentor for 4 beadwork artists at the local Tatham Gallery for a period of four years. She has a good basic knowledge of Zulu beading techniques and is self taught. Machine embroidery: Annette has become known for her machine e...

12-8-6623

KID: 12-8-6623

2000-2025

A Moral Compass

Walwyn, Sheila

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Moral Compass

Creator: Walwyn, Sheila

Location Made: Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Fusible Applique, Painting, Machine embroidery, Outline-stitching, over-stitching, free-motion embroidery, embelishment with embroidery

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed, Cottons (in the portraits), African cotton prints (for the background of the compass) and cotton prints and hand-dyed fabrics (for the arms of the compass)

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

31-27-417

KID: 31-27-417

2000-2025

A Nations Hero

Murray, Barbara

Date Made: 2000-2025

A Nations Hero

Creator: Murray, Barbara

Location Made: Newcastle, Kwa-Zulu Natal South Africa

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc), Embroidery, Raw edge applique, free machine embroidery, hand embroidery.

Quilt Size: 75cm x 75cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Shwe-shwe

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; Conscience of the Human Spirit: The Life of Nelson Mandela; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

31-27-205

KID: 31-27-205

2000-2025

Anti-Apartheid Po...

Nkosi, Fina

Date Made: 2000-2025

Anti-Apartheid Portraits

Creator: Nkosi, Fina

Location Made: Soweto South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilt Size: 77 1/2' x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

This quilt features portraits of women important in the anti-apartheid struggle. Machine appliqued portraits of women important to the Anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa. left to right: Row 1: Winnie Mandela, Albertina Sisulu, Addeelattte Thambo, Lindiwe, Thandi Modise Row 2: Nokukhauya Hu...

12-8-3725

KID: 12-8-3725

1800-1849

Applique & Patchw...

Pike, Sarah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique & Patchwork

Creator: Pike, Sarah

Location Made: Ireland

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 2.5 yards x 2.5 yards

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Flannel, Sateen, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project

31-27-213

KID: 31-27-213

2000-2025

Arches for the Ar...

Marsburg, Madeline

Date Made: 2000-2025

Arches for the Arch

Creator: Marsburg, Madeline

Location Made: Cape Town, Western Cape South Africa

Contruction: Machine Applique, Raw Edge Applique

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Hand-dyed

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

31-27-408

KID: 31-27-408

2000-2025

Attic Windows

Kriek, Magda

Date Made: 2000-2025

Attic Windows

Creator: Kriek, Magda

Location Made: South Africa

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Photography/ photo transfer

Quilt Size: 6.38m x 3.34m

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

The life of South African women from 1870-1920 are depicted in three phases. Before, during and after the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-192

KID: 31-27-192

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 14cm x 18cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-113

KID: 31-27-113

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 20cm x 24cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Hendrik Du Plessis

31-27-114

KID: 31-27-114

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Mrs. C (Catherina) Grobbelaar that died in the Vredefortweg Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902).

31-27-121

KID: 31-27-121

1876-1900

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 15cm x 22cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Was worn in the Bethulie Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-133

KID: 31-27-133

1901-1929

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 15cm x 25cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Made in a concentration camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-167

KID: 31-27-167

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 15cm x 24cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to the children of Mrs. JWS (Johanna) Brink in the Brandfort Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-134

KID: 31-27-134

1876-1900

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 16cm x 23cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Lace

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Mrs PA Schenk (born Van Schalkwyk)in 1895 when she was a little baby girl of 4 months old. The kappie survied the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-148

KID: 31-27-148

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 20cm x 21cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to HR Vorster, born in 1851

31-27-118

KID: 31-27-118

1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babak...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby Bonnet/Babakappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 17cm x 25cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-139

KID: 31-27-139

1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Streicher, Mrs J

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Creator: Streicher, Mrs J

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 18cm x 24cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to the eldest child of Mrs HW Neethling of Riviersonderend. Born 1901/01/11

31-27-178

KID: 31-27-178

1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Streicher, Mrs J

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Creator: Streicher, Mrs J

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 18cm x 22cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to the eldest child of Mrs HW Neethling of Riviersonderend. Born 1901/01/11

31-27-179

KID: 31-27-179

1850-1875

Baby's Bib

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baby's Bib

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 17cm x 24cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-176

KID: 31-27-176

1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Streicher, Mrs J

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Creator: Streicher, Mrs J

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 17cm x 21cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to the eldest child of Mrs HW Neethling of Riviersonderend. Born 1901/01/11

31-27-177

KID: 31-27-177

1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Streicher, Mrs J

Date Made: 1876-1900

Baby's Bib

Creator: Streicher, Mrs J

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 18cm x 24cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to the eldest child of Mrs HW Neethling of Riviersonderend. Born 1901/01/11

31-27-180

KID: 31-27-180

1800-1849

Barnardt Quilt

Barnardt, Casiena S...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Barnardt Quilt

Creator: Barnardt, Casiena Sophia

Contruction: Gathering/ruching, Yo-yo, Each round has been gathered and then sewn to the next to create a 'square'; size of square 12 x 12 cm.

Quilt Size: 106 cm x 157 cm

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Satin, Velvet, Unknown, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; No 7 Castle Hill Museum

This quilt is one of 4 made for each of her sons, in France. The last owner of this quilt in the male line was Johannes Barnadt born in 1879.

31-27-362

KID: 31-27-362

1876-1900

Bedspread

Froneman, Hester

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bedspread

Creator: Froneman, Hester

Quilt Size: 155 cm x 87 cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Print, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; East London Museum

31-27-330

KID: 31-27-330

1876-1900

Bedspread

Froneman, Hester

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bedspread

Creator: Froneman, Hester

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 155mm x 187mm

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; East London Museum

31-27-289

KID: 31-27-289

1800-1849

Bedspread

Mays, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Bedspread

Creator: Mays, Mrs.

Quilt Size: 150cm x 180cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Plaid, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; East London Museum

31-27-296

KID: 31-27-296

1901-1929

Bedspread, Patchw...

Clark, Lizzie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bedspread, Patchwork

Creator: Clark, Lizzie

Location Made: Ireland

Quilt Size: 2040mm x 2460mm

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; East London Museum

Made by Lizzie Clark in Ireland and given to donor's aunt, Miss F Cooper who brought it to South Africa in the 1920s.

31-27-278

KID: 31-27-278

1930-1949

Blanket Quilt

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blanket Quilt

Quilt Size: 146 cm x 188 cm

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Feedsack, Other, Checked, Dotted, Feedsack, Floral, Printed patchwork, Striped

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; No 7 Castle Hill Museum

31-27-212

KID: 31-27-212

1876-1900

Boer War

Bimsom, M.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Boer War

Creator: Bimsom, M.

Location Made: England

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 96" x 100"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; South Africa Quilt History Project

12-8-6633

KID: 12-8-6633

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Van Deer Walt, Miss...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: Van Deer Walt, Miss Mejuffrou

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 24cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Satin

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn on farm while husband was in the Port Alfred Internment Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-127

KID: 31-27-127

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 27cm x 40cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Mrs J Smuts in a Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-154

KID: 31-27-154

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 28cm x 41cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, German print, Shweshwe

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Originally comes from Franschoek

31-27-169

KID: 31-27-169

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 25cm x 38cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-171

KID: 31-27-171

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 27cm x 35cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-172

KID: 31-27-172

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 23cm x 40cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Elizabeth Potgieter

31-27-131

KID: 31-27-131

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 28cm x 39cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Mrs BS Pretorius in the Bethulie Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-147

KID: 31-27-147

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Vosloo, AJM

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: Vosloo, AJM

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 30cm x 45cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Made by AJM Vosloo for HJ Vosloo

31-27-150

KID: 31-27-150

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 26cm x 43cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Mrs E Welthagen from Highlands, Dewetsdorp

31-27-152

KID: 31-27-152

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 39cm x 45cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, German print, Shweshwe

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Mrs Martha H Raubenheimer (born Van Wyk) in the Kimberely Concentration Camp during the Ango-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-164

KID: 31-27-164

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 35cm x 30cm

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to an aunt of the donor's mother, the kappie was already approximately 140 years old by the time it was donated.

31-27-122

KID: 31-27-122

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 24cm x 39cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Originally from the De Wet family

31-27-123

KID: 31-27-123

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 29cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Cornelia Maria Snyman

31-27-135

KID: 31-27-135

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 24cm x 40cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Anna Elizabeth Coetzee + or - 1880-1890

31-27-136

KID: 31-27-136

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 26cm x 43cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Alida Maria De Wet. Was buried during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-140

KID: 31-27-140

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 22cm x 43cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Mourning crape

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn in Springfontein Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-143

KID: 31-27-143

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 28cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn by Mrs L Kotze in the Bethule Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-144

KID: 31-27-144

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Venter, Mrs JMSD

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: Venter, Mrs JMSD

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 28cm x 41cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Satin

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Made by Mrs JMSD Venter and worn in the Bethulie Concentration Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-155

KID: 31-27-155

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

De Lange, JF

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: De Lange, JF

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 36cm x 46cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Lace

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Made and worn by Mrs JF De Lange during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-160

KID: 31-27-160

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 36cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Mrs Hester Aletta Ceylon

31-27-163

KID: 31-27-163

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 26cm x 40cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to SS Venter from Norvalspont

31-27-174

KID: 31-27-174

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Van Der Walt, Miss ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: Van Der Walt, Miss Mejiffrou

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 23cm x 44cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Worn on farm while husband was in the Port Alfred Internment Camp during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902)

31-27-128

KID: 31-27-128

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 25cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-137

KID: 31-27-137

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 27cm x 41cm

Quilting Techniques: Corded, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Mrs. Hannie Prinsloo

31-27-141

KID: 31-27-141

1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Van Den Heever, Mrs...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bonnet/Kappie

Creator: Van Den Heever, Mrs.

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 25cm x 36cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

One of three kappies made by Mrs Van Den Heever in 1895. One kappie was borrowed from by President MT Steyn and sent to Italy to serve as a model for the statue group in front of the National Women's Memorial in Bloemfontein (inaugurated 16 December 1913)

31-27-146

KID: 31-27-146

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 30cm x 42cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

31-27-165

KID: 31-27-165

1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 26cm x 41cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Mrs Loots

31-27-142

KID: 31-27-142

1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Bonnet/Kappie

Location Made: South Africa

Quilt Size: 30cm x 39cm

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Shweshwe

Project: South Africa Quilt History Project; War Museum of the Boer Republics (Bloemfontein) Textile Collection

Belonged to Engela Van Resnburg

31-27-168

KID: 31-27-168