Ms Jenni Albanis b. c.1950

  • Maker (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
Jenni Albanis was a Melbourne quilt maker who was active in the 1980s. The daughter of a dress-maker, Albanis was part of the Australian Quilter’s Association and a small local group who met at her home. An example of her traditional style quilting can be seen at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum. The Autumn quilt c.1987 explored effects of colour and shading and used traditional blockwork.
Tags: Quilt, Textile, Maker
You are viewing the version of bio from June 15, 2011, 11:26 a.m. , as edited by daaouat_admin (needs approval).
Revert to this revision Go to current record
This record needs moderation

Jenni Albanis was a Melbourne quilt maker who was active in the 1980s. The daughter of a dress-maker, Albanis was part of the Australian Quilter’s Association and a small local group who met at her home.


An example of her traditional style quilting can be seen at the Sydney Powerhouse Museum. The Autumn quilt c.1987 explored effects of colour and shading and used traditional blockwork.


Source: Powerhouse Museum


Reference: Powerhouse Museum Online


Catalogue:


http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/?irn=166544’

Writers:
Date written:
Last updated:
Source of info:
'Powerhouse Museum Online', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.

Difference between this version and previous

Field This Version Previous Version
Tags
  • Quilt
  • Textile
  • Maker
Field Changes
Biography
References [<ExternalResource: 'Powerhouse Museum Online', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]
Birth embedded
Coverage
Place Melbourne , Vic.
embedded
Date
Precision 2
Is circa True
Death embedded
Coverage
Place Melbourne , Vic.
embedded
Date
Precision 2
Is circa True
Summary