Patch - Victorian Women on Farms Gathering, Macedon Ranges (Kyneton), 2002

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Summary:: Patch presented in 2002 by the Kyneton Women on Farms Gathering committee for the Women on Farms Gathering perpetual banner. The theme for the Kyneton Gathering was 'Ranges of Opportunity.' The patch is now attached to the perpetual banner which is used at the Gathering each year.
Description:: Square patch of white fabric featuring a black border that encloses a colourful, hand-painted cluster of images, including butterflies, trees, mountains, grapes, wine glasses, sheep and a cross. Felt animals have also been applied with blanket stitching. A triangular yellow and black applied felt icon is featured at the centre of the patch. It depicts a black mountain and is bordered on each side with hand-painted lettering that reads: 'Women on Farms/Gathering 2002/Ranges of Opportunity/Macedon Ranges'.
Acquisition Information:: Loan & Subsequent Donation from Victorian Women on Farms Gathering, 2002

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	1450 mm (Width), 2380 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	politics, agriculture, rural life, work, gender roles, women on farms gatherings
Themes this item is part of:	Women on Farms Gathering - The Perpetual Banner and Patches, Sustainable Futures Collection, Victorian Women on Farms Gathering Collection, 2002 Macedon Ranges (Kyneton) WoFG
Primary Classification:	AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Community Activity - Women on Farms Gathering
Tertiary Classification:	banners
Commissioned By:	Victorian Women on Farms Gathering, Victoria, Australia, 2002
Place & Date Used:	Kyneton, Victoria, Australia, 2002