Item 8 - Marjorie with her pet birds and her needlework

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AU TAS UTAS SPARC PhDig/Bligh-8

Title

Marjorie with her pet birds and her needlework

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1 digital photograph

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Name of creator

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Gillian Ward is both a qualified librarian and graphic designer who specialises in print and web design with a particular interest in book design. Her skills include photography and photo-editing, web optimisation and digital imaging, picture research ... »

Name of creator

(1917-2013)

Biographical history

Marjorie Alfreda Willis Bligh a Tasmanian icon, well-known for her advice on household management, craft, cooking, gardening, and even relationships. Through 96 years, she made a lasting impact on generations of Tasmanians

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Photograph of Marjorie with her pet birds and her needlework. 'Pretty Cocky the rosella is on my head, whilst Jacky the butcherbird is on my shoulder, whilst I do my tapestry'. - from the Marjorie Bligh family photograph collection.

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