Heidelberg Historical Society quilt information

Born in Scotland, Captain Cumming migrated to Australia and worked in the merchant navy. In 1891 he married Annie Smith of Templestowe - see [K13] - and they lived at 2 Forster Street, Williamstown.

When the quilt was made, George and Annie had three small boys, each of whom has a square on the quilt:

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Heidelberg’s Busy Bee Signature Quilt, 1895-96

Square K9

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