Jean was the only daughter born to Constance and Kevin Buchanan.
She was born in 1904.
11 years later, her father Kevin was killed in the Battle of the Somme.
Jean was a talented and creative dressmaker and designer.
She established a reputation throughout Adelaide
for her exquisite designs.
Jean loved to use imported European and Asian fabrics,
especially silk and embroideries.
Jean married public servant, Neil Gallagher, in 1925.
They had 4 children:
Alice b. 1925
Eric b. 1926
Freda b. 1928
Peter b. 1929.
She was born in 1904.
11 years later, her father Kevin was killed in the Battle of the Somme.
Jean was a talented and creative dressmaker and designer.
She established a reputation throughout Adelaide
for her exquisite designs.
Jean loved to use imported European and Asian fabrics,
especially silk and embroideries.
Jean married public servant, Neil Gallagher, in 1925.
They had 4 children:
Alice b. 1925
Eric b. 1926
Freda b. 1928
Peter b. 1929.
For reflection ...
Jean loved to use imported textiles in her creations.
How careful should we be in understanding the provenance of the materials we use ...
consider child labour, sweat shops, ethical growing conditions,
fair trade, impact on the environment, conservation?
Jean loved to use imported textiles in her creations.
How careful should we be in understanding the provenance of the materials we use ...
consider child labour, sweat shops, ethical growing conditions,
fair trade, impact on the environment, conservation?