Wit & Wisdom - Celebrating 250 Years of Jane Austen Day 3

9:00 - 10:00 am Costumed Promenade to the Breakwater • Join us in your best Regency walking outfit for a stroll on Victoria's version of The Cobb - you may even encounter Anne Elliot or Captain Wentworth while you are there! 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Regency Public Breakfast • Experience a Regency public breakfast with a selection of cakes, buns, butter, jam, tea, coffee, and drinking chocolate! Please note: Gluten-free or Vegan options will not be available at the Breakfast. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm The Wit & Wisdom of Jane's Coverlet - Rebecca McAlpine, JASNA Victoria • Jane Austen's patchwork coverlet, made by Jane, her sister and their mother in approximately 1810, provides an interesting glimpse into her domestic life. Although not a work of wit or wisdom in the literary sense, it can be viewed as an extension of Jane’s character and a reflection of both personality traits. The cleverness in this extraordinary colourful piece of craftwork, along with the subtle elements of humor reflect Jane’s wit. Jane’s wisdom is reflected in the object’s enduring practicality and the sisterly bonding behind its creation. This presentation will let Jane’s coverlet tell its story. We will explore the cultural significance, artistic foundations and historical evolution of coverlet and quilt creations in Jane’s time. By exploring the socio-cultural context, the design, materials and techniques, in which the coverlet was made, we learn why it is worth celebrating - just like her novels.