TitleTea CosyObject TypePersonal EffectsDateC 1929-1954DescriptionPadded velvet tea cozy, red quilted lining, decorative floral bedding on front and black, gold braided rope tie. Provenance and SignifcanceThis tea cosy belonged to Sophia Thomas, oldest child of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).
Sophia was born at Marshall Mount 7 April 1877.
After her marriage to Frank Riley, the couple moved to Mortdale until their retirement in 1950.
Sophia and Frank had two children Mavis 1915 and Colin 1918.
Sophia died in 1961, aged 84 years.DonorFoulger, Carol