Quilt No.168KHS - Kaniva District Historical Society
Owner:
Kaniva District Historical Society
Location:
VIC North West
Maker
Maker:
Mrs N Miles
Made in
AUSTRALIA
Patterms
Date:
1901 - 1920
Description:
Wholecloth cot quilt of pink silk with an overall paisley pattern in grey and black. Pink-purple fringe along one edge.
1677 x 1677mm
1677 x 1677mm
History:
Made by Mrs N. Miles in 1911. Owned by the Kaniva District Historical Society (VIC).
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