Quilt No.342HSS - Hornsby Shire Historical Society

Owner: 
Hornsby Shire Historical Society
Location: 
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Date: 
Unknown
Description: 
Patchwork rug made from tailors' samples, each sample 340 x 200mm. Each piece is edged in green wool blanket stitch, and then each piece is crocheted together using the same green wool. No padding or backing.
2130 x 1280mm
History: 

Maker and place of making unknown. Owned by the Hornsby Shire Historical Society.

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