Quilt No.382MS - Melinda Smith
Owner:
Melinda Smith
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Wholecloth cover in synthetic rayon. Centre plain, drop slightly gathered, edging border is large saw tooth appliqued pieces in flannelette, striped seersucker, crepe de chine. Materials typical of the 30s through to the 50s. The appliqued triangles are chain stitched in yellow thread which also anchors them to the backing.
2450 x 1940mm
2450 x 1940mm
History:
Purchased in a second hand shop in Glebe in 1997 by the present owner. It is not used.
Story:
Unknown.
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