Quilt No.1071DL - Delys Lubke
Owner:
Delys Lubke
Location:
NSW South East
Maker
Maker:
Sarah Lubke
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Wholecloth quilt of floral cretonne with ballerina design. Top and backing are the same material. The padding is old blankets. It is machine stitched. 1430 x 1170mm
History:
This quilt was made by Sarah Lubke for her grandchildren about 1945 and was used by them for many years. It is now owned by her daughter-in-law, Delys Lubke, and is occasionally used on fishing trips.
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