Quilt No.743HHT - Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales
Owner:
Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales
Location:
NSW Sydneyt
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Cotton quilt in green, red and white paisley print. It is sewn with 4 bands and 2 irregular centre shapes. The reverse side is identical to the top side. The padding is feathers.
1660 x 1400mm
1660 x 1400mm
History:
This quilt is associated with the Rouse Terry family who owned it in the past. It is now owned by the Historic Houses Trust and is stored at the Rouse Hill estate.
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