Quilt No.77JPM - Jindera Pioneer Museum

Jindera Pioneer Museum
Owner: 
Jindera Pioneer Museum
Location: 
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date: 
1921 - 1940
Description: 
Cot quilt. All cotton, deep blue, floral and cream pieces joined in squares and half squares. Machine sewn and quilted. Backing is cotton similar to sheeting, with a spot design. There is possibly thin padding.
1370 x 780 mm
History: 

Unknown.

Story: 

Unknown.

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