Quilt No.807QVM - Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Owner:
Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
Location:
TAS
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
1881 - 1900
Description:
Patchwork quilt made from diamond patches in a variety of cotton materials set in a 'tumbling block' pattern. Patterns include geometrics, stripes, a 'Kate Greenway' print and colours are largely soft pastels, dark browns, with some reds and blues. The quilt has been cut down and a later border added. There is no padding and the backing is cream cotton.
2279 x 2000mm
2279 x 2000mm
History:
The quilt is thought to have been made c.1895. It was acquired by the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in 1995.
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