Quilt No.854AG - Annette Gero
Description:
The top is mainly squares of flannel machined together with patches of dress materials stitched randomly on top. There is no padding and the backing is calico. The top and backing are held together by a binding only. It is one of a pair.
2010 x 1680mm
2010 x 1680mm
History:
This quilt was found in Sydney and is thought to be c.1960. It is now in the collection of Annette Gero.
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