Quilt No.162VD - Verna Doak
Description:
Made from crocheted rounds with raised centre, using left-over wool. Centre is a flat circle of clusters of treble stitch. Padding is a piece of blanket. Backing is blue cotton fabric. Centre not in good repair. Colours mainly yellow, red, blue, green, pink, white and black.
History:
Made by Margaret Osterfield (born Falletta), at Burnt Gully near Bendigo (VIC) for Verna and Kaye's parents, probably in 1939-1940. Owned by Verna's sister, Kaye Osterfield.
Story:
"Margaret Osterfield, born Falletta 25th August 1856 was a very hard working farmer's wife. She and husband Frederick Osterfield had 10 children, my Father the second youngest. They lived at Burnt Gully, approx. 10 miles from Bendigo. She crocheted and embroidered until her death on her 87th birthday."
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