Quilt No.169KHS - Kaniva District Historical Society
Owner:
Kaniva District Historical Society
Location:
VIC North West
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Crazy patchwork quilt, mostly velvet, with two rectangular frames or borders of green fabric. All patchwork pieces have embroidery over the seams, mostly herringbone. Quilt is edged with a cream cotton ruffle. Cotton backing.
1625 x 1625mm
1625 x 1625mm
History:
Maker unknown. Owned by the Kaniva District Histroical Society (VIC).
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