Quilt No.592LT - Loren Taylor
Owner:
Loren Taylor
Location:
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
1851 - 1880
Description:
Handmade cotton patchwork quilt in 'Double Wedding Ring' pattern on a cream background. The padding is cotton and the backing is calico.
2130 x 1830mm
2130 x 1830mm
History:
The quilt was purchased in Australia by the present owner and is said to have been made in the mid USA c.1860. It is used.
Loren Taylor's daughter with the quilt
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