Quilt No.107QWH - The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Description:
Silk quilt of rosettes of 6 hexagons round a central one, plain and patterned materials. Hexagons are in rows with dark colour between. Backing is also silk.
2465 x 1779mm
2465 x 1779mm
History:
Unknown
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