Quilt No.944NTW - National Trust of Australia (WA)
Description:
Hand sewn quilt of cotton materials constructed of 12 rows down by 12 rows across of squares with various appliqué motifs of hearts, circles, leaf sprigs, stars, fans and geometric patterns. The quilt centre has a large rectangle with an appliqué vase of flowers in a cream oval. The border consists of large triangles of alternating blue and red prints with a single green leaf appliquéd in each triangle. The backing is cream linen joined from 4 pieces, embroidered at the top in blue linen thread is: 'Sarah Evans 1806'.
2430 x 2190mm
2430 x 2190mm
History:
The quilt was made by Sarah Evans c. 1806. It was donated to the National Trust WA by Emma David, a distant relation from Dalkeith WA. It is in storage at Woodbridge, Midland WA.
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Quilt made from dressmaking materials in a design probably made up by the maker but resembling 'Courthouse Steps'. The outer border of each block is mitred. Originally it was reversible but during restoration the back was brought to the front, doubling the size of the quilt. The padding is old woollen materials. The backing is a new piece of floral material. It is now machine quilted.
1830 x 1220mm
1830 x 1220mm
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2440 x 1720mm
2440 x 1720mm
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2490 x 2236mm
2490 x 2236mm
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2235 x 1778mm
2235 x 1778mm
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1220 x 763mm
1220 x 763mm
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2400 x 2260mm
2400 x 2260mm