Quilt No.1097ND - Nancy Dunlap
Owner:
Nancy Dunlap
Location:
WA Country
Maker
Maker:
Margaret Doran
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Quilt top in block design based on hexagons in a variety of patterned cotton with a plain pink hexagon in the centre. The hexagons are linked by triangles of pink cotton. Cottons include florals, stripes, checks, tartans and novelty prints. 2080 x 2300mm
History:
The quilt (now a top only) was made by Margaret Doran in Illinois USA in the 1930s. It was inherited by Rosanne Wold, Margaret's grand-daughter and is now owned by Keith and Nancy Dunlap. The maker was Keith's great grandmother. It is not used now.
Nancy Dunlap with Margaret Doran's quilt.
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