Quilt No.106QWH - The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Owner:
The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Location:
QLD Brisbane
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Wool patches in large Tumbling Block pattern. Plain colours, blues, orange, gree, red. Seams are over embroidered with silk thread in herringbone stitch. Backing is 'Molleton', red with yellow pansy design.
2490 x 2236mm
2490 x 2236mm
History:
Unknown
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