Quilt No.830NTC - National Trust of Australia (TAS)
Description:
Quilt top of hexagonal patches in silk and velvet in colours of brown, black, soft green, maroon, light yellow and blue. Some materials self patterned. Blue backing papers can be seen at edges behind some patches.
History:
This quilt top was made by Mrs. M.A.Frost between 1920 and 1925 when she was 75 to 80 years old. It was donated to the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) in 1982 by Mrs. M. Darcy.
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