Quilt No.110QWH - Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Description:
Quilt of cotton rectangular patches in printed and plain fabrics. Backing is grey cotton waste blanket. Probably intended for a child's bed.
1626 x 1245mm
1626 x 1245mm
History:
Unknown
Story:
Unknown
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