Quilt No.110QWH - Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.

Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Owner: 
Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Location: 
QLD Brisbane
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Date: 
Unknown
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
History: 

Unknown

Story: 

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