Quilt No.35KHS - Kalamunda & District Historical Soc. Inc.
Owner:
Kalamunda & District Historical Soc. Inc.
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Quilt top. "Handsewn (edges machine sewn only). Quilt, poor, faded, torn. Red and white patches. Red star and white circle with 4 diamonds in centre. Red and white triangle pieces and plain border. No padding or backing."
[K.D.H.S. 19.2.1997]
2030 x 1941mm
[K.D.H.S. 19.2.1997]
2030 x 1941mm
History:
Owned by the Kalamunda & District Historical Society (WA). Previous owner unknown.
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