Quilt No.489KM - Kerrie Maloney
Description:
Quilt made of hexagons of Chinese silk brocades in different designs and colourways. The seams of the hexagons have been overstitched in black thread in herringbone stitch. There is a wool padding and a backing of silk.
1931 x 1524mm
1931 x 1524mm
History:
The quilt was acquired unfinished by the present owner who repaired and finished it. When template papers were removed they were dated 1951 and 1957. Nothing is known about the maker. It is sometimes used now mainly as a throw rug over the sofa.
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