Quilt No.851AG - Annette Gero

Annette Gero
Owner: 
Annette Gero
Location: 
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker: 
Esmee Davies
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date: 
1881 - 1900
Description: 
Small quilt probably made for a child's doll or for a pram. It is entirely made of white broderie anglais pieced in a crazy patchwork style. There is a wide lace border around the quilt.
740 x 580mm
History: 

This small quilt was made for Esmee Davies of Werris Creek NSW c.1900. It is now in the collection of Annette Gero.

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