Quilt No.397MB - Marlene Boutwell
Owner:
Marlene Boutwell
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
All cotton quilt of machine pieced repeat blocks with groups of hand appliqued tulips and green leaves that have faded to ecru. The blocks are sewn together in rows in a floating pattern. It is padded and quilted and there is a cotton backing.
1970 x 1760mm
1970 x 1760mm
History:
The owner purchased it in a New Hampshire quilt shop in 1961.
Story:
This quilt was bought in New Hampshire in 1961 as a surprise engagement present for Marlene McIntosh (Australian) and Earle Boutwell (Canadian).
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