Quilt No.101QWH - The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Description:
White cotton quilt of gathered hexagons. Hand embroidered roses in the centre of each hexagon. It is quilted.
2395 x 2286mm
2395 x 2286mm
History:
Unknown
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