Quilt No.370BB - Beverley Beck
Owner:
Beverley Beck
Location:
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker:
Mary Annetts
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Patchwork quilt, the top made from large squares and rectangles of woollen material pieced in a random manner. Colours are bright pink and green, with brown, blue and grey check pieces. Padding is flannelette and an old singlet. Backing is made of scraps of woollen material.
1350 x 1000mm
1350 x 1000mm
History:
Made in the 1940s at Adelong (NSW) by Mrs Mary Annetts. Owned by Beverley Beck.
Story:
"Mrs Annett's son can remember his mother making this type of quilt many years ago. The quilt was found under many mattresses on a verandah bed."
[Beverley Beck]
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