Quilt No.1004MT - Muriel Thompson
Owner:
Muriel Thompson
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
CANADA
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Quilt is twelve pieced repeat blocks, each featuring a hand appliquéd lady with a parasol. Hand pieced and quilted. Each block has floral and solid fabrics. Cream background. Padding is cotton, and backing cream. This is probably a kit quilt. 2200 x 1700 mm.
History:
"My daughter sent me this quilt for Xmas 2000. She loved the colours, and all hand quilted. The lady who sold it to the shop had owned it for a long rime and was in her 70's. Made in Canada." [Muriel Thompson]
Quilt is currently being used.
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