Quilt No.1008RC - Robyna L Curley
Owner:
Robyna L Curley
Location:
NSW South East
Maker
Maker:
Mrs Phillips
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Double bed size quilt, which the owner calls 'Devon Puffs', with main pattern in centre. 2100 x 1800mm.
Story:
"Mrs Phillips was an amazing women who had lived her life on the establishment of NSW railway lines as a cook, mother and wife." [Robyna Curley]
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