Quilt No.1012LB - Lora Busellato
Owner:
Lora Busellato
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Machine pieced cotton quilt, in random design of geometric pieces. Materials used are cotton sheeting, dress fabrics, broderie anglaise, and seersucker. There is no padding, and backing is white curtain lining.
1540 x 1150 mm.
1540 x 1150 mm.
History:
Purchased by the present owner for $8 at an op-shop, July 2001. It is not used.
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Single bed length and width.
Single bed length and width.
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