Quilt No.1015MF - Mavis Fryer
Owner:
Mavis Fryer
Location:
WA South West
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Cotton appliqué quilt in green and pink 'Rose of Sharon' design, against a white background. Finely quilted with feathers between flowers and feathers on the border, with some cross hatching. Padding is cotton, and backing is white cotton. 2250 x 1700 mm.
History:
Quilt thought to have been made c.1930; bought at Continental Quilt Convention in Tampa, Florida, USA, in 1981.
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