Quilt No.1015MF - Mavis Fryer

Owner: 
Mavis Fryer
Location: 
WA South West
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Wholecloth, Embroidered and/or Appliqued
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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