Quilt No.103QWH - The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Description:
Hexagon rosettes of printed and plain cotton in a flower pattern. Incomplete, top layer only.
2439 x 1981mm
2439 x 1981mm
History:
Unknown
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