Quilt No.1054CF - C.Farrell
Owner:
C.Farrell
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
L.Escott
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Suffolk Puff quilt made from early 20th century dress fabrics, mainly cottons in a wide variety of patterns.
2005 x 1525mm
2005 x 1525mm
History:
The quilt was made by Mrs. L. Escott in the late 50s or early 60s in NSW using many materials that had belonged to her grandmother from early this century. In 1990 the quilt passed to C.Farrell who had been taught to sew by the maker. The quilt is not used now.
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