Quilt No.1060SP - Simone Poznanski
Owner:
Simone Poznanski
Location:
SA Country
Maker
Maker:
Simone Poznanski
Made in
AUSTRALIA SA
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Quilt top. Pale green base with appliquéd white cotton palm tree shapes. Tahitian design. 2350 x 2030mm
History:
The quilt top was sent in kit form to Simone Poznanski by her mother, Bonnie Johnston. She made it at Echunga SA in 1965. It is not used/
Story:
Simone's mother, Bonnie Johnston, was a well known Australian needlewoman and she always encouraged Simone in her sewing.
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