Quilt No.1060SP - Simone Poznanski

Simone Poznanski
Owner: 
Simone Poznanski
Location: 
SA Country
Maker
Maker: 
Simone Poznanski
Made in
AUSTRALIA SA
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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