Quilt No.1062NTSA - National Trust of Australia (SA)
Owner:
National Trust of Australia (SA)
Location:
SA Country
Maker
Maker:
Eunice Strawbridge's mother
Made in
ENGLAND
Patterms
Date:
1901 - 1920
Description:
Hand sewn unfinished quilt top in traditional log cabin pattern in mainly silks and velvets. The strips of material are approximately 7mm wide and the fine stitching, clearly visible on the back, is in silk thread.
1050 x 900mm
1050 x 900mm
History:
The quilt was made by Mrs. Eunice Strawbridge's mother, who was a dressmaker in England early last century. It was made using remnants of silks and velvets left over from her dressmaking. It is now owned by the National Trust of Australia (SA) and is displayed in the parlour of the Hope Cottage Museum at Kingscote on Kangaroo island.
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