Quilt No.107QWH - The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.

The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Owner: 
The Queensland Women's Historical Assoc.
Location: 
QLD Brisbane
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
ENGLAND
Date: 
Unknown
Description: 
Silk quilt of rosettes of 6 hexagons round a central one, plain and patterned materials. Hexagons are in rows with dark colour between. Backing is also silk.
2465 x 1779mm
History: 

Unknown

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