Quilt No.1087LDA - La Dona Anick

La Dona Anick
Owner: 
La Dona Anick
Location: 
WA Perth
Maker
Maker: 
Ada Samaniego
Made in
USA Colorado
Date: 
1921 - 1940
Description: 
Lone Star quilt constructed from plain and patterned materials. Hand pieced and hand quilted. There is no padding and the backing is cotton homespun. 1750 x 1700mm.
History: 

The quilt was made by Ada M. Samaniego for her daughter La Homa Boswell. It was a wedding quilt and was made in Colorado USA early in 1930. It is now owned by the maker's grand-daughter La Dona Anick. It is not used.

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