Quilt No.1107JM - Jenny Martin
Description:
Frame (medallion) quilt with plain red centre and radiating rows of floral dress patches with the outer border large pieces of furnishing fabrics. Various colour ways of the same pattern so possibly came from sample books. There is no padding and it is machine quilted. The backing is patchwork with large pieces of florals and furnishing fabrics. 2190 x 1760mm
History:
The present owner purchased the quilt from Jen Jones in Llanybyther, Wales in 2002. There is no other provenance. The quilt is not used now.
Quilt back
Quilt back
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