Quilt No.1111DB - Diane Boynes

Diane Boynes
Owner: 
Diane Boynes
Location: 
WA Country
Maker
Maker: 
Nora Ewing
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
Quilt top in 38mm hexagons set in straight rows surrounded by cream hexagons with an odd coloured hexagon in middle of cream row. Papers have been removed. Fabrics are 1920s and 1930s. There is no padding. 1700 x 1000mm
History: 

The quilt top was made by Nora Ewing at Terrey Hills NSW between 1960 and 1964. It was given to the present owner, Diane Boynes, in 1965. It is not used.

The owner Diane Boynes with her quilt
The owner Diane Boynes with her quilt

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