Quilt No.116NTQ - National Trust of Australia (QLD)
Description:
Hexagons appliqued onto sheeting. 5 groups of 6 hexagons in centre of sheet and continuous row of hexagon rosettes around border.
2261mm x 1664mm
2261mm x 1664mm
History:
Unknown
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