Quilt No.116NTQ - National Trust of Australia (QLD)

National Trust of Australia (QLD)
Owner: 
National Trust of Australia (QLD)
Location: 
QLD South West
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Date: 
Unknown
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
History: 

Unknown

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