Quilt No.118NTQ - National Trust of Australia (QLD)

Description:
Quilt of hexagons on a brown cotton background. Hexagons form rosettes, 6 in patterned cotton around a plain coloured center. 2 outside rows of the same patter. Hand constructed.
1697 x 1259mm
1697 x 1259mm
History:
Unknown
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