Quilt No.119NTQ - 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: 
Silk quilt in tumbling block pattern. Central panel of blocks arranged a different way. Backing is paisley cotton brought to the top and bound in place with 3 cm wide silk ribbon.
2707 x 2515mm
History: 

Unknown

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