Quilt No.129NWM - National Wool Museum

Owner: 
National Wool Museum
Location: 
VIC South West
Maker
Maker: 
Adolphina Noll
Made in
AUSTRALIA SA
Date: 
1921 - 1940
Description: 
The Wilmington Wagga' 1934. Wool and cotton. Hand and machine pieced. Machine quilted. The wagga is made of parts of several worn coats, carefully pieced together so that the linings are visible in places. One coat sleeve has a fur fabric trim and worn areas are patched.
1600 x 1200mm
History: 

Mrs Adolphina Noll was 69 when she made the wagga as a wedding gift for Mrs E.G. Fulwood in 1934. It was made in Wilmington SA. The Running Stitch Group acquired the quilt from Mrs E.G. Fulwood.
Donated to the National Wool Museum by the Running Stitch Group.

Story: 

This quilt is one of a collection of quilts known as 'The Running stitch Collection' donated to the National Wool Museum in 1989 by the Running Stitch Group.

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