Quilt No.130NWM - National Wool Museum

Owner: 
National Wool Museum
Location: 
VIC Melbourne
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
ENGLAND?
Date: 
pre 1850
Description: 
Handworked patchwork quilt. Pattern of squares as diamonds. Woollen materials.
1520 x 1520mm
History: 

Maker unknown said to be c.1800. Possibly English. Donated to the National Wool Museum in 1989 by the Running Stitch Group.

Story: 

Used as packing when found.
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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