Quilt No.184DTS - Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society
Owner:
Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society
Location:
VIC Melbourne
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Quilt made of Suffolk Puffs or flattened circles, in different bright colours in cotton and silk. Large single bed size.
History:
Bought at an Op Shop. Donated to the Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society.
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