Quilt No.184DTS - Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society

Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society
Owner: 
Doncaster-Templestowe Historical Society
Location: 
VIC Melbourne
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
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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