Quilt No.23DI - Diana Italiano
Owner:
Diana Italiano
Location:
WA South West
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
USA
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Quilt of pieced repeat blocks in Art Deco Fan pattern, using 1930s fabrics, prints and solid. Blocks have a muslin background and quilt has a muslin backing. There has been some restoration done by previous owners.
1398 x 1016mm
1398 x 1016mm
History:
The quilt was made in Ohio, USA in 1935. It was previously owned by 'Yesteryear Quilts' now owned by Diana Italiano [WA]. The quit is still being used.]
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