Quilt No.290RF - Rosalie Follett
Owner:
Rosalie Follett
Location:
SA
Maker
Maker:
Doria Randall
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Patchwork quilt made from cotton fabric, mainly in greens.
2100 x 1400mm
2100 x 1400mm
History:
Made about 1940 by Doris Randall, daughter of Agnes Laura Randall, and used by Doris. Later owned by Rosalie Follett, and then by Andrew Eastick.
Agnes Laura Randell & daughter Doris
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2113 x 1995mm
2113 x 1995mm
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1870 x 950mm
1870 x 950mm
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11900 x 1870 mm
11900 x 1870 mm
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2591 x 2566mm
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935 x 635mm
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2580 x 24100mm
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