Quilt No.334GM - Gundagai Historical Museum
Owner:
Gundagai Historical Museum
Location:
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker:
Isobel Mclean
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Patterms
Date:
unknown
Description:
Patchwork quilt made of blocks in the Log Cabin pattern, in a 'Courthouse Steps' variation, which results in alternate bands across the quilt of dark and light. Silk and silk-like fabrics used. Padding is made from spun wool, backing is cotton satin and the quilt is edged with a pink cotton satin ruffle.
1300 x 1080mm
1300 x 1080mm
History:
Made by Isobel McLean at 'Big Ben', Gundagai (NSW). Previously owned by Isobel, now owned by the Gundagai Museum.
Story:
The wool filling came from the pet sheep which was shorn with blade shears. The fleece was then washed and used for padding.
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