Quilt No.337IPV - Inverell Pioneer Village
Owner:
Inverell Pioneer Village
Location:
NSW North West Slopes
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Date:
1881 - 1900
Description:
Wholecloth quilt made of red floral crinoline cotton material. Quilting is in vertical rows, alternating cables with orange peel patterns. Padding is of cotton flock. Backing is of white cotton. Quilt is edged with a self fabric ruffle on three sides. Hand sewn.
2236 x 2236mm
2236 x 2236mm
History:
Maker unknown. Made c.1890.
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