Quilt No.33KHS - Kalamunda & District Historical Soc. Inc
Description:
"All handsewn. Quilt in fragile condition. Hexagonal patches in blocks of 19 patches & joined together with diamond and triangle patches. All patches recycled cotton material. The centre patch is one material, the 6 patches around are another material and the surrounding 12 are white sheeting. The diamonds and triangles are pale blue. No padding. Cotton sheeting backing. Patches sewn onto a ? old cotton ? damask weave tablecloth or bedspread. This is woven in strips. The backing sewn on."
[K.D.H.S.1997] 2500 x 2450mm
[K.D.H.S.1997] 2500 x 2450mm
History:
Owned by Kalamunda & District Historical Society Inc (WA). Donated to the museum in 1981 by the previous owner Mrs Beautie Forrest of Kalamunda. It is displayed at the Kalamunda History Village.
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