Quilt No.342HSS - Hornsby Shire Historical Society
Owner:
Hornsby Shire Historical Society
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Patchwork rug made from tailors' samples, each sample 340 x 200mm. Each piece is edged in green wool blanket stitch, and then each piece is crocheted together using the same green wool. No padding or backing.
2130 x 1280mm
2130 x 1280mm
History:
Maker and place of making unknown. Owned by the Hornsby Shire Historical Society.
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