Quilt No.34KHS - Kalamunda & District Historical Soc. Inc

Owner: 
Kalamunda & District Historical Soc. Inc
Location: 
WA Perth
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA?
Date: 
1901 - 1920
Description: 
Quilt of Suffolk Puffs made from blue bags joined together. No padding or backing. The quilt has two matching pillowcases with lace trimmings.
2060 x 1980mm
History: 

Owned by Kalamunda & District Historical Society Inc (WA). Donated to the museum in 1981 by the previous owner Mrs Denise Booth. It is on display at Stirk cottage.
"Reputed to be 100 years old (7.1.89)" [K.D.H.S. 1997]

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