Quilt No.374GS - Glenis Steel
Owner:
Glenis Steel
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Reginald Tilley
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
The quilt is made from upholstery scarps machined together in a random pattern. Pieces are mainly rectangles and squares. Materials include velvet and moquette. The backing is also pieces of upholstery material in browns and greys. There is no padding.
1850 x 1150mm
1850 x 1150mm
History:
The quilt was made by Mr. Reginald Tilley who was an upholsterer of Bexley North NSW. It was made in the 1950s. "Mr. Tilley was a family friend and made the quilt for my bed, as a teenager. It proved to be warm and practical. It has always been called -the Tilley Rug - within the family." [Glenis Steel]. It has always remained in the family and is occasionally used as a picnic rug.
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