Quilt No.415MC - Margery Creek

Margery Creek
Owner: 
Margery Creek
Location: 
QLD South West
Maker
Maker: 
Estella Dingley
Made in
USA
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
Polyester/cotton pieced quilt in 'Double Wedding Ring' pattern. Made in the USA. Calico backing and polyester padding.
2819 x 2515mm
History: 

The quilt was made by Estella Goldie Hendershot Dingley (1898-1976) of Piney Plains, Maryland USA between 1971 and 1972 as a wedding present for Gene and Margery Creek. It is still used.

Story: 

The quilt was made to fit two single beds pushed together.

Gene (Eugene) and Margery Creek
Gene (Eugene) and Margery Creek

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