Quilt No.481ED - Eileen Dinning
Owner:
Eileen Dinning
Location:
VIC North East
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Quilt of over 6000 suffolk puffs (also called yo yos) in a mix of cotton and synthetic materials. The top is hand stitched on to a satin backing.
2413 x 1626mm
2413 x 1626mm
History:
The owner purchased the quilt at a garage sale for $75. It is not now used.
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