Quilt No.487KT - Kathryn Thompson
Owner:
Kathryn Thompson
Location:
VIC North West
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Crazy patchwork quilt in a variety of cotton materials. There is no padding. The backing is old flour bags.
2000 x 2000mm
2000 x 2000mm
History:
The owner purchased it for $1 from a Wonthaggi Op shop. It is kept at the end of the bed.
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