Quilt No.487KT - Kathryn Thompson

Kathryn Thompson
Owner: 
Kathryn Thompson
Location: 
VIC North West
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA
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
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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