Quilt No.490KM - Kerrie Maloney
Description:
Double sided quilt made from woollen suiting pieces some of which have hand worked eyelets. Many of the rectangles are irregular. Both sides use similar pieces but arranged in different patterns. There is no padding.
2160 x 1524mm
2160 x 1524mm
History:
The owner purchased the quilt at a clearing sale as part of a box of goods. Nothing is known about the maker. It is not used now.
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