Quilt No.511NHM - Narryna Heritage Museum
Owner:
Narryna Heritage Museum
Location:
TAS Hobart
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
Unknown
Patterms
Date:
Unknown
Description:
Cotton applique quilt in 'Kentucky Rose' wreath pattern. Cream background with applique flowers in deep pink with green stems and leaves. The wreaths, each with 4 flowers, are repeated across the quilt. It is extensively hand quilted. The backing is cream finished cotton and the padding is cotton.
2300 x 2250
2300 x 2250
History:
The quilt was donated by Mrs. Jean Whitham of New Town,Tasmania in 1963. It is displayed on a bed in the Narryna Heritage Museum.
Story:
Unknown
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