Quilt No.640JB - Julie Bos
Description:
Allover pattern in woollen dress materials in blue, grey, navy, black and pink. Hand stitched. The owner suggests it was made in the 1950s or earlier. It is not used.
910 x 1250mm
910 x 1250mm
History:
Unknown
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