Quilt No.643JB - Julie Bos
Owner:
Julie Bos
Location:
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA ?
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Crazy patchwork quilt with pieces made from cottons, rayons, silks and taffetas. Each piece is stuffed with kapok and machine sewn to a backing then a wholecloth floral cotton backing has been added.
920 x 164o mms
920 x 164o mms
History:
Unknown
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