Quilt No.643JB - Julie Bos

Julie Bos
Owner: 
Julie Bos
Location: 
NSW Riverina
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA ?
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
History: 

Unknown

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