Quilt No.750CHC - Great Cobar Heritage Centre

Owner: 
Great Cobar Heritage Centre
Location: 
NSW Far West
Maker
Maker: 
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
This quilt is constructed from 40mm hexagons in different colours and patterns formed into rosettes. It is hand stitched and there is a deep border of green-blue material. The backing is white cotton.
1120 x ?mm
History: 

Unknown

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