Quilt No.750CHC - Great Cobar Heritage Centre
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
1120 x ?mm
History:
Unknown
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