Quilt No.846AG - Annette Gero
Owner:
Annette Gero
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Unknown
Made in
AUSTRALIA
Patterms
Date:
1921 - 1940
Description:
Wool and flannel quilt, hand pieced and tied. There are 2 log cabin blocks in the centre, also some crazy patchwork blocks and some consisting of strips. Each separate block is attached to a backing material with feather stitch and the backing for the whole quilt is blue and white striped flannel. There is a plain dark border. The quilt is tied with red cotton in many places. Shirt and nightwear materials are included in the top.
2200 x 1730mm
2200 x 1730mm
History:
This quilt is thought to be c.1930. It is in the collection of Annette Gero.
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