Quilt No.851AG - Annette Gero
Owner:
Annette Gero
Location:
NSW Sydney
Maker
Maker:
Esmee Davies
Made in
AUSTRALIA NSW
Patterms
Date:
1881 - 1900
Description:
Small quilt probably made for a child's doll or for a pram. It is entirely made of white broderie anglais pieced in a crazy patchwork style. There is a wide lace border around the quilt.
740 x 580mm
740 x 580mm
History:
This small quilt was made for Esmee Davies of Werris Creek NSW c.1900. It is now in the collection of Annette Gero.
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