Explore the CollectionQuilt

Measurements
201cm x 171cm
Place of Origin
South Australia
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1930-1969 Mid)/1933
Registration Number
1987-039
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Bed Covers,Household Textiles,Quilts,

Physical Description

The design consists of blocks of Australian wild flowers embroidered in multicoloured cottons alternating with blocks of shadow work stylized flower motifs. The quilt top is embroidered on white cotton voile and the lining is of yellow cotton lawn. The coloured embroidery is worked in straight stitches, the shadow work in herringbone with coral knot outlines. A "Chronicle Quilt".

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