Quilt number:

212NGV

Owner:

National Gallery of Victoria

Location:

VIC Melbourne

Maker:

Unknown

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

USA

Date:

pre 1850

Description:

Patchwork quilt made of fine pieces of silk from ballgowns and cut into small triangular pieces, sewn together to form a pinwheel pattern. Quilt has a wide border with a quilted feather motif and is edged with red silk. No padding, backing is of cotton. 2500 x 2500mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Mosaic, Triangle

Quilt History:

Maker unknown; made in USA c.1940. Previously owned by Miss Joanna Lane, now owned by the National Gallery of Victoria.