Quilt number:

37BHS

Owner:

Busselton Historical Society

Location:

WA South West

Maker:

Clara Staley's grandmother

Country/Place where quilt was made: 

ENGLAND

Date:

1851 - 1880

Description:

The strip quilt is hand sewn and quilted. Quilt top has 13 panels or strips of 3 different cotton lawn floral prints. Some fabrics are now wearing. Backing is of plain white cotton. The padding is wool. Quilting features a triple row cable design with flower motifs. 2100 x 1800mm

General Pattern:

Patchwork, Strip

Quilt History:

Made in England in 1863 by Clara Staley's grandmother. Clara Staley came to Australia in 1920 and was part of the Group Settlement in 1922. The quilt was known as 'Aunt Clara's Quilt'. Donated to the Busselton Historical Society [WA].