Collection | 2001 National Quilt Register Collection by PWHBatlow Historical Society Collection |
Owner | Batlow Historical Society |
Location | Batlow NSW Australia |
Maker | Mrs Plunkett |
Origin | international |
Pattern | Log Cabin Pieced Patchwork |
Date | 1850-1899 |
Dimensions (H x W in cm) | 205 x 186 |
History
Quilt was made in Ireland in 1870 by a Mrs Plunkett, grandmother of Mrs Molly Pursell. Owned by the Batlow Historical Society, New South Wales, Australia.Description
Quilt top of log cabin blocks in white and faded blue cotton twill. The blocks are joined so that the blue sections meet. The blocks are backed with flannel and the quilt is edged with blue binding, machine and hand sewn.2050 x 1860 mm