This piece of crazy patchwork was made on board ship between England and Australia c. 1860. The present owner is Ankie King and it was made by her husband's grandmother. It was then passed to her husband's mother Emma King (Aspenoll) born at Echuca, Victoria in 1908.
Small square piece of crazy patchwork in silks and taffetas. Many of the seams are oversewn with decorative embroidery stitches. There is a calico backing.
550 x 550mm
VIC
“I (the maker of the quilt) embroidered from the first grade at school. Joined the Embroiderers Guild Vic in 1962....
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