Collection2001 National Quilt Register Collection by PWH
Owner Dubbo Museum & Historical Society Inc.
Location Dubbo NSW Australia
Maker Unknown
Origin new-south-wales
Pattern Animal Skins Pieced
Date 1960-1969
Dimensions (H x W in cm) 144 x 133

History

The maker is unknown. The donor had the rug stored in the back shed for years. It is on display at the Boundary Rider's Hut at Dubbo Museum, New South Wales Australia.

Description

Rabbit skins sewn on to dark blue felt. Skins have been arranged to give a patterned effect. Centre has a rectangular lighter coloured skin with a further rectangle of darker colour in the centre. Skins are handsewn, with rat-tail braid on the reverse side. Blue felt has a pinked edge.

1440 x 1330 mm

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