Owner Agata Vecchio
Location QLD
Maker Agata Vecchio
Origin international
Pattern Wholecloth Medallion
Date 1900-1939
Dimensions (H x W in cm) 225 x 220

History

The quilt was made in the 1930s by Mrs Agata Vecchio (born Lo Monaco) in Linguaglossa Sicily. It is still owned by Mrs Agata Vecchio. It is not used at the present time as the winters in North Queensland are not cold enough. This is a traditional quilt that young Sicilian brides made for their 'Glory Boxes'. It was considered to be part of their dowry.

Description

Whole cloth quilt in rose coloured cotton sateen. The backing is the same material. Hand sewn and hand quilted. The quilting is in a medallion style. The padding is kapok.
2250 x 2200mm

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