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Quilt

Appliqué Block quilt - Turkey Tracks - with Pieced border.
Maker probably Martha Metcalfe (nee Dent)
Barnard Castle, County Durham, c.1880-1890
Red, white and green cottons, reverse white cotton. Quilted design follows blocks with Diamond motifs and Diamond filler; Diamond border pattern in sashing; Wave, Clamshell and Square Diamond outer border. Size: 237 x 234 cm.

Artist / Maker: Martha Metcalfe

Origin: England

Place: Barnard Castle

Object Type: quilt

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Late Victorian

Actual Date: c.1880-1890

Century: 19th century

Material: Cotton

Museum Accession Number: 1995.28/QLT