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Quilt, Wholecloth

Made by a member of the Keith family, Elsdon, Northumberland
c.1875-1900
Homespun wool (probably mill woven) top and reverse, top hand dyed, reverse natural wool. Strip quilting design with Wavy Line and Geometric border patterns filled with Rose and Four-petalled Flower motifs; Diamond filler.

Artist / Maker: Keith Family

Place: Elsdon

Object Type: bedcover

Period: Victoria

Broad Date: Late Victorian

Actual Date: c.1875-1900

Century: 19th century

Material: Wool

Museum Accession Number: 1990.8.1/QLT