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The tan and cream cotton fabrics are arranged in ‘Bears Paw’ blocks in this coverlet which comes from the Isle of Man. The exact maker is unknown, although there is a name and date written in black ink on the reverse, which reads ‘Kaighin, 1887’, and is possibly the surname of the maker or owner.
The Quilters' Guild Collection is held by The Quilters’ Guild of the British Isles.
Registered charity no 1067361 Company limited by guarantee registration no 34476331 Charity in Scotland no. SC043174.
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