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This hand-pieced coverlet is composed of two sizes of tailor's suit sample pieces, arranged in rows, the smaller rectangles in the centre and framed by the larger rectangles. The wool, cotton, and mixed fabrics are brown, green, black, and grey in colour, and whilst most are woven samples, some have printed stripes and dogs-tooth designs. This coverlet was made by Nicholas Lambert, a Tailor from Ryde, Isle of Wight.
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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