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Mosaic hexagon patchwork top made from printed cottons, arrnged with a central star surrounded by hexagon rosettes formed from concentric circles of the same fabric. The outer rosettes are much paler colours, contrasting against darker hexgaon triangles around the edge of the patchwork top. The fabrics range in date from 1790s - 1820s,and are a mixture of dress and furnishing fabrics.
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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