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A multi-coloured silk, velvet and wool quilt containing cotton wadding. The quilt is made up of long hexagons, squares and applied shapes and the patchwork is pieced over papers. The quilt was made by the sister of Disraeli's valet.
145cm x 201cm
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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