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A white cotton top with a red and green applique design. It is hand pieced and hand appliqued and the design features 16 red and green poinsettias with a trail border around three edges. It was made by Martha Ellis after she had emigrated America, but she returned back to England after the death of her husband.
230cm x 232cm
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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