Poinsettia or Lily Top

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Maker:
Ellis (Fearnley), Martha
Date:
1883 - 1888

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

Poinsettia or Lily Top