English-style Pieced Quilt
Date made: late 19th century-early 20th century
Maker: Member of Lowe Family
Description: A cotton patchwork English-style pieced quilt with a Turkey red and white check pattern of nine-patch blocks alternating with large plain white squares. Some of the white squares are of a brocade patterned fabric.
The quilt is backed with a white cotton fabric and is machine-quilted onto the backing.
This quilt is from the Lowe's family home in Lezayre.
Measurements: overall: 201 cm x 175 cm
Materials: cotton
Object name: quilt
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1975-0130