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A hand-pieced tea cosy, made from printed cigarette silks depicting paintings and famous actresses of the day. The seams are covered with decorative stitching in different colours, and the edges are bound with some rouched silk in different colours.
35cm x 27.5cm
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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