TitleSarah Thomas Cot QuiltObject TypeTextileDatec.1828DescriptionThis cotton cot quilt was handmade by Sarah Thomas and dates to approximately 1830. The quilt used for Sarah's 10 children. Her first child was born in 1828.
The quilt is made from cotton hexagon patches featuring a centre rosette with seven rows of patches around it forming an elaborate shape. Rosettes and patches are randomly placed on the sides. The quilt has a border of triangle pieces to form squares.
Cotton prints of over 50 different patterns have been used.
This collection item is listed on the National Quilt Register. CreatorThomas, SarahDonorMayo, Lexie
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialCotton patchwork and thread.Dimensions99cm x 82.5cm
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Thomas, Sarah, Sarah Thomas Cot Quilt (c.1828). Shellharbour City Council, accessed 07/12/2025, https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/13330
