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Heidelberg’s Busy Bee Signature Quilt, 1895-96

Square J8

Quilt square J8

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Mrs G. Douglas / Williamstown

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The addition of the roses might be a reference to Mr George Douglas of Williamstown's long involvement with the Williamstown Horticultural Society, where he was often an exhibitor and competitor in the 1880s and 1890s. Source: Local newspaper reports.

Submitted on 28th May 2019 at 10:28 AM

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