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'The Empire Quilt' a rare and large Barlow & Jones satin applique made for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, 1887, unbleached cotton, decorated with heraldic devices from the British colonies around a central royal arms, bordered with wreaths and seaweed, the corners with the Star of India and Prince of Wales plumes, 272 x 246cm.
Literature
Widar Halen Christopher Dresser, Phaidon page 114 figure 113 for an example illustrated.