Front: 3 rows of satin ribbon, machine stitched, outer row, scarlet, next row darder red inner row burgundy, center quilt composed of 30 circles; a 4cm scarlet center in each circle each block has plate-like geometric designs of satin, silk and taffeta with a 3.5cm border, border made of multi-colored points 24 in number, circles are appliqued by minute stitches on black satin blocks Interlining: fine cotton Backing: Rust colored sateen, machine stitched edges, with rather uneven had quilting History: Circles were made by Mrs. Wm. Gibson and were "said" to be 75 yrs old on the Deed of Gift Backing put on unstated date, but much later by her grand-daughter, donor of the quilt
