A "Tumbling Block" coverlet composed of dark velvets and various silks, within a border of hexagons and half diamonds--72in x 91in.; and a panel of small scale "Tumbling Block" in coloured silks and satins, possibly for a cushion cover--18in. square, 1850s (2)

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A "Tumbling Block" coverlet composed of dark velvets and various silks, within a border of hexagons and half diamonds--72in x 91in.; and a panel of small scale "Tumbling Block" in coloured silks and satins, possibly for a cushion cover--18in. square, 1850s (2)

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Traditionally said to have been started in 1800

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