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Comprised of pieced, interlocking hexagons divided equally in thirds with one side black creating "Tumbling Block" pattern. Applied commercially made purple silk border; fringe.
quilts
brocade (textile)
cotton (textile)
fringe
linen (material)
piecing
satin
silk (textile)
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt
Ink on label at top fringed border: Made by/Harriet Pitts Pierce in 1845/Now - Mrs. Andren Gracy Weeks/1897 [half label missing]
Mosaic
Pierce, Harriet Pitts (Maker)
76 x 64 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Harriet A. Frothingham
1942.733
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