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Mosaic or Hexagon Quilt

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1855-1900

GUSN

GUSN-47457

Description

Comprised of silk hexagon mosaic design of six block florets. Light blue satin border on sides; very bright colors.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quilts
brocade (textile)
damask
moiré
piecing
rayon
satin
silk (textile)
taffeta
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt

Pattern

Mosaic

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

51 3/4 x 54 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Helen Morton

Accession Number

1967.81

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