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Body comprised of alternating rows of diamond blocks, one of yellow and black floral print on red ground, the other of bands of rainbow colors on white ground. Top and bottom bands of glazed red and black floral chintz; "Pumpkin Seed" design; white ground. Edges bound in printed cotton. Body quilted in squares; ends in "Broken Dishes" pattern.
quilts
calico
chintz
cotton (textile)
glazing (coating)
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt
Pumpkin Seed
Unknown
80 1/2 x 79 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Wood
1972.149
Massachusetts (United States)
Title Bed Covering Accession Number 1972.136
Title Quilt Accession Number 1972.148
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