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Quilt

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1865-1885

GUSN

GUSN-52577

Description

White cotton ground; five rows of five red printed calico rings; diamonds cutout in bottom showing ground. Across head a band halves an additional row of five rings (six total). Ground quilted in 3/4" squares; 13" wide frame of floral vine quilting. Across head 7" band quilted in chevron pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quilts
appliqué (technique)
calico
cotton (textile)
piecing
quilting
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt

Inscription

Cross stitched in center of band across head: EJ

Pattern

Harvest Sun

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

94 1/2 x 88 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry Vaughan

Accession Number

1941.1193

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