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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Hearts and Gizzards, Square and Compass
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.028
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Hearts and Gizzards" or "Square and Compass." Machine-printed figured brown and figured white with red cotton fabrics. Pattern consists of 5.7" squares (on point) with quarter-square triangles (two of each fabric). 3.7" sashing consists of a strip of each fabric (strips always border quarter-square triangles of other fabric). Sashing cut around circle-shaped medallions consisting of eight equal-sized pieces (four of each fabric). Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes above pattern (see Notes).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-20.7 W-17 inches
Provenance:
Made by Mrs. Ellen E. Webster of Franklin, NH, the mother of donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Gladys H. Webster
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