Square, Quilt
- Object Name:
- Square, Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1979.060.06
- Date:
- 1880-1900
- Description:
- Quilt piece. One of 15 blocks from an unfinished crazy quilt, each block in the shape of a six-pointed star with diamond-shaped points. Each point is foundation-pieced with randomly-shaped pieces of velvet and silks, and ribbons, with embroidery in multi-colored silk twist over the seams. This piece incorporates some white shag into one point. Masonic symbol of compass and square centered with "G". Back of Masonic point is signed "John Quimby."
- Material:
- Textile
Velvet
Silk
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-20 L-20 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by friends, neighbors and relatives of Florence McDonald's adoptive mother and grandmother. As a child in the early 20th century, Mrs. McDonald knew the makers.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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