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Square, Quilt

Object Name:
Square, Quilt
Object ID:
1979.060.10
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 block has one point pieced all of velvets. Monogram "JWC" worked in dark red chain stitch. Signatures on back not legible.
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
Subjects:
Flowers, Quilts
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