Quilt
CultureAmerican
Date1883/1887
MediumVarious fabrics (including silk and velvet) appliqued on cotton with wool (?) backing
DimensionsOverall: 62 × 42 1/2 inches (157.48 × 107.95 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. James A. Wells
Object numberF98-15
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DescriptionQuilt divided into 30 squares. Each square decorated with randomly sized pieces of cloth appliqued using a variety of decorative stitches. At the center of the quilt is an American flag with 30 stars. The quilt is backed with a brick red woven fabric and has a braided edge.
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