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Culture:American
Title:quilt
Date Made:1850-1875
Type:Bedding
Materials:textile: cotton, wool
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 87 in x 82 in; 220.98 cm x 208.28 cm
Accession Number:  HD F.026
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
Pieced, cotton quilt done in the "Ship's Wheel" pattern with eight-pointed, red stars done in 6 1/2 square blocks with two rows of three stars with 3 1/2" sashing between the blocks, and the star on the bottom drop on point; wot corners cutout to accomodate bed posts; straight applied binding; three-piece, plain-weave, white cotton backing; and wool (probably) batting. The quilting is done in 6 stitches per inch with the stars outlined, a grid on the bottom drop, clamshells in the star blocks, and parallel lines in the sashing.

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