Star of Bethlehem Quilt, 1861-1920
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
1861-1920
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Maker unknown. Pieced center star on quilt made 1861-1865. Red border and backing added later.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.3.16667
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Batting
Technique
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Roller printing (Printmaking)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 85.75 in
Width: 67.75 in
Inscriptions
On printed cotton:
The Union Forever
On printed cotton:
The | Constitution | Must Be | Preserved.
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