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Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt, circa 1885

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THF162390 / Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Block quilt (Quilt)

Date Made

circa 1885

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly made in Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

67.105.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Calico
Batting

Technique

Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Roller printing (Printmaking)

Color

Red
Green
Brown
Pink (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 102 in
Width: 98.5 in

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