Applique Quilt, circa 1860

THF174275 / Applique Quilt, circa 1860
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1860

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.146.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Technique

Embroidering

Color

White (Color)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 78 in
Width: 76 in

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