Quilt, circa 1870
THF172875 / Quilt, circa 1870
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1870
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.45.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Hand sewing
Quilting
Color
Green
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 89 in
Width: 75 in
Inscriptions
written near center:
SAMUEL
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