Quilt by Susana Allen Hunter, circa 1960

THF162372 / Quilt by Susana Allen Hunter, circa 1960
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1960

Creator Notes

Made by Susana Allen Hunter in Wilcox County, Alabama.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2015.29.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Batting

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

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