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Bear's Paw
Bear's Paw
Bear's Paw
Primary Pattern
Bear's Paw
Brackman #
1879
Quiltmaker
Bontrager, Clara
Geographical Origin
Probably made in
Holmes County,
Ohio,
United States
Cultural Group
Amish
Descriptive Categories
Inscribed/Signature
Primary Technique
Pieced, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
81
68
206
173
Date Range
1874-0
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Broadcloth/Muslin
Quilt Stitches/Inch
8-8
Binding
Straight Applied
Inscription Type
Quilted
IQM Collection
Ardis and Robert James Collection
IQM Object Number
1997.007.0340
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