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Mariner's Compass
Mariner's Compass
Mariner's Compass
Primary Pattern
Mariner's Compass
Quiltmaker
Maker unidentified
Geographical Origin
Possibly made in
Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania,
United States
Primary Technique
Appliqued, Hand
Other Techniques
Pieced, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
78
78
198
198
Date Range
1880-1900
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Broadcloth/Muslin
Quilt Stitches/Inch
7-9
Binding
Straight Applied
Inscription Type
None
IQM Collection
Clyde E. and Joan B. Shorey Collection
IQM Object Number
2006.056.0006
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