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Original
Original
Original
Title
Three Kings: Melchior, Caspar, Baltazar
Primary Pattern
Original
Quiltmaker
Meckstroth, Bertha A.
Geographical Origin
Made in
Chicago,
Illinois,
United States
Descriptive Categories
Studio Quilt
Primary Technique
Appliqued, Hand
Other Techniques
Appliqued, Reverse;Pieced, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
91
46.75
231
119
Date Range
1932-0
Primary Fiber
Silk
Primary Fabric
Taffeta (filament plain weave)
Quilt Stitches/Inch
7-8
Binding
Top folded over;Tucked in (Knife-Edge)
Inscription Type
Appliqued;Label
IQM Collection
Patricia Cox Collection
IQM Object Number
2012.013.0028
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