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Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
Jacob's Ladder
Primary Pattern
Jacob's Ladder
Brackman #
1695a
Quiltmaker
Maker unidentified
Geographical Origin
Made in
United States
Descriptive Categories
Inscribed/Signature
Primary Technique
Pieced, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
74.5
67.5
189
171
Date Range
1870-1890
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Calico
Quilt Stitches/Inch
9-11
Binding
Straight Applied
Inscription Type
Label
IQM Collection
Ardis and Robert James Collection
IQM Object Number
1997.007.0037
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