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Birds
Birds
Birds
Primary Pattern
Birds
Quiltmaker
Maker unidentified
Geographical Origin
Possibly made in
Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania,
United States
Cultural Group
Mennonite
Descriptive Categories
Inscribed/Signature
Primary Technique
Pieced, Machine
Other Techniques
Embroidered
Dimensions (LxW)
75.5
70.5
192
179
Date Range
1870-1890
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Broadcloth/Muslin
Quilt Stitches/Inch
8-8
Binding
Top folded over
Inscription Type
Embroidered
IQM Collection
Ardis and Robert James Collection
IQM Object Number
1997.007.0347
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