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Nine patch variation
Nine patch variation
Nine patch variation
Title
My Sweet Sister Emma
Primary Pattern
Nine patch variation
Brackman #
2020
Quiltmaker
Knowles, Martha and Henrietta Thomas
Geographical Origin
Made in
Darby,
Pennsylvania,
United States
Descriptive Categories
Inscribed/Signature
Primary Technique
Pieced, Hand
Dimensions (LxW)
107
109
272
277
Date Range
1843-0
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Calico
Quilt Stitches/Inch
8-8
Binding
Back folded over;Straight Applied
Inscription Type
Inked, Hand;Embroidered
IQM Collection
Ardis and Robert James Collection
IQM Object Number
1997.007.0697
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