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Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Primary Pattern
Tree of Life
Quiltmaker
Nesbitt, Polly Ann Squires
Geographical Origin
Probably made in
Kortwright, Delaware County,
New York,
United States
Descriptive Categories
Inscribed/Signature
Primary Technique
Appliqued, Hand
Other Techniques
Pieced, Hand;Embroidered
Dimensions (LxW)
90
79
229
201
Date Range
1850-0
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Calico
Quilt Stitches/Inch
11-13
Binding
Straight Applied
Inscription Type
Embroidered
IQM Collection
IQM Collection
IQM Object Number
2006.018.0001
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