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Gift of Mary Means Huber, 2011.83.2  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Applique Quilt
Gift of Mary Means Huber, 2011.83.2 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Applique Quilt

Quiltmaker (American, 1803 - 1892)
Date1850-1860
MediumCotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 89 1/2 x 88in. (227.3 x 223.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mary Means Huber
DescriptionCotton summer applique quilt. Appliques of green, pink, and red on white cotton set on point. Outside boarder of white cotton is appliqued with flowers of pink, red, and brown, with green leaves. Signed in upper right corner with "Harriet Richards" in brown ink.
Object number2011.83.2
On View
Not on view
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Four out of six rows of the quilt (the top two rows of squares are not visible in this detail).
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1918
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Unknown
1847-1875