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Gift of Polly Peck Schulz, 2013.131.1  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pieced Quilt Top
Gift of Polly Peck Schulz, 2013.131.1 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pieced Quilt Top

Quiltmaker (American, 1861 - 1936)
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumCotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 79 1/2 x 65in. (201.9 x 165.1cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Polly Peck Schulz
Object number2013.131.1
DescriptionRail fence pieced quilt top. Primarily made of scraps with a dominating double pink zig-zag pattern across the quilt top. A blue zig-zag pattern is also dominant made primarily of the same blue and white woven fabric. Other fabrics include a yellow stripe, a purple print, a number of dark brown prints, plaids, and some white fabrics with colorful prints. Hand-pieced quilt top.

Included in the Connecticut Quilt Search: #1579 - Rail Fence
Status
Not on view
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1860-1880
Ladies of Moosup and Central Village
1876
Pieced Quilt
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1890-1910
Ladies of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Society of Voluntown, Connecticut
1848
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about 1850