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Pieced Quilt Top

QuiltmakerQuilted by Bertha Havens Thompson Peck American, 1861 - 1936

Datelate 19th-early 20th century

MediumCotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 79 1/2 x 65in. (201.9 x 165.1cm)

Credit LineGift of Polly Peck Schulz

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

Object number2013.131.1

InscribedCotton tag stitched to backing at lower left edge. Printed in blue ink: Quilt project emblem and "Connecticut Quilt Search Project / No." Handwritten in black micron pen: "1579 / April 16 1994 / Newtown CT / Rail Fence"

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