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1. Quilt, Bed - 1868

   This quilt was made by Ella Stewart (1856-1936) when she was 12 years old. The fabrics may have been purchased from Y. P. Withers in Fort Mill on March 14, 1868 for one dollar (see Quilt History Project documentation for receipts). The piece is hand-quilted; it is pieced with applique and contains cotton batting with seed. The field (white/cream in color) is composed of a 3x3 grid (9 total blocks). The pattern of each block consists of a feat...

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