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1. Quilt, Bed - 1870 circa

   This hand-quilted quilt was created by an unknown quiltmaker, probably around 1870. This pattern is referred to as a Blazing Star. Each "star" is constructed of a quilt block referred to as: a LeMoyne Star, a Lemoyne Star, a Lemon Star, a Star of Lemoyne, and a Star of Lemoyne. The star pattern is placed on a field of cream. There is a hand quilted medallion pattern and parallel rows quilted in the ditch around the stars. There is a thin borde...

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2. Quilt, Bed - 1890 circa

   This piece was excellently hand-quilted in a grid and scallop pattern by an unknown quiltmaker, probably between 1880 and 1900. This pattern may be a variation on the "Lady of the Lakes". The sawtooth pattern covers the entire quilt; triangle-shaped pieces are used to form "X" shapes. There are 25 total X's (4x5). Each X is created with triangles of alternating colors: cream and navy blue with white polka dots. The areas between the "arms" of ...

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3. Quilt, Bed - 1895 circa

   This hand-quilted quilt was created by an unknown quiltmaker, probably around the last decade of the 19th century. This pattern is called a "Capital T" pattern. The quilt was used as a Christmas tablecloth during its life. On a field of moss green, there are 20 white squares (4x5), each with a red "capital T" pattern within. The pattern is created by placing 4 "T" shapes (each made of a rectangular piece of fabric with two triangles at the top...

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