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Pieced quilt squares (189)

Pieced quilt squares (189)
Object name 
Pieced quilt squares (189)
Date 
1930-1940
Medium 
Cotton
Dimensions 
each: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 7 x 7 cm )
Description 
One hundred eighty-nine pieced cotton quilt squares with bow tie motif; solid color, striped, checked, dotted, plaid, and various floral printed fabrics.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
INV.11555b.1-189
Gallery Label 
These quilt squares range in date from 1880-1940, but would were pieced together by the same hand and at the same date, circa 1940.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.