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Quilt Blocks
Quilt Blocks
Quilt Blocks

Quilt Blocks

PeriodLate 19th century
Place MadeNew Jersey, U.S.A.
MediumCotton
DimensionsSmallest: 8 × 8 in. (20.3 × 20.3 cm)
Largest: 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
ClassificationsQuilts and Coverlets
Credit LineGift Mrs. Herbert Crossby House, 1960
Object number1993.528
DescriptionThis group of eight quilt blocks are sewn with various cotton printed fabrics. The blocks include (.1) a "25 Patch" quilt block of orange, brown, and red, (.2) a "25 Patch" quilt block of alternating red and white printed fabrics, (.3) a variation of an "Album Patch" pattern in a navy blue geometric pattern with contrasting khaki and brown fabrics, (.4) a "T's" pattern consisting of brown with white floral decor and contrasting tan with blue polka dots, (.5) a "Log Cabin" pattern consisting of rose pink, brown, black, and white, (.6) a variation on a "Churn Dash" pattern, with red and white floral patterns on a white with blue accented ground, (.7) a "Churn Dash" quilt block of charcoal gray geometric shapes with alternate blue and white patterns, (.8) an "Album Patch" pattern of green and light orange with blue and red accents.
NotesThese quilt blocks are part of a larger gift, consisting of several groupings of patchwork squares in addition to various household objects and books.
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