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Primary Pattern
Alphabet
Brackman #
980-994
Quiltmaker
Maker unidentified
Geographical Origin
Possibly made in
Randolph County,
North Carolina,
United States
Cultural Group
African American
Descriptive Categories
Kit/Pattern
Primary Technique
Pieced, Machine
Dimensions (LxW)
81.5
64.5
207
164
Date Range
1930-1950
Primary Fiber
Cotton
Primary Fabric
Calico
Quilt Stitches/Inch
3-4
Binding
Back folded over
Inscription Type
None
IQM Collection
Robert and Helen Cargo Collection
IQM Object Number
2000.004.0002
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