Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem

Star of Bethlehem

Primary Pattern

Star of Bethlehem

Alternate Pattern

Lone Star

Quiltmaker

Loomis, Lucy M. Shephard

Geographical Origin

Made in

Massachusetts and Maryland,

United States

Primary Technique

Pieced, Hand

Dimensions (LxW)

112.75

107

286

272

Date Range

1853-0

Primary Fiber

Cotton

Quilt Stitches/Inch

12-14

Binding

Straight Applied

Inscription Type

Inked, Hand

IQM Collection

IQM Object Number

2007.022.0001

Star of Bethlehem

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