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1835 - 1845 Quaker Trousseau Pieced Quilt
From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
An intriguing note came with this framed medallion quilt when it was donated: “The Quaker Quilt. Phil. ca 1840 made for wedding of bride of early Philadelphia Quaker Abolitionist of pieces from the gowns of her trousseau.” Unfortunately there is no indication of the quilt maker or ownership.
National Museum of American History’s own descriptionCredit line1835 - 1845 Quaker Trousseau Pieced Quilt. 1835-1845. unknown. National Museum of American History, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood. CC0.
