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Sunburst Quilt
1868
I.B.
USA
Cotton
overall: 95-1/4"h x 87-1/4"w
Gift of Stephen Smith
88.21.5

Hand-pieced quilt in a sunburst pattern, primarily in white, brown and pink. Sunburst blocks are made with a variety of prints, stripes and checks. Top is composed of ninety 9 1/2 inch square blocks. Knife-edge binding with square corners. Marked on the back in red cross-stitch "I.B. / 1868." Muslin backing is composed of three pieces. Quilt has a very thin batting. Hand-quilted at eight stitches per inch in outline pattern and in parallel lines.