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Masonic Quilt
ca. 1860
Maker not marked
USA
Cotton; applique
overall: 85"h x 87"w
Museum Purchase
95.043.11

Appliqued Masonic quilt comprised of 16 blocks, each block containing a red square and compasses symbol enclosing a red letter "G", all within a red circle; each circle accompanied by a red gavel, trowel, plumb, level in the corners of each block; a 10" wide border is composed of a blue running vine emerging from flower pots at the corners and mid-points; unusual red piping along the edge.


For further information, see blog post, February 19, 2013 http://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/2013/02/brave-the-snow-to-see-our-cozy-masonic-quilts.html