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Pythian Youth Camp of California Quilt
ca. 1996
Geraldine M. Worley
USA
cotton, polyester, metal
overall: 88-1/2"h x 89"w
Gift of the Estate of Geraldine M. Worley
2011.066.3

Pythian Youth Camp of California quilt. Light green fleece with appliqued green and brown trees at sides. Appliqued brown rocks and green ground at bottom corners. White flannel banner at top. Machine embroidered in green "Pythian Youth Camp of California." Below this is a white flannel circle with landscape in center - blue sky, gray rock formation, brown and green ground, trees made out of brown trim with embroidered leafy branches. Outer white border is machine embroidered in green "Pythian Youth Camp / 1946 / 1996 / of California." White flannel scroll at bottom, machine embroidered in green "Founding Members / Arthur E. Palmer G.C. / Harry Thayer Ray Morrow / Alden Ames Harry Hellam / Clara Hunter Rachel Chowning." Green flannel backing. Bound with a mix of printed cottons - blue, green and gray. Front to back binding with mitred corners. Intended to be tied; safety pins are attached at regular intervals on the back to hold the layers together.