Quilt, "Snowball Pattern"

 
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"Snowball" Quilt
Quilt, "Snowball Pattern"
"Snowball" Quilt
"Snowball" Quilt

Quilt, "Snowball Pattern"

Object number1988.017.02
Dateca 1940
Associated LocationMagnolia, Akansas, United States of America
MediumTobacco Sacks, Cotton, Dye
Dimensions75 x 69 1/4 in. (190.5 x 175.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionA quilt featuring a snowball pattern made by Herma Williams. The quilt was hand pieced and quilted from Bull Durham tobacco sacks and symmetrical patterns of circles within squares, with both divided into four quadrants. Two opposite quadrants in both (circle and square). Part of the quilt is dyed blue and it has a plain border. One corner either has faded or did not take dye. The quilt has white cotton backing.

    The quilt consists of:

    -3 piece backing
    -patch in middle
    -4-5 stitches per inch
    -front blocks (5 3/4" x 5 1/2")
    Status
    Not on view
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