Quilt, Lida Montgomery

 
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Quilt, Lida Montgomery
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Quilts by Black Arkansans

Quilt, Lida Montgomery

Object number2018.021.01
Date1940-1950
Associated LocationArkansas
MediumCotton
Dimensions80 × 76 in. (203.2 × 193 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionQuilt made by African-American Lida Montgomery from southern Arkansas. Montgomery made quilts in the 1940's and 1950's. The large quilt has a double wedding ring pattern, a traditional quilt design has been popular with quilters since the 1900's. This quilt has a white background and the rings are made from an assortment of pink and blue patchwork. The backing on the quilt is white.
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