Quilt, "Salesman's Sample"

 
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Salesman's Sample Quilt
Quilt, "Salesman's Sample"
Salesman's Sample Quilt
Salesman's Sample Quilt

Quilt, "Salesman's Sample"

Object number1997.001.06
Dateca 1945
MediumWool, Cotton & Polyester Suit Material
Dimensions92 x 67 in. (233.7 x 170.2 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionSalesman's Sample pattern quilt. Quilt was made from swatches of suit materials from a salesman’s sample book. The 45 blocks have holes from being in the book. Border is blue material. Quilt is decorated with rectangular blocks. Most of the blocks are dark in color. The only visible stitching is on the border connecting the face of quilt. Backing is of same blue material as border with no stitching. Dimensions of average block are 7.5" x 4". Face design titled "Brickwall."

    Made by Lula Bradford James.
    Status
    Not on view
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