Grape Vine Quilt
- Cotton, wool
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80 x 69 in
(203.2 x 175.26 cm)
- Unknown Artist
Original adaptation of applique patterns with hand appliqued leaves, stems and stuffed grapes, in three colors. Constructed in blocks with embroidery for sashing; 3 borders, 2 cream and one red. Overall machine quilted in very small stitches. The background fabric is cream that has darkened with age. Green triangles, leaves are felt.
Techniques: Machine pieced, machine quilted, hand applique, hand embroidered
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North and Central America, United States
Credit Line: Gift of Dorothy Denebrink Rectin
- Subject Matter: Early Modern Era
- Created: c. 1915
- Inventory Number: 2002.283
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