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Grandmother's Fan Quilt
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| Accession #: | 2477.4 |
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| Title: | Grandmother's Fan Quilt |
| Object Type: | Quilt |
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| Physical Description: | Fifty-six blocks each containing a pieced fan and embroidered motifs make up this quilt. Each block is slightly different and the fans alternate direction. The motifs include flowers, a butterfly, an anchor, an anvil, and a teapot. |
| Description: | This quilt showcases two decorative elements that were very popular during the last quarter of the nineteenth century: Fans and embroidery. It was probably made by Jennie Whittingslow Dean near Sequim, Washington. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | Sequim (Washington->Clallam County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 86 x 87 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton (Material)
wool (Material)
velvet (Material)
thread (Material)
handmade (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Ethel Workman, 1977 |
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