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Work Quilt

Work Quilt - Quilt
Accession #: 4198.1
Title: Work Quilt
Object Type: Quilt
Participants:
Physical Description: Rectangles of blue, green, grey, brown, and black wool were stitched together to make this piece, which is tied together with white, yellow, and red yarn. There is a maroon border. The backing is a blue, green, and white plaid.
Description: Colorful yarn ties and a maroon border brighten up this practical piece made of wool. It is attributed to Susan Arnst (1842-1928) and was probably made around 1900 for her grandson, Henry Arnst (1900-1927). Susan and her husband, Henry Jacob Arnst, homesteaded near Ritzville during the early 20th century.
Category: Textiles
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Bedding (Furnishing)
Dimensions:
Object L x W 70 x 89 "
Materials/Techniques:
handmade (Technique)
wool (textile) (Material)
yarn (Material)
Credit Line: Gift of Warren Sagan Smith, 2008

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