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Artifact Number:
 1971.132

Object:
Quilt, hawaiian
Kapa kuiki

Material:
 Cotton

Dimensions:
 195.58 x 182.88 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kapa kuiki has a red applique on a white background with a red binding. The applique is pieced together by machine. The small bird designs at each corner have white embroidered eyes. Mrs. Cockrell's mother purchased this quilt in Washington D. C.



Collection Name: Mrs. Fulton Lewis I

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