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Artifact Number:
 1984.364.001

Object:
Quilt, hawaiian
Kapa kuiki

Material:
 textile (cotton)

Dimensions:
 210.8 x 198.1 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Red applique on white background with red binding along edges. Quilt pattern called "Fan and Feather Plume of Ka'iulani". Made by Mary Ann Kekaula Palaualelo Muller for Elston Kahiwahiwaakealoha Suder at the time of his birth. The red twill was pieced and appliqued to the white background at 16 stitches per inch.



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