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Artifact Number:
 1986.582.008

Object:
Quilt


Material:
 Cotton

Dimensions:
 218.4 x 203.2 cm

Origin:
 

Comments:
 Poor condition. Red applique on white background. Red thread used in the stitching.Orchid design used. Eight orchids are arranged in a square at the four corners and in the middle. The word "NIAU" is stitched in the middle of the central orchid arrangement. 19 orchids are scattered in between the design. This quilt was purchased at Una Walker's Estate auction.



Collection Name: Ellis Royal & H. Diana Cross

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