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Artifact Number:
 1998.122.001

Object:
Quilt, hawaiian
Kapa kuiki

Material:
 Cotton

Dimensions:
 205.7 x 203.2 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This quilt has a hibiscus pattern done in red with a white background. It has rounded corners and red binding along the edges. Donated in memory of Marie R. and Philip W. Upp. Said to be a gift to donor's parents- who in 1912, became friends of William Achi Jr. of Kauai (attending University of Chicago at the time.) The quilt was given by Achi's parents to donor's parents.



Collection Name: Marie & Philip Upp

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