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Artist unidentified, “Vortex Quilt”, Found in Pennsylvania, 1940 - 1950, Antique Japanese fabr…
Vortex Quilt
Artist unidentified, “Vortex Quilt”, Found in Pennsylvania, 1940 - 1950, Antique Japanese fabr…
Artist unidentified, “Vortex Quilt”, Found in Pennsylvania, 1940 - 1950, Antique Japanese fabrics, silk, rayon, tie-dyed fabrics, 64 × 79 ½ in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Laura Fisher, Antique Quilts and Americana, New York City, 1992.14.1. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Vortex Quilt

Artist
Date1940–1950
Place/RegionFound in Pennsylvania
MediumAntique Japanese fabrics, silk, rayon, tie-dyed fabrics
Dimensions64 × 79 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Laura Fisher, Antique Quilts and Americana, New York City
Accession number1992.14.1
Photo CreditAdam Reich
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