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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
Place foundPennsylvania, United States
Date1940–1950
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
ClassificationTextiles
Photo CreditAdam Reich
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