All American Star QuiltMid-20th century87 × 72"CottonGift of Cyril Irwin Nelson1987.17.20Muslin backing machine-stitched to top. Outline and echo quilting.152406278Artist unidentifiedTextilesUnited StatesNew YorkTextilesObject information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPatriotic themes have abounded on American textiles since the Revolutionary period. But during times of stress or celebration, such as war, a state's admission into the union or the inauguration of a new President, expressions of patriotism reach new heights. The pattern for this quilt is called "All American Star" and was published by the Aunt Martha Studios, probably in the 1940's.pattern19301970 1987 17 2 Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgPatriotic themes have abounded on American textiles since the Revolutionary period. But during times of stress or celebration, such as war, a state's admission into the union or the inauguration of a new President, expressions of patriotism reach new heights. The pattern for this quilt is called "All American Star" and was published by the Aunt Martha Studios, probably in the 1940's.pattern