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Ms. Clara J. Martin, (1882–1968), “Presidents Quilt,” Mount Clemens, Michigan, 1964, Wool with …
Presidents Quilt
Ms. Clara J. Martin, (1882–1968), “Presidents Quilt,” Mount Clemens, Michigan, 1964, Wool with …
Ms. Clara J. Martin, (1882–1968), “Presidents Quilt,” Mount Clemens, Michigan, 1964, Wool with painted cotton canvas appliqué and cotton flannel back, 88 × 72 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Marta Amundson; great-granddaughter of Clara J. Martin, 2015.2.1. Photo by Kristine Larsen.
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Presidents Quilt

Artist ((1882–1968))
Place/RegionMount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Date1964
MediumWool with painted cotton canvas appliqué and cotton flannel back
Dimensions88 x 72 "
Credit LineGift of Marta Amundson; great-granddaughter of Clara J. Martin
Accession number2015.2.1
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review. Christopher Preissing ©
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