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Artist unidentified, “Overshot coverlet: Snowball Variation”, Probably Pennsylvania, 1840, Wool…
Tied Patchwork Quilt and Overshot Coverlet
Artist unidentified, “Overshot coverlet: Snowball Variation”, Probably Pennsylvania, 1840, Wool…
Artist unidentified, “Overshot coverlet: Snowball Variation”, Probably Pennsylvania, 1840, Wool, 77 x 66 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Margot Paul Ernst in memory of Susan B. Ernst, 1989.16.6. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Tied Patchwork Quilt and Overshot Coverlet

Artist
Possibly createdMaryland, United States
Possibly createdVirginia, United States
DateLate 19th century
MediumCotton, wool, linen
Dimensions66 3/4 x 79 1/2 " (169.5 x 201.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margot Paul Ernst in memory of Susan B. Ernst
Accession number1989.16.6
ClassificationTextiles
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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