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Artist unidentified, “Pointing Hands Quilt”, Found in Tennessee, Early 20th Century Various pri…
Pointing Hands Quilt
Artist unidentified, “Pointing Hands Quilt”, Found in Tennessee, Early 20th Century Various pri…
Artist unidentified, “Pointing Hands Quilt”, Found in Tennessee, Early 20th Century Various printed cotton fabrics, 72 x 68 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Museum Purchase and Gift of Timothy and Pamela Hill, 2020.10.1. Photo by Olya Vysotskaya.
Record Details

Pointing Hands Quilt

DateEarly 20th century
Place/RegionTennessee
MediumVarious printed cotton fabrics
Dimensions72 x 68”
Credit LineMuseum Purchase and Gift of Timothy and Pamela Hill
Accession number2020.10.1
Description

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