https://collection.folkartmuseum.org/internal/media/dispatcher/1706/fullVariable Stars Quilt1825–1840[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@105e2]com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@105e2Cotton and linenBroderie perse applique is cut out narratively and applied onto cotton in the center of the eight pointed star within the central medallion . The quilt is traditional central medallion style, made up of applique and pieced elements. The pattern "star of Le Moyne" (lemon star, or eight pointed star) is used within the central medallion and the pieced work (patchwork) throughout. The central medallion is 22"x22". The border is printed sawtooth pattern. The quilt has twill tape, woven on a tape loom, as its edge. The backing is possibly homespun linen and not cotton. The floral border is most likely done with a roller as are the poka dots, to achieve a more precise placement of the pattern. Many of these materials have ben dated in the late 19th Century. Woven twill tape binding. Appliqué chintz cut out and applied with buttonhole stitch; floral motif center and variable star field, outline and grid quilting.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@41aThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.https://collection.folkartmuseum.org/objects/964/rdf