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Variable Stars Quilt
Artist unidentified
Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Variable Stars Quilt
Variable Stars Quilt
Artist unidentified
Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Variable Stars Quilt Artist unidentified Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Record Details

Variable Stars Quilt

Place/RegionUnited States
Date1825–1840
MediumCotton and linen
Dimensions95 × 87"
Credit LineMuseum purchase made possible by a grant from the George and Frances Armour Foundation
Accession number1985.33.1
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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