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Tree of Life Whitework Quilt Artist unidentified Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Tree of Life Whitework Quilt
Tree of Life Whitework Quilt Artist unidentified Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Tree of Life Whitework Quilt Artist unidentified Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Record Details

Tree of Life Whitework Quilt

Artist
Place/RegionUnited States
Date1796
MediumCotton and linen with cotton fringe
Dimensions92 1/4 × 87 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Cyril Irwin Nelson in honor of Joel and Kate Kopp
Accession number1997.16.1
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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