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19th century Scottish cotton coverlet. Made by miner’s wives. Green and cream whole cloth quilt Scottish 1830 to 1850. later information from “ quilting with the best” book by Merikay Waldvogel.p66, 67
1/2023 white quilt with center medallion and…

Pickle Dish c 1880-1890 The beige fabric was probably one a dark teal-blue green- often found in late 19th century quilts. It is difficult to date quilts made with solid fabrics but his green fading to beige is a very strong clue. 1/2023 white…

"Pieced Lily of 6 petals" Appliqued stem and leaves finish the flower blocks which are in six rows, facing out to each side from the center, alternated with pink plaid squares. 4" border has two indigo print bands on either side of the pink plaid.

Variation of the cockscomb and currants and roses 4 wreaths circled with vines and currants with rose and buds, red, pink, yellow and blue. This quilt is circa 1860 to 1880. It has applied red and green fabric on a white background. Not on Carrol’s…

“Rose and Bud” variation circa 1850 to 1860. Four blocks 29 inch squares each have a large rose with points 14 inches across, appliquéd with five concentric rows of red, light green, red and pink with white center. Four pink, red and white centered 4…

“12 triangles” this quilt follows an early Tennessee pattern of 1830. Hand Dyed by Dr. James Liles of UT, to show the variety and brightness available at the time the Ramseys lived here. Nuts, weeds, flowers, tree bark and onions made the colors.…

Red and white cotton fibers with pictures of historic homes and buildings of Knoxville. Knoxville Courthouse in center, with Knoxville Tennessee, founded 1791 in a banner below.

Cotton material. peach triangles, 9 squares with 4 squares around the center.

possibly modern quilt of bright green edges and multi color flowers. Part of our Orphans collection that was discovered this March during our Piecing together History event. 2023