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  • Collection: Ramsey House Quilt and Coverlet Collection

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Monk's Belt variation. (overshot weave structure) This pattern is one of the patch family. It is a simple geometric design which is easily threaded and woven. The wool weft is naturally dyed in red (madder root and cochineal) and black (black walnut…

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White cotton counterpane with raised loops. This is a very traditional Colonial pattern which is not difficult, but very time consuming. Its very unusual for the home weaver to undertake. #20 Ref: Body and Soul

1/2023: Cotton, white, traditional…

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Predominately red and teal square coverlet with fringe. intricate design and needle work

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White, fern, flower, leaf design wide border of Greek key and flower design

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Paisley border, red, green, brown, blue, gray-solid black center

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Waffle design with raised stripes. 3 strips sewn together

1/2023: white blanket, waffle design pattern; dull white overall

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

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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

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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.

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Red and white squares with flowers quilted in the middle.
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