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A DISMANTLED UNUSUAL FINE PIECED QUILT
finely cut and set-in floral motif with decorative embroidery for stems and leaves, interspersed with traditional pieced hexagonal block and star designs, all set to cream striped twill ground; comprising outer border in one piece, inner border in one piece, center medallion, and several blocks, when laid out makes up complete quite with only a few areas vacant, mid-19th century,--84 x 100in. (213 x 254cm)
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finely cut and set-in floral motif with decorative embroidery for stems and leaves, interspersed with traditional pieced hexagonal block and star designs, all set to cream striped twill ground; comprising outer border in one piece, inner border in one piece, center medallion, and several blocks, when laid out makes up complete quite with only a few areas vacant, mid-19th century,--84 x 100in. (213 x 254cm)
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Please note that this quilt probably dates from 1780-1820, not the mid-19th century.