Boston Common patchwork quilt
composed of brightly coloured plain and printed cotton diamonds arranged in concentric frames, with black edge and lilac cotton backing, with diamond quilting--89 x 96in. (222 x 240cm), American, 1930/40s See Illustration
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Made by Maymie Howard of Salem, Dent County, Missouri, USA. The most expensive cotton used in this quilt cost 25c a yard