A "Star of Bethlehem" quilt, the star of turkey red and lime green printed cotton, framed with a border and zig-zag of brown printed cotton, within two other frames of floral chintz bordered by a patchwork of squares and triangles of printed cottons including some of acid yellow and lime green, the centre quilted to pattern, the surround with diamonds, fans and waves--96in. (240cm.) square, mid 19th century

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A "Star of Bethlehem" quilt, the star of turkey red and lime green printed cotton, framed with a border and zig-zag of brown printed cotton, within two other frames of floral chintz bordered by a patchwork of squares and triangles of printed cottons including some of acid yellow and lime green, the centre quilted to pattern, the surround with diamonds, fans and waves--96in. (240cm.) square, mid 19th century
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