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Title
Patchwork quilt
Creator
Sullivan, Clara E. Smith
Date Created and/or Issued
1936/ /
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Hand-quilted bedspread made by Clara E. Smith Sullivan (1870-1963). Patchwork quilt with nostalgic "little girl with bonnet" and "little boy with hat" figures in colored cotton calico on cream cotton background. There are 20 figures, each girl figure is next to a boy figure made from matching calico. Border around edge of quilt, and in between blocks is light green cotton. Inscription on one end reads: "BWM 1936."
Type
Image
Identifier
4190A6A0-1AC5-4E95-B6E4-925360220450
2011-14-1550
Subject
Quilts
Nineteen thirties
Bonnets

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