Quilt, “Tree of Life” variation

United States

1850-1880

  • Titles Quilt, "Tree of Life" variation (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton
  • Dimensions 70 × 83 in. (177.8 × 210.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Martha and Martina Robison in memory of Lora K. Dennerele, 1988.85
  • Work Type quilt
  • Classification Quilts

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