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Anyone know era quilts

Hi everyone,

I had to go to the local library yesterday to switch out a quilt. My small group keeps one hanging behind the desk at all times and it was time for a change. While I was there the head Librarian came and explained they were having a special traveling exhibit on Alexander Hamilton the end of August. Did we have an appropriate quilt we could hang to compliment the exhibit? I have done a little research but did not find many quilt patterns used during the time period. Anyone know????

Maybe we could hang a ten dollar bill (bet that wouldn't last long), or put up a picture of Aaron Burr---

Thanks, Anna Belle in Palm Bay

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"Anna Belle" fladavis
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During the 18th and early 19th centuries, the prevalent styles of quilting would probably have been wholecloth and broderie perse applique. Patchwork was a later style of quilting that really came into fashion during the civil war. Wikipedia has some good info on the history of quilting.

Maria in NE PA

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Maria O

You library might have this one

Encyclopedia Of Pieced Quilt Patterns by Barbara Brackman.

The book has blocks from the 1830's to about 1980.

Kate T. South Mississippi

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Kate T.

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