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What is this old quilt block called?

I have a box of very old string quilt blocks that are pieced on newspapers dated in the early 1900's. Each block is made of 8 triangles sewn together to create an octagon. Does anyone know what this pattern is called or history of this pattern block?

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Looks like if you add corners to square it off -- it's called a Kaleidoscope Block

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Kate, thank you so very much, that's it!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am just becoming interested in quilting because my Mother who is 86 years old gave me these blocks.

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Oh my goodness, what a challenge. Are you going to save them 'as is' or make them into a quilt or what? Polly

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