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A pieced mosaic quilt with a central motif of a six-pointed star, surrounded by various star, d…
Mosaic Quilt Top
A pieced mosaic quilt with a central motif of a six-pointed star, surrounded by various star, d…
A pieced mosaic quilt with a central motif of a six-pointed star, surrounded by various star, diamond and flower patterns, all composed of 2 1/8” hexagons.
Mosaic Quilt Top, Unknown Maker (American), c. 1820-1840, cottons and paper, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Mosaic Quilt Top

Datec. 1820 - 1840
MediumCottons and paper
Dimensions77 1/2 × 92 1/2 inches (196.9 × 235 cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Mrs. Mary Chantler Robinson.
Object number1976.5.57
On View
Not on view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis pieced mosaic quilt top has a central medallion of a six-pointed star, surrounded by various patterns of stars, diamonds and flowers, all composed of 2 1/8” hexagons made in a method called "paper piecing". The quilt was left unfinished, with paper still basted inside the pieces.
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