Old Joe's quilt

Old Joe's quilt, c1820, Humshaugh. White cotton on both sides. Very finely quilted with central star enclosed in circle. Outer twist border, inner zigzag and fan border. Diamond infill. Only two thirds of this quilt survives. The quilt was ordered and bought direct from Joe the Quilter by the English family who owned Humshaugh Mill. Cat no 30. Size 2.51 x 1.65m

NEG30646

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