Embroidery and Quilts

Following are quilts of the 18th to the early 20th century in which embroidery is an important part of the embellishment.

A mid-18th century embroidered countepane quilted later in the century. Soule family; Freeport, ME.

Appliqued and embroidered quilt top signed by Frances Jolly; NC. Dated 1839.

Silk quilt embroidered with Masonic symbols. Eliza Rosencrantz Hussey, IN. About 1840.

Appliqued and embroidered Solar System quilt. Ellen harding Baker, IA. Dated 1876.

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