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Nannie S. Sterrett
Quilt Top, 'Spiritualists'circa 1857

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Vertical patchwork quilt with repeating eight-pointed star blocks in green, rust, and multicolored printed fabrics, with a central white panel embroidered with a floral wreath

Nannie S. Sterrett, Quilt Top, 'Spiritualists', circa 1857, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, American Quilt Research Center Acquisition Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
Nannie S. Sterrett
United States, active second half of 19th century
Title
Quilt Top, 'Spiritualists'
Place Made
United States, Virginia, Highland County
Date Made
circa 1857
Medium
Pieced and appliquéd cotton with inked signatures
Dimensions
81 x 56 1/2 in. (205.7 x 142.9 cm)
Credit Line
American Quilt Research Center Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.87.170.2
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles