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TitleFeathered Star
Date Created1800-1899
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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TitleLog Cabin
Date Created1850-1899
DescriptionThe donor of this quilt found it at a Montclair yard sale. The owner of quilt said it was in his family's four generations back, an African American family, originally from Newark. MHS is going to...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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TitleCourtyard Steps
Date Created1700-1799
DescriptionTraditionally made with red square in the center of the blocks. This quilter used an embroidered red X to denote the center.
Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763), Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)
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TitleStencil Quilt
Date Created1800-1899
DescriptionDonated by Nancy in 1999, this quilt used a stenciled fabric. Very fine quilting.
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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TitleOhio Rose
Date Created1825
DescriptionTraditional pattern celebrations the statehood of Ohio in 1803.
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)
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TitleFortune of War
Date Created1750-1850
DescriptionThe design is called the Fortune of War because of the tavern sign. Notice the 2-story building with a British flag. Notice also the woman who stands in the door, the girl, 2 soldiers, and a drummer....
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
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TitleBroderie Perse / Radiant Star
Date Created1800-1850
DescriptionBroderie perse or Persian embroidery is a technique used in the late 18th and early 19th century. Quilters carefully cut out images of fabric, usually chintz, and applied them to a background fabric.
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)
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TitleBurgoyne's Surrounded
Date Created1847
DescriptionTraditional quilt pattern that commemorates Br. General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, NY. Traditionally made in blue and white rather than red and white. Beautiful hand quilting on all white...
Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)
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TitleStrip Quilt
Date Created1800-1899
DescriptionDonated to the Montclair Historical Society in 1967.
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)
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TitlePostage Stamp
Date Created1822
DescriptionCotton and fabrics are found on another quilt attributed to Guinevere Free
Time PeriodRevolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861)