"Paint" Quilt
Sarah Mary Taylor, American, 1916 - 2000
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1979-1983Medium:
Cotton and polyester; running stitchDimensions:
6 feet 6 inches × 67 inches (198.1 × 170.2 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2006-163-8Credit Line:
The Ella King Torrey Collection of African American Quilts, 2006
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
c. 1979-1983Medium:
Cotton and polyester; running stitchDimensions:
6 feet 6 inches × 67 inches (198.1 × 170.2 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2006-163-8Credit Line:
The Ella King Torrey Collection of African American Quilts, 2006
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