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1978.16.1 - Tree of Life quilt
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Object Typequilt
Place MadeNorth America: United States, Wisconsin
Date Madeca. 1856-ca. 1880
Item Details
Object Typequilt
Place MadeNorth America: United States, Wisconsin
Date Madeca. 1856-ca. 1880
Accession Number
1978.16.1
Title
Tree of Life quilt
Category
Bedding
Object Type
quilt
Creator
Prevey, Mary Bissett
Date Made
ca. 1856-ca. 1880
Place Made
North America: United States, Wisconsin
Culture
North American
Cultural Region
North American
Gender and Age
not applicable
Materials and Techniques
cotton; woven; handsewn
Measurements
overall: 200 x 195.5 cm
Description
Quilt with 'Tree of Life' block pieced in multicoloured cotton prints; Tree blocks arranged in four rows of four on point alternating with plain white blocks. White blocks and background of tree blocks are quilted…
Quilt with 'Tree of Life' block pieced in multicoloured cotton prints; Tree blocks arranged in four rows of four on point alternating with plain white blocks. White blocks and background of tree blocks are quilted with stylized floral motifs.
Credit Line
Donated by Dr. Esther E. Prevey (Deceased)
External Links
Virtual Tour: Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology
Citation
Page Citation for 1978.16.1 - Tree of Life quilt
Page Citation
"1978.16.1 - Tree of Life quilt, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-7848. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.