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East TN Quilt, African American History

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4 East TN Pieced Cotton Quilts: Grouping of four (4) East Tennessee machine sewn and hand quilted pieced cotton quilts comprised primarily of calico fabrics including Diamond pattern (74" x 86"), Star of Bethlehem pattern interspers

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East TN Tree of Life Quilt w/ J. Allen Smith's Flour: East Tennessee, likely Knox County, cotton and muslin pieced quilt, Tree of LIfe pattern, comprised of 12 panels using bright multi-colored fabric. Quilt backing consisting of flour sacks with stamps

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AFRICAN AMERICAN PIECED QUILT.: First quarter-20th century. Log Cabin variant in different fabrics and patterns. Including silk, satin and velvet. 70" x 71".

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1870s African American Southern Quilt: This African American made southern quilt is an outstanding condition with no moth damage, smoke free. Possibly symbolic of the crossroads code from the Underground Railroad quilts. . Constructed from

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Southern African American Made Quilt: Southern African American made quilt.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN PIECED QUILT.: Twentieth century. Four by four squares in patterned and solid fabrics. Staining and wear. From the collection of Ada and Robert Brandegee, Pennsylvania. 81" x 82.

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Vintage Ruby Mckim "Colonial History" Antique: PATRIOTIC Vintage Ruby Mckim "Colonial History" Antique Quilt American Flag Dated 1927! This BEAUTIFUL cotton patriotic quilt is hand embroidered and hand quilted, with Ruby McKim pattern blocks, incl

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Ruby Mckim American History Vignettes Antique Quilt: Title: Ruby Mckim American History Vignettes Antique Quilt Date/Period: c. 1940s Dimension: 74 X 84" Material: cotton Additional Information: published pattern from Ruby McKim. Fun to see what we lear

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African American Abstract Geometric Quilt.: African American Abstract Geometric Quilt. c. 1930’s. Fair condition with wear and losses to the front and a few spots and fading to the back. 75” x 71”. A colorful textile art piece with skillf

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AFRICAN AMERICAN PIECED DENIM JEAN QUILT.: Twentieth century. Pieced segments of denim with natural border. Wear, loss and staining. 88" x 70".

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African American Log Cabin Pattern Quilt.: African American Log Cabin Pattern Quilt. c. late 1800's-early 1900's. Light weight piecework hand-stitched quilt. Some staining, otherwise good condition. 86" x 80". Provenance: The Acacia Collection

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Southern African American Pieced Folk Art Quilt: Early 20th century, possibly Savannah, Georgia origin. Colorfully pieced quilt having a variety of patterns and colors throughout. Good overall condition with minimal wear throughout. W64 1/2" W72"

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East Tennessee pieced quilt, geometric diamond pattern. Comprised of various printed and solid cotton fabrics with blue cotton star printed binding and back. Overall very good condition with some frayed pattern pieces and stitch loss. Some scattered slight losses to fabric pieces. 83 1/2" H x 76 1/2" W. Provenance: Estate of the late J. N. Lonas, Knoxville, TN. Descended through and made for the family by African American slave descendants. 1st quarter 20th century.