Textiles - Starburst Quilt by Zerviah Miner

From Madison Historical Society

1835 (Date manufactured/created)

Cotton

Very large sunburst cotton quilt, made in 1835 by Zerviah Miner, daughter of Phineas Miner, a Litchfield, Ct. lawyer. Reinforced on one border, inscribed, "Made by Z.R. Miner, 1835".  Good condition, some discoloring.  103" square.
 

Donated by Mrs. Harold Phelps Stokes
© Madison Historical Society (Photo credit Bob Gundersen)

Accession/ID Number 60.5.1