Bed Quilt with red embroidered images

From Madison Historical Society

circa 1895 (Date manufactured/created)

Cotton

Square patch cotton quilt. Each square has a picture embrodered in red, depicting plants, animals, baseball, comedy, etc. c. 1895 cotton quilt with several home and early baseball-themed squares.  Made by Emily Gaines Wilbur (Mrs Royal) and donated by Dr. Mila Ringe, grandchild of Emily.
L 82 1/2", W 66 1/2".

donated by Dr. Mila Ringe

Accession/ID Number 85.4

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