quilt

Cream, rectangular, quilt woven in 2 halves decorated with brocaded patterns in red and blue and sewn together to create a greater width. The decoration consists of a centre panel with a lattice pattern, surrounded by floral borders along the shorter sides. On the bottom longer side are alternating architectural and floral motifs. An eagle motif above the lettering LIBERTY is situated in both corners. The alternating bands of coloured woollen weft create the fringing on the sides. At the bottom the ends of the cream cotton warp creates fringing as well. The top is edged with a pink silk textile.

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