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ca. 1840-1860 Cotton Berks or Montgomery Counties Source Unknown 2004.0176.06 Though the various rose patterns used in quilts have always been popular, the Rose of Sharon appeared to peak in popularity throughout the U.S. between 1845 and 1860. As a quilt pattern it was not particularly common among the Pennsylvania Germans. This block may have originally been intended for use as the large center block of a quilt, but was instead made into a pillow sham or a table cover. |
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Rose of Sharon Quilt Block
Pillow Sham/Table Cover |
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Text by Candace Kintzer Perry • Photography by Steve Pestrock • Catalog Design by Sarah Polek •