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ca. 1861-1865 Cotton Made by a member of the Johnson Family New Berlinville, Berks County Gift of Mrs. Amanda (Johnson) Schweitzer 1939.02.01 This example of a two-sided quilt features the Flying Geese pattern on the front and a “strippy” design on the reverse. Incorporated into the red, white and blue patriotically inspired strips is a print with soldiers, cannon and flags. Manufacturers produced patriotic-themed cottons during the Civil War. A note attached to this quilt indicated that its military-inspired print was purchased for $1.00 a yard. |
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Flying Geese Quilt
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Text by Candace Kintzer Perry • Photography by Steve Pestrock • Catalog Design by Sarah Polek •
Copyright © 2005 Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center
All rights reserved. Copy and or distribution in any part is strictly prohibited.
Text by Candace Kintzer Perry • Photography by Steve Pestrock • Catalog Design by Sarah Polek •