Quilt
Title
Quilt
Subject
Atwood Collection
Description
Textile
91x91"
This quilt was presented to Caroline Atwood (1853-1945) by her friends from New Hampshire when the Atwood family moved to Westford. It has 42 squares of white muslin. In spite of the aged condition, the names of 41 friends and of Caroline’s three sons are still visible on the fabric. “Written 25th of October 1851” is also visible.
91x91"
This quilt was presented to Caroline Atwood (1853-1945) by her friends from New Hampshire when the Atwood family moved to Westford. It has 42 squares of white muslin. In spite of the aged condition, the names of 41 friends and of Caroline’s three sons are still visible on the fabric. “Written 25th of October 1851” is also visible.
Date
Ca. 1845-1851
Creator
JMH
Source
Donated by descendent Deborah Stein-Sharpe in 2008
Publisher
Westford Historical Society
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