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Tool (for textiles) (Pattern block)
1770-1820
Description
A wooden quilting block. A quarter circle shaped wooden block carved with six curved ridges that run the width of the block. There is a small hole at the center of the underside (diameter is .5 cm).
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Maple
Museum Object Number
1984.0065
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1984.0065
Object Name
Tool (for textiles) (Pattern block)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1770-1820
Materials
- Maple
Dimensions (inches)
4.37 (H) x 7.5 (W) x 1 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.11 (H) x 19.05 (W) x 2.5 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Beaudry, Mary. Findings: The material culture of needlework and sewing.
• pg 162-63