“Log Cabin” Quilt, “Courthouse Steps” Variation
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“Log Cabin” Quilt, “Courthouse Steps” Variation

Title“Log Cabin” Quilt, “Courthouse Steps” Variation
ArtistNew York, United States
Datec. 1850-90 19th century
MediumWool; pieced and quilted
Classificationneedlework - quilt
OriginNew York New York
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Margaret I. McCurry
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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““Log Cabin” Quilt, “Courthouse Steps” Variation” is a work by New York, United States, dated c. 1850-90. It is executed in wool; pieced and quilted and classified as needlework - quilt. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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