Date	1915
Description	Quilt: Patchwork quilt - two patchwork quilt tops sewn together with a calico binding. Not quilted, but tufted with white yarn. Front side: made up of 7" blocks, alternating white and patterned (patterned blocks made up of 9 patches, 5 colored and 4 white, 5/8" square). Back side: made up of blocks of pink and patterned blocks (patterned blocks, 4 patches in white, blue, brown and black). Several patches on back worn (fabric deteriorating). Handstitched with white thread. Double 9 - Patch - Safford and Bishop p.112.
Dimensions	W-49 L-68.5 inches
Object Name	Quilt
Provenance	Belonged to Edmund E. & Marie (Ellert) Ehlke, made by Marie's grandmother, Ann (Simon) Ellert around 1915. Information provided by Edmund E. Ehlke Acquired from Graceann and Edmund E. Ehlke
Recfrom	Graceann & Edmund E. Ehlke

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Last modified on: August 26, 2010