While perusing the pages of Smithsonian Magazine (vol. 52, no. 06), I stumbled upon an article showcasing a remarkable quilt crafted by Catherine Paul between 1830 and 1835. The article details the journey of Catherine and her family as they relocated from Greenwich, Massachusetts to the frontier town of Solon, Maine.
This embroidered masterpiece, crafted from wool, weaves a captivating narrative of the family's history and their connection to their newfound home. It is adorned with intricate depictions of people, animals, floral patterns, and geometric motifs. What's particularly intriguing is the quilt's distinctive shape, purposefully tailored to snugly adorn a four-poster bed.
Source:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/american-history-quilts-180978586/
https://thepointsguy.com/news/history-quilt-exhibits/
https://collections.mfa.org/objects/462617
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