Chair

John Henry Belter

About 1850

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Lone Star quilt
Quilt, "Roman Coins" or "Strip" pattern, Mary Maxtion, textiles
Large, heavy stoneware jar of bulbous shape covered with a rich green alkaline glaze, with applied grapes and vines under the lip and around the reserves, which contain in relief on one side the head of George Washington and on the other the head of Thomas Jefferson, above each head eagles support banners that read respectively "Hurrah for Washington" and "Hurrah for Jefferson," with two loop handles.
Double sided quilt of old printed and plain woven cotton fabrics, on one side the "Four Ts" pattern comprised of a grid of squares each with a pattern of four Ts that connect at the base of each letter, in floral and geometric-patterned fabrics along with plaids and leafy designs; the other side in the "Sampler" pattern with a grid of squares each with a different pattern inside in seersucker, gingham and stripes in shades of blues, reds and browns, along with polka dots, paisley and lots of plaids, the edging partially missing.