Four-Gallon Jug

Randolph County, Alabama

1850-1870

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Dutch Rose quilt
Large, hand-sewn rectangular quilt of cotton velvet, cotton and wool, in the Log Cabin pattern comprised of a grid of squares of crushed brown velvet strips and opposing green strips with a single maroon square in the center, with beige edging, the backing in a printed cotton floral fabric in shades of brown and red, repairs have been made throughout with orange and rust-colored velvet and brown cotton.
Lozenge quilt, red borders and background, dark brown lining, quilted with brown thread in shell patterns
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.