One-Gallon Jug

Hickory Flat, or Bacon Level

1860-1880

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Star/Sunburst in Circle quilt, found in westend Tuscaloosa, bought from Mrs. Wedgeworth, of the Dr. Denny family (University of Alabama president), wide gray print border, crosses in circles
Large, very heavy sculpture in the shape of a large clay bowl on top of a long stem, comprised of both found and cast colorful ceramic objects, resting on a round plate with gilt ornaments adhered to it, the stem is comprised of a two-handled vase of white porcelain decorated with applied leaves and flowers, the main body of the piece is made up of a variety of mismatched and some broken objects, including cups and saucers, flowers, small Toby jugs, ceramic insects and birds, parts of porcelain figures, including a lacy Dresden group and two porcelain figures of peasants, or farmers, which comprise the finial of the piece, applied to the bowl, a light green, sandy grout holds the entire work together.
Ocean Waves quilt, probably by AA
Album/Friendship type quilt, but with no signatures, found in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, orange, brown lining