Pie Safe

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

1850-1870

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Everybody quilt with green mule in corner.
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.
Simple white cotton muslin chemise dress with long sleeves, gathered neck and Empire waist with drawstring gathers and sash, with decorative floral embroidery in white consisting of vines and bows, in long and short stitch at hem, slightly trained.
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