Quilt Block, “Flower Basket’ pattern

Bentley, Alabama

About 1875-1900

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A large mold-formed pitcher decorated with corn stalks and ears throughout. The handle is shaped like a corn stalk.
A relief-molded white parian pitcher decorated with pond lily blossoms, buds and pads against a pitted background. The neck is festooned with a garland of lily pads and buds on both sides below the rim.
Large, colorful quilt of various cotton fabrics in the "Everybody" and "Houses" patterns comprised of a semi-grid system of quilt blocks, likely made from left over blocks from other quilts, featuring several different traditional patterns and five quilt blocks with houses, with a green border and simple printed lining.
Large, colorful album quilt comprised of 42 blocks of applique on solid cotton, each made by a different quilter in a different design, the blocks include flowers and floral motifs based on Alabama native flora, in the center is the United States flag, appearing to flutter gently in a light breeze, bearing 30 stars, the backing a plain muslin.