Quilt, “Blocks” pattern

Family of Laura Deaver, Tuscaloosa, Alabama or, Oklahoma

About 1910

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A centerpiece fashioned as a Viking ship with dragon heads at bow and stern. Sides embellished with seven different shields, repeated in the same order on each side. A removable pierced flower frog fits securely within the hull of the ship.
Doll quilt
Silver cann, or mug, of baluster form on molded circular foot, with double C-scroll handle capped with an applied acanthus leaf as thumb rest, inscribed with on one side the monogram AS in script over L and on the handle S over A*A.
Petal cushion top