Quilt Blocks, “String Star” pattern

Alabama

About 1935

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Log Cabin quilt, red and brown center, blue borders, found in Lamar County, Alabama
Quilt in the "Wagon Wheels" pattern with, on a cream-colored cotton ground, six "wheels" in grid format each comprised of a central round hub sewn of four or more wedges and with 12 spikes made of various, colorful cotton calico prints with yellow and green stripes in between, the multicolored patched lining on the reverse of different calico prints.
Two-handled, five-gallon jug with "Hiram Sandlin" inscribed on side
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.