Quilt, “Diamond-Set Squares”

Family of Grace Avery (possibly Averette)

About 1870

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Irridescent purple dress with embroidered leaf design, slightly gathered sleeve at shoulder, falling straight o purple and ecru lace cuff (semi-fitted sleeves), velvet and lace at waistline, pleated at center front, softly gathered waist, lace and velvet decoration at yoke, mandarin style collar, bodice and skirt lined.
Paneled vase with top-heavy hourglass form, becoming narrower from the base upward then gradually expanding in width to the rim. The foot of the vase consists of flared triangular corners resembling the wings at the base of a rocket. Glass color is Forest Green.
Jug with one strap-handle from neck to shoulder
Star/Sunburst quilt, found in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, commercial bag lining with green and cheddar stripping