Quilt, “Eight Point Star” pattern

Mary Pillow McClure

1895-1915

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Early block quilt of upholstery and drapery fabrics, "made before I know how" with her aunt.
Tall wine goblet of clear glass with a narrow, elongated bowl, the long stem shaped to resemble the female torso with the application of a translucent, amber color glass, with round foot.
Octagonal platter depicting the "Landing of Gen. LaFayette at Castle Garden New York 16 August 1824," with printed title and floral border
Large parlor sofa of laminated and carved rosewood in the so-called "Fountain Elms" pattern, with curved back of scrolling cornucopia leading to an urn with roses and other flowers at the center crest rail above a basket of flowers, scrolling foliage and birds with bunches of grapes at each side with similar basket of flowers, scrolled armrests and cabriole legs, the seat rail with carved flowers at center, on casters, with modern red silk damask upholstery.