Quilt, “Lone Star of Texas” pattern

Attributed to Shorter family

About 1845

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Face jug of tan stoneware covered with a mottled brown glaze with mustard yellow drips, the two ears protrude from the sides, with large white eyes and a long nose, the open mouth is below a dark, curved moustache and reveals three large white porcelain teeth, with a handle in back.
Blocks quilt
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.
Log Cabin variation/Sunshine and Shadows quilt, logs composed of triangles, baby blocks