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American Holidays

A work made of appliquéd, pieced and embroidered quilt; dyed and printed cotton plain and satin weave fabrics; machine made lace; cotton embroidery threads.

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  • A work made of appliquéd, pieced and embroidered quilt; dyed and printed cotton plain and satin weave fabrics; machine made lace; cotton embroidery threads.

Date:

1948

Artist:

Designed and executed by Bertha Stenge
American, 1891–1957
United States, Illinois, Chicago

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Bertha Stenge

Title

American Holidays

Place

Chicago (Object made in)

Date

Made 1948

Medium

Appliquéd, pieced and embroidered quilt; dyed and printed cotton plain and satin weave fabrics; machine made lace; cotton embroidery threads

Dimensions

231.2 × 214.5 cm (91 × 84 7/16 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Prudence Fuchsmann

Reference Number

2008.147

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