Rare and important pieced and appliqued patriotic compass medallion quilt, signed Martha Hewitt, Michigan, Dated 1855 Composed of pieced and appliqued cotton patches, at center a radiating sunburst/star compass medallion; the lower border with pots of flowers, Masonic devices, four men holding American flags, the upper border signed in embroidery, Martha Hewitt, Age 56, Michigan, 1855. Some fading and fabric loss. 87 1/2 by 76 in.
Rare and important pieced and appliqued patriotic compass medallion quilt, signed Martha Hewitt, Michigan, Dated 1855 Composed of pieced and appliqued cotton patches, at center a radiating sunburst/star compass medallion; the lower border with pots of flowers, Masonic devices, four men holding American flags, the upper border signed in embroidery, Martha Hewitt, Age 56, Michigan, 1855. Some fading and fabric loss. 87 1/2 by 76 in.
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