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This commemorative quilt was made for Israel Arms of Brighton, Michigan, by his sisters. The names of their parents, John and Martha Boltwood Arms and siblings, together with relevant dates, are written on the central medallion. The quilt is inscribed, "This spread is presented to Israel Arms By his Affectionate sisters as a token of love God grant this may [end] an unbroken family in heaven." The surrounding blocks are inscribed with the sisters' and brothers' marriage dates, names of spouses and the names of their children. In 1826, a year after Israel Arms married Julia Ann Parsons, they left Conway, Massachusetts, and moved to Brighton, Michigan.

 

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Sunburst and stars album quilt

date   1845
location   Conway, Massachusetts
height   96.0"
width   92.0"
process/materials   cotton
item type   Art/Decorative Arts - Textiles
accession #   #2001.07


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