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Woolen Amish/Mennonite quilt in Diamonds pattern, c. 1885. Detail of patchwork quilt, square in diamond with wild goose chase sashing. quilt (detail) Four Amish typical quilts, made of solid-colour fabrics in designs with strong graphic appeal, pictured on U.S. postage stamps.
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Woolen Amish/Mennonite quilt in Diamonds pattern, c. 1885.
Detail of patchwork quilt, square in diamond with wild goose chase sashing.
quilt (detail)
Four Amish typical quilts, made of solid-colour fabrics in designs with strong graphic appeal, pictured on U.S. postage stamps.
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