

Quilt with Star of Bethlehem pattern variation by Ellen Morton Littlejohn. The quilt is square with a muted green background. The background has a raised leaf and vine patterned fabric. There are twelve star blocks arranged in four rows and three columns. Each star block has a large central square with a floral print. The star blocks have eight pointed star shapes made from various fabrics of different colors, including red, blue, brown, yellow, orange and pink. The stars are composed of numerous triangular pieces. The quilt has no border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1837–50
- Medium
- Silk and cotton
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 576 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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