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Star of Bethlehem Quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Star of Bethlehem Quilt by an unknown artist features a rectangular quilt with a white background and red and brown designs. The quilt is divided into 25 blocks, with a large central block surrounded by 24 smaller blocks. The central block has a red and brown starburst pattern with pointed edges, made up of concentric rows of chevrons. The smaller blocks are arranged in four rows of six blocks each around the central block, with a brown border separating them. Each small block features a red and brown starburst design on a white background. The quilt has a brown border around the edges. The quilt is set against a dark gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1845
Medium
Cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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