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Bedcover (Princess Feather or Ostrich Plume Quilt)

c. 1850
Cotton, plain weave; appliquéd with cotton, plain weave and cotton, plain weave roller printed; quilted with cotton; edged with cotton, plain weave roller printed; Backing: cotton, plain weave; padding: cotton
211.8 × 221 cm (83.4 × 87 in)

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