Max, what a fascinating subject you have given us. I am spending my lunch break reading about it. Please keep us informed with any more info you have on your special quilt!
Here are some links you may like to read:
http://nevadaculture.org/museums/new...lts/quilt2.htm
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...oryId=4866157.
http://www.skinnerinc.com/asp/fullCa...refno=++488685
This info
Q. I bought three antique quilts at a local auction. The woman whose family consigned them used to lease farmland to my father back in the 1950s. She was of German background, I'm sure. The problem I'm having is that two of the quilts have patches with printed swastikas, and I'm worried about displaying them at a quilt show. What do you think?
A. Swastikas had a long and proud history before the Nazis grabbed the ancient symbol and made it their own in 1920. Assuming the quilts were made before 1920, the swastikas had no meaning except as symbols of good luck or strength. Quilts with swastika patterns or patches can be seen in many U.S. museums. You should feel comfortable displaying your quilts at a show, but post a note near the quilts explaining the history of the symbol.
Is from this website:
http://www.nj.com/homegarden/design/...lue_to_cl.html
Just Google ‘swastika quilt’ for some very interesting reading