Hi everyone!!! I haven't posted here since last Christmas time (!!!), so I'm sure I don't know so many new members.. But!! Guess what?!
My mother just tonight sent me 6 pictures of a quilt that she says was made in 1888!! Here's what her email says:
Thought you might be interested in this quilt cousin john gave me 5-6 yrs ago. Minnie Atkins made it in 1888. I believe she was my great grandmother on my father's side. Maybe you can see the year and she put her initials in it in 2 spots. it measures 85-1/2" x 65-1/2" and is made with heavy cloth. it does have several holes in it. if it's possible to clean it, think it would have to be dry cleaned. but probably couldn't get anyone to do it as it may fall apart!
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What do you all think?!?! I can't believe I never knew about this quilt in my family! Why did she wait all these years before thinking I might be interested? hehehe