Question about a vintage quilt
#32
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Well, I guess most interesting would be if she decides to open the quilt to see if it is a coin; then she could certainly date the quilt (circa) by the date on the coin. Seems like the coin has been in the quilt a long, long time and hasn't hurt or damaged the quilt any. I think it's a pretty cool idea to add a coin to a quilt.
#33
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From what my grandmother told me, yes, coins could be added for good luck. I have also been told that sometimes coins were added as a bit of weight to weigh a part of the fabric down in certain styles of clothing. However, seeing that there are not coins in all four corners, it is unlikely that this is the reason. I suspect, as many of you do, that it was a sweet, sentimental gesture! What a delightful intrigue!
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