Collection The Decatur House Slave Quarters
In 1821-1822, Susan Decatur requested the construction of a service wing. The first floor featured a large kitchen, dining room,...
A quilt said to be made by Elizabeth Keckly from scraps of Mary Lincoln's dresses.
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- Kent State University Museum
A quilt said to be made by Elizabeth Keckly from scraps of Mary Lincoln's dresses.
This mosaic quilt is attributed to Elizabeth Keckly and was made between 1862 – 1880. This quilt style was popular during the Civil War period. It’s composed of scrap silks that have been embroidered and appliquéd, some possibly left-over scraps from Mrs. Lincoln’s dresses.
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