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World War I Quilt, circa 1918   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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World War I Quilt, circa 1918
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This quilt is made from colors of felt that signify the felt uniforms of the United States military operating in Europe during World War I. Symbols from the war were machine embroidered onto wool rectangles and widely available during the war. The quilt maker embroidered decorative seams on top. The symbols show the breadth of people committed to the war effort. The war’s influence on quilt-making also tells us that the war had profound cultura...
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