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Signature quilts

Scope note

Quilts incorporating a large number of names, autographs or signatures. Often made in order to raise funds for a church or charity, with the subscriber paying a small fee to have his or her name embroidered or inked on the quilt.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000198281

Broader Terms used

<quilts by pattern or motif>

Equivalent Terms used

signature quilt

Created

13yrs ago

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